NIST Launches Tech Transition Roadmap Contest
Published Date: 5/27/2026
Notice
Summary
NIST is launching a competition for Manufacturing USA Institutes to create clear plans that help new manufacturing technologies move from testing to real-world use. This effort aims to boost U.S. industry by identifying what’s needed to grow these technologies and attract private investment. If you’re part of these institutes, get ready to team up and submit your ideas soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Federal Grants: $10M, $550K Per Award
If you are part of a Manufacturing USA institute, NIST intends to offer federal funding totaling up to $10,000,000. Multiple awards are expected, each not exceeding $550,000 for an 18-month period, and no cost-share is anticipated.
Roadmaps to Drive Private Investment
NIST intends these roadmaps to identify gaps, market drivers, infrastructure, and partnerships needed to de-risk scaling technologies and encourage private-sector investment to move pilot projects to commercial manufacturing. The roadmaps are meant to help vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers of all sizes implement advanced manufacturing at scale.
Who Can Apply: Institutes Only
Only existing Manufacturing USA institutes are eligible to apply for this competition. Other organizations may not submit applications for these awards.
No Follow-Up Funding Expected
Applicants should not expect any follow-up funding from NIST as a result of outcomes from this competition. The notice states that roadmaps produced should not be taken as an indication of future funding.
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