Sharing R&D efforts on BioBorneo and Bioeconomy Day

KUCHING: The BioBorneo and Bioeconomy Day 2017 ( BBD) will take place at Imperial Hotel here on May 9.

The event is jointly organised by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation ( Mosti), Bioeconomy Corporation of Malaysia ( BCM) and Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC).

It serves as a platform to disseminate information on current bioeconomy research and development efforts and related business potential, along with sharing on bioeconomic transformation programmes and implementation in Malaysia.

Themed ‘ Driving Bioeconomy for Rural Transformation’, the one- day event will comprise two plenary sessions in the morning followed by the Bioeconomy Day Workshop in the afternoon.

The first plenary session will cover topics on biomass conversion to useful applications enabling rural transformation, while the second plenary session will revolve around emerging technologies as well as cover development and technologies in the ICT, biomedical and aquaculture sectors.

The Bioeconomy Day workshop that follows in the afternoon will present bioeconomy programmes and initiatives run by BCM.

There will also be a group breakout session to discuss the Bioeconomy Community Development Programme ( BCDP), identification of opportunities under the Bioeconomy Transformation Programme ( BTP), opportunities for commercialising research and development via technology support, and facilitation for human capital, funding, regulatory and small, medium enterprise (SME) development.

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau is expected to officiate at the event.

Researchers, government officials, members of village cooperatives, entrepreneurs and businesses are invited to join the one- day event.

Participation at BBD is free but as seats are limited, those interested are advised to register before May 4.

To register, call Constance Vanessa Victor at 082- 610610 or email constance@ sbc.org.my.