Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design
The Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design Ecosystem, known as BioMADE, is a Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense. Established in October 2020 and officially launched in April 2021, BioMADE operates as a 501(c)(6) business league organization headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with additional offices in Emeryville, California, and satellite locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Berkeley, California.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.6M
-21.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$42.3M
+37.2% YoY
Grant Count
56
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$756K
+71.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
BioMADE's mission is to enable domestic bioindustrial manufacturing at all scales, develop technologies to enhance U.S. bioindustrial competitiveness, de-risk investment in relevant infrastructure, and expand the biomanufacturing workforce to realize the economic promise of industrial biotechnology.
The organization catalyzes collaboration and innovation to:
- Reduce barriers to scale-up and commercialization
- Accelerate technology deployment to create novel, disruptive business models
- Re-develop existing biotechnology to enhance national competitiveness
BioMADE's vision is to build a sustainable, domestic end-to-end bioindustrial ecosystem that produces everyday plastics, chemicals, materials, clothing, and other goods safely manufactured in the U.S. using biology.
Primary focus areas include:
- Technology and Innovation Research: Supporting groundbreaking technology development and research
- Education and Workforce Development: Expanding the biomanufacturing workforce through training and certification programs
- Infrastructure De-risking: Supporting the national biomanufacturing pilot plant network
- Defense Applications: Advancing defense-oriented bioindustrial products and enhancing military readiness
- Supply Chain Resilience: Building resilient domestic supply chains for commodity and platform chemicals
- Sustainable Manufacturing: Developing biodegradable plastics, upcycling waste, and creating sustainable materials
Grantmaking
BioMADE opened its first project call in April 2021, funding Technology and Innovation research and Education and Workforce Development projects.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
BioMADE funds projects across the United States, with recent project announcements representing member organizations spanning 18 states from New York to Texas. The organization maintains strategic presence in both coastal innovation hubs (Cambridge, MA and Berkeley/Emeryville, CA) and the feedstock-rich regions of the U.S. heartland (Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN).
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenues: $65,064,086
- Total Expenses: $68,043,203
- Total Assets: $37,608,591
- Total Liabilities: $33,500,000
- Staff: 69 employees
Funding History:
- October 2020: Awarded as the Bioindustrial Manufacturing Innovation Institute by the Department of Defense
- April 2021: Official launch with initial funding
- March 2023: Received $450 million budget increase
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,608,591 | $48,183,250 | $11,103,807 |
| Revenue | $65,064,086 | $45,962,058 | $12,257,273 |
| Expenses | $68,043,203 | $44,856,175 | $10,676,535 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,983 | $10,136 | $1,594 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cleanjoule ($7,837,323), Amyris Inc ($6,967,535), Cambium Biomaterials Inc ($4,911,050).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMYRIS INC EMERYVILLE, CA | BIOMANUFACTURING RESEARCH | $6,967,535 |
| ARS BIOTECHNICA INC MYERSVILLE, MD | EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AND SERVICE DELIVERY | $14,950 |
| BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY BINGHAMTON, NY | EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AND SERVICE DELIVERY | $112,241 |
| BIOBUILDER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION NEWTON CENTER, MN | EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AND SERVICE DELIVERY | $188,150 |
| BOSTON UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | BIOMANUFACTURING RESEARCH | $527,551 |
| CAMBIUM BIOMATERIALS INC MOJAVE, CA | BIOMANUFACTURING RESEARCH | $4,911,050 |
| CAPRA BIOSCIENCES INC ALEXANDRIA, VA | BIOMANUFACTURING RESEARCH | $862,151 |
| CHECKERSPOT INC ALAMEDA, CA | BIOMANUFACTURING RESEARCH | $196,576 |
| CITRINE INFORMATICS REDWOOD CITY, CA | BIOMANUFACTURING RESEARCH | $297,355 |
| CLEANJOULE SALT LAKE CITY, UT | BIOMANUFACTURING RESEARCH | $7,837,323 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN | PRESIDENT/CEO & CHAIR | 50 | $640,011 |
| KRISTALA JONES PRATHER | VICE CHAIR | 0.25 | — |
| VIRGINIA URSIN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER J CRAMER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| RICHARD JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JAY D KEASLING | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DIANE PIEROTTI | CFOO/TREASURER | 40 | $367,741 |
| JAYNE LAIPRASERT | SECRETARY | 45 | $341,100 |
| MELANIE M TOMCZAK | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 40 | $370,431 |
| JILL ZULLO | COO (SINCE AUG '24) | 40 | — |
| STEVEN L EVANS | SENIOR TECHNICAL FELLOW | 40 | $216,698 |
| THOMAS C TUBON | CHIEF ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $212,941 |
| ANDREW EICHENBAUM | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DATA SCIENCE | 40 | $212,220 |
| CHRIS DUNLAP | DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 40 | $208,831 |
| JULIE PELLETIER | DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS | 40 | $204,143 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2024 Announcements:**
BioMADE announced 17 innovative new projects in October 2024 totaling $26.9 million. These projects highlight the breadth of BioMADE's membership and focus on advancing and commercializing bioindustrial production of components for everyday items, reshoring manufacturing jobs, and bolstering domestic supply chains.
BioMADE: Revitalizing U.S. Biomanufacturing and Fostering Collaboration >**Upcoming Events:**
BioMADE's 2026 Member Meeting is scheduled for April 28-29 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event will feature expert panels, lightning talks, structured networking opportunities, live demonstrations, and a networking happy hour, bringing together hundreds of leaders in bioindustrial manufacturing.
**Pilot Plant Network:**
BioMADE is executing a national biomanufacturing pilot plant network, with announcement of the first demonstration-scale facility in Minnesota and ongoing site selection for additional facilities.
BioMADE: Revitalizing U.S. Biomanufacturing and Fostering Collaboration >Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design fund?
BioMADE's mission is to enable domestic bioindustrial manufacturing at all scales, develop technologies to enhance U.S. bioindustrial competitiveness, de-risk investment in relevant infrastructure, and expand the biomanufacturing workforce to realize the economic promise of industrial biotechnology. The organization catalyzes collaboration and innovation to: • Reduce barriers to scale-up and commercialization • Accelerate technology deployment to create novel, disruptive business models • Re-de…
How do I apply for a grant from Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design?
BioMADE opened its first project call in April 2021, funding Technology and Innovation research and Education and Workforce Development projects. **Recent Project Funding:** • **October 2024**: Announced $26.9 million invested in 17 new projects supporting bioindustrial manufacturing innovations and workforce development. These projects span 30 member organizations across 18 states and include initiatives for biodegradable plastics, waste upcycling, workforce certification programs, and cell-fr…
Where does Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design make grants?
BioMADE funds projects across the United States, with recent project announcements representing member organizations spanning 18 states from New York to Texas. The organization maintains strategic presence in both coastal innovation hubs (Cambridge, MA and Berkeley/Emeryville, CA) and the feedstock-rich regions of the U.S. heartland (Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN).
What size grants does Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design award?
In 2024, Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design awarded 56 grants totaling $42.3M — an average of about $756K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design's EIN?
Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1800999. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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