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Growing the Irish Biotechnology Industry
Contents
Introduction 4
Irish BioIndustry Association 4
The Reason for this Brochure 4
Biotechnology Industry Survey:
Trends and Forecasts 5
A Knowledge-based Bio-economy 5
Section 1:
The Global Picture 6
Life Sciences and Biotechnology –
The Promise 6
The Big Picture: Growth and Opportunity 8
Europe, Life Sciences and Biotechnology 9
Biopharmaceuticals 9
Primary Production and Agri-Food 10
Industrial Production, Energy and
the Environment 10
EU Strategy on Life Sciences and
Biotechnology Review 10
EU 7th Framework Programme for Research and
Technological Development (FP7) 11
Breadth and Scale of Biotechnology Opportunities 11
Section 2:
Developing A Knowledge-
Based Bio-Economy In Ireland 12
Towards a Knowledge-based Economy 12
Infrastructure Supporting the Development
of the Irish Bio-economy 13
Achievement Highlights of the Irish Bio-economy 14
Economic Strength and Stability 16
Decade of Investment Growth and Opportunity 17
Research and Innovation 18
Biotech in Ireland 19
Biopharmaceuticals in Ireland 19
HE Sector and Industry Research Collaboration 20
Agriculture and Food 21
Marine 22
Environment 22
The Story So Far 23
Section 3:
Survey of the Biotech
Industry in Ireland 24
Survey Terms of Reference and
Methodology 24
Summary of Key Findings and Trends 25
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Appendices 30
Appendix 1: OECD List-based Definition of
Biotechnology Techniques 30
Appendix 2: IBIA List of Members 31