Accelerating Funding for Utah’s Key 21st Century Industries
Our Mission
The 47G UAMMI Institute helps Utah’s aerospace, defense, critical minerals, and advanced manufacturing industries meet emerging challenges and advance economic development.
Results
The 47G UAMMI Institute has built a 10-year track record of helping small businesses in Utah succeed, helping establish the state as a global leader in advanced materials and manufacturing.
Fueling Financial Success
We Secured $58MM in Grants to Utah Small Businesses in Advanced Manufacturing
Between 2021 and 2024, the UAMMI Institute has facilitated millions in federal grants and matching funds from state appropriation, including grants from the DOD, Department of Commerce (SBA, EDA, Tech Hubs) and Department of Energy.
Funding Workforce Development
We Introduced 8,200 Students to Defense Manufacturing
The 47G UAMMI Institute is catalyzing the growth of Utah’s aerospace and defense workforce across 180 schools, 170 apprenticeships, and 19 STTR/SBIRs.
Supporting Small Businesses
We Helped IsoTruss Secure IACMI Funding to Fuel Growth
The 47G UAMMI Institute has closely partnered with IsoTruss on their growth tragectory. The Institute helped IsoTruss secure IACMI funding, which has been instrumental as the company builds the next generation of structural solutions.
Federal Programs
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SBA Regional Innovation Cluster Program
In 2019, the Small Business Administration (SBA) recognized Utah as a national Regional Innovation Center (RIC) for advanced materials and manufacturing, and awarded federal funds to grow the industry cluster in Utah.
Utah Defense Manufacturing Community Program
Federally funded by the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC), this program helps states and local partners respond to changes driven by the DoD and ensure that defense manufacturing and supply chains are agile and responsive to defense needs.