Advancing Circular Economy Technologies for
Advanced Manufacturing Solutions

Kentucky and Tennessee are at the heart of America’s manufacturing and supply chain supercluster. Together, we form the Southeast Commerce Corridor (SCC), a region poised to become a global leader in circular economy (CE) innovation by 20235. 

At the core of this transformation is Generate Advanced Manufacturing Excellence for Change (GAME Change), a powerful catalyst driving sustainable manufacturing and digitally connected, circular supply chain systems. Supported by a strong alliance of partners and a skilled workforce, GAME Change will help create a thriving hub for innovation and talent development. 

By advancing closed-loop manufacturing and integrating cutting-edge technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Advanced Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, GAME Change will reduce waste, boost productivity and fuel self-sustaining economic growth for the region and beyond.

Game Change Leadership Team

Project Director

Ian McClure, J.D., LL.M., University of Kentucky

Talent & Workforce Development

Dr. Kris Williams, KCTCS

Innovation Leadership

Monique Kuykendoll Quarterman, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

Use-Inspired Research & Development

Dr. Doug Adams, Vanderbilt University

IDEA Engine

Kayla Meisner, Kentucky Commercialization Ventures

Ecosystem of Partners & Industry

Marc Gibson, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Innovation Translation to Practice

Robert Turner, Tennessee State University

Scale Centers & Vendor Studios

Will Metcalf, University of Louisville

Evaluation & Assessment

Dr. Shannon Sampson, University of Kentucky

Speed to Market

Vijay Kamenini, Metals Innovation Initiative

Core Partners

KENTUCKY

TENNESSEE

In its Development Phase, GAME Change will further organize its coalition and design an actionable strategic plan to investigate use-inspired problems, test solutions and translate innovations to market related to gaps in sustainable Next-Generation Manufacturing (NGM) and logistics.

Current State

Enabling Technologies

Future Vision

Result

GAME Change Engine

Research reported on this website was supported by the National Science Foundation under Award #2302947. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.