Supports NSF Engines across nascent, emergent, and growth phases to create partnerships, expand scientific and workforce development activities, and help regional innovation ecosystems emerge as national leaders in their focus areas. Encourages coalitions from diverse sectors to catalyze technology translation and ecosystem growth.
Eligible applicants are regional teams from industry, higher education, nonprofits, tribal nations, and state or local governments forming coalitions to build innovation ecosystems across the U.S.