The Materials Genome Initiative

The Materials Genome Initiative (MGI) is a collaborative effort to accelerate the discovery, design, and deployment of new materials—like metals, plastics, and ceramics—by using advanced computational tools, data sharing, and high-throughput experiments. It aims to shorten the time and reduce costs involved in developing materials with specific properties for applications such as electronics, energy storage, and aerospace. Essentially, MGI leverages modern technology and big data to streamline and improve the process of creating better materials more efficiently than traditional methods.