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The Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB) is in the business of creating the next—the next collaborative discovery, the next educational opportunity, the next startup company.

We are an incubator for tackling complex research problems by bringing together engineers, scientists, and clinicians to turn discoveries into game-changing solutions. With 19 research centers, 200+ faculty members, and state-of-the-art core facilities, the possibilities for innovation are limitless.

Project ENGAGES

High school education program that raises awareness to the world of engineering, science, and technology 

Bio Launchpad Seminars

Helps GT entrepreneurs learn how to fund and commercialize their technology

Bioengineering Program

One of the three interdisciplinary graduate programs supported by IBB

Core Facilities

The Petit Institute (IBB) is a unique, interdisciplinary research and educational institute composed of state-of-the-art laboratories and globally recognized academic and research engineers and scientists.

In concert with its affiliated centers and faculty, IBB provides access to more than $400M of combined research tools and laboratories for education and technology transfer.

Researchers are encouraged to take advantage of our shared user laboratories, equipment, and expertise, and we welcome you to explore our facilities and the opportunities supported by our buildings and laboratories.

News

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) researchers have teamed up with The Carter Center to support dracunculiasis eradication efforts, using mathematical modeling and analytics.…
From completing puzzles and playing music, to reading and exercising, growing up Dolly Seeburger loved activities that demanded her full attention. “It was in those times that I felt most content,…
Georgia Tech Launches Quadrant-i, a New Unit to Enhance Research CommercializationGeorgia Tech's Office of Commercialization introduces Quadrant-i, a new unit dedicated to helping faculty,…

Events

Wednesday
April
17
"Opportunities through CROs: Seamless Strategic Collaboration"
Monday
April
22
"Neural Circuits Underlying Learned Motor Sequence Execution" - Bence Ölveczky, Ph.D. - Harvard University
Thursday
April
25
RSVP by 4/22 - Complimentary registration for Georgia Tech faculty, students, employees!
Thursday
April
25
"Lymphatic Vessels: Where Biotransport Meets Immunity" - Melody Swartz, Ph.D., University of Chicago
Tuesday
April
30
"Free Money! Early Stage Non-dilutive Funding for University Startups" - Kevin Wu, M.S. - University of Georgia