Project Grant 010103836

This $963,000 Project Grant award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) supports the expansion of the Bio+Tech Research Park in Richmond, Virginia. The funding will be used to procure laboratory equipment during the construction of a new Life Sciences Innovation Center, enabling the center to be fully outfitted with the necessary equipment to operationalize its laboratories. This effort is expected to...

The Economic Development Administration awarded a $7.5 million project grant to the North Carolina Biotechnology Center to support the Accelerate NC - Life Sciences Manufacturing Coalition. The coalition, led by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and including North Carolina Central University as a sub-awardee, will expand entry-level biotechnology training programs at ten community colleges across North Carolina. It will also establish university-based life sciences training hubs at...

Biotech Naturale Inc. received a $256,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation Division of Industrial Innovation under the Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 47.041) for the period of August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022. The grant funds the development of a simple, targeted, and flexible method for transferring value-added genes from wild relatives of crop plants. The Engineering program seeks to improve quality of life and economic strength through fostering innovation...

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1.67 million Project Grant under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300) on July 8, 2021 to the New Orleans Business Alliance. The funding will support the development of wet lab space and a clean room in the University of New Orleans Research and Technology Park. These biotech labs will be part of an information technology center located in the park. The...

The Bioscience and Technology Business Center, Inc. (BTBC) will receive $3 million under a Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's BUILD TO SCALE federal grant program. BTBC will strengthen its economic development coalition model and enhance its mission through the creation of the KU Innovation Park, a university-affiliated research park on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence. Through its new Innovation-to-Industry Cluster Accelerator program,...

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center will receive $2.98 million under a Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant will support the Accelerate NC - Life Sciences Manufacturing Coalition led by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. The Coalition will expand entry-level biotechnology training programs at ten North Carolina community colleges and establish university-based life sciences training...

Biosapien Inc. received a $256,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation on May 1, 2021 to develop a novel 3D printed biodegradable mesh delivering active pharmaceutical ingredients in a sustained and localized manner under the Small Business Innovation Research Phase I program. The SBIR Phase I grant supports the proof-of-concept stage of developing Biosapien's technology, with the work expected to be completed by June 30, 2022. The NSF Technology, Innovation, and...

This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Education and Centers Division Project Grant award of $462,600 to the Trustees of Boston University aims to establish a 3-year Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site focused on "Translational Biophotonics". The program will engage 10 undergraduate students per year in research on using light-based technologies to measure cells, tissues, and organs for improving human health. Key activities include developing...

This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant awarded under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to promote awareness and hands-on experience in biotechnology and biomanufacturing career pathways for diverse, underrepresented community college and high school students. The $649,986 award to MiraCosta Community College District will fund the BIOSCOPE (Bioscience Supply Chain Operations Projects for Education) model, which provides students with project-based activities to learn...

This $3.5 million Economic Development Administration Project Grant supports construction of road and utility infrastructure at a biotechnology research facility within the Biomedical Research and Innovation Park in Monroe, Louisiana. The infrastructure improvements will provide new and emerging biotechnology businesses with research facilities to support growth, strengthening and diversifying the regional economy. Awarded on September 13, 2022, the grant delivers these products and services...