Learn more about TIP by watching a webinar recorded in September 2024 or by reviewing the presentation slides.
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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.
Office Hours: NSF Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies
Dec 13, 2024 | 1-2 p.m. ET
Office Hours: NSF Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies
Jan 7, 2025 | 1-2 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Intro to America's Seed Fund at NSF
Jan 16, 2025 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Preparing your NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal
Jan 23, 2025 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Office Hours: NSF Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies
Feb 5, 2025 | 1-2 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Intro to America's Seed Fund at NSF
Feb 6, 2025 | 2–3 p.m. ET
After Office Hours: Preparing your NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal
Feb 13, 2025 | 6–7 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Preparing your NSF SBIR/STTR Fast-Track Proposal
Feb 18, 2025 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Preparing your NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal
Feb 27, 2025 | 2–3 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.