- “Any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms or parts of them to make or modify new products or processes with specific uses” (According to UN Convention on Biological Diversity)
- Historical examples : Use of yeast in fermentation processes for bread making, beer brewing and cheese production
- It is possible to classify the Biotech industry into sectors that include biopharma, industrial biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, food biotechnology, environmental and bioinformatics.
- Biotechnology is an innovative interdisciplinary field that impacts many different sectors including medicine, pharmaceutical and fine chemicals production, agriculture, marine and veterinary sectors.
- It is emerging as one of the leading technologies for the transition towards carbon-free society and for solving critical societal challenges comprising Health Protection, Food and Energy supplies and Environmental protection.
