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While RMI has received seed funding, we seek additional support from a variety of sources—major firms that use or provide design services; philanthropists who support engineering innovation and educational reform at universities; and foundations.

The total cost of this three-year initiative is estimated at $2.2 million. The funding will be used for RMI research, industry convening, the convening of a two-phase Summer Study, the creation of an educational casebook, and marketing efforts to drive the changes through industry and academia. From April 2009–June 2010, $1.1 million is needed to prepare and execute the Summer Study, and to produce the beta casebook.

Why fund 10×E?

Competitive Advantage: Adopting 10×E will help companies save capital cost, lifecycle cost, emissions, complexity, downtime, and often construction time.

New Markets through Innovation: 10×E will create new markets for efficient design. Entire companies and academic programs will emerge around this new way of creating “abundance by design.”

Public Image: 10×E will confer reputational advantage to adopters through its positive impact on climate change and other environmental benefits.

Strengthened Employee Development: Internal 10xE training at sponsors firms will help develop talent and spur creativity.

Revolutionary Education: 10×E aims to shape the next generation of engineers.