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Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center State Competition, 2026-NIST-MEP-02 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This program seeks applications from eligible organizations to establish and operate MEP Centers in various states and territories to help small and medium-sized manufacturers adopt advanced manufacturing technologies.
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Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) | NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) The Manufacturing Extension Partnership is a program administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology. The program’s primary mission is to strengthen and empower small and medium-sized U.S. manufacturers through state-designated MEP Centers located across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico.
The program comprises nearly 1,400 trusted manufacturing advisors and experts at more than 450 MEP service locations. Resources from Manufacturing Community Day Resources mentioned at Manufacturing Community Day on June 24, 2026, are now available.
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) hosted Manufacturing Community Day to share information about a $40M pilot program to boost U.S. manufacturing in two key areas: additive manufacturing and critical minerals.
You can access the recordings of the main event and breakout sessions at the following links: Manufacturing Community Day: Main Session Manufacturing Community Day: Critical Minerals Session Manufacturing Community Day: Additive Manufacturing Session While submissions to the planned funding opportunity, expected to be announced later in 2026, will be limited to current MEP Centers or a consortium of Centers, the pilot’s success requires collaboration across the entire manufacturing ecosystem.
This could include partnerships among industry, educational institutions, NIST and other federal laboratories, and federal, state and local government partners. If you are seeking to connect with potential MEP Center applicants or other entities, NIST MEP has created a public teaming partner list. If you would like to be added to the list, please complete the form .
List entries are shared publicly on the MEP website . If you have questions, contact mfg [at] nist. gov (subject: Teaming%20Partner%20List) (mfg[at]nist[dot]gov) .
The MEP National Network: The Go to Experts for Advancing U S Manufacturing Any manufacturer can take advantage of the services provided by MEP Centers, located across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico. From leadership training and value stream mapping to strength finders and cybersecurity, you name it, and they will have something for it.
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network is a public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions by helping small and medium-sized manufacturers grow, make operational improvements, and reduce risk. Advancing U.S. Manufacturing The MEP is committed to supporting manufacturers and building productive partnerships in all fifty states and Puerto Rico.
Our goal is to ensure the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing in the global economy. Whether you're a manufacturer, an interagency partner, a state, local, territorial or tribal government, an accredited research institution or an entrepreneur looking to turn your manufacturing vision into reality, the MEP is here to help. Why choose the MEP National Network?
National reach, local impact: With a network of nearly 1,400 trusted experts and thousands of partners across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, we deliver localized support from small rural communities to large cities.
Deep industry expertise: By working with the MEP National Network, organizations secure reliable domestic suppliers, strengthen supply chain resilience, leverage innovative technologies, and develop a skilled workforce that drives the growth and competitiveness of manufacturing across critical industries like defense, aerospace, automotive, and more.
Customized support: MEP Centers provide comprehensive, hands-on consulting and training solutions tailored to each manufacturer’s unique challenges. From leadership training and value stream mapping to strength finders and cybersecurity, you name it, and they will have something for it. Are you a manufacturer seeking assistance?
MANUFACTURING VIDEOS: REAL STORIES, REAL RESULTS The MEP National Network enables U.S. manufacturers to strengthen their competitiveness. Through these videos, see how U.S. manufacturers are leveraging the Network’s expertise to overcome challenges, expand their capabilities, and ensure that America remains competitive in critical industries, ranging from defense, aerospace, and automotive to energy, electronics, and medical devices.
These results go beyond numbers—they represent a stronger, more resilient U.S. economy. Watch More Videos Heroes of American Manufacturing: Capewell Capewell, a client of GENEDGE (Virginia MEP), provides innovative, effective custom-engineered solutions that save lives and increase success rates for anyone who operates globally in dangerous environments supporting national security and other critical missions.
GENEDGE and Capewell maintain a strategic partnership that allows for ongoing project engagements and mutual opportunities for collaboration and growth. Committed to delivering high-quality, reliable, and sustainable capabilities for our Nation's men and women serving to protect our freedoms, we are excited to tell Capewell’s story and how GENEDGE has contributed to its success. Industry 4.
0 Technologies Help Manufacturers Succeed In today’s labor market, manufacturers continue to struggle to find quality labor. Industry 4. 0 (I4.
0) technologies can help manufacturers fill those gaps, improve efficiency, and stay competitive. The shift toward automation is a reason many manufacturers decide to work with an MEP Center. MEP Centers have a broad range of subject matter experts that can help companies, whether they’re just learning about I4.
0 or are already implementing it. This video features MEP manufacturing clients discussing their company’s experience with I4. 0.
In addition, MEP Center experts explain some of the benefits they’ve seen for their clients. Manufacturing Innovation Blog Every year, employers across the United States open their doors to curious kids, inviting them to experience a day in the life of their parents at work.
On The Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Network (MEPNN) advances U.S. manufacturing by helping small and medium-sized manufacturers grow, make Manufacturing is a fast-paced, constantly evolving, and dynamic environment, and the supply chain is at its heart. For small and medium-sized manufacturers Manufacturing is the backbone of the U.S. economy.
From the cars we drive to the electronics we use daily, almost everything we rely on is made in factories The U.S. manufacturing industry is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by new technologies, smarter supply chains, and an increasingly dynamic workforce. In 2025 The awards will help small and medium-sized manufacturers increase the adoption of advanced manufacturing technology. GAITHERSBURG, Md.
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Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center State Competition, 2026-NIST-MEP-02 is funded by U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Partnership Intermediary Agreements Concerning Improving Technology Transfer and Commercialization of Technology for the Homeland Security Enterprise is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This opportunity seeks to improve technology transfer and commercialization of technology for the Homeland Security Enterprise. Eligible applicants include university-affiliated commercialization entities with demonstrated capability to connect DHS S&T and federal laboratories with small businesses, academia, and industry.
The DOE Office of Science (SC), Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), Office of Environmental Management (EM), Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Office of Electricity (OE), and Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Office (HGEO) hereby announce interest in receiving applications from interdisciplinary teams addressing the Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges to accelerate scientific discovery and research and development (R&D) workflows using novel artificial intelligence (AI) models and frameworks. By achieving AI advantage, these teams will advance the DOE's mission and ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through science and technology. Teams are encouraged to leverage the extensive scientific and data resources of the DOE/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the National Laboratories, U.S. industry, and academia. The resulting AI models and workflows, if successful, may be integrated into the American Science Cloud. DOE is soliciting new FY26 Phase I small team and Phase II large team applications in the following topic areas: advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, critical materials, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, quantum information science, semiconductors and microelectronics, discovery science, and energy (see specific focus areas in Section III Program Descriptions). In addition, this RFA will remain available to allow the recipients of FY26 Phase I awards to apply for larger team Phase II awards. In a few weeks, DOE plans to amend the RFA to clarify the LOI and application guidelines for FY26 Phase II awards. In FY27, DOE plans to amend the RFA or to issue an alternative funding opportunity to update the topic and focus areas to allow a second competition of Phase I small team applications and Phase II large team applications. Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0003612. Assistance Listing: 81.049. Funding Instrument: O. Category: ST. Award Amount: $500K – $16M per award.
NIST is pausing all submissions under the CRDO Broad Agency Announcement (2025-NIST-CHIPS-CRDO-01) on September 15, 2026 for system upgrades — no white papers, no pre-negotiation packages, no investment fund applications until roughly November. Here is what the pause means for a $10M-minimum rolling BAA that runs through 2029, and how to use the dark window.
Read articleThe FY2026 MEP Center State Competition ran in two rounds: eight states worth $139.1 million, then fourteen more worth $232.4 million, both closing August 21, 2026. That's 43 percent of the national network recompeted in twelve months, under a 50 percent non-federal cost share, while the administration's own budget request proposed eliminating the program. Here's what the award tables reveal, why incumbents are genuinely at risk, and how to position for the FY2027 wave.
Read articleIn January 2026, DOE Policy Flash PF-2026-30 wiped out every 15% and 10% indirect cost cap the administration had imposed in 2025 — because H.R. 6938 ordered it to. The same law froze indirect policy at NSF, Commerce and NASA. But OMB's sweeping new grants rule quietly reopens the fight through the back door. Here is what changed, what money recipients can claw back, and how to protect your indirect recovery going forward.
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