======COFISA Biotechnology Foresight: 2nd Western Cape Workshop Report======
This report details a biotechnology foresight exercise for the Western Cape, focusing on technology road-mapping and opportunities for small businesses in waste management and alternative energy from plants.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://foresightfordevelopment.org/sobipro/download-file/46-485/54|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |<WRAP> 
COFISA 
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|Authors:  | David Lefutso,  Nirvashnee Seetal,  Sibongile Gumbi,  Thembinkosi Semwayo, Bob Day, Thembinkosi Semwayo  |
|Geographic focus:  |Western Cape, South Africa   |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved two two-day residential workshops, prioritization of biotechnology opportunities through voting, creation of Futures Wheels, categorization and prioritization tables, and the development of technology roadmaps and action plans.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The COFISA Biotechnology Foresight report documents a workshop aimed at identifying biotechnology opportunities in the Western Cape, with a focus on waste management and alternative energy from plants. It outlines the process of technology road-mapping, prioritizes biotechnology areas, and explores potential small and medium-sized enterprise (SMME) opportunities. The report includes the creation of Futures Wheels, categorization and prioritization tables, and action plans to kick-start the identified opportunities.  \\ 
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