Forest Biomaterials Innovation Center
91±¬ÁÏ Facility Location
Orono, Maine
Project Summary
The Forest Biomaterials Innovation Center will expand the existing Process Development Center by 7,500 square feet to support innovation in Maine’s forest economy. The facility will provide researchers and entrepreneurs with the space and equipment needed to develop and scale new forest-based products. By enabling pilot-scale demonstration, the center addresses a critical gap between laboratory research and commercial production, helping bring new technologies to market. This capability is essential to creating new markets for wood and wood residuals, supporting job growth and economic opportunity in Maine’s rural, forest-dependent communities.
General Info
Facility Function: Research
Current Phase: Design
Status: In-Progress
Project Type: New Space
College or Division: Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources and Engagement
Gross Square Feet: 7,500
Project / Design Start Date: Fall 2025
Construction Start: Fall 2026
Occupancy Date: Winter 2026
Project Architect: SMRT/Perkins Eastman
General Contractor: Sheridan Construction
Project Manager: Sarah Cline, UMS CPPM
Campus Facilities Management Lead: Josh Burke, Associate Director of Space & Capital Management Services
Budget Info
Total Project Budget: $7,425,000
Funding Sources: Congressionally Delegated Spending
