iBET's mission is to foster the competitiveness of its customers and partners, by creating wealth out of knowledge of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biology.
iBET's targeted areas are biopharmaceuticals and novel therapies; protein stability, structures and drug design; water, energy and the environment; food and wellness; agro-forestry; pilot plant unit and analytical services.
In pursuit of its mission, the objectives of iBET are:
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To maintain a leadership role in creating and sustaining excellence in all its teams and collaborations ensuring economic competitiveness;
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To push for faster utilization of the new biotechnological tools in business activities;
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To train interdisciplinary, creative researchers and developers at the two critical interfaces for biotechnological development: fundamental science/technological application and S&T/business;
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To provide a support infrastructure permitting lower investment costs for Portuguese and international companies willing to start or reinforce biotechnological processes and manufacturing in Portugal.
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To support start up/spin off companies at the incubation stage of their activities