How can Denmark build lasting economic resilience?
By capitalizing on its biosolutions leadership – and removing the regulatory barriers to innovation. This report lays out a compelling case for biosolutions in Denmark and around the world.
Denmark’s position to lead the era of biosolutions
The biosolutions sector is at a pivotal moment. This report provides the first comprehensive look at the economic impact of biosolutions in Denmark and globally—confirming what policymakers have long believed: biosolutions are a powerhouse for growth and job creation.
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As the world seeks sustainable solutions for job creation, energy security, food supply, climate, and health, Denmark’s biosolutions sector is uniquely positioned to deliver. Yet, outdated policies and regulatory hurdles have limited the sector’s full potential. Now, new data shows the scale of the opportunity.
40,900 jobs by 2035.
The biosolutions industry in Denmark could generate up to 40,900 direct and indirect jobs by 2035. For every job created in the sector, an additional 1.7 jobs are supported throughout the value chain—demonstrating a broader impact than many other industries.
€12.9 billion in economic gains.
By 2035, the total economic value of biosolutions in Denmark could reach €12.9 billion, in cluding €6.5 billion in direct value from the sector itself.
Lasting economic resilience
As global competition intensifies, Denmark is uniquely positioned to strengthen its competitiveness and build lasting economic resilience by supporting and expanding its biosolutions sector.
Why are biosolutions so powerful?
Microbes, enzymes, and other proteins are the building blocks of all living things. Using modern science and technology, these microscopic changemakers can be used as solutions to help businesses reduce waste, save energy and water, cut dependence on fossil resources, and develop innovative and profitable products.
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Biological solutions – or ‘biosolutions’ – are already used across more than 30 industries from preventive health and industrial applications to agriculture and food production. They represent a growing transformation that promises to reshape economies and accelerate the transition towards a sustainable, resilient and competitive future.
The data is irrefutable, the political will is growing, and the potential for positive impact is enormous. It's time to seize this moment.
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