WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) announced that the Kansas City BioHub has been awarded $38.1 million through the U.S. Economic Development Administration's (EDA) Tech Hubs Program to accelerate biomanufacturing innovation, strengthen the region's workforce, and expand America's domestic biotechnology capabilities. Senator Schmitt supported the Kansas City BioHub's efforts throughout the competitive selection process and worked to help position the region for this significant federal investment.
"This investment is a major win for Kansas City and our nation's future. The Kansas City region has long been a leader in life sciences and biomanufacturing, and t...