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Pathways to Bioeconomy and Bioconvergence: Perspectives from Serbia and IsraelW H I T E P A P E RM A Y 2 0 2 5In collaboration with the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution IsraelImages: Getty ImagesDisclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project, insight area or interaction. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a collaborative process facilitated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum, nor the entirety of its Members, Partners or other stakeholders.© 2025 World Economic Forum. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system.ContentsForeword 3Preface 4Executive summary 5Introduction 61 Serbia’s vision for a bioeconomy 81.1 From AI and ICT to bioeconomy 91.2 BIO4 Campus: a future hub of Serbia’s bioeconomy 141.3 Building the ecosystem for a bioeconomy in Serbia 151.4 Serbia’s participation in international bioeconomy networks 171.5 Challenges and final thoughts 172 Spotlight on bioconvergence in Israel 182.1 Bioconvergence acceleration 182.2 A global hub for disruptive technologies 192.3 Policy-driven innovation and strategic investments 202.4 Israel’s bioconvergence sector: 24 a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem2.5 Global partnerships and cross-border collaboration 27Conclusion 29Contributors 31Endnotes 32Pathways to Bioeconomy and Bioconvergence2ForewordThe 21st century is defined by rapid technological progress, and the convergence of biological sciences and pioneering innovations. These trends are transforming industries, economies and the ways in which we address global challenges. This revolution – driven by artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, advanced computing, and information and communication technologies (ICT) – is already making a tangible impact on healthcare, agriculture, energy and environmental sustainability. Breakthroughs in these fields are tackling pressing issues such as climate change and disease management, demonstrating their capacity to address “real-life disruption”. This white paper, Pathways to Bioeconomy and Bioconvergence: Perspectives from Serbia and Israel, offers two unique yet complementary blueprints for developing a resilient and innovation-led bioeconomy. By highlighting the experiences of Serbia and Israel, we aim to provide a helpful framework that others can draw from to launch their own initiatives, attract investment or shape national strategies.Both Serbia and Israel illustrate how different starting points, priorities and policy tools can lead to meaningful outcomes. Serbia is tapping into its strong ICT base while enhancing its biotechnology and AI capabilities to create a strong, sustainable bioeconomy. With the same goal, Israel is taking a focu