UK Science Minister Lord Sainsbury yesterday launched i-biouk, a
portal giving access to accurate information on industry, academic
research, investment, and Government policy, as well as a
"regulation atlas" for biotech businesses.
The portal was designed to give fast access to a range of
up-to-date information. It includes a system to continuously scan
and retrieve electronic data from over 200 sources, including
Government.
The UK biotech industry is the second largest in the world after
the US. The UK accounts for three quarters of European public
biotech companies. About 400 biotechnology businesses are
generating annual revenues of over £1.8 billion - nearly three
times that of the UK's closest European competitor. UK companies
employ about 18,700 people and support over 40,000 additional jobs
in the economy.
The site is at: www.i-bio.gov.uk
