Programmes in A*STAR BTI
Biologics Pharma Innovation Programme Singapore (BioPIPS)
BioPIPS or the Biologics Pharma Innovation Programme Singapore aims to strengthen local biomanufacturing capabilities and transform Singapore’s biologics manufacturing facilities into agile factories of the future. It works through a consortium model consisting leading biopharma companies and Singapore’s public sector R&D agencies and universities. BioPIPS is modelled after PIPS.
Vision: Transform biologics manufacturing through the introduction of new technologies and products into Singapore’s manufacturing facilities.
Find out more here.
PHARMA INNOVATION PROGRAMME SINGAPORE (PIPS)
The Pharma Innovation Programme Singapore (PIPS) is an industry-led platform which aims to synergistically and strategically bring together public sector research capabilities and domain expertise of the pharmaceutical industry to enhance the productivity and operational efficiency within Singapore’s pharmaceutical sector through leveraging novel manufacturing technologies and data analytics.
Through this concerted effort spanning the public sector, industry partners, academia and government agencies, we will resolve pertinent issues to value-add to the sector and beyond. The current workstreams within PIPS include Biocatalysis, Continuous Manufacturing, Digital Factory, Particle Engineering and Plant Operations.
The consortium will continue to evolve according to the needs of the industry and align ourselves to be a focal point of excellence.
Visit the PIPS website for more information
Contact us at BTI_PIPS@a-star.edu.sgProcess Accelerator for Cell Therapy Manufacturing (PACTMAN)
PACTMAN’s role in the cell therapy (CT) ecosystem is to derisk and accelerate transition of CT assets from R&D towards cGMP manufacturing for clinical deployment. We work closely with CT asset developers and cGMP manufacturing organizations such as Advanced Cell Therapy Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS) to provide pre-GMP process and analytical development support. We ensure that critical unit operations are optimized and end-to-end manufacturing and analytical workflows are well established to ensure a seamless transition towards cGMP manufacturing.
Contact us at BTI_enquiry@a-star.edu.sg
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