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Announcement of 2025 MnBA Seed Research Grant Awardees

Commercialization , Research , Seed

The University of Minnesota’s Research & Innovation Office (RIO) and the Minnesota Bioinnovation Accelerator (MnBA) are pleased to announce the 2025/6 awardees of the Minnesota Bioinnovation Accelerator Seed Research Grants.

2025–2026 MnBA Mini-Grant Opportunity

Commercialization , Research , Grants

The MnBA Mini-Grant Program funds cross-disciplinary projects to advance biotechnology-based prototypes by funding targeted pre-commercial activities.

FY2025-2026 MnBA Seed Research Grant Program

Commercialization , Research , Grants

The Minnesota Bioinnovation Accelerator (MnBA) at the University of Minnesota announced its FY2025-2026 Seed Research Grant program.

BioTech Day 2025

Collaboration , Panel , Research , Past events

The inaugural symposium, marking the BioTechnology Institute's 40th anniversary, fostered collaboration in biotechnology and biomanufacturing between the UMN and industry.

U of M Day - Biotech Advocacy

Advocacy , Research , State

U of M biotech leaders presented research (eco-friendly sprays, PFAS removal, bat-saving fungi) at the Capitol, showing how state investment fuels jobs and prosperity.

Schmidt Science Fellow Visit

Fellows , Research

Schmidt Science Fellows' Director visited UMN on Feb 7 to explore multidisciplinary research (biotech, AI, climate), tour the BRC pilot plant, and connect with students.

UK Delegation August 2024

Fellows , Research , General

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

Research , Seed , Grants

MnBA awarded $795,392 in 2024 Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Seed Grants to six innovative projects, aiming to stimulate key research.

2024 Seed Grant Funding Program

Research , Seed , Grants

The Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing seed grant program aims to boost research in key areas and enhance competitiveness for external funding.