University of Texas at El Paso
Location |
El Paso, TX |
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Build to Scale Program |
Venture Challenge |
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Project Name |
El Paso Makes: Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain Innovation Network for Manufacturers |
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Award Amount |
Federal Share |
Local Match |
$1.5 million |
$1.5 million |
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El Paso Makes will create the Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain Innovation Network for Manufacturers to support rapid growth of our small and medium enterprises. The Innovation Network will enhance the innovation and business capabilities of El Paso’s existing manufacturing sector and connect them to the national aerospace and defense value chain. El Paso Makes, led by the University of Texas at El Paso’s Aerospace Center and W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation, the El Paso Chamber, and the city of El Paso, will leverage the national research preeminence at the university to strengthen the competitiveness of El Paso’s manufacturing sector.
The Innovation Network will provide access to applied research, engineering design services, equipment, software, technology, talent and business services, value chain support, customer introduction and other resources, all to ensure that our manufacturers can successfully compete for business in aerospace and defense.
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