The Partnership Engagement WG will develop guidelines and frameworks to identify and engage MATTER (formerly AMPT) affiliates across a broad range of sectors and domains. The activities of this working group feed directly into other MATTER Working Groups through developed resources and tools.

Long Term Goals:

• Identify key partners in prioritized categories and feed into MATTER (formerly AMPT) stakeholder Matchmaking Database
• Coordinate MATTER (formerly AMPT) members and stakeholders’ involvement through internal tools for assessing expectations, potential influences and alignment of interests
• Develop platforms for effective engagement of stakeholders in the following categories: Universities & Research Institutes, End-use Industries, Regulatory bodies, NGOs and Foundations, Scientific societies and publication outlets, STEM Organizations
  

Current Initiatives & Projects:

• Development of MATTER "Match-Making" Platform. A Comprehensive database that enables the taskforce to connect resources and opportunities on a global level.
• Deployment of the "Opportunity|Capability| Needs" questionnaire for Internal MATTER Network use
• Graduate Student Engagement & Career/Skill development platform in partnership with US universities
• Collaboration with Scientific Journals on a Special Edition on Covid and advanced material development