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Transformative Mission

Minnesota has unique resources and talents to make it a national bioeconomy hub. 

The mission of the Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation Center is to leverage these assets to advance biotechnology and biomanufacturing as drivers of the next American Manufacturing in Minnesota. 

Building Economy

Delivering Impact

The Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation Center Seed Grant program is already delivering innovative bio-based solutions that are bringing in new extramural funding and creating pathways for new start-ups.

The six seed grants awarded in 2024 have led to the following outcomes:

  • Matched federal funding and follow-on solicitations for state funding
  • One publication (pending)
  • Entrance for one research team into the Min-Corps program, admission to the national NSF I-corps program, and applications for federal SBIR funding

 

Catchup on the Latest News at BBIC

BioTech Day 2025

Join us on May 1 as we celebrate 40 years of the BioTechnology Institute at this inaugural symposium designed to foster collaboration between the University of Minnesota and industry in the field of biotechnology and biomanufacturing. Register here.

UK Delegation August 2024

The University of Minnesota hosted a distinguished UK delegation for an insightful exploration of Minnesota's biotechnology and biomanufacturing ecosystem.

Announcement of 2024 Seed Grant Awardees

BBIC has announced the recipients of its 2024 Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Seed Grants. Six innovative projects have been awarded a total of $795,392 in funding, with the aim of stimulating research in key areas of biotechnology and biomanufacturing.
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