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Research and Development Grant for Byotral Technology
27 May 2010
Manchester based, Byotral Technology Ltd has been awarded a £443,824 Grant for Research and Development by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) to develop an innovative bio-medical product.
Based in Collyhurst Manchester, Byotral develop, patent and sell products based on highly innovative anti-microbial technology.
With NWDA assistance the company are able to develop a second generation solution that will kill bacteria on application and remain active, continuing to protect surfaces for a period of time.
Current anti-bacterial technology works by killing bacteria, but once the formulation dries it becomes ineffective, leaving the area prone to recontamination. The Byotrol formula will remain active after drying providing ongoing protection.
The project will safeguard 5 jobs and create 3 new roles by 2013.
Steven Broomhead, Chief Executive, NWDA said:
"As Europe's biggest Biomanufacturing region, this project will position England's Northwest as a leader in next generation anti-microbial technology. There is a clear commercial potential for the product, which could benefit large organisations such as the NHS and MoD."
Dr Gary Millar, CEO for Byotrol Technology commented:
"We are very excited and proud to have been awarded an Exceptional R & D grant by the Northwest Regional Development Agency. The confidence of NWDA in both our technology and our ambition to develop new anti-microbial products aimed at the Healthcare, Foods and Consumer sectors "is truly appreciated.
"The grant will help Byotrol to grow our technical resources at our laboratory at Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus and build good science around anti-microbial technology in a challenging and very topical market ."
The Grants for Research and Development scheme aims to help entrepreneurs and business owners introduce innovative products and processes including research trials and product testing. Grant for Research and Development is designed specifically to support innovative projects that have a solid commercial potential.
The NWDA is playing a crucial role in response to the current economic downturn, with a number of actions being taken to meet the needs of businesses during these financially challenging times. To keep updated on the range of support being offered by the NWDA go to - www.nwda.co.uk/supportingbusiness
For more information on business support visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/northwest
For more information on Finance for Business please visit www.nwdabusinessfinance.co.uk
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Notes to Editors
For further information please contact Shelley Tattersall on 01925 400256 / 07500 128482 / shelley.tattersall@nwda.co.uk for urgent out of hours press enquiries please call 01925 400259.
ERDF in the Northwest
The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is making a real difference to people and businesses in the Northwest. With €755 million to invest between 2007 and 2013, ERDF is enhancing the competitiveness of the region's economy by supporting growth in enterprise and employment. ERDF in the Northwest is managed by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA). For further information please visit www.erdfnw.co.uk
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) works to deliver economic success in England's Northwest by building the competitiveness of its businesses, people and places. Utilising our technical expertise and strategic influence, we help the region's 250,000+ businesses to develop and grow, as well as supporting international trade and encouraging inward investment.
For further information and to view previous press releases visit us at www.nwda.co.uk or www.erdfnw.co.uk
