By linking UNMC’s biomedical research with the region’s ethanol and renewable materials supply chain, the EDGE District is advancing bio-based materials for medical products that reduce environmental impact and improve human health.

Key Highlights:

• Innovation Pipeline: Developing corn-based biomaterials for medical devices and packaging
• Industry Partners: Collaboration with ethanol producers, startups, and medical device manufacturers
• Sustainability Impact: Reducing healthcare’s carbon footprint through bio-manufacturing
• UNMC Collaboration: Translational research connecting chemistry, toxicology, and materials science

CTA:
🌿 Partner on Sustainable Materials Innovation