The members of the Council are respected senior figures drawn from across the fields of science.
The Council's task is to advise the Government on strategic fields of action to improve the framework for innovation and new technologies, to promote the development and diffusion of innovative technologies, as well as to identify prospective needs for research.
The Bio-economy Council produces expert reports including recommendations for action.
The Council moreover issues expert opinions on current topics in response to requests from policy makers, science, and industry.
It draws on additional expertise by commissioning studies and reports as well as by hosting hearings and workshops.