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The Home of Biotech

We connect
The biotech scene
in NRW

BIO.NRW connects people, ideas, and resources for biotechnology and the bioeconomy in North Rhine-Westphalia

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How BiotechnologY
revolutionizes our lives

Biotechnology harnesses the potential of cells and microorganisms, transforming them into effective tools to fight diseases, secure food supplies, protect the environment, and thus mobilize the forces of nature for the benefit of all.

Stoff

Textiles

Textile waste is recycled using biotechnology and transformed into sustainable materials

Moos

MoSs

Moss grows quietly but effectively and is a renewable raw material

Pillen

Drugs

Many modern medicines, such as vaccines, are developed using biotechnological processes

Holz

wood

Waste wood is converted into sustainable chemicals to replace environmentally harmful substances

Getreide

GRAIN

They provide starch, which is used in bioplastics and environmentally friendly packaging

Waschmittel

DETERGENTS

Enzymes in detergents clean at low temperatures and save energy

Hefe

Yeast

Yeast is multitalented – it’s in bread, beer, and innovative biopharmaceuticals

Mais

Corn

Biotechnology makes plants such as corn more resistant to heat and drought

BIO.NRW
OUR topics

From NRW to the world

Why a network
for biotechnology
in NRW?

A strong network like BIO.NRW connects stakeholders in science, industry, and politics and ultimately aims to sustainably advance biotechnology in North Rhine-Westphalia. It offers support for technology transfer, startup funding, and market development. It also ensures that the industry’s perspectives are incorporated into political decision-making processes, thereby strengthening the competitiveness of North Rhine-Westphalia as a business location.

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Facts and Figures

122

specialized biotech companies in NRW

27
%

total annual turnover in Germany

6790

employees in biotech companies in NRW

29,9
%

investments in research and development in Germany