The Metals Innovation Initiative (MI2) is a nonprofit organization focused on bringing stakeholders together to make Kentucky the leader in metals innovation, with a focus on sustainability, commercialization, advanced research, and talent development.

MI2 is seeking innovations that can provide substantial benefit to Kentucky metals companies including, but not limited to, the areas of environmental sustainability, end-of-life recycling, advanced manufacturing, and talent workforce. MI2 will welcome innovations from anywhere in the country and will consider any innovation, from an idea to a revenue-generating company. Applicants who are selected will be invited to pitch a panel in Louisville in September, with the opportunity to secure an investment and a pilot project with an MI2 member company.