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DOD Releases Solicitation for $75M Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Innovation Institute

February 05, 2015
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The Department of Defense (DOD) released a federal funding opportunity (FFO) to establish the newest Institute for Manufacturing Innovation (IMI) focused on flexible hybrid electronics manufacturing. Administered by the Air Force Research Laboratory, the Flexible Hybrid Electronics is the seventh IMI to be established under the Obama administration and the fifth to be led by the DOD. Lead applicant eligibility is restricted to nonprofit organizations. However, applicants are encouraged to establish a regional consortium that includes members from academia, government and industry. For those interesting in applying, the DOD will host two Proposer’s Days on: February 19 in Arlington, VA; and, February 26 in Monterey, CA. Applications are due May 29. For more information, read the announcement (BAA-RQKM-2015-0014)…

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