Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies

The Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies (ICB) is a research center based at the University of California, Santa Barbara, focused on advancing biotechnology through collaboration among scientists, engineers, and military stakeholders. It aims to develop innovative solutions for challenges in areas like health, energy, and the environment. By fostering teamwork across disciplines, ICB works on projects that integrate biology with technology, promoting advances in fields such as medicine and materials science. Through this interdisciplinary approach, the institute seeks to enhance national security and improve quality of life through biotechnological innovations.