The Institute of Biotechnology has been established in March 1996 to investigate the molecular nature of life processes based on the biochemistry, genetics, physiology and related basic sciences, participating in the development of recent science technology of genetic engineering and life engineering, and eventually contributing to the industry of health, medicine, agriculture, fishery, food, and environment by application of developed biotechnology.

The Institute has held the scientific symposium in the field of life science annually. The Institute had been nominated as Genetic Engineering Promotion Institute by Ministry of Education in 1996.

The Institute is now one of the Main Research Promotion Institutes selected by Ministry of Education till 1999.