Invitation Letter: ATP/DOE
December 12, 1996 Meeting
Department
of Energy
Washington, DC 20585
November
5, 1996
Dear Participant:
On bhalf of the Department
of Energy (DOE), with the National Institute
of Standards and Technology (NIST), we invite you to attend a half-day
workshop on the availability of cost-shared awards sponsored by the Advanced
Technology Program (ATP). This public meeting, to be held in Crystal
City, Virginia, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on December 13, will provide
information to scientists, engineers, and business managers within the
battery technology industry. The National Institute of Standards and Technology,
Advanced Technology Program, can help you develop the technologies you
need to bring new, innovative products to market. The ATP provides cost-shared
funding to support critical research for key commercial technologies.
The Advanced Technology
Program has backed a broad range of innovative research projects with
promising economic potential. The focus of the meeting will be on the
scope of the ATP and its benefits to project participants in accelerating
high risk development and commercialization of battery technologies. Funding
is available for projects likely to stimulate economic growth, but unlikely
to be undertaken without cost sharing. There are both general competitions
as well as focused programs open to emerging innovative technologies.
The meeting topics
will acquaint you with the overall ATP program. The goal of the presentation
is to provide potential participants with the capability of making business
decisions about submitting proposals to future ATP solicitations. We have
taken care to design a program with the flexibility to ensure that each
attendee has the opportunity to ask questions, offer insights, or simply
raise relevant issues.
DOE is participating
in sponsorship of this meeting as part of its mission to establish a strong
research and competitive base that will meet future transportation needs,
reduce our dependence on petroleum, and promote a cleaner environment.
The goal of the NIST program is national economic growth. Together, these
Federal agencies hope to encourage interest in this cutting-edge collaboration
with private industry.
Enclosed is a registration
form and information on hotel accommodations. The workshop site, the Crystal
Gateway Marriott, is located within minutes of Washington National Airport
(free shuttle service from airport terminals) and is easily accessible
from the Washington Metropolitan area (walking distance from Metro rail
transit). For out-of-town attendees, we have negotiated a reduced room
rate. This is particularly convenient for those wishing to extend their
stay. Please note that participants requiring hotel accommodations must
make their own reservations directly with the hotel and the cut-off date
for obtaining a reduced rate is November 27. Also, to ensure preparation
of a meeting packet for you, please forward the registration form by November
27. The form can be faxed directly to Marianne Kost, of Abacus Technology
Corporation, at (301) 907-8508. Please direct any other questions concerning
meeting logistics to Ms. Kost at (301) 907-8500.
We expect a vigorous
response to this announcement and we highly recommend that you register
early! We sincerely hope that you will be able to join us at the Advanced
Technology Program meeting for this unique technology development opportunity.
Sincerely,
/signed/
Kenneth L. Heitner, Ph.D.
Program Manager
Office of Advanced Automotive Technologies
Enclosures:
- Background
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Registration Form
Date created: September
3, 1996
Last updated:
April 29, 2003
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