Industrial Biotechnology Dinner in Chicago

​Join founders, researchers, investors, industry partners, and ecosystem builders working at the intersection of industrial biotechnology, biomanufacturing, industrial decarbonization, and climate innovation for an informal community dinner during Chicago Climate Week.

​This gathering is an opportunity to bring together Chicago's industrial biotechnology community and lay the foundation for a stronger, more connected ecosystem. We'll exchange ideas, discuss opportunities and challenges, and explore ways to build something lasting together.

​Whether you're building a startup, conducting research, supporting commercialization, investing, or simply curious about the space, we'd love to have you join us.

​This is a casual, pay-your-own-way dinner with plenty of time for conversation and networking.

​Early Community Participation

​The community is being launched with participation from individuals across startups, academia, industry, and government, including:

• ​Aura Life Science

• ​BioThera3

• ​C1 BioScience

• ​Craft BioSolutions

• ​EcoGrains

• ​Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

• ​LanzaTech

• ​Maizing

• ​Northwestern University

• ​Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth

• ​Opera BioScience

• ​Visolis

​The community also includes independent founders, researchers, and ecosystem leaders contributing to Chicago's growing industrial biotechnology ecosystem.