The Eliava Institute was founded in 1923
by distinguished Georgian physician, bacteriologist and phage researcher Prof. George Eliava.

Today, the Eliava Institute of Bacteriophages, Microbiology and Virology (IBMV) continues its rich tradition of work in applied microbiology and bacteriophage research.

The scientists of the Eliava Institute founded the Eliava Foundation – a non-for-profit organization, which established several spin-off companies.