Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify papers that have produced the most significant impact on research on strategic alliances in the biotechnology industry. The authors attempt to illustrate the thematic evolution of its intellectual structure through 616 papers published between...

Today, the EU is at the heart of scientific research and innovation in new, bio-based manufacturing solutions that will bolster the industrial competitiveness and sustainability of our economies. Biotechnology has the potential to improve our quality of life through a range of breakthrough...

This briefing identifies bio-based innovations with high potential to support the forthcoming updated EU bioeconomy strategy. The briefing also relates to broader EU climate and biodiversity goals, helping inform national and regional strategies. The analysis draws on data from EU and...

This paper examines the effects of data privacy regulation on R&D investment in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. In these industries, access to personal health data is essential for innovation, particularly in clinical research. Leveraging a firm-level panel of the world's top R&D...

Purpose: This study evaluates the success metrics of post-merger and acquisition (M&A) activities in the German biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It examines how metrics such as economies of scale, economies of scope, market share, clinical...

Biotechnology firms operate in a highly innovative and capital-intensive environment, characterized by high levels of R&D, long product development periods, significant regulations, and high levels of uncertainty. These firms rely heavily on intangible assets, such as intellectual capital and...

This report presents a patent landscape analysis investigating the innovation trends within the industrial biotechnology (IB) sector from 2015 to 2020. The study's primary objective is to identify the geographical hotspots of innovation, the key players, and the role of different types of...