Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology

KRIBB is South Korea's premier government-funded research institute dedicated to the advancement of life sciences and biotechnology. Established in 1985, it serves as a central hub for national R&D, bridging the gap between fundamental biological research and applied industrial innovation. The institute operates across a broad spectrum of disciplines, including new drug discovery, synthetic biology, bioinformatics, and environmental biotechnology. KRIBB plays a critical role in Korea's bio-innovation ecosystem by providing state-of-the-art research infrastructure, fostering technology transfer to the private sector, and incubating biotech startups.