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NIST Issues Notice of Intent for Upcoming Technology Accelerator Pilot Program

May 20, 2026

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has issued notice that it will announce a...

75 Students Set to Participate in the 2026 NIIMBL eXperience This June

May 12, 2026

The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) is proud to announce the selection of 75 first- and second-year college...

NIIMBL Announces 2027 eXperience Regional Lead Request for Applications

April 30, 2026

NIIMBL is pleased to announce that applications are now open for 2027 NIIMBL eXperience regional lead organizations. Applications are due on July 20, 2026, at 5...

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2 Health Care Organizations Will Receive 2025 Baldrige National Quality Awards

February 19, 2026

The award highlights organizations that focus on resilience.

NIST Allocates Over $3 Million to Small Businesses Advancing AI, Biotechnology, Semiconductors, Quantum and More

February 10, 2026

NIST is allocating funding to eight small businesses in seven states under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

NIST Launches Centers for AI in Manufacturing and Critical Infrastructure

December 22, 2025

NIST has expanded its collaboration with the nonprofit MITRE Corporation as part of its efforts to ensure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence.

Department of Commerce Announces Transition of Baldrige Performance Excellence Program

December 11, 2025

Beginning with the 2026 award cycle, the Alliance for Performance Excellence and the Baldrige Foundation will take on most operations for the program.

NIIMBL opens student applications for 2026 eXperience across five locations

November 24, 2025

The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) is pleased to announce student applications are now open for the 2026 NIIMBL...

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NIST’s ‘Living Reference Material’ Could Accelerate R&D of Lifesaving Biological Drugs

September 8, 2025

The NIST reference material, called NISTCHO, will help the biopharmaceutical industry develop new drugs more quickly and ensure that they are safe and effective...

Federal Investments in IoT Infrastructure Offer 10-20x Return, NIST Study Finds

September 2, 2025

The Internet of Things is transforming our daily lives, affecting industry, academia and government, with significant economic, social and national security...

NIST Awards Over $1.8 Million to Small Businesses Advancing AI, Semiconductors, Additive Manufacturing and More

August 18, 2025

The winning projects were competitively selected following a call for innovative proposals that address technical needs related to NIST’s research areas.

NIIMBL selects 100 students to participate in the 2025 eXperience program

April 24, 2025

The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals ( NIIMBL) announces the selection of 100 first- and second-year college students to...

Government Leaders Call for Expanded Biotech Workforce Development, Private-Public Partnerships to Unleash Biotechnology Innovation

April 22, 2025

Today, Commissioners from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB), along with Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representative Sarah...

Congratulations to the 2024 Baldrige Award Recipients!

April 14, 2025

BALTIMORE INNER HARBOR, Md.—Dr. Eric K. Lin, Acting Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services at the National Institute of Standards and...

Graduate Baldrige Fellows Bring Home Lessons on Excellence

April 3, 2025

Eighteen senior leaders recently joined more than 165 other executives as graduates of the Baldrige Executive Fellows Program. Using the Baldrige Excellence...

2025 Cohort of Baldrige Executive Fellows Announced

April 2, 2025

The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program is pleased to announce the names of 17 executives who are beginning a year-long leadership development journey in...

MEP Economic Impacts Boost Business and Jobs

March 20, 2025

According to the MEP National Network TM Client Impact Survey, small and medium-sized manufacturers that work with their local Manufacturing Extension...

Now Announcing: The 2025 Baldrige Award Application is Open!

January 28, 2025

Apply now for the nation’s highest recognition for excellence in organizational performance! The 2025 Baldrige Award Application is open! Baldrige Award...

Baldrige 2025 Examiner Application Now Open

January 6, 2025

The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (BPEP) is seeking applicants for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award ® Board of Examiners for the 2025 award...

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Now Announcing the 2025 Baldrige Award Criteria!

December 9, 2024

The process for the 2025 Baldrige Award, the nation’s highest recognition for excellence in organizational performance, is now underway, with the 2025 Baldrige...

CESMII and NIST MEP Partner to Boost U.S. Manufacturing with Smart Technologies

November 20, 2024

The Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII), part of the Manufacturing USA network, and the National Institute of Standards and...

Revision of Baldrige Framework to Increase its Value as Improvement Guide

October 21, 2024

During its current revision, the Baldrige Excellence Framework®, the core document of the Baldrige Program, is undergoing revolutionary change—being reorganized...

NIST Announces 2024 Baldrige Awards for Performance Excellence

October 10, 2024

The Baldrige Award was redesigned earlier this year to focus on organizational resilience.

Enhanced Manufacturing.gov Website Launched on Manufacturing Day

October 4, 2024

In celebration of Manufacturing Day (MFG Day), the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced the launch of...

NIST Announces Award for Manufacturing Extension Center in Florida

September 26, 2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has made a cooperative agreement award to operate a Manufacturing...