Peter Nelson is a principal in BioDimensions, which provides services and makes investments in startup companies developing new green technology.

He is an advisor to Arkansas-based Infinite Enzymes and Ontario-based Stemergy, both of which are working to introduce new agricultural-based opportunities.

Nelson was one of six initial steering committee members for the Southeast Sun Grant Initiative based at University of Tennessee which has received over $40 million in Federal funding for university research. In addition, he was one of three original founders of the Biobased Manufacturers Association (BMA).