Rise-up 3.0: strengthening innovation pipelines through advanced manufacturing and TRI-state collaboration

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) awarded the University of Hawaii a project grant of $2.85 million under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) to support the RISE-UP 3.0 initiative. The award, obligated on September 1, 2025, with a completion date of February 28, 2027, funds research and development activities designed to strengthen innovation pipelines through advanced manufacturing capabilities and collaborative partnerships across three states. As a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution, the University of Hawaii leverages its comprehensive research infrastructure and geographic positioning to deliver specialized scientific and technical services aligned with naval operations and Marine Corps capability development.

The project supports fundamental and applied research activities consistent with ONR's mission to discover, develop, and deliver new technology and capability for the Navy and Marine Corps. The award reflects a merit-based competitive selection process emphasizing scientific and technical merit, naval relevance, institutional capabilities, and investigator qualifications. Research performance will be conducted at the University of Hawaii's facilities in Hawaii, contributing to the broader federal portfolio of advanced manufacturing and innovation initiatives that support critical technology development priorities including materials science and advanced manufacturing techniques.