Budzinski Announces $5 Million Federal Grant for Biomanufacturing Research At University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 
— Decatur Tribune, October 15, 2024

“For years, Central Illinois has been leading the nation in groundbreaking agricultural research,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “I’m thrilled to announce a $5 million federal grant for the University of Illinois to support a project that holds immense potential to revolutionize biomanufacturing. This funding builds on the $51 million federal dollars already heading to the iFAB Tech Hub and will further cement our region as America’s Silicorn Valley. I’m excited to see this project come to fruition and the potential it will unlock for Central Illinois and the global bioeconomy.” 

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This federal funding will help researchers develop more reliable biomanufacturing processes that can be scaled and support production of the growing bioeconomy including pharmaceuticals and biofuels.

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