Central Illinois named US Tech Hub for biomanufacturing by Biden-Harris administration
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignPresident Joe Biden announced Monday that the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Hub (iFAB) is among 31 designated Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs (Tech Hubs) by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) — recognizing Central Illinois as a globally competitive center for innovation and job creation in biomanufacturing.