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Find similar grantsNSF Regional Innovation Engines is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program aims to create regional 'innovation ecosystems' by supporting coalitions of organizations that drive use-inspired research, technology translation, and workforce development.
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Regional Innovation Engines | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines Updates to NSF Research Security Policies On July 10, 2025, NSF issued an Important Notice providing updates to the agency's research security policies, including a research security training requirement, Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program annual certification requirement, prohibition on Confucius institutes and an updated FFDR reporting and submission timeline.
Regional Innovation Engines Share on X (formerly known as Twitter) NSF selects 15 finalists to advance to the next round of its second Regional Innovation Engines competition NSF advances 29 semifinalists in the second NSF Regional Innovation Engines competition Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) Read the new NSF Engines funding opportunity A unique program to grow and sustain regional innovation Over the coming decade, the NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program — led by the NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) — envisions supporting multiple flourishing regional innovation ecosystems across the U.S., spurring economic growth in regions that have not fully participated in the technology boom of the past few decades.
The program seeks to catalyze and foster innovation ecosystems across the United States to: Advance critical technologies like semiconductors, artificial intelligence, advanced wireless and biotechnology. Address pressing national and societal challenges. Cultivate partnerships across industry, academia, government, nonprofits, civil society and communities of practice.
Promote and stimulate economic growth and job creation. Spur regional innovation and talent. Learn more about the program On January 29, 2024, t he U.S. National Science Foundation announced the first-ever NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) awards to 10 teams spanning universities, nonprofits, businesses and other organizations across the United States.
Each awardee team will receive an initial $15 million over the next two years with the potential to receive up to $160 million each over the next decade. With a potential NSF investment of nearly $1.
6 billion over the next decade, NSF Engines represent one of the single largest broad investments in place-based research and development in the nation's history – uniquely placing science and technology leadership as the central driver for regional economic competitiveness. Deep collaborations across a wide range of partners, including industry, academia, government, nonprofits, civil society and communities of practice.
Strong, CEO-led organization with accountability to a governance board, regional stakeholders and NSF. Co-design and co-creation of research and development (R&D) and translation activities with direct impact on the end users in the Engine's region of service. A nimble organization that engages in use-inspired R&D that adapts to changing societal and economic needs.
Opportunities for All Americans Open opportunities to regions and Americans to engage in R&D and workforce development activities. Comprehensive workforce development Workforce development initiatives to train and educate technicians, researchers, practitioners, and entrepreneurs to meet regional workforce needs.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Coalitions of organizations, including academia, industry, nonprofits, and government entities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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