SME Additive Manufacturing Awards
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- February 6, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: February
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Students
Other requirements
- Startups
- Seasoned professionals
- Open to submissions and nominations
- Geographic Scope: Not specified; appears to be open internationally
Overview
These awards honor innovators, creators, and trailblazers shaping the future of additive manufacturing.
Focus Areas:
- Additive manufacturing innovation and excellence
- Recognition across multiple career stages
Eligibility:
- Students
- Startups
- Seasoned professionals
- Open to submissions and nominations
Geographic Scope: Not specified; appears to be open internationally
Award Benefits:
- Industry recognition
- Visibility across SME platforms and industry-leading events
- Career/brand advancement opportunities
- Showcase at SME events
Contact Information:
- Website: sme.org
- Address: 1000 Town Center, Suite 1910, Southfield, MI 48075
- Phone: 313.425.3000
How to Apply
Application Process
- Submit or Nominate: Applicants can submit their own entry or nominate someone outstanding
- Submission Method: Submit via online portal ("Submit Now" buttons available on award page)
- Deadline: February 6 (annual)
Required Materials
- Not specified in available content
Application URL
- https://www.sme.org/engage/communities/additive-manufacturing-community/AM-awards-and-competitions/sme-additive-manufacturing-awards/
What Society of Manufacturing Engineers actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 2
- Total given
- $1.91M
- Median grant
- $953K
- Range
- $10K–$1.9M
- By dollars: Michigan >99%, Florida <1%. Top recipient cities: Southfield, MI; Lakewood Ranch, FL.
Example grants
SME Education Foundation · Southfield, MI
Education
$1.9M
Ccai Finishing Education Foundation · Lakewood Ranch, FL
Education
$10K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Startups
- Science research
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