Strengthening the Bioeconomy

Meeting Challenges Head On Through Innovation

Clear pathways to commercialization are key to future growth and innovation in biotechnology. BIO is focused on improving policy and regulatory processes that support the investment and commercialization of innovative products and technologies to address food and energy insecurity, as well as biodiversity challenges.

Letters, Comments & Testimony
January 23, 2023
BIO's response to the Office of Science & Technology Policy's Request for Information concerning the National Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing Initiative
March 11, 2021
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is pleased to submit a statement for the record to the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing entitled, “Farmers and Foresters: Opportunities to Lead in Tackling Climate Change.” BIO applauds the Committee for…
February 25, 2021
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization is pleased to submit a statement for the record to the United States House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture hearing entitled, "Climate Change and the U.S. Agriculture and Forestry Sectors." BIO applauds the Committee for putting its immediate…
Press Releases
May 9, 2024
House lawmakers today unveiled a new draft of the BIOSECURE Act. Shortly after, BIO President and CEO, John F. Crowley, made the following statement: "The BIOSECURE bill released in the House today reinforces the national security imperative of the biotechnology industry as a critical strategic…
July 26, 2023
The next farm bill offers opportunities to invest in long-term food security, climate resiliency and growing the nation’s burgeoning bioeconomy, according to the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, which has submitted recommendations to the House and Senate agriculture committees as they work to…
June 24, 2021
Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement after the Senate passed the Growing Climate Solutions Act: “This bill is at the heart of everything we fight for at BIO and proves that climate action and…
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Biotechnology innovations help millions of people every day. From new treatments for patients to cleaner manufacturing to more resilient crops and livestock - biotech makes our future brighter. Biotech also enriches the economy with thousands of jobs and enhances our national security.

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Biotechnology is bringing us climate-smart technologies to recycle carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen the resilience of agriculture and food production. Explore the resources and news updates on this page to learn BIO’s work for policy that allows biotech to reach its full potential as climate-tech

 

Growing Trust in Innovation

Innovations in biotechnology for food and the farm are solving complex challenges that will create a more resilient food system. We have the tools to save crops like oranges and bananas from disease, increase the nutrition of fruits and vegetables, and allow farmers to be part of the climate solution with crops that use less water, soil, fertilizers, and pesticides.

Strengthening the Bioeconomy

There are 5 trillion pieces of plastic floating in our oceans. Our reliance on products derived from fossil fuels is harming our planet. Through biotechnology, we can meet this challenge head-on by making the same reliable materials through biobased manufacturing. This process reduces greenhouse gas emissions and develops products that are often biodegradable to minimize environmental impact.