The American-Made Network is a program launched by the U.S. Department of Energy to support and promote the development of clean energy technologies and domestic manufacturing. It provides technical assistance, training, and networking opportunities to innovators, startups, and organizations working on energy solutions. Through initiatives like the American-Made Challenges, the program also offers funding opportunities to help accelerate the commercialization of high-impact technologies.
Accelerate Your Clean Energy Innovation with TrueInsight
Leverage Altair simulation tools and expert support to succeed in the American-Made Network and bring your technology to market faster
About the American-Made Network
What is the American-Made Network?
A U.S. Department of Energy initiative supporting clean energy innovation and manufacturing
Opportunities for Clean Energy Innovators
American-Made Challenges
Funding opportunities for clean energy innovators and startups
The American-Made Challenges are a series of prize competitions designed to support innovators developing breakthrough clean energy technologies. Open to startups, researchers, universities, and national labs, these challenges provide funding and visibility to accelerate the development and commercialization of new solutions.
Everything You Need to Participate
Who can apply, what to prepare, and what you gain from the American-Made Challenges
Who Can Apply
Startups, small businesses, universities, and national labs developing innovative clean energy technologies can participate in the American-Made Challenges.
What You Need to Apply
Submit a proposal outlining your technology, business model, and the potential impact of your solution within the clean energy sector.
What You Get
Gain access to funding opportunities, technical support, and national visibility through competitive prize-based programs.
Why It Matters
Expert Support for Clean Energy Innovators
How TrueInsight Helps You Succeed
Simulation, validation, and expert support to strengthen your submission
Validate your technology with advanced multi-physics simulation
Identify and fix performance issues before prototyping
Access cross-disciplinary engineering tools (mechanical, electrical, process)
Reduce development risk and improve proposal quality
Get expert guidance tailored to your innovation and goals
Frequently Asked Questions About Working with TrueInsight
We provide simulation tools, technical validation, and expert guidance to strengthen your proposal and reduce development risk.
No. Our team supports you throughout the process, from setup to advanced workflows.
You can get started within days, including access to tools, onboarding, and initial guidance.
Yes, we can guide you through free trials and evaluations to validate your workflows.
We support clean energy, manufacturing, engineering, and innovation-focused teams across multiple disciplines.
Yes, we offer continuous support, training, and optimization as your project evolves.
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