Biotechnology

Source: https://www.dtu.dk/english/research/areas/biotechnology Parent: https://www.dtu.dk/english/

For decades, DTU has been a leader in biotechnology research. Biotechnology and biological systems use living organisms, cells, or biological processes to develop and improve products or technologies. They have great potential in terms of implementing the green transition and addressing the climate crisis and global health challenges.

Biosolutions originate from biotechnology and is a term for biological processes used to solve industrial, environmental, and societal challenges.

By developing new solutions based on microorganisms such as bacteria, algae, yeast and mould, biosolutions can make a decisive difference by replacing traditional fossil-based products and production methods.

This is happening, for example, with the development of bioplastics, dyes, biological pesticides and growth promoters for agriculture, as well as alternative fuels for cars and aeroplanes. What all bio-based technologies have in common is that they can contribute to significantly reducing CO2 emissions in both manufacturing processes and end products.

The work of inventing and developing more sustainable products, manufacturing processes and methods is carried out in close collaboration with the companies that will use the solutions in the future.

At DTU, we work specifically with biotechnological solutions within:

• Food
• Medicine
• Energy
• Materials

faCTS & FIGURES

Industry and export

Life science – concerned with living organisms, such as biotech, medicine and health tech – is one of Denmark's largest export industries. \ \ In 2023, exports amounted to DKK 174 billion, just under 20 per cent of Denmark's total exports of goods.

Source: Strategy for life science towards 2030 | Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs