PROGRAMS & SERVICES

BEAM Circular’s programs support efforts to build a thriving circular bioeconomy.

We are dedicated to developing and deploying resources that accelerate breakthrough innovations and enable everyone to participate in and benefit from the circular bioeconomy. Our programs offer a wide range of funding opportunities, educational resources, consulting services, and partnership opportunities.

BEAM Circular offers a wide variety of resources and services to help local communities, businesses, innovators, educators, investors, and policymakers lead and benefit from bioeconomy innovation. Learn more about our program offerings for different audiences below, and reach out to info@beamcircular.org if you are interested in further exploring our services.

Programs & Services

For Community Members

  • Community engagement events

  • Field trips and educational workshops

  • Community Steering Committee

  • Community Prosperity Program: Community-based pilot projects & community benefits innovation

Resource Spotlight

Check our our Circular Bioeconomy Primer: English & Spanish

For Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs

  • Funding & Services - Complete an intake form to let us know how we can help.

  • R&D partnerships

  • Feedstock samples

  • Connections to local small business resources

Resource Spotlight

Apply to join our 2026 Accelerator cohort!

For Manufacturers

  • Connections with feedstock suppliers

  • Site selection resources

  • Incentives funding for large employers

  • Workforce development partnerships

  • Resource & regulatory navigation support

Resource Spotlight

Read about our region’s AA-rated Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone designation.

For Farmers & Food Processors

  • R&D partnership opportunities

  • Connections to new markets and users of byproducts

  • Supplier network for business development

Resource Spotlight

Learn about BioCircular Valley, our collaboration to advance the use of regional agriculture byproducts.

For Educators

  • Education & Workforce Development Grants (Applications currently closed)

  • Connections with Industry

  • Bioeconomy Resources & Toolkits

  • Educator Professional Development

Resource Spotlight

Read our Bioeconomy Workforce Development Landscape Report: English & Spanish

For Researchers

  • Community engagement partnerships

  • Joint R&D project opportunities

  • Connections with feedstock suppliers

  • Commercialization resources

Resource Spotlight

COLLABORATE: Get involved in CBIO Collaborative. Calls for R&D projects coming soon!