Leading Europe's Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Strategy: Roadmap to Improve Europe's Bio-based Competitiveness

BIOLEAD brings together key European leaders in biotechnology and biomanufacturing to deliver a co-created, action-oriented roadmap with clear, evidence-based recommendations for the rapid adoption of bio-based solutions, accelerating the shift towards a climate-neutral bioeconomy. The project will contribute to unlocking the full potential of biotechnology, strenghtening EU economy, sustainability and security, critical in a global context of intensifying competition, resource scarcity, security challenges and rapid technology transitions.

While previous projects have focused on addressing gaps and limitations identified for specific sectors or stakeholders, BIOLEAD builds on these insights and brings the resulting perspectives together within a holistic and systemic framework that supports stakeholder alignment and accelerates the market uptake of bio-based solutions. Built on a clear sequence of objectives spanning the entire value chain, from feedstocks to products and consumers, BIOLEAD places particular emphasis on the broader societal contribution of biotechnology and biomanufacturing, considering not only market opportunities but also their role in supporting social well-being and environmental sustainability.

BIOLEAD will implement a three-step impact-oriented methodology designed to ensure a coherent progression from knowledge and evidence-based, co-creation activities, until delivering and implementation of the roadmap. BIOLEAD’s long-term impacts span four main dimensions: environmental, economic, social and political; contributing to sustainable prosperity AND competitiveness in Europe, while positioning biotechnology and biomanufacturing as key drivers of a climate-neutral, resource-efficient bioeconomy.