The Team Accelerating
The Bioeconomy
We partner with leaders accelerating the materials transition.
Smiles expected, not guaranteed.
A one of a kind Venture ecosystem
The Leading Accelerator Focused on Scaling Biomanufacturing
We love biomanufacturing so much that we decided to build an accelerator to help connect the dots. We are focused on connecing startups, corporates, investors, and foundations to the resources they need to accelerate the use of sustainable chemistry.
Join the team working to scale nature's chemistry!
We have a bench full of all stars
Check Out The BioWell Team
This is who you'll be working with, based in Houston, Texas!
Yu Huang
Chief Partnership Officer
Carlos Estrada
Director of Partnerships
Bo Zhao, PhD
Director of Commercialization
Collin McColl, PhD
Analyst
The People behind the scenes
Meet the BioWell Board Members
We have brought together a powerhouse team to accelerate the use of nature's chemistry.
Paul Palmer
Executive Director
Veronica Breckenridge
Founder & Board Member
Anthony Breckenridge
Founder & Board Member
Scott Nyquist
Board Member
Steve Oldham
Board Member
How we define success
Metrics That Make A Difference
We are focused on meaningful data points that drive measurable impact.
# of Startups Supported
Follow On Capital Raised
# of Commercialization Projects
# of People Educated on Biomanufacturing
It takes a village to change the world
Partnerships Driving The Materials Transition
We have built partnerships with organizations who believe in the power of nature's chemistry.
How To Bio?
Scaling Nature's Chemistry
We have tailored our approach to support scale up challenges in biomanufacturing.
This laser focus helps startups, investors, corporates, and communities reap the rewards of BioWell's ecosystem.
If you are interested in investing in or scaling sustainable chemistry, please find a time to connect with our team.
Press from the Biowell
Updates Driving the Bioeconomy
Stay up to date on advancements from BioWell's startup partners.
October 2025
September 2025
Globe Newswire
Persephone Biosciences Hits 10,000 Families on Waitlist for First-of-Its-Kind Infant Synbiotic
Electrik
The US’s First Lithium From Oilfield Wastewater is Coming this Year
World Bio Market Insights
Queensland University Upgrades BioPilot Facility with $18M Investment to Advance Biomanufacturing
Evonik
Evonik and AMSilk extend partnership for sustainable biotech silk materials
August 2025
Avantium
Avantium Successfully Starts Up First Part of its FDCA Flagship Plant
Sumitomo Chemical
World Bio Market Insights
BioMADE announces new $40M biomanufacturing facility in Iowa
PR Newswire
July 2025
GEA
GEA opens New Food technology center in the U.S. to boost alternative proteins’ scale-up
Manus / Inscripta
Manus and Inscripta merge to create a leader in industrial biomanufacturing
Reuters
Building materials maker CRH to acquire Eco Material for $2.1 billion
Yahoo News
World's Largest Geno™ Bio-BDO Plant Commences Operations in Iowa
June 2025
May 2025
April 2025
Business Insider
Why Most “Biodegradable” Products Are Probably Fake
Manufacturing USA
Advanced Biofuels USA
March 2025
Canadian Government
Government of Canada investing $60 million in Boucherville biomanufacturing project
World Bio Markets
Pow.Bio opens new biomanufacturing facility in California
Department of Energy
Solugen Secures $213M Financing from DOE Loan Programs Office For Bioforge in Marshall Minnesota
IFF
IFF and Kemira Form Joint Venture To Produce Sustainable Biobased Materials at Scale
February 2025
January 2025
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