More than 200 submissions were received in the project’s first year. After a detailed review process, 12 projects were selected for funding.
Initiated in 2025, ASTM Launch is an XCELLERATE™ program that offers funding of short-term initiatives designed to enhance the integration of standards and strategic R&D across our 90 industry sectors. These initiatives include updating and improving existing ASTM standards or driving the creation of new standards.
In collaboration with our members and stakeholders from industry, research hubs, regulatory agencies, academia, and governments, the program includes three core elements:
Interested parties are welcome to share their ideas for ASTM Launch. Submissions must demonstrate support of the common goal of advancing the growth of cutting-edge technologies through standardization, enhancing quality, and accelerating commercial success.
Call for submissions opens
Submissions close
Internal review of submissions
Request for proposals notification
Notification of awards
Delmar Soloman, Pavement Preservation Systems, Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials
Gary Ogden, Wells Performance Materials Ltd., Committee D20 on Plastics
Dana Hollins, EASA, LLC, Committee D22 on Air Quality
Olaf Isele, Ag Policy Solutions (APS), Committee D37 on Cannabis
Dan Parrish, UHD Innovations, Committee E05 on Fire Standards
Kirk Marquard, Pratt and Whitney, Committee E08 on Fatigue and Fracture
Trey Leonard, Standard Mechanics LLC, Committee E28 on Mechanical Testing
John DesJardins, Clemson University, Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications
Eric Olsen, Precision Testing Laboratories, Committee F13 on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear
Jane Kinney, Association of Commercial Space Professionals (ACSP), Committee F47 on Commercial Spaceflight
Drew Zabrocki, TOTEM LTD, Committee F49 on Digital Information in the Supply Chain
Francine Bovard, Touchstone Testing Laboratory, Committee G01 on Corrosion of Metals
