Presentation Title:
Panel Discussion: Barriers to the Selection and Implementation of Biotechnical Solutions

Background/Objectives:

As with the design, selection and implementation of many new technologies, there are often significant impediments to how emerging environmental biotechnologies are assessed for their potential efficacy.

Some of the barriers to the uptake of biotechnology solutions include funding limitations, regulatory hurdles, ethical concerns, public perception, and intellectual property issues, which can hinder innovation and commercialization.

The purpose of the panel will be to hear from several speakers that have successfully developed and commercialized biotechnologies as well as presenters that are currently developing technologies which they are looking to bring to market to solve environmental issues.

Approach/Activities:

A diverse selection of panelists will be selected based on their experience with developing and implementing biotechnologies in the environmental sector.

Panelists who regulate the sector will also be sought to provide opinion on where regulation can be a barrier, as well as buyers and potential clients for biotechnologies to discuss how emerging and developing biotechnologies are viewed from a procurement standpoint.

Results/Lessons Learned:

Key lessons learned from the speakers will be captured for the audience to assist with their own biotechnology journey, and discussion will be encouraged to identify how potential barriers to the uptake of these technologies are removed.

Ian Brookman

Affiliation

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Panel Discussion: Barriers to the Selection and Implementation of Biotechnical Solutions