Bioproducts Center Wrapping Up 1st Phase​of Construction

Brookings, S.D. – The Bioproducts Center is in its final stages of construction, testing every light and hood vent as it prepares to open its doors. This 45,000 square foot building is equipped with 11 labs and will be used to repurpose low-value biological material into cutting edge bioproducts such as specialty animal feed and bio-degradable plastics.

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Students and Faculty from South Dakota State University and School of Mines are positioned to utilize this space alongside industry partners. One of the first to be utilizing the building is Nutisse. The Research Park is excited to bring researchers into this new lab space to further support development of bioprocessing and bioproducts research.

The Bioproducts Center will be an integral component in furthering the Parks mission; facilitating public- private partnerships between universities and industry partners. This collaborative environment will lead to better educational opportunities for South Dakota students including new classes in bioprocessing and more diverse career paths for recent graduates.

These benefits extend to business and the community as well. Research done at this facility is expected to begin bringing bioproducts into the marketplace at competitive prices, further unlocking the potential of ag-based solutions to climate issues and more. Almost 30% of South Dakota’s economic output comes from the agriculture industry. Innovation like this will position South Dakota and the Northern Plains region as industry leaders in a field especially relevant to the economy.

High-end research and lab space at the Bioproducts Center will also attract scientists and engineers to the Brookings area, positively impacting the local economy. It is anticipated that grant funding for the work done at this facility will bring in $6 million annually.

We are excited to witness the innovations the Bioproducts Center will produce and invite you to join us. If you or your company is interested in learning more about the space and how you can benefit from it, contact us at info@rpsdstate.com.