BioMADE

Member General Probiotics, Inc. recently completed a BioMADE project to scale up the production of probiotic feed additive designed to reduce mortality from bacterial necrotic enteritis and improve poultry growth without antibiotics. The project helped establish commercial-scale production to serve the needs of major U.S. poultry producers. Read about the project here: https://buff.ly/37DXZ9c

Through a new BioMADE project, members Bluestem Biosciences, Inc., ideaCHEM, Iowa State University and Southeast Community College are developing a low-cost, scalable, and sustainable process to commercialize bio-based acrylates, an important molecule that has diverse applications, including consumer products paints to adhesives: https://buff.ly/3OdkaVQ

BioMADE is excited to welcome several recent new members, including AgriNovus Indiana, Terragia Biofuel, St. Olaf College, University of Arkansas, Vance-Granville Community College, AVEKA! Learn how you can broaden your reach, expand your influence, and grow your network by becoming a BioMADE member: https://buff.ly/3LnaTr5

Numerous BioMADE staff will be speaking at the Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition's Global Biobased Economy Conference this week in Washington, DC! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear from BioMADE leadership, industry experts, and connect with BioMADE staff throughout the week. Get all the session details here: https://buff.ly/4eW2qdh

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy recently released a report on Building a Vibrant Domestic Biomanufacturing Ecosystem, which describes the current state of U.S. biomanufacturing capacity and identifies key factors driving growth. This modern industrial strategy supports clean energy goals, builds stronger supply chains, reshores American manufacturing, and advances American leadership around the globe. Read key actions and find the full report here:

Congratulations to members Amyris, Cauldron Ferm, Checkerspot, DSM, Liberation Labs, Perfect Day and Solugen on their recent awards under the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program! Learn how they are bolstering America's bioeconomic strengths while helping the Department of Defense achieve advanced defense capabilities through these awards:

Hot off the presses! BioMADE is pleased to issue Project Call 5.0 for projects related to Technology and Innovation, Education and Workforce Development, and 4S (Safety, Security, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility). This unique Project Call also includes the opportunity for NSF researchers to participate as part of an integrated project team. Learn more about the Project Call focus areas, timeline, informational webinars, and opportunities to find a project partner team:

Biomanufacturing offers significant potential for the chemical industry, promising more sustainable production and enhanced supply chain security. However, a major challenge is the lack of piloting facilities needed to scale up innovative products from lab to commercial production. Learn how organizations like BioMADE are working to enable the domestic production of sustainable materials and products:

BioMADE was honored to participate in a special event this week at the White House to mark the two-year anniversary of the bioeconomy Executive Order. The event featured government officials who were instrumental in developing and executing the Executive Order, and BioMADE members who shared their perspectives on how the Executive Order has impacted industry – and how we maintain momentum for the continuing the work.

BioMADE is pleased to announce an investment of $28.5 million in 17 new projects that will drive the scale-up and commercialization of biomanufactured products. These projects will support the domestic production of sustainable materials and chemicals for consumer products and defense applications, while also creating the manufacturing workforce of the future: https://buff.ly/3Yv6sSK