A Great Bioeconomy for the Great Lakes: The Great Lakes region can build on biotechnology educational models found elsewhere, but it will require interventions that are finely calibrated for local communities and resources.

The article focuses on the potential of building a bioeconomy in the Great Lakes region, emphasizing the need for attention and investment in bioinnovation to transform the local economy and address ecological challenges. Topics discussed include the existing disparities in biotechnology firms and venture capital investment between Massachusetts and the Great Lakes states, as well as the importance of nurturing a bioeconomy through educational programs.