The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) is a public-private partnership focused on advancing biopharmaceutical manufacturing, solving industry challenges, and developing the skilled workforce of the future.
The NIIMBL mission is to accelerate biopharmaceutical manufacturing innovation, support the development of standards that enable more efficient and rapid manufacturing capabilities, and educate and train a world-leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing workforce, fundamentally advancing U.S. competitiveness in this industry.
Vision
NIIMBL will lead and transform the development and adoption of next-generation biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies that contribute to patient well-being. As a public–private partnership, NIIMBL will forge and catalyze advancements that are vital to the acceleration of innovative technologies and a skilled workforce, and these strategic efforts and investments will be undertaken to secure U.S. biopharmaceutical manufacturing leadership.
Who we are
NIIMBL is made up of a diverse set of stakeholders, including:
Industry: large and small companies
Academia: research institutions, community colleges, and training centers
Non-profit: professional organizations, research centers, and Manufacturing Extension Partnerships
Government: state government and federal agencies
Members have the opportunity to collectively revolutionize current biomanufacturing platforms, processes, and educational programs and share in the benefits of these transformative solutions.
Industry
51%
Academia
30%
Non-profit
16%
Gov
3%
As of June 30, 2023
NIIMBL is a proud member of Manufacturing USA®, a diverse network of federally sponsored manufacturing innovation institutes, and is funded through a cooperative agreement with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. Department of Commerce with significant additional support from its members.
What we do
Together with our partners from industry, academia, non-profits, and government agencies, we:
Advance biopharmaceutical manufacturing
Collaborate on innovative manufacturing technologies that accelerate the ability to bring life-saving and life-enhancing products to market
We achieve our mission through an RFx process that aims to advance technical and workforce development projects:
Request for Proposals (RFP): A solicitation sent to the entire NIIMBL community that is to result in funding of activities
Request for Information (RFI): An open invitation for organizations to share information; not directly associated with funding
Request for Applications (RFA): A focused solicitation to particular organizations to submit an application intended to result in funding of activities
The NIIMBL ecosystem’s collaborative efforts to accelerate innovative manufacturing technologies help to:
Promote economic development and enhanced national security
Increase the biopharmaceutical industry’s global competitiveness
Bring life-saving and life-enhancing products to market faster and at reduced cost, while maintaining safety and efficacy
Ensure a secure, integrated supply chain
Meet the workforce development needs of the biopharmaceutical manufacturing ecosystem
Hear what our members have to say:
NIIMBL gives us a great platform to share pre-competitively
Narendra Bam Senior Vice President, Medicine Development and Supply GlaxoSmithKline
Collaborations accelerate our innovation
Andy Wirths Senior Vice President of America Supply Region AstraZeneca
Ensuring we’re able to educate and develop the biopharmaceutical manufacturing workforce right here in the U.S.
David Elkins Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Bristol Myers Squibb™
Become a member
We offer a variety of membership options that give you the flexibility to choose your organization’s level of engagement based on technology interests and priorities.
NIIMBL’s national meeting is an exclusive member-only event offering inspiring plenaries, engaging sessions, and thought-provoking conversations. It affords NIIMBL membership the opportunity to both celebrate our accomplishments and plan for the future.
Feedback from the 2023 National Meeting:
“This meeting far, far, far exceeded my expectations! Super high-quality people, plenty of time for meaningful connections.”
“Inspirational for the scientists and the educators who are making a difference.”
“The topics were relevant and informative. There were many takeaways to implement in workforce practices for companies and schools.”