New major biotechnology initiative at DTU

The initiative will accelerate the development of biologically based products and solutions that can contribute to the green transition and strengthen Denmark’s position in the bio-based economy. The Novo Nordisk Foundation is supporting the initiative with DKK 1 billion.

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