At a glance
Pennsylvania Manufacturing Innovation Program Fellowships is a Pennsylvania state competitive grant from Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) providing up to $70,000 for university-embedded fellowships solving manufacturer r&d problems. Eligible applicants are pennsylvania universities applying jointly with in-state manufacturers that commit matching project support. The application deadline is September 19, 2026. Apply via dced.pa.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $70K
- Deadline
- Sep 19, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
PMIP funds graduate fellows and faculty embedded with Pennsylvania manufacturers to solve defined technical problems - process automation, materials substitution, additive manufacturing adoption - with the state covering fellowship costs and the manufacturer contributing project expenses.
Who can apply
Pennsylvania universities applying jointly with in-state manufacturers that commit matching project support.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development online portal. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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