Building an industrial biotech venture takes more than a great scientific idea. It requires the ability to challenge assumptions, make strategic choices, build the right team and turn uncertainty into action. Meet the coaches supporting the nine IBB26 teams along the way. 

Meet Aurora Renewable Carbon, turning wood residues into renewable sugars and bio-phenolics. By using all three components of wood, Aurora creates multiple valuable chemical feedstocks from a single residual resource.

Meet the ventures selected for the 2026 Industrial Biotech Bootcamp, developing biotechnology solutions for more sustainable food, chemicals, materials, water and industrial production.