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NSF Regional Innovation Engines (Engines)

NSF Regional Innovation Engines — Competition 3

Funds regional innovation ecosystems in the United States to build practical manufacturing and technology pathways.

The NSF Regional Innovation Engines program, administered by the NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), funds the construction of new regional innovation ecosystems across the United States in areas that have not fully benefited from recent technology growth. The program is authorized under the CHIPS and Science Act and carries an anticipated total investment of approxi

Regional coalition-led innovation ecosystem development in critical and emerging technology sectors — semiconductors, AI, wireless, and biotechnology — targeting under-resourced U.S. regions for long-term economic and technological growth.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24–120 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$1.6B

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nsf.gov