Collection

2016 Public Policy Colloquium

Authors

Mike Molnar

, TNLaunched June 16, 2015Agency sponsor: DOEStartup funding: $70M public,$159M co-investment+344,000 square feet in five core regions– composite manufacturing, laboratory,instructional and collaboration space 1) Clear, unique Institute FocusEach Institute has a clear mission based on a critical Industry need Opportunity Lightweight composites offer benefits to energy efficiency and renewable power generation, overcoming limitations through deployment of advanced technologies to make composite lower cost, faster, using less energy that can be readily recycled offer tremendous opportunities for US manufacturers. Big Idea The Institute will provide access to world-class resources to partner with industry and develop new low-cost, high-speed, and