In general, the facility is open access, meaning that technically proficient users can carry out the research themselves after an initial orientation process. An additional mode for using the NBioC facilities is in collaboration with NORCE Industrial Biotechnology (IB) personnel, offering an opportunity for training of external personnel on the equipment. However, for some processes, e.g. those involving the utilization of flammable or explosive gasses, support of NORCE IB personnel is required to ensure safety of all in the facility.
The presented prices are based on the intention to share the costs of the infrastructure among users. Prices for academic activities are subsidized through basic funding from the universities and the Research Council of Norway. Prices for industrial activities are based on a full‐cost approach; no cross‐subsidies between the user groups are given.
| EU-funded users | NFR-funded/Norwegian academic users | Industrial users |
|---|---|---|
| • EU-funded and co‐funded projects | • Norwegian Bachelor, Master and PhD students • Post docs/researchers • Fully internally financed research within non‐profit Norwegian research institutes • NFR-funded and co‐funded projects. | • Any other company/user • Research projects fully financed by industry |
- 150 L Gas fermenter + associated support equipment (seed train, off-gas analysis, etc.) (Hall 112 150L)
- 5 L Gas fermenter + associated support equipment (seed train, off-gas analysis, etc.) (Containerized gas fermenter)
- 1200 L Precision fermenter + associated support equipment (seed train, off-gas analysis, etc.)
- 150 L Precision fermenter + associated support equipment (seed train, off-gas analysis, etc.)
- 10 L Precision fermenter + associated support equipment (seed train, off-gas analysis, etc.)
- 4 x 1 L Precision fermenter + associated support equipment (seed train, off-gas analysis, etc.)
- R&D hall, microbiology laboratory
- Analytics lab
- Downstream processing hall
- Media Prep. Hall
- Waste handling (2x3000L reactors)
Pricing is determined on a per-project basis, depending on the User category and the facilities needed to carry out the work. For a detailed proposal, please contact
NBioC Coordinator and NORCE IB Research Director, Keith McCall
kemc@norceresearch.no, +47 411 91 650