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Germany was and is a country of progress and innovation. To ensure that this remains the case in the future, the Federal Government, under the leadership of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), has developed...

This call aims to attract proposals focused on biotechnology as a key enabling technology (KET) in the context of the bio-based economy. It tackles 21st century societal challenges such...

The third ERA CoBioTech call “Bio-based replacement products, technologies and processes” focuses on sustainability throughout the entire value chain.

Biotechnology SMEs contributing to the shift from a fossil-fuel-based economy with innovative processes and products are getting a helping hand with a voucher scheme in the Netherlands.

Commission experts from the Joint Research Centre will provide support and guidance to 13 Bulgarian research and innovation centres to help them bring their innovative ideas...

The bioeconomy concept is proliferating globally. However, the enabling roles of biotechnology may be getting sidelined in the strategies of some countries. A goal for engineering biology is alignment with the engineering...

This report discusses the potential for bio-based and biodegradable plastic development in the UK.

Regions play an important role in the further development of the bio-based economy in Europe as they can support the establishment of (regional) innovative value chains. They are also...

Guiding principles

The biological sciences are adding value to a host of products and services, producing what some have labelled the “bioeconomy” and offering the potential to make major socio-economic contributions...