Biotechnology Development

Biotechnology Development

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Biotechnology Development
Biotechnology Development
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Health Care
Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
Business Model Description

Build and operate production plants and laboratories in the relevant areas, such as bio-manufacturing, bioeconomy (biotechnology plus biomanufacturing), clinical trials, personalised medicines (diagnostics and prognostics), artificial intelligence in medical development and health care, and secondary data usage for research and development (R&D) and similar. Biotechnology products can be produced from the areas such as regenerative medicine, cell and gene therapy, advanced healthcare through genome sequencing, rapid and precise development and manufacturing of medicine and vaccines. The business model is based on strong Government cooperation with private sector to create a world-class regulatory environment for development of knowledge-based industries. Serbia changed dozens of laws on various topics, including e-commerce, immigration, intellectual property protection, corporate law and introducing a new law on digital assets. Serbia also introduced a wide range of very generous tax incentives, including so called IP Box, accelerated R&D deduction, lower tax and social contributions for employing repatriates and foreigners, for people employed in R&D and for employing young people, as well as tax credit for investing in a startup, which the private sector can take advantage of.

Expected Impact

Support development of life-saving drugs and therapies and medical research advancements, as well as create job opportunities and economic growth.

How is this information gathered?
Updated: 29 Jun, 2023
Serbia
Indicative ReturnDescribes the rate of growth an investment is expected to generate within the IOA. The indicative return is identified for the IOA by establishing its Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Return of Investment (ROI) or Gross Profit Margin (GPM).
> 25% (in ROI)
Investment TimeframeDescribes the time period in which the IOA will pay-back the invested resources. The estimate is based on asset expected lifetime as the IOA will start generating accumulated positive cash-flows.
Medium Term (5–10 years)
Market SizeDescribes the value of potential addressable market of the IOA. The market size is identified for the IOA by establishing the value in USD, identifying the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) or providing a numeric unit critical to the IOA.
USD 100 million - USD 1 billion
Average Ticket Size (USD)Describes the USD amount for a typical investment required in the IOA.
USD 1 million - USD 10 million
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Good health and well-being (SDG 3) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)

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Sector Sources
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