Honam Biological Resources Center Recruiting Participants for 'Infrastructure Utilization Support Project'

Twelve Projects Including
Customized Research and Development for Companies

The National Honam Biological Resource Center, under the Ministry of Environment (Director: Park Jinyoung), announced on the 20th that it is recruiting participants for the "2025 Biological Resource Infrastructure Utilization Support Project."

The Biological Resource Infrastructure Utilization Support Project aims to increase the usability of biological resources and foster the bioindustry by utilizing the center's human and physical infrastructure to support demand-tailored research for industries, academia, research institutes, and government agencies.

Exterior view of the National Honam Biological Resources Center.

Last year, technical support was provided for 51 cases to 33 companies and institutions utilizing biological resources. Based on various research support such as efficacy evaluation and component analysis, expert consulting led to technology transfer to private companies.

This year, reflecting the satisfaction survey results from last year's project participants and the needs of bio-companies, 12 projects will be promoted, including demand-tailored research and development, analysis of active ingredients in natural products, and division consultative bodies. For participating companies, a division consultative body will be formed to establish a continuous internal and external cooperation system and strengthen communication channels through issue response meetings and research outcome sharing sessions, thereby increasing company satisfaction.

Any small or medium-sized bio-company nationwide utilizing biological resources can apply. Specific details on eligibility, project fields, and application procedures can be found on the center's website.

Choi Kyungmin, Head of Industrialization Support, stated, "We aim to further enhance competitiveness by utilizing island and coastal biological resources in the domestic bioindustry," and added, "We expect to achieve tangible results through customized support reflecting company needs."

Choi also said, "With the newly included division consultative body for company participation this year, we will maintain close communication with companies to provide effective support."

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