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Metals Innovation Initiative (MI2) Launches Global MI2 Competition to Source Pilot-ready Innovations

  • Ashley Paul - Work With Render
  • Tuesday, June 25th, 2024
Metals Innovation Initiative (MI2) Launches Global MI2 Competition to Source Pilot-ready Innovations

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – June 25, 2024 the Metals Innovation Initiative (MI2) has launched a global search for pilot-ready innovations addressing challenges in the metals industry. The search is focused on priority areas identified by metals industry leaders. Innovators with solutions related to automation, digitalization, product inspection, energy management, artificial intelligence, materials management /waste reduction, predictive maintenance/equipment sustainment, emissions tracking and reduction, and recycling are encouraged to apply. Applications are open now and will close on August 15, 2024.

The Kentucky-based MI2 launched in 2022 to provide collaborative, industry-led executive leadership to attract and promote advanced research, sustainability, commercialization and talent development in Kentucky’s metals industry. MI2 collectively represents over $34.2B in annual revenue, and its members focus primarily on applications related to aluminum, copper, and steel.

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