The goal of the project BIOPOLIS has been to gather all available data on public biotechnology R&D funding and policy performance in 32 European countries. From these data was drawn a realistic picture for each country, corresponding to the period 2002-2005. The three contracting teams covered...

This publication records the discussions and conclusions of a workshop (York University, UK, 29-30 January 2004) on the use of plant biotechnology for the production of industrial biobased products. The workshop reviewed selected EC-funded projects from two previous Framework Programmes for...

The NEST PATHFINDER initiative on "Synthetic biology" was launched in 2003. Following two calls for proposals, 8 projects have been selected for funding. These projects apply design and engineering principles to biology with the aim to construct new functionalities and novel artificial systems...

This brochure provides an opportunity to look ahead and forecast possible applications of biotechnology from now to 2020. The outlooks presented in this brochure are based on the current state of scientific knowledge and describe likely developments. The chapters are targeted at both the general...

Technological innovation in the agrochemicals, biotechnology and seeds industries has the potential to deliver more socially and environmentally sustainable farming systems and to improve the quality of life. However, although a range of European policies could contribute to these outcomes, in...

This publication records the proceedings and discussion of a meeting in Brussels on 27 November 2003. It forms one of a series published by the Directorate-General for Research reflecting on agricultural research from the Fifth Framework Programme. Further information on the projects under the...

The study has three main objectives: to assess the extent to which the development of biotechnology in Europe takes place at the sectoral level or, in contrast, is mainly determined by the institutional features of particular 'national systems of innovation'; to add to theoretical understanding...

The main objective of COST Action 837 'Plant biotechnology for the removal of organic pollutants and toxic metals from wastewaters and contaminated sites' is to develop and evaluate at the European level, new, soft, appropriate and efficient biological processes, based on plant biotechnology, to...

The Brazil catalogue presents 24 projects selected for funding under FP7 Theme 2 'Food, agriculture and fisheries, and biotechnologies' during 5 years (2007-2012). By bringing together science, industry and other stakeholders, these projects aim to exploit new and emerging research opportunities...