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Critical analysis of state industrial policy in the field of biotechnology in the context of deglobalization

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Abstract

Over the past two decades, biotechnology has emerged as a strategic sector, defining the competitiveness of national economies in healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and the environment. State industrial policy in this area has traditionally been based on the principles of stimulating research, supporting technology transfer, developing production capacity, and building human resources. However, in the context of increasing deglobalization, characterized by the fragmentation of global value chains, increased export controls, technological protectionism, and a revision of international cooperation models, traditional approaches to regulating the biotechnology industry are facing systemic limitations. The purpose of this article is to critically analyze current instruments of state industrial policy in the field of biotechnology, taking into account the transformative challenges of deglobalization. This article identifies their effectiveness, contradictions, and risks, and formulates substantiated conclusions for improving the strategic management of the industry. The study applies a comprehensive methodological approach combining institutional analysis, a comparative study of national strategies, and scenario modeling. It is shown that the new geopolitical and economic conditions require a transition from linear support models to adaptive, flexible mechanisms aimed at strengthening technological sovereignty, diversifying cooperative ties, developing sustainable national innovation ecosystems, and ensuring biosecurity. Practical proposals are formulated for modernizing regulatory instruments, including improving the legal framework, stimulating public-private partnerships, developing critical production competencies, and establishing new forms of selective international scientific and technological cooperation. Particular attention is paid to the balance between openness and the protection of strategic interests, as well as the need for accelerated development of human resources.

About the Authors

M. V. Reshetnikova
Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies

Dr. Sci. (Econ.), professor, Department of Corporate Information Systems and Programming, Revolution Av., 19 Voronezh, 394036, Russia



N. A. Serebryakova
Voronezh Forest Engineering University named after G.F. Morozov

Dr. Sci. (Econ.), professor, Department of Economics and Finance, 394087, Voronezh, Timiryazevo St., 8, Russia



N. V. Zhakhov
Southwestern State University

Dr. Sci. (Econ.), professor, Management, and Audit department, 50th Anniversary of October, Bldg. 94, Kursk, 305040, Russia.



I. S. Dzakhmisheva
Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after Kh. M. Berbekov

Dr. Sci. (Econ.), professor, Institute of Management, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry, Chernyshevsky Street, 173, Nalchik, Russian Federation, 360004



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Reshetnikova M.V., Serebryakova N.A., Zhakhov N.V., Dzakhmisheva I.S. Critical analysis of state industrial policy in the field of biotechnology in the context of deglobalization. Proceedings of the Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies. 2026;88(2):203-210. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.20914/2310-1202-2026-2-

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