NIST Announces $70 Million AI Manufacturing Competition to Strengthen Supply Chains and U.S. Industry
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NIST plans to launch a $70 million competition for a new AI-focused Manufacturing USA institute to improve manufacturing resilience.
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The institute will focus on R&D, training, and pathways for an AI workforce to move innovation into industrial practice.
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NIST aims for the institute to accelerate technology adoption, optimize processes, and mitigate supply chain risks.
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The competition will open in early 2024 with a two-stage application process.
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This builds on the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to revitalize manufacturing and ensure American competitiveness.