Global training institute for professional manpower leading the bioindustry
K-NIBRT
History
Key Initiatives of the K-NIBRT Education Center
- Introduction of educational programs related to facilities and equipment, established through agreement with NIBRT
- Development of facilities and equipment based on GMP standards for the entire bio-process (upstream, downstream, finishing process and analysis)
- Training global leaders through biopharmaceutical GMP education and hands-on field training
- Addressing industry demand through commissioned joint research on bioprocesses
2020
Planning (Preparation for Pilot Project)
Development of the plan for center foundation and infrastructure
Planning and preparation for the operation of pilot training
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Center Design
- Conceptual Design
- Basic Design
- Basic Process Design
- Detailed Design
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Equipment
- Identifying Equipment Needs
- Finalizing Equipment List
- Equipment Quotation and Ordering
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Education and Related Industries
- Preparation of NIBRT Training Program Using Graduate Schools
- Research and Development of Additional Training Programs
- Preparation of Various
Teaching Materials
2021 ~ 2023
Preparation for Operations (Pilot Project Phase)
Completion of center construction and equipment installation
Supplementation and improvement for the actual training operations
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Center Design
- Basic Construction Work
- Start of Construction
- Completion of Center
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Equipment
- Equipment Ordering
- Equipment Receipt
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Education and Related Industries
- Implementation of Pilot Training
- Supplementation and Improvement of Pilot Training
- Research and Development of Additional Curriculum
2024 ~ 2025
Full Operation
Maintenance and improvement of facilities and equipment within the center
Conducting full-scale actual training after establishing the center's foundation
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Center Design
- Maintenance of Center Facilities and Buildings
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Equipment
- Maintenance of Various Equipment within the Center
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Education and Related Industries
- Implementation of Center Operations
- Preparation for Self-Sufficient Operation of the Center
2026
Self-Sufficiency
Launching diverse revenue-generating initiatives to build self-sufficiency
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Education and Related Industries
- Promoting self-sufficiency through domestic and international joint research and advanced studies
2020
Key Milestones in Year One
10
- Confirmed construction of the Bioprocessing Technology Training Center in Songdo
11
- Planning and preparation for pilot education operation
12
- Planning for center establishment and infrastructure development
- Establishment of the K-NIBRT project group
- 2020 K-NIBRT Kick-off e-conference held
2021
Key Strategic Initiatives in Year Two
Start of pilot education through the establishment of a cooperative system for pilot education with the K-NIBRT
- Establishment of a cooperative system with construction companies, partners, advisory groups and professors in charge of the project
Completion of training facilities for pilot education
- Selection of equipment after selecting the curriculum of K-NIBRT pilot education
- Completion of space facilities after ordering education space design
Conduction of the first trial education and reflection of its feedback through the curriculum demand survey
- Implementation of the first pilot education and reflection of its feedback based on the demand survey for the entire theory education and practical training of the K-NIBRT
01
- Established administrative office space for K-NIBRT
03
- Signed a tripartite MOU among Ireland’s NIBRT, the Korea Health Industry Development Institute(KHIDI), and Yonsei University
06
- Entered into a membership and consulting agreement between Ireland’s NIBRT and Yonsei University
2022
Key Strategic Initiatives in Year Three
02
- Began construction of mechanical equipment for the K-NIBRT Training Center
03
- Launched the pilot program for the degree-based training courses during the Spring 2022 semester
04
- Held the opening ceremony of the K-NIBRT Training Center
06
- Signed an MOU with Sartorius Korea Biotech.
- Signed a training program agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for scholarship students.
- Conducted vaccine manufacturing process training for participants from the Asia-Pacific region (first half).
07
- Signed an MOU with GC Biopharma.
- Signed an MOU with SK bioscience.
09
- Conducted the pilot program for the degree-based training courses during the Fall 2022 semester
- Conducted vaccine manufacturing process training for participants from the Asia-Pacific region (second half)
- Signed an MOU with Waters Korea
2023
Key Strategic Initiatives in Year Four
Inspection of curriculum and improvement of equipment according to the expansion of pilot education
- Reflection of the feedback of the third year pilot education and operation of a workshop with the industry advisory group
- Equipment improvement and addition based on instructor advice
Operation of the third trial education program
- Conduction of the third pilot education by reflecting the opinions of actual users on the educational materials and textbooks used in the second pilot education and analyzing the additional education demand
Preparation for the actual education based on the results obtained from the pilot program operation
- Selection of the most suitable education program for the actual operation of the center by referring to the results of the pilot educations
- Monitoring to continuously improve education programs
- Completion of the integrated curriculum including the degree program
04
- Participated in the NIBRT Global Partners Summit in Ireland
- Conducted focused technology transfer sessions during a visit to Ireland’s NIBRT
- Benchmarked administrative system of
- Signed a tripartite MOU among Moderna, the Korea Health Industry Development Institute, and Yonsei University
05
- Initiated collaboration with Monash University in Australia
- Hosted a visit by the Victorian State Government delegation to K-NIBRT
- Welcomed representatives from the Right Foundation (Global Health Innovative Technology Fund)
- Pursued an MOU with the Jeonnam Bioindustry Foundation
07
- Developed and implemented a pilot training program for high school students
- Signed MOUs with Incheon Mirae Saenghwal High School and Incheon Bio-Science High School
- Held the NIBRT Steering Committee meeting
08
- Operated pilot training programs for industry professionals
- Signed an MOU with the Right Foundation
09
- Conducted vaccine manufacturing process training for participants from the Asia-Pacific region
11
- Hosted the 2023 K-NIBRT International Conference
- Welcomed Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment to K-NIBRT
- Hosted visits by representatives from NIBRT and the Irish Ambassador to K-NIBRT
12
- Signed MOUs with Dong-A ST and STGEN Bio
2024
Key Strategic Initiatives in Year Five
04
- Signed an agreement with Moderna Korea for the development of mRNA training content and programs
- Participated in and operated a booth at the 2024 Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering (KSBB) Conference
05
- Selected for the Specialized Graduate School Program for Advanced Industries (Bio Sector)
- Participated in the Ireland NIBRT Global Partners Summit
- Conducted intensive technology transfer during visit to Ireland's NIBRT
- Conducted benchmarking of NIBRT’s administrative systems in Ireland
- Promoted educational collaboration with Incheon Catholic University and its Industry-University Cooperation Foundation
- Participated in and operated a booth at the 2024 BIO KOREA International Convention
- Participated in and operated a booth at the 2024 Korean Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (KSBMB) Conference
06
- Hosted the 3rd Career and Recruitment Information Session
- Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BeyondCell
- Participated in and operated a booth at the IVI Mini Convention
- Participated in and operated a booth at the 2024 Korean Society for Microbiology and Biotechnology (KMB) Conference
07
- Hosted a special lecture by Dr. K Hun Mok from Trinity College Dublin
08
- Fully transitioned theoretical training courses to recorded lectures
09
- Opened a pilot training course for incumbent employees (company-customized)
- Basic biotechnology theory training for level 5 (high school graduate) new hires at Celltrion - Launched a pilot training course for women scientists
-Biopharmaceutical workforce development program for women (Quality Control / Quality Assurance - Opened an advanced biopharmaceutical theory course
- Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) training
10
- Participated in and operated a booth at the 2024 Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology (KSMCB) Conference
- Participated in and operated a booth at the 2024 Korean Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) Fall International Conference
- Participated in and operated a booth at the 2024 AusBiotech Conference
11
- Held an MOU signing ceremony for mutual cooperation in cultivating professionals for the pharmaceutical industry
- Held the 2nd NIBRT Steering Committee Meeting