named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
REMADE Institute Research Initiatives
Conducts and sponsors research in sustainable manufacturing, remanufacturing, and industrial decarbonization through a national consortium of industry, academia, and government partners.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Training 2 activities
- Conducts education and workforce development researchConducted a comprehensive study on education and workforce development to inform investments, partnerships, and training strategies in the manufacturing sector.
- Provides workforce training and education programsOffers online and onsite training through REMADE Academy, including over 95 hours of on-demand courses and customized bootcamps for the manufacturing workforce. Also provides scholarships for students and early-career faculty to attend conferences.
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Research Facility Management 1 activity
- Conducts and sponsors research in sustainable manufacturingConducts and sponsors research in the pure and applied sciences of sustainable manufacturing, including advanced technologies for materials recovery, recycling, and optimization. This includes R&D in digital remanufacturing, chemical recycling, solvent extraction, and AI integration in resource recovery processes.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts annual member meetings and technology conferencesOrganizes and hosts annual member meetings and the REMADE Circular Economy Technology Summit & Conference, including scientific programming and peer-reviewed research presentations. Events have been held in Washington, D.C. and Rochester, NY, with participation from over 130 members and partners.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Leads research roadmap development and industry engagementOversees the development of research roadmaps and facilitates corporate engagement with major industrial partners at the REMADE Institute to align R&D priorities with industry needs.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Supports student and early-career engagement in manufacturing R&DEngages over 100 students annually in research and development projects and offers scholarships to support participation in REMADE conferences and workforce development initiatives.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Develops and maintains digital platforms for research disseminationProvides a software services platform to submit, announce, and discover code funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, and offers a member dashboard accessible within one business day of approval.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$9.26M
Contributions & grants$8.89M96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$369K
expenses
Total expenses$8.18M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.23M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.73M
Cash$4.65M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.58M
Net assets$6.16M
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +17.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE SCHLAFER | COO | 40 | $168K |
| EDWARD DANIELS | SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | 40 | $164K |
| MICHELE GIBSON | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $127K |
| MEGAN CONNOR MURPHY | DIRECTOR, MARKETING & COMM | 40 | $114K |
| SARAH BEISHEIM | SECRETARY/LEGAL COUNSEL | 40 | $88K |
board members · 8
- ANDREW MORLET — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID MUNSON JR — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK BUCKLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK PETERS — BOARD MEMBER
- NABIL NASR — CEO
- PETER MORAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT PATERNOGA — BOARD MEMBER
- STEPHEN COOK — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- Amazon Climate Pledge Partner — Corporate climate initiative partner; represented by speaker at REMADE conference.
- Braskem Partner — Member organization in the REMADE Institute network
- Caterpillar Partner — Industrial partner in remanufacturing; represented on REMADE Institute governance board.
- DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Government — Provided support for the Circular Economy Conference.
- Dow Chemical Partner — Member organization in the REMADE Institute network
- Ellen MacArthur Foundation Partner — Co-hosted the REMADE Circular Economy Technology Summit & Conference
- Ellen MacArthur Foundation Partner — Co-organized the Circular Economy Conference with REMADE Institute.
- Ellen MacArthur Foundation Partner — Collaborates with REMADE Institute through shared focus on circular economy; represented by speaker at REMADE conference.
- Ellen MacArthur Foundation Partner — Partnered with REMADE Institute to organize the 2025 Circular Economy Technology Summit & Conference.
- Global Electronics Council Partner — Collaborates on sustainability criteria development and participates in REMADE Institute activities.
- Goodwill of the Finger Lakes Partner — Member organization in the REMADE Institute network
- John Deere Partner — Member organization in the REMADE Institute network
- Manufacturing USA Network — Member of the Manufacturing USA network
- Manufacturing USA Network — Member of the Manufacturing USA network of advanced manufacturing research institutes.
- Manufacturing USA Network — Member of the Manufacturing USA network, as indicated by the linked logo
- Michelin Partner — Member organization in the REMADE Institute network
- National Academy of Sciences Partner — Hosted the 2024 REMADE Institute conference on March 11-12, 2026, at its building in Washington D.C.
- REMADE Institute Network — Member organization participating in a consortium focused on sustainable manufacturing innovation.
- REMADE Institute Network — Member organization within the REMADE Institute network.
- REMADE Member Organization Network — Collaborates with member organizations to deliver workforce training and support R&D projects.
- RIT Partner — Collaborates with RIT, as evidenced by photo credit for Carlos Ortiz from RIT.
- Recycled Materials Association Partner — Member organization in the REMADE Institute network
- Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) Partner — Engages with REMADE Institute on recycled materials research, science, and sustainability initiatives.
- Rochester Institute of Technology Partner — Academic partner hosting REMADE Institute leadership and sustainability initiatives.
- Rochester Institute of Technology Partner — Hosts REMADE Institute’s annual member meeting at its Golisano Institute for Sustainability.
- Samsung Electronics North America Partner — Participates in REMADE Institute member meetings and contributes expertise in corporate sustainability.
- Solvus Global Partner — Member organization in the REMADE Institute network
- Syensqo Partner — Chemical industry partner advancing innovation in renewable materials and biotechnology; represented by speaker at REMADE conference.
- Trane Technologies Partner — Corporate partner focused on energy efficiency and sustainability; represented by speaker at REMADE conference.
- U.S. Department of Energy Government — Collaborates with REMADE Institute on circular economy technology initiatives and program management.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Circular Economy Transition through Technology and Design Innovationmethodology: circular-economy-transitionBy developing and promoting circular design principles and cost-effective reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling technologies, the organization accelerates the transition to a circular economy because these innovations increase resource efficiency and industrial competitiveness.
- Collaborative R&D and Multidisciplinary Conveningmethodology: multidisciplinary_conveningBy convening multidisciplinary stakeholders and facilitating collaborative R&D, the organization drives energy and material efficiency because coordinated action across sectors accelerates innovation and adoption of sustainable manufacturing practices.
- Impact-Driven Project Design with Measurable Outcomesmethodology: impact-driven_project_designBy designing projects with clear environmental impact metrics such as greenhouse gas reductions and increased recycled material use, the organization ensures accountability and effectiveness because quantifiable goals focus innovation on high-leverage sustainability outcomes.
- Research-Driven Innovation for Sustainable Manufacturingmethodology: research-driven innovationBy conducting and sponsoring both pure and applied scientific research, the organization advances sustainable manufacturing because foundational and translational R&D enable breakthrough technologies and systemic change in industrial practices.
- Workforce Development Aligned with Circular Economy Goalsmethodology: circular economy workforce alignmentBy integrating advanced R&D insights into targeted training programs, the organization aligns the manufacturing workforce with circular economy needs because education grounded in cutting-edge research fills critical skill gaps and supports technological adoption.