Funding Opportunity: NSF Regional Innovation Engines Broad Agency Announcement
Jumpstart your region’s innovation ecosystem with up to $160 million of NSF funding for up to 10+ years.
The National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, is seeking regional teams rooted within industry, academia, government, nonprofits, civil society, and communities of practice to catalyze and foster innovation ecosystems across the U.S. to:
- Advance critical technologies
- Address national and societal challenges
- Promote and stimulate economic growth and job creation
- Spur sustainable, regional innovation and nurture diverse talent
The NSF Engines program and funding opportunity is a unique way to drive economic growth in regions that have not fully participated in the technology boom of the past few decades. NSF Engines embed a culture of innovation, form coalitions comprising a diverse set of sectors and organizational types—such as small businesses, two-year colleges, and minority-serving institutions—as well as demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Funding Opportunity: Broad Agency Announcement
Announcement
The NSF Engines program has published this opportunity as a Broad Agency Announcement, or BAA, providing each selected regional coalition up to $160 million in funding for up to 10+ years. The BAA was updated (and the link changed) on Dec. 20, 2022. To read the updated BAA, please refer to the PDF in the “Attachment/Links” section on SAM.gov
Who Can Apply?
Researchers and innovators from industry, academia, government, nonprofits, civil society, and communities of practice are encouraged to form regional coalitions and submit proposals.
Key Dates
Type-1 Awards:
- Concept Outlines: June 30, 2022
- Letters of Intent: August 31, 2022
- Full Proposals: September 29, 2022
Type-2 Awards:
- Concept Outlines: June 30, 2022
NSF anticipates accepting full proposals for Type-2 awards in FY23, on a date to be announced soon.
For more information about awards, visit the NSF Engines website.
Additional Resources
- Broad Agency Announcement: Contains detailed information about the proposal requirements.
- NSF Engines Resources: Learn about BAA informational webinars and office hours, contact the NSF Engines team, and subscribe to the NSF Engines email list.
About the NSF Engines Program
Launched by the NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, or TIP, the NSF Engines program envisions fostering multiple flourishing regional innovation ecosystems across the country, providing a unique opportunity to spur economic growth in regions that have not fully participated in the technology boom of the past few decades. For the latest NSF Engines information, bookmark our website and subscribe to our email list.