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NSF Regional Innovation Engines (Engines)

Supports innovative organizations in United States to connect artificial intelligence and semiconductor teams to commercialization pathways and real buyers.

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NSF Regional Innovation Engines is NSF's large-scale cooperative-agreement program for building regional innovation ecosystems in parts of the U.S. that have not fully shared in the technology boom. It sits under the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships and is meant to connect research, industry, and public partners around long-horizon regional growth.

The awards start at $15 m…

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: www.nsf.gov