Bioindustrial Manufacturing
BioMADE harnesses the power of biology to help create and domestically source the manufactured goods that people use every day. By supporting the development of biomanufacturing technologies, BioMADE and its members will strengthen American competitiveness, create a more robust and resilient supply chain, and help the U.S. become more self-sufficient.
Bioindustrial manufacturing uses biological systems—including microbes such as bacteria, yeast, and algae—to create new materials or sustainable alternatives to existing petroleum-based materials. Because bioindustrial manufacturing typically uses feedstocks such as corn, soy, and sugar beets, American farmers will benefit from the new markets created by BioMADE technologies, and rural communities will benefit from the manufacturing jobs creating the associated products.
The bioeconomy could have an economic impact of up to $4 trillion annually within the next 10–20 years. BioMADE supports its members to create marketable products through bioindustrial manufacturing, which will be a key element in catalyzing this domestic economic growth. Bioindustrial manufacturing has the potential to impact all sectors of the economy and all areas of society, helping the U.S. become more self-sufficient and sophisticated in manufacturing.
Photo (c) Ginkgo Bioworks
Benefits of bioindustrial manufacturing
Enhances national security by creating more robust and resilient domestic supply chains
Establishes the U.S. as a self-sufficient and global manufacturing leader
Creates more environmentally sustainable products with less reliance on petrochemicals
Aids in disaster recovery efforts by mitigating shortages of important products
Produces materials with physical and chemical properties not currently available
Builds a diverse and globally competitive STEM workforce
Supports American farmers and enhances rural development
Photo (c) Checkerspot
What can be created with bioindustrial manufacturing?
Bio-based cement, from member organization Biomason
Bio-based fire-resistant composite materials, from member organization Cambium
Bio-butanediol (BDO) used to make compostable tote bags, coffee capsules, and food packaging, from member organization Geno
Carbon-negative chemicals that can be used for water treatments, concrete, fertilizers, detergents, and more, from member organization Solugen
Plant-based nylon for use in leggings, a partnership from Lululemon and member organization Genomatica
Polyurethane from algae for skis and snowboards from member organization Checkerspot
Protein made from anaerobically fermented microbes that can be used to create cheeses, milks, protein bars, ice cream, and more, from member organization Superbrewed Food
Squalane, a plant-based skincare ingredient that is bioidentical to Squalene, a product traditionally derived from shark livers, from member organization Amyris
Synthetic spider silk, one of the strongest natural materials in the world, from member organization Technology Holding