A novel lignin-first biorefinery solves biomass upcycling challenges
FiberX’s biomass refinery upcycles corn stover into value-added chemical feedstocks through sustainable processing. The mechanical refinery creates additives for multiple industries. The lignin-first biorefinery uniquely upcycles lignin into high value…
AI – A tool U.S. industrial biomanufacturing cannot ignore
Explore global advances in AI to speed bio innovation, drive efficiency, speed process design, and accelerate the pathway to cost parity. Our panel of experts will draw on example of…
Sustaining Peak Yield with AI: Cut Variability, Maximize Performance, Boost Margin
Every week, biomanufacturers glimpse peak performance between average runs. Without knowing exactly how or why, they can’t repeat it, and variability erodes yield. Golgix CEO Nitin Ranjan shares how a…
Introducing an alliance to unleash the future of American biomanufacturing
The American Alliance for Biomanufacturing (AAB) is a new coalition of leaders in U.S. industrial biomanufacturing formed to accelerate the commercial deployment of bio-based products and technologies. Hear from global…
Partnering with Europe to accelerate U.S. biomanufacturing
U.S. industrial biomanufacturing companies can accelerate growth by partnering with European firms, leveraging Europe’s robust R&I, stable policies, financial incentives, and open-access pilot plants for scaling. Such collaborations can help…
Bio innovations in B2C and B2B: Helping companies reap the benefits of bio-renewable materials
Practical applications of bio-renewable ingredients and materials in footwear, cosmetics and cleaning products. Discover what bio-renewable means for performance, supply chain security and meeting customer needs. Hosted by: Marjorie L.…
Incubating the future of U.S. biomanufacturing
Key building blocks for scaling innovation from startup through to commercial success. University incubators, biomanufacturing accelerators, pilot infrastructure providers and venture funders share ideas for successfully scaling from innovation to…
Enabling low-carbon bio-PET: Sustainea’s one-step glycol innovation
Listen in as Sustainea shares how they’re helping turn corn into innovative solutions for everyday life, from packaging to textiles and apparel. Using an advanced one-step process, their plant-based, low-carbon…
The future of U.S. biofuels: Navigating policy, market, technological and cost challenges
Securing opportunities in the gas tank and beyond. The US biofuels industry has a key role in driving US energy dominance and boosting rural prosperity. But, policy changes, market challenges…
Building an industry not a company and why Mama’s run the world
This two-part session explores why building an industry is more important than building a company and the fight against microplastics. Ryan Adolphson, Chief Operating Officer of RWDC, will tell the…
Consider Corn Challenge 5 Winners Announced
The 5th NCGA’s Consider Corn Challenge is about finding game-changing new uses for field corn, leading to products with significant market demand, without detracting from an existing corn market. The…
Bridging funding gaps to accelerate the scaleup of U.S. industrial biomanufacturing
Geopolitical uncertainties and changing Government priorities have created funding gaps in U.S. industrial biomanufacturing in 2025. Who can step up to fill the shortfall? Hear from a diverse range of…