Strategic Partnerships CBiRC’s role as an NSF Engineering Research Center focused on biobased chemicals makes it an ideal partner for industrial collaborators to co-develop and commercialize bio-derived intermediates and materials, opening doors for joint grants, technology licensing, and pilot deployments.

Scale-Up Opportunity The center aims to translate biomass into a range of products across surfactants, polymers, coatings and specialty chemicals, creating demand for pilot-scale equipment, process analytics and engineering services to de-risk scale-up and move from lab proofs to market readiness.

Sustainability Drive A strong emphasis on biobased products provides a pathway for sustainability consulting, lifecycle assessment, green chemistry services and certifications that help customer adoption, regulatory alignment and competitive differentiation.

Academic Ecosystem Located near Iowa State University with active engagement in academic events, CBiRC offers access to talent pipelines, sponsored research programs and educational partnerships that can be leveraged for training platforms, software tools, and joint initiatives.

Midwest Network The Ames, Iowa base and regional research activity suggest opportunities to collaborate with local feedstock suppliers, logistics partners and manufacturers to build end-to-end biobased supply chains and regional commercialization efforts.