Good news! The meeting planner will remain open until 25th September so you can continue to chat to your fellow attendees.
We welcomed a record number of attendees, all looking to connect with fellow bio-pioneers that are shaping the future of industrial biomanufacturing in North America. The event facilitated over 950 pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings across the two days, with a massive 70% increase in total connections. Presentations at the event were all recorded, and videos of them will be release shortly so watch this space.
We couldn’t have done this without the support of all our wonderful sponsors, partners and speakers – a huge thank you to each and everyone of you. We’ll be back in Omaha next year on 4-5 October, and we can wait to see each and every one of you again.
The Bio Innovations North America conference agenda, running parallel to the 1-2-1 meetings program, is designed to drive the event’s core mission of driving the commercialization of US industrial biomanufacturing.
Carefully curated panels and keynotes aim to spark transformative 1-2-1 commercial discussions. Hand-picked speakers will deliver actionable insights and solutions to critical industry challenges, helping unlock the immense potential of America’s bioeconomy.
Click here to view the full speakers list.
Principal Scientist, Advanced Science & Technology Scouting, The J.M. Smucker Company
Hosted in Houston — the energy capital of the world and North America’s chemical manufacturing hub — this exclusive one-day summit the week after Bio Innovations North America in Omaha positions bio-based chemicals as the next growth engine for specialty chemicals. It brings together 20 hand-picked companies actively raising capital, a curated group of professional services firms, and a room full of investors ready to deploy for a focused day of pitches, pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings, and high-conviction networking.
We’re excited to announce that NSF RuralSTAMINA Biomanufacturing Engine will be hosting their first ever “Biomanufacturing Shark Tank” at Bio Innovations North America 2026!
Six biomanufacturing-related start-ups pitch to a panel of “Sharks”. Following each 3-minute pitch the ‘Sharks’ will put questions to the pitching teams. Once all the pitches are completed, two winners will be selected – one by the “Sharks” and one by the audience, with the winners to be announced at the close of the conference. Below are the six finalists:
We we’re delighted to announce the winners of The Radicle Corn Challenge Sponsored by U.S. Corn Farmers live at Bio Innovations North America. Congratulations to the winners – Citroniq and Future Origins!
“What distinguished these companies was not only the value of the market opportunities they are pursuing, but also the strength of their technology platforms and their pathway to scale,” said Neal Gutterson, Partner and Chief Technology Officer at Radicle Growth. “Citroniq and Future Origins are applying innovative chemistry and biotechnology to convert corn-derived feedstock into products that can compete in large, established markets. Their ability to leverage existing agricultural supply chains and replace non-renewable alternatives while delivering meaningful sustainability benefits makes them particularly compelling examples of how innovation can expand the role of corn in the bioeconomy.”
Our mission is to contribute to the global adoption of industrial biomanufacturing, and enable bio-based solutions to achieve price parity with fossil-derived incumbents.
Our focus is on connecting commercialised bio producers with customers, and improving the success rates of startups and scaleups.
We’ll achieve our mission through continuing to embed ourselves within the sector, arrange targeted commercial meetings and curate world-class discussion and debate.