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Survey Shows Strong, Bipartisan Support for US Biomanufacturing

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A new national survey conducted by BioMADE shows broad, bipartisan support for expanding America’s bioindustrial manufacturing capabilities. According to survey results, Americans across regions, demographics, and political affiliations overwhelmingly want more bio-based products in the supply chain, believe the federal government should invest in domestic biomanufacturing, and want the U.S. to fight to be a global leader in this industry.

The survey reports that 56% of Americans want more American-made, bio-based products available on store shelves and in the supply chain, while only 5% disagree. Six in ten believe that the U.S. Government should invest in biomanufacturing research and production to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and strengthen national competitiveness. Again, only 5% disagreed. Of survey respondents, 59% say that the U.S. must fight to remain a global leader and avoid falling behind China, India, and the E.U. in biomanufacturing.

Currently, China invests at least $4.3 billion annually in biomanufacturing and plans to build 20 pilot-scale plants by 2027. India is constructing over 20 new facilities and aims to double the economic impact of its biomanufacturing sector by 2030.The E.U. already has at least twice the fermentation capacity of the U.S.

“The results of this survey confirm what we are seeing and hearing across the country: bioindustrial manufacturing has the power to create jobs people want, support domestic supply chains, and reduce U.S. reliance on foreign imports. We are seeing massive global investments by governments across the globe including India, China, and across Europe. The majority of Americans aren’t only open to federal investment to win this critical industry, they are expecting it,” said Douglas Friedman, chief executive officer at BioMADE.