The Journal: $143K grant awarded for automation, robotic programs
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2 Sep 2023
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NEW ULM — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded a $143,000 planning grant to the New Ulm Business Resource and Innovation Center (NUBRIC) and Region 9 for a robotic and automation program.
In July 2022, NUBRIC and Region 9 applied for a federal grant to help plan for a robotics and automation lab in the Brown County area. A year after submitting the application it was announced NUBRIC and Region 9 were approved. The $143,000 grant covers 18 months of planning for the proposed New Ulm Robotics and Automation Program (NURAP).
NUBRIC President Paul Wessel said this grant will allow them to take the first step in bringing automation-based education to the region. Wessel believes the trend in business is toward further automation. Everything from manufacturing to healthcare and agriculture is seeing increased automation.
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