Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative
Overview
Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative is a university-led platform, in partnership with BioConnect Iowa and the Iowa Economic Development Authority, that supports the commercialization of bio-based technologies. The initiative connects university faculty with industry partners and provides grants to support commercially relevant research and development.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upcycling+ | Feb 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
Key People
Janet Krengel
Co-founder ISU Council On Sustainability
Raj Aggarwal
Managing Director, Advanced Research & Technology, College Of Engineering
Cynthia Hunt
Human Resource Partner
Geri Derner
Iowa Parent Partner Coordinator
Brent Shanks
Distinguished Professor and Steffenson Faculty Chair Director, Center for Biorenewable Chemicals
Jim Cole
Principal Serials Cataloger
Lynette H.
Principal Security Architecture Manager
Steven L Johnson
Principal
Craig Hamerlinck
Senior HR Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
