BTI was founded in 1984 as joint venture between the College of Biological Sciences and the Institute of Technology (now College of Science and Engineering) with the goal of pushing the boundaries of biotechnology research and development in Minnesota and beyond. Learn more about BTIs history.

For over 40 years the BioTechnology Institute’s (BTI) mission is to advance cross-disciplinary research and innovation at the forefront of biotechnology. BTI supports biotechnology workforce development, facilitates industry interactions, and provides biomanufacturing services through its BioResource Center (BRC). Learn more about research, training and biomanufacturing services.

The Institute is the central University of Minnesota vehicle for coordinated research in the biological, chemical, and engineering aspects of biotechnology and brings together faculty from across campus. Learn more about BTI faculty.