Suzhou AI-Driven Biopharmaceutical Proof-of-Concept (PoC) Centre

Suzhou AI-Driven Biopharmaceutical Proof-of-Concept (PoC) Centre

Overview

Established under the Suzhou Technology Translation Platform Development Programme in 2025, the Centre has been recognised as the Suzhou AI-Driven Biopharmaceutical Proof-of-Concept (PoC) Centre and is a member of the Suzhou Biopharmaceutical Proof-of-Concept Centre Alliance.

Building upon Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University’s strong foundation in industry collaboration, the Centre serves a broad range of innovation stakeholders, including universities, research institutes, enterprises, start-ups, and individual innovators. By integrating scientific resources, technological expertise, and industrial partnerships, the Centre supports the critical transition from original discoveries to proof-of-concept validation, helping emerging healthcare technologies bridge the gap between research outcomes and practical applications.

Focusing on the biopharmaceutical sector, the Centre prioritises the development of AI-enabled technologies for antibody-based therapeutics, including monoclonal antibodies, bispecific antibodies, fusion antibodies, and related products such as antibody fragments, polymers, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). In parallel, the Centre supports the development of intelligent biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and equipment.

Through an integrated support framework spanning scientific discovery, proof-of-concept validation, and market engagement, the Centre aims to accelerate the translation of innovative technologies, foster collaboration across academia and industry, and contribute to the development of a dynamic biopharmaceutical innovation ecosystem.

 

 

Core Content

The Centre provides comprehensive support for proof-of-concept projects through access to laboratory space, research expertise, experimental facilities, and analytical equipment. It supports the full preclinical research pathway for biopharmaceutical development, including both cell-based and animal studies. In addition, the Centre facilitates the development, prototyping, testing, and optimisation of biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and equipment.

 

Supporting Resources

Supported by seven technology platforms within the Academy of Pharmacy, the Centre provides technical capabilities covering the entire innovative drug development pipeline.

  1. Drug Design, Screening & Discovery
  2. Biomarker Discovery & Validation
  3. Drug Delivery & Novel Formulation Research
  4. Intelligent Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  5. Organoid-based Druggability Evaluation
  6. Pharmacometrics
  7. Innovative Drug Lifecycle Regulation & Management

 

Infrastructure & Research Resources

The Centre is supported by a high-performance computing platform, an AI-driven biopharmaceutical R&D platform, more than 40 analytical instruments, over 4,200 square metres of research space, 19 research groups, and 12 expert advisors from the pharmaceutical industry and investment sectors.