Martin Stuefer stands beside a hyperspectral camera system. Stuefer is the director of UAF Geophysical Institute’s HyLab. UAF Geophysical Institute photo
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development,” said Brian Stone, performing the duties of the NSF director. The Regional Innovation Engines program aims to accelerate technology development, address societal challenges and stimulate economic growth, partic- ularly in regions that have not fully participated in technology booms. The program provides up to 10 years of funding per proposal, with the option to get two years of funding for planning. The program’s first awards were made in January 2024. Additional funding for the program, including funding for the current proposals, is contingent on Congress and the White House providing enough money to the NSF to sustain the program.
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include sourcing from our allies as well,” Munk said.
The NSF received 294 applications for the second round of its Regional Innovation Engines program. It accepted 71 of those and named 29 semifinalists in early July. Semifinalists underwent a live virtual assessment. Finalists will next be subjected to a site visit by NSF staff. "The NSF Engines finalists have consistently commu- nicated their strong vision for placing their regions on the map as the national and world leaders in key technologies, demonstrating their commitment to advancing U.S. research, innovation and workforce
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