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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

Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing Seed Grants Awardees - 2025/6

The University of Minnesota’s Research & Innovation Office (RIO) and the Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing Innovation Center (BBIC) are pleased to announce the 2025/6 awardees of the Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing Seed Grants. Three interdisciplinary teams have been selected for support, advancing Minnesota’s leadership in biomanufacturing, bio-based materials, agricultural innovation, and environmental biotechnology. Three projects received $261,833 in funding through August 31, 2026.  

2025–2026 BBIC Mini-Grant Opportunity

The Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation Center (BBIC) Mini-Grant Program provides funding to support cross-disciplinary projects that advance biotechnology-based discovery and prototype solutions, accelerating the next wave of advanced biomanufacturing. Each year, BBIC anticipates awarding approximately 10 mini-grants, each up to $5,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.

FY2025-2026 BBIC Seed Research Grant Opportunity

The Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation Center (BBIC) at the University of Minnesota announces its FY2025-2026 Seed Research Grant program. This initiative supports cross-disciplinary, high-impact projects that leverage Minnesota’s resources and foster partnerships with government, industry, higher education, and community stakeholders to advance biomanufacturing innovation.

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