Notice of Intent: Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute: Cybersecurity in Energy Efficient Manufacturing

The Department of Energy's Advanced Manufacturing Office intends to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for a new Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute focused on Cybersecurity in Energy Efficient Manufacturing. The institute will aim to develop technologies that advance U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, energy efficiency, and innovation. The notice provides advance notice to potential applicants and outlines the general scope of the FOA. Key aspects of the opportunity include: • Developing technologies to improve cybersecurity in energy-efficient manufacturing • Understanding evolving cybersecurity threats to greater energy efficiency in manufacturing industries • Sharing information and expertise with the broader community of U.S. manufacturers • Improving cybersecurity protection to reduce risks and catalyze adoption of energy-efficient technologies • Creating a more competitive U.S. manufacturing sector through more cyber-secure, energy-efficient manufacturing processes.