US Bioindustrial Manufacturing Gains Momentum as BioMADE Surpasses 300 Members

BioMADE, a public-private partnership aiming to advance bioindustrial manufacturing in the US, has surpassed 300 members in its network. Spanning 38 states, the diverse group includes large corporations, startups, research institutions, community colleges, and non-profits working towards developing bio-based alternatives to conventional materials. The organization focuses on biomanufacturing technologies that utilize domestically grown feedstocks like corn, soybeans, and sugar beets to create products such as bio-based cement, plant-derived textiles, and rubber alternatives.

Established in 2020 with funding from the US Department of Defense, BioMADE co-invests in projects that facilitate the transition of biotechnology innovations from research to commercial production. Along with advancing technological developments, the organization supports workforce development programs to expand the talent pipeline for the bioeconomy. With a growing network that includes prominent companies in the food technology sector, BioMADE aims to solidify the US's position as a global leader in the bioeconomy through collaboration with its members and continued partnership with the government.