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BioPIPS or the Biologics Pharma Innovation Programme òòò½Íøaims 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.

Vision: Transform biologics manufacturing through the introduction of new technologies and products into Singapore’s manufacturing facilities

Objectives:

• Leverage public sector R&D capabilities to address problem statements from local biologics manufacturing facilities to enhance manufacturing productivity and operational efficiency 
• Transform the existing biologics manufacturing operations in òòò½Íøso that the manufacturing sites are best-in-class within their respective manufacturing network and well positioned for the introduction of new products and novel manufacturing technologies
• Leverage strong foundation through synergies in operations, resources, learning and collaboration of technologies with PIPS

A consortium agreement was inked on 15 March 2024 between the òòò½Íø, Technology and Research (A*STAR), National University of òòò½Íø(NUS), Nanyang Technological University, òòò½Íø(NTU Singapore), òòò½ÍøInstitute of Technology (SIT) and 3 major pharmaceutical MNCs, i.e. , and . They are also the founding Core Members of BioPIPS. The òòò½ÍøUniversity of Technology and Design (SUTD) has also joined the consortium as its latest research performer.

The Extended Team is a diverse group consisting pharmaceutical supply chain, technology, consultancy, training and engineering companies, including SMEs and LLEs invited by the Core Members to participate in specific projects. The team comprises , and .

Interested companies are encouraged to contact the BioPIPS Programme Office to find out more about joining the consortium.

Note: Companies are listed in alphabetical order.

Sensing and Modelling

Focuses on developing and validating in-process, automated workflows to translate process performance into actionable knowledge. Specifically, the aim is to improve the accuracy and robustness of sensing technologies and facilitate the incorporation of AI and modelling approaches into manufacturing processes to enable quicker and more effective product and process control.

Sustainability

Focuses on technologies to achieve sustainability targets, including zero waste-to-landfill and reducing environmental footprint and greenhouse gas emissions. The workstream aims to use models to identify sustainability bottlenecks in manufacturing and supply chains, explore new technologies to reduce resource utilisation and waste generation, and rethink the expanded utility of single-use equipment through the lens of materials science and circular economy considerations.

Compliant Agility

Underpinning medicine supply is the trust in the efficacy and safety of the manufactured products which need to comply to regulations. This workstream focuses on removing manual tasks to achieve greater productivity in the manufacturing facilities while maintaining compliance by using solutions, e.g. robotics, automation and advanced analytics.

Watch this space for BioPIPS Grant Calls.

• Information Deck
• Frequently Asked Questions
• LOI Template
• Grant Terms and Conditions
• Guidelines for the Management of A*STAR Grants

BioPIPS consortium in òòò½Íøexpands membership, seeks to enhance productivity and sustainability in biologics manufacturing, A*STAR Press Release
18-Mar-2024

SINGAPORE – The Biologics Pharma Innovation Programme òòò½Íø(BioPIPS) has been expanded with the addition of global immunotherapy company, i.e. BioNTech Pharmaceuticals Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. The company joins global pharmaceutical companies, i.e. GSK and Sanofi, alongside Singapore’s research organisations and Institutes of Higher Learning, i.e. òòò½Íø, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Nanyang Technological University, òòò½Íø(NTU Singapore) and its innovation and enterprise company, i.e. NTUitive, National University of òòò½Íø(NUS) and òòò½ÍøInstitute of Technology (SIT).

The consortium is led by A*STAR and supported by the Economic Development Board (EDB). It aims to grow Singapore’s capabilities in biologics manufacturing by focusing on increasing productivity and sustainability to transform the existing base of biologics production in Singapore.