The BioInnovate Manufacturing Challenge
Compete for $50,000, one-to-one mentorship, and pilot opportunities with major corporates.
Join the materials transition.
Innovations for better products
Our Challenge Focuses on 3 Main Areas
Partner with BioWell to gain access to leading bio-industrial technologies.
Carbon Capture and Utilization
Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage
Renewable Energy Storage
Renewable Energy Delivery
Bio Energy
Renewable Feedstocks
Circularity
Developing circular production & consumption
Agriculture & Food
Water reuse
Recycle Packaging
Waste Utilization
Circular Fashion
Manufacturing
Next generation production technologies
Advanced Materials
Green Chemicals
Digital Manufacuturing
Environment, Health & Safety
How startups qualify for the challenge
Win $50,000+ and Partnerships With Large Manufacturers
Companies that have achieved at least TRL 3 (Technology Readiness Level), and have valid business entity for investment may apply to the challenge.
Here are the timeline for our first challenge:
April 2026 - Applications Due
June 2026 - Finalist Announcements
October 2025 - Pitch Day & Awards Ceremony
If you have a venture-backakable startup in biomanufacturing with at least TRL 3, we encourage you to get on the waitlist. Invites for applications will be sent in early 2026.
Get involved with our BioInnovate challenge today!
Become A Partner or Sponsor That Supports Our Biomanufacturing Challenge
Contribution Amount: $150,000*
Visionary Partner
Our Visionary Partners work hand in hand with us to develop challenges that directly align with business unit targets.
We work alongside our visionary partners to engineer challenges that hit on sustainability, innovation, and financial goals that accelerate the use of bio-based inputs.
Benefits include:
Exclusive Naming Rights
Premium Logo Placement Everywhere
8 Tickets to the Event
Dedicated VIP Dinner Table (With 8 Tickets)
Dedicated Press Release Highlighting Contributions
Keynote Speech at Awards Ceremony
*Includes $50,000 Investment into Winning Startup
Contribution Amount: $50,0000*
Strategic Partner
Our Strategic Partners are looking to maximize value in the biomanufacturing ecosystem.
Benefits include:
Large Logo on Main Stage & High Traffic Areas
Featured Profile on Competition Website
Design Your Own Session + Speaking Opportunity
Participate in Industry Panel
4 Tickets to Event and VIP Diner
Contribuion Amount: $25,000*
Catalyst Partner
Our Catalyst Partners see biomanufacturing helping advance human health and planetary health.
Benefits include:
Medium Logo on Selected Signage & Digital Assets
Logo in Official Program With Stage Recognition
2 Tickets to Event and VIP Diner
Logo on Attendee Badges and Lanyards
Social Media Sponsor Spotlight Feature
Contribution Amount: $10,000*
Gold Sponsor
Our Gold Partners want to promote their business to the biomanufacturing ecosystem during our event.
Benefits include:
Small Logo on Selected Signage & Digital Assets
Logo in Offical Program with Stage Recognition
One 8-Foot Table for Booth During the Event
2 Tickets to Event and VIP Diner
Social Media Sponsor Spotlight Feature
Contribuion Amount: $5,000*
Silver Sponsor
Our Silver Partners want to attend the event and make a market their impact on the biomanufacturing ecosystem
Benefits include:
Logo Displayed in All Digital Marketing
One 5-Foot Table for Booth During the Event
1 Ticket to Event and VIP Diner
Social Media & Wrap Up Email Recognition
Contribution Amount: $3,000*
Bronze Sponsor
Our Bronze Partners want to attend the event and get some marketing in the biomanufacturing community.
Benefits include:
Logo Displayed on All Digital Marketing
1 Ticket to Event and VIP Diner
Social Media & Wrap up Email Recognition
industry leaders supporting bio-based innovations
Key Supporters of the BioInnovate Manufacturing Challenge
Our Team is locked in on meaningful outcomes
Why BioWell Is Positioned To Accelerate
The Biomanufacturing Revolution
If you are looking for in depth biomanufacturing resources, you are in the right place.
Strategic Capital
Supported by leading VC firms investing in biomanufacturing.
Ecosystem Builder
We cultivate the entire value chain to advance commercial production.
Hands On Support
We guide leadership teams towards lean, cost effective operations.
1 on 1 Advisory
We support startups to advance individual commercialization efforts.
Scalable Infrastructure
We help teams generate samples, find customers, and optimize ops.
Houston Advantage
We were founded in the heart of chemical industry.
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