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INCENTIVES FOR AI SUPPLY CHAIN

The Federal Government Is Funding the Buildout of AI Infrastructure

Multiple programs are in place to incentivize and subsidize companies building, powering, and supporting the systems behind AI.

If your business is part of that ecosystem, you may already qualify for six to seven figures in cash refunds.
See If You’re Eligible
WHY THIS MATTERS

The more your work supports this buildout, the greater the opportunity

This isn’t about doing something new. It’s about capturing value from the work you’re already doing.

For one of our clients, their engineering and fabrication work tied to AI supply chain led to higher-value credits. Through iterative design, testing, and technical problem-solving, their available incentives increased from $450K to $750K in one year.

Other companies involved in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and supply chains are seeing:

  • Higher-value credits tied to increased demand
  • Eligibility across multiple incentive programs
  • Direct access to capital from work already underway
Case Studies

 

$18M ARCHITECTURAL FIRM

$244,000 IN FEDERAL R&D CREDITS

The firm developed new architectural designs for office, industrial, retail, medical and high-tech structures. Engineers experimented with materials and construction processes, tested functionality and performance improvements, and enhanced durability when technical issues arose. Material-related uncertainties required iterative design evaluation and systematic improvements.
$18 M Architectural Firm
$560M FEEDYARD

$1,500,000 IN FEDERAL AND STATE CREDITS

The company developed new feed formulations to produce quality meat products. Nutritionists experimented with ingredient combinations, tested biological effects on livestock health and performance, and optimized rations for seasonal changes. Feed-related uncertainties required iterative formulation processes and systematic nutritional improvements.
$560 M Feedyard
$50M EPC COMPANY

$3,900,000 IN FEDERAL & STATE CREDITS

The Engineering, Procurement, & Construction (EPC) company designed and developed a fractionator with butane splitter for natural gas processing. Engineers experimented with computer modeling and systematic trial-and-error methods, tested multiple design iterations for transportable disassembly, and optimized layout calculations. Complex design uncertainties required iterative engineering processes and component sizing improvements.
$50 M Epc Company
$2.6M MEP ENGINEERING FIRM

$526,000 DEDUCTION

The company designed lighting, building envelope, and HVAC/hot water systems for several schools, a convention center, a chapel, and a courthouse. Energy efficient features included variable frequency drives and digital controls, LED lighting with occupancy sensors, and split system heating and air conditioning units. Additionally, the firm implemented double pane windows and batt insulation to achieve the required energy savings.
2.6 M Mep Engineering Firm
$4M ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN COMPANY

$72,000 DEDUCTION

The firm developed the lighting system for a fire station. A highly efficient LED lighting solution was implemented in conjunction with advanced controls and sensors to maximize energy savings. The company also provided inspection services to ensure that the system performed as designed after the station was constructed.
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Section 48 ITC: Geothermal Project (Municipality)

Tax-Exempt Municipality (IL)

The alliant Advantage:
  • Unlocked 10% Energy Community bonus via DOE mapping.
  • Increased energy property basis 5x via system segregation.
  • Prepared all drafted IRS Forms 990-T, 3800, and 3468.
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Section 48 ITC: Geothermal New Construction (Private)

Private Taxpayer (WI)

The alliant Advantage:
  • Certified 10% bonus for Domestic Content compliance.
  • Mapped PW&A exemptions for nameplate capacity <1MW.
  • Evaluated transferability potential for project liquidity.
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Section 48 ITC: Geothermal New Construction (Large Scale)

Public School District (TN)

The alliant Advantage:
  • Grew energy basis 7x via comprehensive assessment.
  • Validated capacity compliance with ASHRAE energy code.
  • Audited all scope changes and indirect install costs.
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DO YOU QUALIFY?

If your team is doing this work, you should take a closer look

Engineering & Design

  • Improving products, systems, or infrastructure
  • Adapting designs to meet new requirements

Process Improvement

  • Increasing efficiency, throughput, or yield
  • Refining workflows or production methods

Testing & Iteration

  • Evaluating different approaches to solve technical challenges
  • Making improvements based on performance results

Infrastructure & Operations

  • Optimizing systems tied to power, cooling, logistics, or capacity
  • Solving constraints as operations scale

Software & Automation

  • Building or improving internal tools
  • Automating processes or enhancing system performance

If you are participating in the buildout but are unsure if this applies to you

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Your technical work translates into incentives

Incentives are designed to reward companies improving how products, systems, or processes perform. When teams solve technical challenges through design, testing, and iteration, that work can qualify—even when it’s part of day-to-day operations rather than formal R&D.
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