BioNexus Proposer's Day: New $3M Massachusetts Biotech & Biomanufacturing Grant Program

Join NEMC for the BioNexus Proposer's Day (In-person/Virtual) on June 30 to learn about $3M in new U.S. Army research funding. Register now!

Join our Proposer’s Day to learn everything you need to know about the new BioNexus grant program, a partnership between the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC)—a division of MassTech—and U.S. Army DEVCOM. This event will be held as a hybrid session, with in-person attendance at LabCentral in Cambridge and a live virtual stream. BioNexus connects Massachusetts' world-class life sciences and research ecosystem with 10 DEVCOM-defined research challenges spanning warfighter nutrition, bio-derived materials, field biosensing, and advanced chassis biology. This $3 million Year 1 grant initiative is designed to mobilize our regional expertise and bridge the gap from lab to impact.

SESSION DETAILS

AGENDA

Bioactive ingredients (prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics) to enhance gut health, immune function, and metabolic performance. Smart bio-protection packaging systems to extend ration shelf-life and reduce logistical burden. Pilot-scale bioreactor production of high-quality cellulose for textiles, composites, and bioplastics. Pilot-scale fermentation of melanized filamentous fungi for applications in electronics and electromagnetic shielding. Ruggedized living biosensors—engineered microbes capable of detecting field threats without laboratory conditions. A predictive computational platform to address failures during biomanufacturing scale-up. Bioceramic proteins produced via engineered Pichia pastoris yeast for water-repellent textile finishes. Phage-based hygiene products to prevent urinary tract infections in female warfighters. Bio-derived pigments for camouflage, protective coatings, and optical sensing. Novel engineered bacteria, yeast, and fungal chassis for fibers, sensors, and high-efficiency biomanufacturing.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PROPOSERS Submitting Questions You may submit questions in advance to Bionexus@masstech.org with the subject line: “Questions – CFP No. 2026-NEMC-02,” or ask them live during the session. We will provide a companion FAQ document for your reference following the event. Key Dates Proposer’s Day Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Initial Questions Due Wednesday, July 1, 2026 White Papers Due Friday, July 17, 2026 Full Proposals Due Thursday, September 3, 2026

ABOUT NEMC NEMC, a division of MassTech, accelerates deep-tech innovation by bridging the gap between R&D and commercial application. Through the new BioNexus program, it partners with the U.S. Army to mobilize the Massachusetts life sciences ecosystem, turning research into solutions for Army challenges.