RuralSTAMINA wins $15M biomanufacturing grant
An Iowa State University-led research initiative has won a National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines award. The project, known as RuralSTAMINA, is one of 12 selected nationwide. RuralSTAMINA stands for…
National survey finds bipartisan support for U.S. biomanufacturing
A new national survey shows strong, bipartisan support for expanding America's bioindustrial manufacturing capabilities. BioMADE released the results Monday, working in partnership with YouGov. The findings span regions, demographics, and…
BioMADE hosts hands-on fermentation and metabolic engineering workshops this July
BioMADE, the national manufacturing innovation institute for industrial biotechnology, is hosting two in-person workshops this July at the University of San Diego. Both sessions give scientists, engineers, and industry professionals…
ChainCraft breaks ground on bio-based fatty acids factory
ChainCraft has officially launched construction preparations for its first commercial factory, which will produce sustainable fatty acids from potato processing waste in Ter Apelkanaal, Netherlands. The flagship facility represents a…
Why AI can’t engineer enzymes alone
Artificial intelligence tools are transforming protein engineering, but industry experts say they can't do the job alone. The challenge lies in bridging the gap between predicting plausible protein sequences and…
Europe eyes bio-based materials for dual-use strategy
Europe's bio-based industries are making a case for their inclusion in the continent's rapidly evolving dual-use innovation strategy, arguing that biomanufacturing technologies could serve both civilian and defence applications. The…
DAB.bio names former BASF Director as Chief Technology Officer
Dutch industrial biotechnology company DAB.bio has appointed Professor Michael Helmut Kopf as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective May 1st. The Delft-based firm specializes in developing scalable solutions for continuous…
BioMADE invests $21M in U.S. biomanufacturing
BioMADE, a headline partner for Bio Innovations North America, has announced a $21.4 million investment across 14 projects aimed at advancing the U.S. bioindustrial manufacturing sector. The funding comes through…
Europe opens €170.7M funding call to boost bio-based industries
The European Circular Bioeconomy Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has launched its 2026 call for project proposals. A total of €170.7 million is available to support the development and scale-up of…