The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $2,646,100 Cooperative Agreement to Genedge Alliance, a Virginia state government entity functioning as a Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center, to fully establish the Virginia Smart Manufacturing Accelerator (VSMA). The VSMA will serve as a key resource in Virginia to address smart manufacturing opportunities with small and medium-sized manufacturers. The 2-year project, running from April 2025 to March 2027, aims to enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities, supply chain resilience, and technological innovation in support of the Department of Energy's Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications program (CFDA 81.253). Key focus areas include advanced manufacturing, engineering, IT, cybersecurity, process improvement, and supply chain optimization to improve the competitiveness and resilience of small and medium-sized manufacturers in Virginia.
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