NSIN is partnering with Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) for an Ask Me Anything on June 7, 2021.

This event is for interested parties to learn more about Project Call 2.0, textile-based technology innovation, and AFFOA.


About this event

What: An AMA session for interested parties to learn more about Project Call 2.0, textile-based technology innovation, and AFFOA.

This AMA and future NSIN Presents: Starts AFFOA Pitch Day (late July TBD) will focus on Topic 2.5: Textile Technology Translation MRL and/or TRL advancement of a textile-based technology innovation for small business and start-up companies.

Other Project Call 2.0 projects include:

  • Topic 2.1: Team System Demonstration – Full system integration that utilizes multiple technologies in the area of smart electronic textiles.  
  • Topic 2.2: Materials and Process Assessment – Assessment of key design rule metrics and robustness of commercially available electronic materials for their use in electronic textiles. 
  • Topic 2.3: Textile Device Advancement – MRL advancement of electronic textile devices.
  • Topic 2.4: Textile Device Connectors and Integration Strategies – Advanced strategies for robust connectors and device placement that supports an increase in MRL for electronic textiles.  

Who: This Ask Me Anything (AMA) session will be moderated by Jesse Jur, Director of Ecosystem Technology at Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) feature the following panelists:

Why: AFFOA seeks textile-based technology innovation through their Project Call 2.0 (Topic Area 2.5). This Starts program will take place in late-July, with the Pre-Proposal deadline approaching on June 13, 2021. To learn more about the Project Call 2.0, including small business requirements and more in a resource guidebook, please visit here.

Where: Virtual. Registration is required.

When: Monday, June 7, 2021, at 1:00PM - 2:00PM (EDT)


AMA Recording


Resource Materials

For participant requirements and event details, view the AFFOA - NSIN AMA Presentation Deck and the NUFABRX Overview.


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