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Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design Ecosystem

Fast Facts

Established
October 2020
Website www.biomade.org
Mission Enabling domestic bioindustrial manufacturing at all scales, develop technologies to enhance U.S. bioindustrial competitiveness, de-risk investment in relevant infrastructure, and expand the biomanufacturing workforce to realize the economic promise of industrial biotechnology
Headquarters St. Paul, MN  |  Emeryville, CA
Consortium Organizer Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC)
Satellite Locations
  • Berkeley, CA
  • Cambridge, MA
Institute Metrics
as of September 2025
 
306    Member Organizations
Total Ongoing and Completed Projects
75    Technology Projects
25    Education and Workforce Development (EWD) Projects
Education and Workforce Development
9,500+    Participants in EWD Projects or Institute-led EWD Activities from FY20-FY25
Additional Info
Institute Snapshot
BioMADE works for the greater good of the U.S. bioindustrial manufacturing industry. From investing in groundbreaking technology and innovation research, to building the workforce of the future and closing the gap in critically needed domestic pilot- and demonstration-scale bioindustrial manufacturing infrastructure, BioMADE supports members with funding, collaboration, resources, and more.


Institute Capabilities
Success Story Examples
  • BioMADE is developing natural rubber engineered from specialty dandelions to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign suppliers. Currently, over 90% of rubber is sourced from a single tree species overseas. Natural rubber is a critical defense material for aircraft and heavy vehicle tires.
     
  • Partnering with Air Force Research Laboratory, BioMADE is developing a bio-cement to reduce the logistical complication of traditional cement. This method will effectively allow the Air Force to grow a temporary runway from liquid bacterial cultures.
     
  • BioMADE launched the Warfighter-to-Scientist program at Travis Air Force Base to help service members and families transition into bioindustrial manufacturing careers, addressing the growing demand for bioeconomy jobs by 2030.
     
  • A recent BioMADE project produced biologically derived magnetic nanoparticles (magnetosomes) with unmatched size and shape consistency. This breakthrough has potential applications in advanced electronics, batteries, and satellite communications.
     
  • BioMADE is investing $400M in a network of bioindustrial pilot plants to advance domestic biomanufacturing, strengthening national security and fostering a robust bioeconomy by enabling U.S.-based production of critical chemicals and materials. BioMADE has announced the first two facilities in Minnesota and California, and a third in Iowa.