Sartorius and the Ireland-based National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) are partnering to establish a training center for intensified and fully continuous bioprocessing in Dublin. Starting in the fourth quarter of 2026, the center will serve as a hub for practical training and knowledge sharing to help the biopharmaceutical industry adopt intensified, digitalized, and continuous manufacturing processes, according to Sartorius officials.
As part of the collaboration, Sartorius will equip NIBRT with its Pionic technology—an end-to-end modular cGMP platform for integrated continuous bioprocessing with advanced analytics and digital tools. Through the collaboration, the new facility is expected to provide more than 1,000 scientists, engineers, and students each year with hands-on experience in intensified upstream and downstream processes designed for efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability.
René Fáber, head of the bioprocess solutions division and member of the executive board at Sartorius, pointed out that biopharmaceutical manufacturing is undergoing a major shift from batch processes toward more efficient, continuous processes.
“While technological innovation is the first step, training current and future engineers and operators is critical to making the change a reality,” he said. “Our partnership with NIBRT underscores Sartorius’ commitment to building global capabilities and accelerating the adoption of innovative and sustainable bioprocessing technologies.”
“This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing workforce training and supporting the transition toward intensified and connected manufacturing,” added Darrin Morrissey, CEO of NIBRT. “By integrating the Pionic platform into our training facility, we will give biopharma professionals the chance to gain first-hand experience with cutting-edge technologies that drive process efficiency and performance.”
The Process Intensification Training Center will become a key element of NIBRT’s global training and education network, serving industry professionals and academic partners in Ireland, Europe, and worldwide, noted a NIBRT spokesperson. Beyond training, the center will also enable collaborative research and pilot-scale demonstrations, strengthening the global biomanufacturing ecosystem, said the center official.
