The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in partnership with the Netherlands Innovation Network, has launched a White Paper titled “Towards a Greener Tomorrow: Indo-Dutch Opportunities for the Biotransition.” This collaborative publication outlines key opportunities for India and the Netherlands to work together in advancing a sustainable and resilient bioeconomy.

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in partnership with the Netherlands Innovation Network, has launched a White Paper titled “Towards a Greener Tomorrow: Indo-Dutch Opportunities for the Biotransition”. This strategic document highlights pathways for India and the Netherlands to deepen cooperation in building a sustainable and resilient bioeconomy.

Drawing insights from the India-Netherlands Joint Innovation Mission Workshop and the Indo-Dutch Tech Summit held in late 2024 and early 2025, the White Paper explores policy frameworks, growth opportunities, and emerging synergies, especially in bioenergy, biochemicals, and bio-based materials. It presents a shared vision for a low-carbon, circular economy powered by biological resources, emphasizing industrial collaboration, technological exchange, and aligned policy actions.

H.E. Marisa Gerards, Ambassador of the Netherlands to India, underscored the importance of the report, stating, “This White Paper reflects the evolving partnership between our countries. By working together, we can turn shared climate goals into practical, future-ready solutions in the bioeconomy.”

Counselor-Innovation Dr. Dhoya Snijders from the Netherlands Embassy in India highlighted the rising opportunities in India’s bioeconomy, especially with the government’s emphasis on biomanufacturing and R&D initiatives. Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General of TERI, noted that the Netherlands leads globally in biotransition, leveraging its strengths in agriculture and biotechnology. As co-leads under the Mission Innovation platform, India and the Netherlands share a commitment to advancing biorefineries and sustainable bio-based solutions. TERI’s research focuses on biofuels, biochemicals, and bio-commodities through a zero-waste, circular economy model.

From a scientific standpoint, Dr. Sanjukta Subudhi, Associate Director of Microbial Biofuels & Biochemicals at TERI, emphasized that the shift towards bio-based solutions involves redefining growth and consumption. With a focus on microbial bioprocessing, enzymatic innovations, and biomolecule recovery, TERI aims to foster scalable, science-driven collaborations with Dutch partners to support India’s biotransition.

The global bioeconomy represents a transformative approach to sustainability, innovation, and industrial growth, spanning sectors such as energy, health, agriculture, and manufacturing. With the global bioeconomy expected to reach $30 trillion by 2050, India is positioned as a key driver, combining ambitious policies, scientific expertise, and entrepreneurial energy to realize a greener future.