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### **Technology Development/Technology Transfer Seed Funding** **Current status: Closed** Funding decisions for the current round will be announced by March 9, 2026, with projects beginning April 1, 2026. The Iowa NSF EPSCoR Chemurgy 2.
0 Technology Development/Technology Transfer Seed Fund supports high-impact research projects in technology development or technology transfer that advance Iowa’s leadership in biomanufacturing and sustainable materials innovation. Up to $50,000 is available for one or two projects for 12-month research efforts that align with Chemurgy 2. 0 goals and have strong potential for federal funding growth and economic impact in Iowa.
A 20% cost share is required. Learn more and view the full solicitation **here**. For details or to discuss project ideas, contact **Dr. Nigel Reuel**.
Previously funded TD/TT projects: **Dr. Alina Kirillova** (Iowa State) - **3D Printing of Bio-Based Fiber-Reinforced Biocomposites for Bone Tissue Engineering** **Dr. Thomas Mansell**(Iowa State) - **Antifreeze Protein Project** **Dr. Ratul Chowdhury** (Iowa State) - **Foundational AI-models to understand how atomic vibrations propagate within a protein structure towards designing better enzymes and therapeutics** **Dr. Hyeongmin Seo** (UofI) - **Accelerating Synthetic Biology for Sustainable 1,5-Diaminopentane Production Through Nanofabricated High-throughput Assay** ### Education and Workforce Development Seed Funding The Iowa NSF EPSCoR Chemurgy 2.
0 EWD Seed Program—Round 3 supports innovative education and workforce development projects that expand awareness of biomanufacturing and connect Iowa students to real career pathways. We are accepting rolling proposal submissions beginning July 1, 2026, until all funding is awarded.
Up to $50,000 is available per project to support curriculum development in one priority area: **High School Biomanufacturing Curriculum Development** Projects that create classroom-ready, standards-aligned curriculum for grades 9–12 using real research from Iowa scientists and introducing students to biomanufacturing careers and pathways.
Eligible Iowa higher education institutions, K–12 schools, nonprofits, and government organizations are encouraged to apply. View and download the full solicitation here. For details or to discuss project ideas, contact Marcy Seavey.
Jared Almandinger (Waukee Aspiring Professional Experience (APEX), as part of Waukee Community School District) - Growing Future Biomanufacturing Professionals Through Research & Camp Engagement Dr. Jerry Honts (Drake University) - Undergraduate Research Support for Ciliate Cytoskeletal Proteins as an Inspiration for an Engineered Active Matter Fabric Previously funded EWD projects: **Dr. Lisa Chizek** (Iowa State) - **Translating Information to Demystify Advanced Biomanufacturing** **Dr. Jeffrey Grisamore** (UofI) - **Content Marketing Strategies to Inform and Inspire Targeted Publics on Biomanufacturing’s Current and Future Impact in Iowa**
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Iowa-based educational institutions, governmental organizations, and nonprofits. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Chemurgy 2.0 EWD Seed Funding Program is funded by Iowa NSF EPSCoR. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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