Public Policy & Expertise
Evidence-based policy dialogue, expert analysis and regulatory engagement
FOCUS AREAS
Activities and biotechnology sectors
CABA’s activities describe how the Association works. Biotechnology sectors describe the scientific and industrial fields in which cooperation may take place. These two dimensions are presented separately below.
A cross-sector biotechnology platform
CABA connects science, industry, investment and public institutions across the biotechnology value chain. The Association supports collaboration from research and technology development to commercialization, market access and regional deployment.
Functions / Activities
The Association’s functions connect expertise, organizations and opportunities across the biotechnology ecosystem
Commercialization & Technology Transfer
Pathways from research and technology toward licensing, scale-up and application
Investment & Startups
Dialogue between innovators, companies, investors and development institutions
International Cooperation
Institutional partnerships, professional exchange, missions and global engagement
Education & Human Capital
Professional development, skills, scientific talent and industry-relevant education
Analytics & Research
Evidence-informed analysis and knowledge sharing based on verified materials
Biotechnology sectors
Biomedicine & Biopharmaceuticals; Agri-, Veterinary & Food Biotechnology; Industrial Biotechnology; Environmental Biotechnology; Genomics & Bioinformatics; AI & Digital Biotechnology
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Healthcare & Biopharma
Supporting the development of biologics, vaccines, diagnostics, cell and gene technologies, precision medicine and advanced biomedical solutions
Priority themes
- Biopharmaceuticals and biologics
- Vaccines
- Molecular and laboratory diagnostics
- Cell and gene technologies
- Precision and personalized medicine
- Biomedical technologies
- Technology transfer and manufacturing partnerships
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Agricultural Biotechnology
Advancing biotechnology solutions for resilient agriculture, productivity, food security and sustainable use of biological resources
Priority themes
- Biopesticides and biological crop protection
- Biostimulants
- Microbial fertilizers
- Breeding and genomic technologies
- Animal biotechnology
- Food biotechnology
- Soil and microbiome technologies
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Industrial Biotechnology
Supporting biotechnology applications that improve industrial efficiency, enable new materials and create higher-value bio-based production
Priority themes
- Industrial enzymes
- Fermentation technologies
- Bioprocessing
- Bio-based chemicals
- Biomaterials
- Bioplastics
- Circular bioeconomy solutions
- Scale-up and biomanufacturing
Environmental Biotechnology
Applying biotechnology to environmental protection, resource efficiency and climate-related challenges
Priority themes
- Water and wastewater biotechnology
- Bioremediation
- Environmental microbiology
- Biomonitoring
- Waste valorization
- Carbon management and biological climate solutions
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Cross-cutting capabilities
Bioinformatics & computational biology
Connecting biological data, digital tools and analytical expertise to strengthen research and applied innovation
Research infrastructure
Improving access to laboratories, platforms, equipment and shared facilities across the region
Technology transfer & commercialization
Helping promising research move toward licensing, industry partnerships and market-ready applications
Investment & venture development
Building dialogue between biotechnology ventures, investors and development institutions
Regulation & market access
Supporting practical exchange on regulatory pathways, approvals and entry into regional and international markets
Education & workforce development
Advancing professional skills, scientific talent and industry-relevant biotechnology education
International cooperation
Connecting Central Asian organizations with global networks, programs and technology partners
Standards, quality and professional expertise
Promoting robust quality practices, shared standards and access to specialist knowledge
Regional cooperation
Connecting expertise and organizations across Central Asia
Technology transfer
Moving research toward application and commercialization
Investment dialogue
Linking biotechnology initiatives with capital and partners
International partnerships
Building practical connections with global institutions
How CABA supports these sectors
Connect regional expertise and organizations
CABA brings together scientific, commercial and institutional capabilities across Central Asia
Develop cross-border projects and partnerships
The Association helps partners identify complementary strengths and shape collaborative initiatives
Support commercialization and investment dialogue
CABA creates practical connections between technology developers, industry and capital providers
Facilitate international cooperation and market access
The network supports global engagement, strategic partnerships and pathways into new markets
Build biotechnology partnerships across Central Asia
CABA works with companies, research organizations, universities, investors, public institutions and international partners interested in developing biotechnology initiatives across the region