Award of AI Research Contract for Automated Benchmarking and Red Line Knowledge Identification (Bio) to Ginkgo Bioworks
DESNZ · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of AI Research Contract for Automated Benchmarking and Red Line Knowledge Identification (Bio) to Ginkgo Bioworks
Awarded 16 Jan 2024
Awarded16 Jan 2024
Value£289,800.00
SupplierGinkgo Bioworks
AgencyDESNZ
RegionLondon
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 8mo ago2mo term
Awarded 16 Jan 2024Expired 15 Mar 2024
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DESNZ awarded a contract to Ginkgo Bioworks for AI research on automated benchmarking and red line knowledge identification in biology.
The contract value is £289,800.
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Award of AI Research Contract for Automated Benchmarking and Red Line Knowledge Identification (Bio) to Ginkgo Bioworks
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