In California, a cell-cultured chocolate collaboration between California Cultured and University of California-Davis has been awarded a $2.8 million grant from public-private biomanufacturing consortium BioMade and the National Science Foundation. The funds will be used to improve key scale-up challenges such as better sterilization methods and biomass sensors. “This grant directly supports the hardest and […]
In Minnesota, BioMADE announced 14 cutting-edge new projects that will support the growth and development of the U.S. bioindustrial manufacturing industry. These projects will support the manufacture of innovative bio-based products like a lithium biosorbent for biomining; plastics for 3D printing; proteins for wound healing and chemical defense; biosensors for disease detection; and more. They will leverage state-of-the-art methodologies like machine learning, AI, and advanced new sensors and purification systems. Projects will also support the development of the needed biomanufacturing workforce through projects that are easing the transition for veterans […]
In Iowa, Kcrg.com reported that Iowa State University is working with a U.S. Defense Department-backed organization to develop facilities that could make the university and its community a national destination for biobased product testing. BioMADE, a Manufacturing Innovation Institute focused on bioindustrial manufacturing and supported by the U.S. Department of Defense, announced it has partnered […]
In Iowa, BioMADE announced its plans to establish and operate a new pilot-scale bioindustrial manufacturing facility near Ames. The 15,000 sq. ft. multi-user facility will include up to 10,000-liter industrial fermenters, dry and wet lab space, and downstream processing capabilities centered around the development of agricultural bioproducts, chemicals, and food. At a total project value […]
In Minnesota, BioMADE announced Maple Grove as the Minnesota site in its national network of bioindustrial manufacturing infrastructure. The facility will further establish the U.S. as a leader in biotechnology and biomanufacturing, support national security initiatives, boost economic opportunity, increase markets for farmers, and bring well-paying manufacturing jobs to the region. Located at 7500 Meridian […]
In Minnesota, BioMADE, a public-private partnership focused on advancing bioindustrial manufacturing in the United States, has reached over 300 members. Spanning 38 states and covering bioindustrial manufacturing industry leaders and academic institutions, the BioMADE member network is working to strengthen American competitiveness, secure the U.S. supply chain, reshore manufacturing jobs, and support rural development. “We […]
In the US, BioMADE has issued a call for proposals for food and material innovations with military applications. The Department of Defense manufacturing innovation institute is offering grants ranging from $500,000 to $2 million. BioMade emphasized “innovations in food production that reduce the CO2 footprint of food production at and/or transport to DoD operational environments… […]
