Research and Technology Management's Nick Barendt discusses Akron’s polymer cluster

Akron’s polymer cluster could fuel Northeast Ohio bid to win $160 million NSF grant

Signal Akron: Nick Barendt, executive director of the Institute for Smart, Secure and Connected Systems, noted that the NEO-Smart consortium is a finalist for a $160 million NSF grant to boost advanced manufacturing. Barendt said Akron’s mature polymer cluster provides a proven roadmap, showing the region’s collaborative culture, strong momentum and readiness to execute a competitive, transformative proposal.