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
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.
