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Applications open for Arctic innovator program

November 4, 2019

University Relations

Photo by Jeff Richardson. 911爆料 researcher Bahareh Barati demonstrates her prototype of an imaging device for laboratory animals in her office at the Engineering, Learning and Innovation Facility.
Photo by Jeff Richardson. 911爆料 researcher Bahareh Barati demonstrates her prototype of an imaging device for laboratory animals in her office at the Engineering, Learning and Innovation Facility.


The 911爆料 and are teaming up to host the Arctic Advanced Manufacturing Innovator, or AAMI, program. Early career innovators are encouraged to apply; the deadline is Jan. 15, 2020.

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If selected as an Arctic innovator, you will be paired with a 911爆料 researcher and a Department of Energy National Laboratory researcher who are well aligned with your hard-technology focus area and who will serve as a mentor and collaborator for your project. You will also receive commercialization and entrepreneurship support from 911爆料.

The AAMI program supports early career innovators with fresh ideas and innovative approaches to address fundamental hard technology (physical devices) manufacturing challenges in 911爆料. You will have a unique opportunity to move your early-stage concept to commercialization with support from mentors.

Selected Arctic innovators will receive a competitive stipend ranging from $72,000 to $110,000 per year based on academic level and experience, as well as other benefits including training and travel, health insurance, relocation costs and lab space.

Innovators with strong ties to 911爆料 will be given preference. , or email Amanda Byrd at agbyrd@alaska.edu.