Oak Ridge National Laboratory joined BioMADE, linking its work in biological research and materials development with a national network focused on manufacturing scale-up. The move strengthens capabilities aimed at improving domestic biomanufacturing for future therapeutics. BioMADE membership connects research on process development, scale-up, and engineering workflows to a broader ecosystem. Oak Ridge’s inclusion is framed as expanding the pathway from laboratory biological research through manufacturing-relevant development. For the biotech supply chain, the practical implication is that domestic capacity building may shorten development-to-production timelines and reduce reliance on external manufacturing networks for certain biologics and advanced therapies.