BIOINNOVATION STRATEGIC AGENDA 1
- 3 - Bio-based is the key Chemicals & Energy, Ma
terials, and Construction & Design are three areas where Sweden holds a strong position, and where there is currently great optimism. This is particularly evident in the strong investments that are being made on a wide front, both in production capacity and in research and development. To support sustained growth in the bioeconomy, research and development based on bio-based raw material needs to be further strengthened. At the same time, competitive solutions must be brought to market through new cross-border collaboration. In the following section we describe the current situation for a number of areas where bio-based is the key. We highlight the challenges, opportunities, driving forces and needs that we consider to be particularly important for a growing bioeconomy. 9