DEADLINE: Chain Reaction Innovations First Startup Cohort– August 12

Argonne National Laboratory has opened a new innovation incubator called Chain Reaction Innovations (CRI), which is a new two-year program for innovators focused on energy and science technologies. CRI will give teams of innovators a runway to develop and scale their technologies while being supported through fellowship funding that covers salary, benefits, and use of laboratory equipment and office space. Through a partnership with mentor organizations, CRI participants will get assistance developing business strategies, conducting market research, and finding long-term financing and potential commercial partners.

Click here to apply. Applications for the first cohort are due on August 12, 2016 at 5:00 PM CT.

DEADLINE: Modular Chemical Process Intensification Institute for Clean Energy Manufacturing Full Application Submission – August 17

Full application submissions for the Modular Chemical Process Intensification Institute for Clean Energy Manufacturing funding opportunity are due on August 17 at 5:00 PM EST.

With approximately $70 million in funding, this public-private partnership will be the fourth Energy Department sponsored facility as part of the National Network of Manufacturing Innovation Institutes and presents significant opportunities to advance technologies to improve energy productivity, increase energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy-related manufacturing industries. The estimated period of performance for the award will be approximately 5 years.

To access the full funding opportunity, please click here.

AMO Funded Cyclotron Road Program to Host Upcoming Webinar– August 10

The Cyclotron Road program is hosting an information webinar for prospective applicants on August 10 at 1:00 PM PST. Cyclotron Road, through Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, couples entrepreneurs from across the nation with the tools and expertise of Berkeley Lab to help develop cutting-edge new clean energy technologies. In addition to receiving funding for their ideas, these entrepreneurial researchers are embedded at the lab for up to two years in a mentored technology entrepreneurship program, which aligns projects with appropriate and aggressive commercialization strategies.

To learn more about the Cyclotron Road program, sign up for the webinar here. The webinar will held on August 10 at 1:00 PM PST.

AMO Director Discusses Workforce Development at White House Economic Development Forum

On Thursday, July 21, the AMO Director Dr. Mark Johnson was invited to participate in a panel on “Manufacturing and Workforce Development” at the 2016 White House Economic Development Forum. The Forum gathered leading economic development professionals from around the country at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC. Hosted jointly by SelectUSA, the White House National Economic Council, and the International Economic Development Council, the day-long event included presentations and panel discussions designed to focus on topics critical to long-term U.S economic competitiveness.

Read more about Mark Johnson’s participation in the Forum on our blog

SAVE THE DATE: Manufacturing Day 2016 – October 7

Manufacturing Day is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. Supported by a group of industry sponsors and co-producers, MFG DAY is designed to amplify the voice of individual manufacturers and coordinate a collective chorus of manufacturers with common concerns and challenges. The rallying point for a growing mass movement, MFG DAY empowers manufacturers to come together to address their collective challenges so they can help their communities and future generations thrive.

Click here to get more information on how to host an event or to find an event near you.