From Lab to Market: Denmark’s World-Class Infrastructure for Biosolutions Innovations
From Lab to Market: Denmark’s World-Class Infrastructure for Biosolutions Innovations

Biosolutions in Denmark : Industrial Biotech Driving Global Sustainability

Biosolutions in Denmark : Industrial Biotech Driving Global Sustainability

Denmark is a global hub for biosolutions – harnessing biological systems to replace fossil inputs in industrial production. With infrastructure for fermentation, enzyme production, and scalable innovation, Denmark supports commercial breakthroughs in industrial biotech.

What are biosolutions?

Biosolutions are science-based technologies that use biology - bacteria, yeast, fungi - to replace fossil-based inputs in industrial production. They are central to the shift towards greener and more circular industries. 

Biosolutions are already transforming key industries like food, agriculture, materials, and chemicals, helping companies reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and build more robust value chains. By reducing dependence on scarce or volatile resources, biosolutions strengthen resilience and support businesses in adapting to a changing world.

Examples include:

  • Fermentation-based production of sustainable food ingredients, animal feed, advanced materials and specialty chemicals.
  • Enzyme and microbial solutions that improve industrial processes by reducing energy, water, and raw material use.
  • Carbon capture and upcycling technologies, such as CO₂-to-protein technologies and biomass valorisation, turning waste into valuable resources.
 

Why is Denmark a European hub for biosolutions?

Denmark stands out in Europe for its unique blend of industrial biotech legacy, cutting-edge scale-up facilities, and policy-driven innovation. The national ecosystem enables fast translation from research to production, supporting companies through every stage from lab to market. 

How biosolutions are transforming industries

Biosolutions are reshaping industrial production across sectors – from food to construction – by replacing fossil-based inputs with biology. Together, these technologies improve efficiency, increase resilience, cut emissions, and accelerate the green transition. 

Examples of industrial applications include:

  • Precision fermentation: Next-gen alternative proteins, enzymes and food ingredients for more sustainable diets.
  • Enzyme-based industrial optimisation: Low-impact solutions in textiles, pulp & paper, detergents, and bio-processing.
  • Circular and bio-based materials: Biodegradable packaging, plant-based coatings, and low-emission construction inputs.
  • Biological crop solutions: Microbial fertilisers, biocontrols and green agri-inputs replacing synthetic chemicals.
  • CO₂-to-protein technologies: pilot-stage setups for protein from emissions, scaling towards industrial use.
 

Key facts

Denmarks biosolutions sector

  • Output in 2024: EUR 5.3B → projected 10.7 –12.9B by 2035

  • Jobs in 2024: 17,300 → estimated 35,000 by 2035

  • Multiplier: 2.4 indirect jobs per direct job globally

  • Projected European impact: EUR 133B and 600,000+ jobs continent-wide by 2035 

Why invest in Biosolutions in Denmark?

Denmark offers one of the most complete environments in Europe for companies working in biosolutions and industrial biotech. The country combines infrastructure, funding, expertise, and global reach in one integrated ecosystem. 

What makes Denmark an attractive location:

  • Full-scale fermentation infrastructure – from lab to pilot capacity readily available.
  • Strong political commitment and national prioritisation of biosolutions.
  • Consistent access to public funding opportunities supporting innovation and scale-up.
  • Deep legacy in enzyme development and microbial platforms.
  • Reliable business framework with strong IP protection.
  • Easy access to export markets and European partner networks.
 

Unique to Denmark

Denmark stands out for its ability to turn biosolutions into scalable, export-ready industries. Few countries offer the same degree of integration between infrastructure, talent, capital, and public commitment. 

What sets Denmark apart:

  • An integrated national ecosystem that supports rapid scaling across TRL levels.
  • Regional hubs and physical facilities in multiple locations across Denmark.
  • Long-term, impact-focused capital from foundations and public-private initiatives.
  • Strong talent pool in industrial biotech and process engineering.
  • Infrastructure that connects R&D, pilot testing, and commercial production.
 

Come to Denmark for Innovation and R&D facilities and partnerships in one of the strongest innovation ecosystems in Europe 

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  • Sarina Lohmann

    Title: Special Advisor – Maritime and transport – Analysis & Partnerships

    Area: Copenhagen

    Phone: +4533920423

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