The Innovation City’s Biotechnology Platform is an ultramodern infrastructure currently being set up to become a key player in the scientific and industrial ecosystem. This platform is dedicated to research and development in the biotechnology and genomics fields.
The platform offers research and development services, as well as technical expertise, to support various applied research projects. By providing access to cutting-edge technologies and facilitating collaboration between researchers, companies and academic institutions, the platform aims to transform innovative ideas into viable products. Areas of application include agriculture, health, the environment, the food industry and biomedical research.
In close connection with its agricultural research activities, the Biotechnology Platform is also linked to the Intelligent and Sustainable Agricultural Greenhouse at the Faculty of Science. This greenhouse functions as a living laboratory for sustainable farming systems, combining renewable energy, water recycling, and AI-based environmental control. Through this collaboration, local farmers, cooperatives, and agribusiness partners benefit from access to advanced technologies, demonstrations, and training on precision irrigation, renewable energy use, and biofertilizer production. Together, these infrastructures strengthen Ibn Tofail University’s role in transferring scientific knowledge and innovative solutions to support sustainable agriculture and food security.
Purpose and Interest
The main objective of the Biotechnology Platform is to foster innovation and research in the field of biotechnology. It seeks to create a collaborative network between researchers, companies and academic institutions to share knowledge, accelerate technology transfer, and promote applied research projects. By responding to current societal challenges, the platform aims to support scientific and industrial development while stimulating strategic collaborations. Its modern infrastructure and advanced technologies enable it to respond effectively to the needs of its partners, facilitating, therefore, the realization of ambitious and innovative projects.
Services
The Biotechnology platform offers a range of high-quality services to support research and development. Included in these services are:
- Research and Development:
o Applied research services in the fields of biotechnology and genomics.
o Technical and scientific support for research projects.
- Technical Expertise:
o Consultation and technical support by a team of qualified scientists.
o Access to state-of-the-art technologies for complex and innovative analyses.
- Strategic Partnerships:
o Facilitation of collaborations between researchers, companies and academic institutions.
o Promotion of partnerships to meet contemporary challenges in the biotech sector.
- Access to Innovation:
o Provision of state-of-the-art materials and equipment for research projects.
o Access to a network of expertise to transform innovative ideas into viable products.