£11.5m bio innovation boost set to transform UK manufacturing

UKRI is backing 21 cross-sector collaborations designed to spark innovation, commercialisation and growth in UK sustainable biomanufacturing. When it comes to manufacturing, the UK is one of the biggest players on the world stage. Spanning a wide variety of sub-sectors, the almost three million strong manufacturing workforce generates a staggering 16.68% of the UK’s gross domestic product. Needless to say, the manufacturing sector is critical to economy and society alike. But it comes at a cost. An environmental cost. Because this mammoth sector produces 14% of all UK carbon emissions, making it the third largest emitting sector in the UK.

Published on the 29th of february 2024. Read the original news report following this link.