From Pulse 2.0 · Amit Chowdhry · · 1m 10s
Illinois Bioeconomy Gets $17m Expansion
Illinois bioeconomy gains $17m boost to scale sustainable fuels and biomanufacturing.
In brief
Illinois bioeconomy gains $17m boost to scale sustainable fuels and biomanufacturing. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville expands its National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center with $17 million to advance sustainable fuels and biomanufacturing. Originally reported by Pulse 2.0.
NCERC Expansion Funded
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center receives $17 million investment to expand research and workforce capacity.
State and Growers Back Investment
The funding includes $15 million from the State of Illinois and $2 million from the Illinois Corn Growers Association.
New Research Capabilities
The expansion will support sustainable aviation fuel, biodiesel, cellulosic ethanol, and other bioproducts beyond traditional ethanol.
Largest Academic Scale-Up Capacity
NCERC can scale fermentation processes to 22,000 liters, the largest capacity available through an academic institution in the United States.
Workforce Development Plan
Partnerships with SIUE and Lewis and Clark Community College will train 200 additional workers annually for Illinois' biomanufacturing sectors.
New Jobs and Industry Impact
The project creates 25 new full-time positions at NCERC and supports over 100 construction jobs while advancing Illinois' bioeconomy.
The main idea
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville expands its National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center with $17 million to advance sustainable fuels and biomanufacturing.
