Shaping Industries Through Biotechnology
MnBA is transforming biotechnology research into tangible outcomes that benefit Minnesota’s economy, workforce, and environment. By connecting academic innovation with industrial need, the accelerator is helping position the state as a model integrated university biotechnology ecosystem. Early projects have attracted new partnerships and advanced technology development, demonstrating how bio based innovation can progress.
Through collaboration, MnBA supports research that turns prototyped biotechnology into scalable, real-world solutions. These efforts span upcycled materials, agricultural innovation, and novel materials, creating new industries that build circular systems, and strengthen local supply chains.
MnBA is positioning Minnesota as an innovation leader in biotechnology and biomanufacturing, driven by three core pillars
Talent
Minnesota’s strength lies in its people. MnBA supports projects that provide commercially oriented training to prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs in biotechnology and biomanufacturing.
Research Collaboration
Groundbreaking research is at the heart of MnBA mission. By connecting expertise across the University of Minnesota’s colleges and research centers with industry partners, MnBA fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration that transforms ideas into real-world applications. MnBA’s research ecosystem advances solutions that strengthen Minnesota’s position in biotechnology excellence.
Infrastructure
World-class facilities underpin MnBA's work. The University of Minnesota’s investment in advanced laboratories, pilot-scale and characterization infrastructure and shared technology platforms enables researchers and industry partners to move towards scalable innovation and reinforces Minnesota’s role as a leader in biotechnology.
Benefits of MnBA Model:
- Strengthens Minnesota’s position as a national leader in the bioeconomy.
- Spurs economic growth through innovation-driven industries and new job creation.
- Expands university and industry collaboration and applied research capacity.
- Promotes workforce development through hands-on research and training opportunities.
- Attracts new investment and partnerships that reinforce Minnesota’s innovation ecosystem.
Let’s discuss how we can build partnerships and impact.