CESMII - Acceleration Framework Pilot - CWRU SMIC

Background:

The Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center at Case Western Reserve University, with funding from the Department of Energy's CESMII, is running a pilot program for manufacturers seeking support on their Smart Manufacturing journey, with CESMII's Acceleration Framework.

Purpose of the Application:

The purpose of this application is to provide manufacturers with a structured approach to request support for a facilitator who will coach, educate, and assist in creating a foundation upon which to build a smart manufacturing roadmap. The facilitator will help align the manufacturer's business objectives with core smart manufacturing capabilities.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for funding, the manufacturing company must:

●      Be engaged in manufacturing operations in Northeast Ohio.

●      Demonstrate a clear commitment to completing the project tasks.

●      Provide a leader (or leaders) responsible for engaging their organization. 

●      Complete the CESMII member agreement for a free or paid-for CESMII membership.

Important Dates:

●      November 1, 2023 - Application deadline

●      November 3, 2023 - Notification of acceptance/rejection

●      Week of November 6, 2023 - Kickoff meeting to launch survey

●      November 15 - December 1 - Survey open

●      December 6 - 20, 2023 - Survey results review meeting

●      January 2024 - Discuss next steps

 

Application Review Process:

Applications will be reviewed by CWRU/ISSACS and CESMII-appointed representatives. The review process will involve a comprehensive evaluation of each application based on the criteria outlined in Section 4. Manufacturers will be notified of the decision on November 3, 2023.


Approval and Funding Disbursement 

Notification of Approval:

Upon approval, manufacturers will be notified of the decision and provided with a kickoff schedule. Dates and milestones of the project plan will also be communicated.

Funding Disbursement:

Funds will be disbursed by CWRU to the facilitator as per the agreed-upon schedule in the funding agreement. Manufacturers will not receive any direct funding nor pay any fees for this project.

  

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Company Name *
Contact Name *
Name of individual that will serve as the point of contact for this initiative.
Contact Title *
Contact Email *
Contact Phone Number *
Company Profile *
Brief summary of the products made, industries served, etc.
Number of Employees *
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Project Description *

●      What is the expected value of the Smart Manufacturing Roadmap for your organization?

●      How is Smart Manufacturing viewed within your organization, if at all?

●      Description of current challenges you believe Smart Manufacturing may help address?

●      How confident are you that you can engage your organization in this initial assessment process?

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