Huaheng Bio Report: A Leading Enterprise in Synthetic Biology, Expanding New Horizons through Bio-based Product Portfolio

3.2 Three Major Drivers: Policy Support + Cost Reduction + Technological Enhancement 3.2.1 Driver 1: Policy Support as a Critical Safeguard Global: Economies worldwide are closely monitoring and formulating policy documents related to synthetic biology. (1) United States: In 2015, the U.S. National Research Council released the "Roadmap to Industrializing Biology: Accelerating Chemicals Manufacturing," which articulated a vision for achieving parity between biologically synthesized and chemically synthesized/engineered chemical production. It also established roadmap objectives across multiple domains—including feedstock development, microbial chassis and metabolic pathway engineering, fermentation, and downstream processing. Guided by this plan, the U.S. Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Defense have consistently invested substantial funds in R&D for bio-manufacturing of chemicals and biofuels; launched the Agile BioFoundry (ABF) consortium initiative; and, in 2020, established the Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design Ecosystem (BioMADE) to advance non-pharmaceutical bioindustrial manufacturing in the U.S. (2) European Union: The EU published its first Strategic Innovation and Research Agenda for the bio-based industry in 2013, and in 2019 formulated the "European Chemical Industry Roadmap Towards a Sustainable Bioeconomy," setting a target to increase the share of bio-based products or renewable feedstocks to 25% by 2030. It has continuously funded R&D and industrial development of bio-manufactured products through the Bio-Based Industries Consortium (BIC) initiative. (3) United Kingdom: In 2018, the UK issued its "National Bioeconomy Strategy to 2030," focusing on translating and applying synthetic biology research, establishing and improving an innovation network for synthetic biotechnology industries, and advancing the national industrial strategy. (4) Japan: Japan released its "Bio-Strategy 2019," aiming to build a "world-leading bio-based society" by 2030, and subsequently outlined fundamental measures under "Bio-Strategy 2020" targeting key themes such as biomanufacturing technology development. China: Top-level design documents provide guidance, while local policies accelerate implementation. China is among the earliest countries to focus on synthetic biology. As early as 2010, the State Council’s "Decision on Accelerating the Cultivation and Development of Strategic Emerging Industries" elevated synthetic biology and biomanufacturing to the status of national strategic priorities. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China officially released its first five-year plan for biotechnology—the "14th Five-Year Plan for Biotechnology Development." This plan proposes integrating biotechnology with information technology to accelerate development in pharmaceuticals, agricultural biotechnology, biomaterials, and bioenergy. Aligning with the shift from “pursuing output and efficiency” to “prioritizing ecological sustainability,” it promotes biomass substitution applications oriented toward green, low-carbon development. It aims for China’s total bioeconomy to reach RMB 22 trillion by 2025, with core industries exceeding RMB 7.5 trillion. The release of this plan marks the emergence of the bioeconomy as a new economic paradigm and signals its growing role as a powerful engine driving high-quality national economic development.

Has the EU Released Its 2025 Annual Plan? €165 Million Allocated to 13 Bio-based Projects!

As 2025 approaches, the EU has allocated €165 million (approximately RMB 1.279 billion) to advance 13 thematic areas within Europe’s circular bioeconomy. It is reported that on December 18, the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) published its 2025 Annual Work Programme, outlining the new round of project call-for-proposals. This programme allocates a budget of €165 million to support projects across 13 identified thematic areas covering Europe’s circular bio-based industrial sector. This call for proposals will launch on April 4, 2025, and will focus on various innovative and research-oriented actions—including bio-based alternatives, smart platform chemicals, fiber-based packaging, algal system development, alternative proteins, and bio-based rubber. Specific projects include: • Urban–Industrial Symbiosis for Bio-waste Valorization — €18 million • Cost-effective, Sustainable, and Resource-efficient Biomass Conversion to Bio-based On-Demand/Smart Delivery Platform Chemicals — €20 million • Fiber-Based Recyclable Packaging Design — €18 million • Retrofitting (Bio)refineries to Produce Higher-Value Bio-based Products — €20 million • Sustainable Large-Scale Algal Systems for Innovation and Value-Added Applications: Cultivation and Optimization of Production Systems — €14 million • Bio-based Solutions Designed Safely and Sustainably to Replace Conventional Hazardous Chemicals in Textile Production — €13.5 million • Alternative Nutritional Proteins — €14 million • Continuous, Cost-Effective, and Robust Biotechnology-Based Processes — €14 million • Bio-based Polymers/Copolymers Enabling New Market Applications — €13.5 million • Protection of Undeveloped Forest Biomass — €7 million • Bio-based, Biodegradable Fertilizer Delivery Systems to Reduce Microplastic Pollution and Promote Soil Health — €6 million • Alternative Bio-manufacturing Routes for Natural and Synthetic Rubber — €6 million • Development and Deployment of New Curricula and Knowledge Exchange Practices Related to Biological Systems — €1 million

EU launches alliance to boost demand for bio-based materials

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The European Commission launched the Bio-based Europe Alliance with over 100 stakeholders to boost demand for bio-based materials like plastics and chemicals. This initiative aims to secure investment and help producers scale commercial production by connecting buyers and suppliers.

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EU launches alliance to boost demand for bio-based materials

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