National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce
Provides workforce development, skill standards, and training programs for biotechnology and bioprinting sectors, focusing on capacity building and professional development.
- CEO / Founder
- Russ Read
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- National Science Foundation (NSF); U.S. Department of Labor
Technology & Products
Key Products
NSF ATE BETA Skills project; InnovATEBIO partnership; Analytical & Molecular Skills Development Lab (AMSDL); Professional development programs; Skill standards development
Technological Advantage
Established since 2004 with strong ties to national bioscience workforce development; Leads NSF ATE projects such as BETA Skills and InnovATEBIO; Operates state-of-the-art lab for training and incubation.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Connects industry, educators, and workforce developers to meet evolving bioscience workforce needs through federally funded initiatives, skill standard generation, and hands-on training.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on workforce development and training rather than commercial products; Unique position as a federally supported center for bioscience skill standards and capacity building.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Bioscience employers, community colleges, workforce developers, researchers, startups
Industry Verticals
Biotechnology; Biomanufacturing; Pharmaceutical; Life Sciences
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Launched 2025 InnovATEBIO Leadership Institute in 2024, indicating program expansion and initiative growth.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2004; Led NSF ATE BETA Skills project; Partner in InnovATEBIO National Center for Biotechnology Education; Operates Analytical & Molecular Skills Development Lab (AMSDL)