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SUMMARY:2025 Advanced Functional Fabrics Summit (formerly the AFFOA Member Summit)
DESCRIPTION:We gather AFFOA members and the greater ecosystem from across the US each year at the Advanced Functional Fabric Summit. Attendees learn about new advanced fiber and fabric technology developments\, discuss future DoD and commercial needs\, get updates on projects\, and network with other members of our Fabric Innovation Network and DoD partners. \nAttending this event will allow you to learn from industry-leading speakers\, experience breakthrough technologies\, and take advantage of ample opportunities to meet and network with other attendees. \nWhat to expect at the AFFOA Membership Summit: \n\n\nOpportunities to meet and network with AFFOA members\nThought leadership with insights into the current and future state of Advanced Fabrics\nDiscussion of the DoD’s current and upcoming advanced fabric needs\nNew technologies and system-level prototype demonstrations\nEducation and Workforce Development initiative updates\n\n\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/2025-advanced-functional-fabrics-summit-formerly-the-affoa-member-summit/
LOCATION:Gillette Stadium\, 1 Patriot Place\, Foxborough\, MA\, 02035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Textiles
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SUMMARY:AFFOA Membership Summit - Startup Pitch at Fenway Opportunity for DMCSP Startups
DESCRIPTION:One of the new features at this year’s event is the Pitching at Fenway startup competition. Several startups from the advanced functional fabrics ecosystem will have 5 minutes to share their products and technologies before summit attendees and a team of judges. This is an excellent opportunity for the community to learn about upcoming breakthroughs that will significantly impact the industry. All startups are invited to apply\, and please feel free to recommend this to the companies you are working with. You can learn more about the Pitching at Fenway Startup Competition here:\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/affoa-membership-summit-startup-pitch-at-fenway-opportunity-for-dmcsp-startups/
LOCATION:Fenway Park\, 4 Jersey Street\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Product Accelerator for Advanced Functional Fabrics 2.0 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:You can also access more PAFF program details at the link below.\naffoa.org/opportunity/paff-2-0-product-accelerator-for-functional-fabrics/ \n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n\n \nAFFOA is diligently developing new\, unique capabilities to accelerate the time to market for advanced functional fiber and fabric products and processes. Now\, we are deploying these new capabilities to help companies like yours.  \n \nAligned with our mission to help revitalize the domestic textile industry through the integration of advanced technologies and advanced manufacturing processes\, we launched the first round of the Product Accelerator for Advanced Functional Fabrics (PAFF) program last November. PAFF is a unique program in which companies are given access to AFFOA’s expertise and equipment\, at no cost\, to close the gaps in their product or process developments and ultimately shorten the time to market.\n \nWe are accepting applications from companies with a product near commercialization or a process with a targeted improvement need that can be completed over 12-24 months. If selected\, the awardees will be given access to AFFOA’s specialized capabilities and expertise at no direct cost.\n \nThe first PAFF program included two awardees\, Loomia\, and Z-Polymers\, who are both working towards commercializing novel fiber and advanced fabric technologies with dual-use application potential. Loomia utilized the PAFF program collaboration to focus on their 12V Loomia Electronic Layer heating technology that can be used for DoD uniforms\, medical devices\, and automotive interiors. Z-Polymers is leveraging the PAFF program to build highly efficient membranes for fuel cell and electrolyzers applications\, utilizing their ultra-fine diameter Tullomer™ fibers.  \n \nWe are nearly complete with a PAFF 2.0 Guidebook containing all the details\, the deadlines\, and how to apply. In the meantime\, please reference the PAFF 1.0 guidebook to learn more about the program: affoa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AFFOA_PAFF_Guidebook1_5.pdf   \n \nPlease note that you do not have to be an AFFOA Member to submit a proposal for the PAFF program. However\, all selected awardees must either join or be a member in good standing to proceed.\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/product-accelerator-for-advanced-functional-fabrics-2-0-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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