Proposal Support

International Institute for Biosensing (IIB) is here to support you at every stage of your proposal journey. Whether you are just starting a new project and need guidance with proposal management, or you’re in the final stages and require help with budgets and justifications, We can provide the language, resources, and expertise needed to strengthen your submission.

Beyond proposal preparation, IIB is well-positioned to collaborate in projects focused on different aspects of precision sensing. In addition, if you are seeking national or international partners in the field of sensing, exploring an early-stage idea and want to discuss it before moving forward, or looking for funding opportunities that align with your work, we are here to help. Our goal is to ensure you have the right collaborations, strategies, and support in place to maximize the impact of your research.

To learn more or request proposal support, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Facilities Statements

This statements can be used in your next grant proposal to showcase the support and expertise provided by International Institute for Biosensing.

The International Institute for Biosensing (IIB), housed at the University of Minnesota, provides a unique collaborative environment and access to world-class research facilities that enable innovation in biosensing across human health, animal health, agriculture, and the environment. As a globally engaged institute, IIB integrates expertise, infrastructure, and resources to support multidisciplinary teams in advancing biosensing research and technology.

IIB leverages the University of Minnesota’s extensive laboratory spaces, computational resources, and shared core facilities, with expertise spanning the full biosensing technology cycle—from sensor design and fabrication to data analysis and real-world validation. These capabilities allow researchers to design, test, and refine multimodal sensing tools, integrate big data approaches, and validate technologies in real-world settings.

In addition to physical infrastructure, IIB provides access to a wide network of national and international collaborators spanning academia, industry, government, and nonprofits. This global reach ensures that projects have the necessary partnerships, field sites, and policy connections to move discoveries from the lab into practice. Together, these facilities and networks empower IIB researchers to overcome barriers in biosensing, generate innovative solutions, and translate discoveries into products and policies that advance health, sustainability, and resilience worldwide.