Europe must embrace biomanufacturing to secure its industrial future against rising competition from China.

The next industrial revolution hinges on biomanufacturing, leveraging biological processes to produce essential goods while reducing fossil fuel reliance. Advances in AI and renewable energy are transforming this sector into a competitive powerhouse.

China is heavily investing in biomanufacturing, aiming for global leadership by 2035. Meanwhile, Europe, with its strong research base and skilled workforce, risks losing its edge due to regulatory delays and infrastructure challenges. Urgent action is needed to prevent repeating past mistakes in technology innovation.