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Glossary
As the U.S. National Science Foundation continues to support and invest in America's innovation economy, we also seek to foster collaboration, encourage knowledge sharing, and facilitate meaningful discussions to drive innovation forward. For your knowledge, TIP developed a glossary of shared vocabulary used in the dynamic and ever-evolving innovation ecosystem space. Review the glossary to understand terminology frequently used at NSF to describe key terms, ideas and concepts to aid in navigating through and communication about innovation, entrepreneurship and ecosystem building.
Reports
TIP Roadmap – An investment strategy for the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships | |
This first-ever annual report details the accomplishments of TIP directorate from its establishment in March 2022 through August 2023, which constituted the first anniversary of the "CHIPS and Science Act of 2022." |
Events & Webinars
TIP programs host a variety of events and webinars about funding opportunities, programmatic updates, workshops, and partnership opportunities. Check back often to see what’s new, how to get involved, and when to take action.
NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams Q&A Webinar
August 1, 2024 | 12–3 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF
August 6, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
NSF Convergence Accelerator Regional Anchor Funding Webinar | Midwest
August 8, 2024 | 2–3:30 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Research.gov SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal submission support
August 12, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
New SBIR/STTR Phase I Awardee Q&A
August 13, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Preparing your SBIR/STTR Fast-Track Pilot Proposal
August 15, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
New SBIR/STTR Phase II Awardee Q&A
August 29, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams Q&A Webinar
Sep 5, 2024 | 12–1 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF
Sep 5, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Preparing your Phase I Proposal for America’s Seed Fund at NSF
Sep 11, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams Q&A Webinar
Oct 3, 2024 | 12–1 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF
Oct 8, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
New SBIR/STTR Phase I Awardee Q&A
Oct 15, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
After Office Hours: Preparing your Phase I Proposal for America’s Seed Fund at NSF
Oct 17, 2024 | 6–7 p.m. ET
New SBIR/STTR Phase II Awardee Q&A
Oct 22, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
NSF Convergence Accelerator Regional Expansion Event | Northeast – New York City
November 7, 2024 | 12-5 p.m. ET
NSF Convergence Accelerator Regional Expansion Event | Northeast – Providence, Rhode Island
November 13, 2024 | 12-5 p.m. ET
Workshops
NSF Industry Partnership Summit
In April 203, TIP hosted an “NSF Industry Partnership Summit” for more than 50 industry leaders from a range of sectors. The group explored effective models for public-private partnerships that can in turn advance key technologies, address societal and economic challenges, and accelerate workforce development. To read the report, visit: https://uidp.org/custom-type/nsf-industry-partnership-summit/.
TIP Advisory Committee
The Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Advisory Committee reviews and advises the U.S. National Science Foundation on its Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) portfolio. Once established, the TIP Advisory Committee will convene twice annually and will include members across all sectors and disciplines.