On Nov 3, Guangzhou's Baiyun district held a conference focused on its biomanufacturing industry, marking the beginning of a new phase of systematic development.

Guangzhou Baiyun Biomanufacturing Industry Launch Ceremony. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_baiyunfabu]

The district plans to build a comprehensive industrial ecosystem, featuring an innovation center, a pilot-scale production base, two commercialization platforms, a two-phase industrial park spanning over 1,000 mu (66.67 hectares), and a fund cluster totaling 100 billion yuan ($14.04 billion). This system will cover the entire industrial chain, from research and development to production, aiming to drive related industries to exceed 50 billion yuan in output by 2028 and become a nationally competitive leader in biomanufacturing.

Rendering of Phase I of the Biomanufacturing Industrial Park. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_baiyunfabu]

Rendering of Phase II of the Biomanufacturing Industrial Park. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_baiyunfabu]

The industrial park in Zhongluotan town will be developed in two phases: the 450-mu first phase will focus on sectors such as biomedicine and cosmetics, while the 900-mu second phase will expand into five major areas including biohealth and biomaterials. The fund cluster, led by State-owned enterprises and supported by multiple investment institutions, has raised 10 billion yuan in its first phase to support companies at all stages of growth.

Home to about one-fifth of China's cosmetics manufacturers, Baiyun district boasts a strong industrial foundation. By combining funding support with key projects, the district aims to accelerate the commercialization of new technologies and position itself as an innovation hub for biomanufacturing in northern Guangzhou.