Driving Sarawak’s Bioeconomy through Innovation and Commercialisation
As a statutory authority mandated to regulate access to and use of biological resources in Sarawak, we carry out R&D, develop intellectual properties, facilitate research applications and benefit‑sharing, and leverage industry partnerships that sustainably translate Sarawak's own biodiversity into high‑value beneficial commercial products.
CORE PROGRAMMES
Sarawak's Biodiscovery Engine
Ethnobiological Research
Documenting indigenous knowledge for sustainable development
Biodiversity Governance
Regulating research and development on biological resources of the State.
R&D Bioprospecting
Driving innovation in biotechnology, natural products, and biodiversity for sustainability.
Awareness Programme
Public awarenes initiatives to share experiences, discussing trends, directions and issues relating to biodiversity.
Our Commercialisation Ecosystem
Collaborative Research & Services
Natural Product Library
Unique species of indigenous rainforest plants, and microorganisms from environmental samples including endophytic fungi, actinomycetes, and algae.
Research Permit Application
The Sarawak Online Research Application System (SORAS) is available to all researchers who wish to carry out research in Sarawak.
Industrial Training
Providing university students with a professional immersion into the world of biodiversity research and biotechnology.
Sarawak Bioindustrial Park
The Industrial Gateway for Sarawak’s Biodiversity
