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Knowledge-based bioeconomy

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The Knowledge-based economy is an expression coined to describe trends in advanced economies towards greater dependence on knowledge, information and high skill levels, and the increasing need for ready access to all of these by the business and public sectors.

Eurostat b, Glossary, accessed 08 January 2023

Source category: EC Technical Documents

The application of the knowledge of life sciences in new, sustainable, environmentally friendly, and competitive products.

Carrez, D., Albrecht, J., Cunningham, P., Daroda, L., Manzia, R., Máthé, L., Raschka, A., Carus, M., Piotrowski, S., 2010, The Knowledge Based Bio-Economy (KBBE) in Europe: Achievements and Challenges, Clever Consult BVBA, Belgium, 14 September 2010. 

Source category: Scientific & Technical Literature

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