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Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative

Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative

Ames, Iowaiastate.edu

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.

Year Founded

2019

Portfolio Companies

4

Investments

Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Upcycling+Feb 2024GrantCo-investor
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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

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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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2026

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FAQ

Where is Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative based?

Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative is headquartered in Ames, Iowa, United States.

When was Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative founded?

Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative was founded in 2019.

How many portfolio companies does Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative have?

Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Upcycling+.

What was Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative's most recent investment shown here?

Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Upcycling+ in 2024.

What sectors does Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative focus on?

Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences.

What company stages does Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative focus on?

Stage focus information for Iowa State University Bio-Based Products Initiative is not publicly available.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersAmes, Iowa
Year Founded2019

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