Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD)
Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD) is a Centre of Excellence focused on Research, Development and Commercialization of innovative bioproducts to support and elevate the nation’s wellness industry. It assists in developing high value components and processing technology for industries such as nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, phytochemicals, flavour and fragrance, food ingredients, probiotics, biofertilizers and biopesticides.
IBD is equipped with multi-purpose facilities and manned by a group of highly skilled multi-disciplinary experienced personnels. Research are carried out in a ISO certified laboratory to ensure the quality are according to the international standard. IBD serve its customers to develop bioproduct through a complete process.
IBD (known as CEPP) has been officiated by the Honorable Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi on 6 June 2005.
The Vision
To be an innovative leader in bioproduct research and development.
The Mission
To develop innovative market driven bioproduct to promote and enhance wellness and healthy living from natural resources through sustainable process and creating wealth for the nation.
Research Theme
Biotechnology for Wellness Industry
Services Offered
IBD provide venue for SME to develop products and processes based on appropriate process technology and advice.
The area includes the following;
• Product Testing
• Incubation
• Financial Assistance
• Technology Prospecting
• Process Technology
• Marketing Network
• Contract Manufacturing
• Product Development
• Reference Advice
• Hands-on Training
Laboratory Services
• Chromatography Laboratory
• ICPMS Laboratory L309
• Food Analysis
• Metabolite Profiling Laboratory
• Soil, Fertilizer & Water Analysis Laboratory (L105B)
• Microbiology Analysis
Quality & Accreditation
BIONEXUS PARTNERS
- Metabolic Profiling Laboratory
- Bioprocessing Laboratory
- Herbal and Phytochemical Processing Laboratory
- Biofertilizer Laboratory
ISO/IEC 17025 BY MALAYSIAN STANDARD
- Microbiology Lab
- Food Lab
- Soil, Fertilizer & Water Analysis Lab
CERTIFIED by GMAC – GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM (GMO) PROCESSING LABORATORY
website : www.utm.my/ibd