BEAM Circular looks to bring biobased boom to Modesto’s Beard District
In California, BEAM Circular has selected Modesto’s Beard Industrial District for its planned California Bioeconomy Innovation Campus. The first-of-its-kind facility is designed to accelerate development of circular bioeconomy technologies; enable the growth of biomanufacturing across California’s Central Valley; and help agricultural industries and rural communities unlock new value from underutilized biomass resources such as nut shells, winery byproducts, orchard wood waste, forestry residues, and food processing sidestreams.
The Campus will provide shared pilot and demonstration facilities, serving as a center of excellence for zero-waste biomanufacturing. The multi-tenant Campus will help companies bridge the gap between research and commercial manufacturing through shared infrastructure, technical resources, and commercialization support. The Campus will also feature a community visitor center and support student field trips, workforce training, and a wide range of innovation activities and community partnerships.
BEAM Circular has secured $17 million for the first phase of Campus development, including $8 million through the State of California’s Budget Act of 2025 (allocated through CalRecycle), $6 million from a California Jobs First grant, $1.8 million from North Valley Thrive, and $1.2 million from Stanislaus County through the American Rescue Plan Act. The estimated $180 million project is designed for phased expansion, with initial services launching in 2026.
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