The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) drives research and development of next-generation materials and manufacturing technologies needed to increase U.S. industrial competitiveness and to drive national energy independence and security. AMMTO supports the national plan to revitalize American manufacturing, secure critical supply chains, and develop diverse innovation ecosystems leading to new manufacturing jobs and increased economic strength of the nation.
AMMTO provides planning, management, and direction necessary for a balanced program of analysis, research, development, demonstration, technical assistance, and workforce development to support domestic manufacturing that is critical to achieving a strong and resilient domestic energy manufacturing industrial base.
What we do
Next Generation Materials & Processes
AMMTO focuses on accelerating foundational, cross-cutting energy materials and manufacturing process technologies across the Department’s mission areas that increase the competitiveness of a secure, domestic supply chain.
Secure and Sustainable Materials
AMMTO focuses on activities that are intended to ensure secure and sustainable supply chains for our Nation's energy future.
Energy Technology Manufacturing & Workforce
AMMTO focuses on research, development, and demonstration for innovative manufacturing that advance innovative energy solutions, such as energy storage systems and wide bandgap power semiconductors.
How We Do It
Funding Opportunities
AMMTO funds research, development, & demonstration (RD&D) projects across several subprograms that drive economy-wide decarbonization. A list of AMMTO-funded projects can be found in the Project Database
Funding opportunity announcements (FOA) are developed through a collaborative process to achieve the office's goals. Adhering to an open, highly competitive solicitation process, these funding opportunities encourage collaborative partnerships among industries; universities; national laboratories; federal, state, and local governments; and nongovernment organizations.
FOA applications undergo a rigorous peer review process before projects are selected for negotiation to receive DOE funding. Upon the successful completion of this negotiation process (including collaboration on a statement of project objectives, milestones, and budgets) projects can begin.
Consortia
In addition to FOAs, AMMTO fosters regional and topic-based innovation ecosystems through its network of Manufacturing USA institutes, user facilities, and innovation hubs, collectively referred to as "consortia."