MEASURABLE PROGRESS. LASTING IMPACT.

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See how ecosystems are advancing Tough Tech in regions across the U.S., strengthened by our support.

The National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines

In March 2024, the National Science Foundation invested $135 million into nine regional innovation engines advancing technology critical to national security and American competitiveness.

Two years later, the program’s first impact report details measurable progress - in every region and across each core focus area, from R&D and technology commercialization to workforce development and economic growth.

EARLY RESULTS

10 to 1

match on the federal government’s initial investment, with $1.4B in private, philanthropic, and state co-investment

100+

Tough Tech solutions advanced in critical sectors

16,600+

Americans trained or hired in Tough Tech ecosystems across the country

770+

partners collaborating to co-develop Tough Tech solutions

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a word from our Executive Director

"The progress reflected in this report marks an important beginning. The scale and pace at which these technology ecosystems are advancing will shape the trajectory of America’s technology landscape for generations.”

Pat Grospiron
Executive Director, The Builder Platform

The Builder Platform

Since its establishment in 2024, The Builder Platform, powered by The Engine, has connected, strengthened, and catalyzed a nationwide network of cross-sector partners advancing Tough Tech to solve some of America’s most pressing challenges. Alongside the NSF Regional Innovation Engines, we are building technology for a brighter future.

SeptembER 2024-2025 Impact

290+

one-on-one guidance sessions

~50

Webinars and office hours with NSF Engine leaders

30+

NSF Engine partners engaged in Blueprint, a tech translation program led by The Engine

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