SNBC is a technology consortia funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF). The consortium focus on technologies and applications in the biofilms (aka slimes) and microbiomes. The consortium's aim is to foster collaborative research and translational projects involving academics from different IHLs, local agencies and industry partners. In addition to accessing academic members' scientific expertise and research infrastructures available, consortium members can participate in training and workshops, and are eligible for industry-academic collaborative seed funding.