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Industrial hemp has uses in building construction, food packaging, bioplastics, and clothing. We’ll look at how a new initiative could spur the economy through research and partnerships in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s “Discovery Files”.

As the U.S. aims to advance national competitiveness and impact regional economies, NSF announced over 40 investments that will create good-quality, high-wage jobs throughout the country.

The NSF Regional Innovation Engines program catalyzes and fosters innovation ecosystems across the country.
One coalition of partners includes an interdisciplinary team led by Vytal Plant Science Research with researchers at Penn State University.

The group is working to increase the development of plant-based products by investing in research, commercial farms, manufacturing facilities and workforce education programs.

Hemp can be used in buildings as fiberboard and insulation, a wide variety of packaging applications including cardboard, and can be used in textiles such as carpets, upholstery or even clothing.

By building upon the historic industrial hemp production of the region, the group will enable supply chain sustainability, support biotech incubation, and fuel product development while broadening the participation of underrepresented groups.