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September 22, 2026
The NSF RuralSTAMINA Biomanufacturing Engine is a partnership between about 70 different organizations in Iowa and Nebraska to develop an innovation ecosystem around biomanufacturing. Starting with $15 million, the engine will invest in startups, university faculty and workforce development. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the world in 2020, it also disrupted global supply chains and created a shortage … [Read More]
NSF Engines Awardee" with NSF and Regional Innovation Engines logos on a blue background.
July 14, 2026
AMES, Iowa – An Iowa State University-led research initiative to bolster the economic vitality of rural communities is one of 12 projects selected for the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) awards, which were announced today. RuralSTAMINA – Ascending Rural communities through Sustainable, Transformative, Advanced Manufacturing INnovations and Alliances – is focused on creating … [Read More]