The Institute for Biomedical Innovation (IBI) is a dedicated medical‑device infrastructure based at the University of Cambridge. The IBI’s 1,800 m² Prototyping Facility provides access to cleanroom and standard laboratory space equipped for microfabrication, precision metrology, device assembly, packaging, and validation, enabling batch‑scale prototyping of implantable, wearable and in vitro devices. The facility includes a dedicated tissue culture suite for in vitro validation and biocompatibility assessment, alongside a human performance laboratory for on‑site evaluation of wearable systems with healthy volunteers, which supports iterative refinement of device form‑factor, signal quality, and user interaction. Access is managed through a structured user programme incorporating safety training and allowing certified researchers to operate equipment independently or under staff‑supported process development, making the IBI a core facility for advanced medical‑device research and development.
Contact Kirsty Sylvester, IBI Manager, for more information.
