AURI Ag Innovation Update

OUR MISSION

Foster long-term economic benefit

for Minnesota through value-added agricultural products.

Meat Processing Grants

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced two grant opportunities for meat and poultry processors. As a Technical Assistance Provider under the Meat and Poultry Processing Technical Assistance Network, applicants are encouraged to contact AURI for a variety of assistance capabilities.

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2023 Bold Open

The Bold Open Reverse Pitch brings together forward looking Minnesota food and agriculture companies to share innovative industry challenges in need of novel solutions from entrepreneurs, researchers and innovators from around the globe.

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Commercializing

Fermentation Technology

Dr. Jill Zullo, Global Managing Director Biointermediates at Cargill and Jon Veldhouse, CEO of Qore LLC, joined AURI to discuss bioindustrial fermentation. They shared insights on how fermentation technology is used to make biobased products and renewable energy.

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AURI in the News

In an EV Revolution, Ethanol Advocates Say They Have the Advantage

New Uses Forum Explores Value-Added Ag Opportunities

Upcoming Events

May 10 - AURI Connects: Webinar Wednesday — Spotlight on

AURI's Ag Innovator of the Year

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June 9 - AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation — Growing and Developing

Markets for Minnesota Oilseeds

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The Ag Innovation News podcast features our very own Dan Skogen having in-depth conversations with some of the brightest minds and most recognizable personalities in Minnesota’s value-added agriculture ecosystem.

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Entrepreneur in Residence Program

AURI relaunched its Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) program. Qualified entrepreneurs will benefit from AURI's equipment and expertise, and have access to its laboratory facilities in Waseca and Marshall. In addition, EiR participants will have the opportunity to confer and strategize with AURI's staff and scientists.

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Ag Innovation News

The newspaper is designed to make research and technical information easy to read and enjoyable for the average user. From an initial subscription list of 4,000, it has grown to reach more than 12,000 print and online readers every quarter, covering AURI’s work in the development of new food products, renewable energy, biobased products and new uses for agricultural coproducts.

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