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Find similar grantsNSF Regional Innovation Engines Program (Florida Semiconductor Engine) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program supports the Florida Semiconductor Engine, headquartered at NeoCity, to expand semiconductor innovation, workforce development, and industry growth across Central Florida.
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Regional Innovation Engines | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines Regional Innovation Engines Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) 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 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.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: The Florida Semiconductor Engine, a collaborative effort, is the recipient. Specific eligibility for sub-awards or partnerships would be through the Engine itself. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for NSF Regional Innovation Engines Program (Florida Semiconductor Engine) are due March 1, 2029. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
NSF Regional Innovation Engines Program (Florida Semiconductor Engine) is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program is a grant from NVIDIA providing up to $60,000 per award to PhD students conducting research that advances accelerated computing and its applications. Now in its 25th year, the program invites nominations from doctoral students pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and related fields. Recipients receive not only research funding but also access to NVIDIA technology, products, and engineering expertise, along with a mandatory in-person summer internship. Students are nominated by their faculty advisors and selected based on academic achievement and research area alignment.
CalSEED Concept Award is a grant from the California Energy Commission that provides $150,000 in funding to early-stage clean energy innovators in California. The program targets individuals, businesses, and nonprofits developing hardware, software, or integrated solutions at Technology Readiness Levels 2-4. Eligible technology areas rotate each cycle and have included battery recycling and reuse, long-duration energy storage, medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification, industrial electrification, and advanced EV charging. Applicants must be located in California, have under $1 million in private funding, and propose innovations that benefit California ratepayers. Concept Award winners also receive professional development resources and access to accelerator programs, and may compete for a subsequent $450,000 Prototype Award.
NIST SBIR Phase I - Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology. NIST SBIR Phase I - Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics is a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that funds small businesses with innovative research and technology ideas in advanced manufacturing and robotics.
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