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US Bioindustrial Manufacturing Gains Momentum as BioMADE Surpasses 300 Members

BioMADE, a public-private partnership focused on advancing bioindustrial manufacturing in the United States, has announced that its network has grown to more than 300 members. The network, which spans 38 states, includes large corporations, startups, research institutions, community colleges, and non-profits working to develop bio-based alternatives to conventional materials. “We are proud to support our over 300 members in achieving their goals, from cutting-edge biotechnology innovation to education and workforce development programs and opportunities,” said Douglas Friedman, CEO of BioMADE. Leveraging domestic feedstocks The organization focuses on biomanufacturing technologies that use domestically grown feedstocks such as corn, soybeans, and sugar beets. These biological inputs serve as the foundation for products like bio-based cement, plant-derived textiles, and rubber alternatives. BioMADE members are engaged in diverse projects …

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US Department of Defense Calls for Proposals to Develop Cultivated Meat for Military Rations

The U.S. Department of Defense’s manufacturing innovation institute, BioMADE, has released a call for proposals to develop sustainable food and material solutions for military operations through its Sustainable Logistics for Advanced Manufacturing (SLAM) Project. The project seeks solutions to address the causes or impacts of global climate change, including sustainable food production such as fermented proteins and cultivated meat. According to BioMADE, the proposals must emphasize their technological components and demonstrate a DoD-relevant application of the innovation within one of the specified focus areas. Academic institutions, small businesses, and non-profit organizations can apply for awards ranging from $500,000 to $2 million. Novel proteins in military rations The call’s focus areas include sustainable food production, converting waste to bioproducts, carbon capture technologies, lowering the resource requirements …

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