BUSINESSOPPORTUNITIES:
BIOTECHNOLOGY SECTOR
1. Brunei is seeking todevelop its biotechnology industry, particularly through theagro-biotechnology
researchanddevelopment andethno-botany for halal cosmetics andpharmaceuticals.
2. Thegovernment alsohopes todevelop incubator facilities for specializedcompanies topartnerwith
local small and medium enterprises. The development of the incubator has the potential to create
business opportunities for companies specializing inagro-biotechnology researchanddevelopment in
the field of ethno-pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food production. This emerging field has captured
the interest of thegovernment, which is apositive sign for potential investors.
Sub-Sector Best Prospects
RecombinantDNA research andexperimental development laboratories
DNAtechnologies (e.g.,microarrays) researchandexperimental development laboratories
Cloning research andexperimental development laboratories
Proteinengineering research andexperimental development laboratories
Nucleicacidchemistry researchandexperimental development laboratories
Nanobiotechnologies researchandexperimental development laboratories
