Bioeconomy Transformation Programme – Video

Posted: January 8, 2013 at 1:47 pm




Bioeconomy Transformation Programme
Bioeconomy refers to all economic activity that is derived from the continued commercial application of biotechnology. It encompasses the production of renewable biological resources and their conversion into food, feed, chemicals, energy and healthcare wellness products via innovative and efficient technologies. In addition to being a key contributor to economic growth, the Bioeconomy benefits the society and nation through breakthroughs in agricultural productivity, discoveries in healthcare and the adoption of sustainable industrial processes. To reflect its potential in transforming Malaysia into a high income, inclusive and sustainable economy,the Bioeconomy Transformation Programme (BTP) which is one of the implementation strategies under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP). BTP was designed as a Transformation Programme based on the potential for biotechnology to cut across various different industries.The BTP is a platform provided by the government for the private sector to channel and maximise commercial opportunities based on biotechnology. The shortlisted Entry Point Projects (EPPs) are focused on three areas, ie tropical agro-biotechnology, renewable bioresources as well as innovative healthcare products and services. The 10 shortlisted EPPs include industrial bio inputs, biochemicals, biomaterials, bio-based farm inputs, high value bioingredients, high value food varieties, biosimilars, drug discovery, molecular screening, as well as stem cells and ...

By: BiotechCorpMy

More here:
Bioeconomy Transformation Programme - Video

Related Posts