US looks to introduce network of ‘catapult-like’ innovation centres

Posted on 7 Jan 2015 by Tim Brown

Just prior to Christmas, the US government took a large step toward creating its long-proposed National Network for Manufacturing Innovation with the passing of the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act (RAMI).

Introduced by US Republican, Joseph Kennedy III, with New York Congressman, Tom Reed, the legislation secured more than 100 co-sponsors, evenly split between both sides of the political divide and the bill passed the House in September with overwhelming support.  A companion bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio, and Senator…

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