Advanced Cell Technology Industrial Platform (ACTIP)

The Advanced Cell Technology Industrial Platform (ACTIP) is an independent non-profit association of European companies and institutions engaged in the industrial use of advanced cell technology for research, development and/or production of biotherapeutics (e.g. antibodies, proteins, vaccines, cell & gene therapies) and other areas. ACTIP was established in 1990 at the request of the European Commission to improve the transition of fundamental animal cell technology research to commercial applications. Composed of European industry members, the platform set itself the task to initiate and enabling intensive networking among cell technology experts in industry, academia, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to increase European competitiveness. Over the years the scope of ACTIP has expanded from being not only focused on animal cell technologies, but to include other types of advanced cell technology applications. Through numerous scientific meetings, networking activities, position papers and active support to early career scientists, ACTIP has become a respected European and worldwide recognised association connecting industry expertise.