Nine NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) are expanding technology innovation, workforce development and regional economic development across 16 states.
Regional Innovation Engines inaugural awards
Visit each NSF Engine's page to learn more about its work and competitive advantage, lead organization, region of service and technology topic areas. Explore a map of the inaugural NSF Engines.
NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota
Powering ideas that feed the world.
The NSF Agricultural Technology (AgTech) Engine in North Dakota, led by North Dakota State University, is advancing breakthrough technology designed to protect and strengthen U.S. farming operations amid growing threats to the nation's food supply.
NSF ASCEND Engine in Colorado and Wyoming
Turning data into action for community resilience.
The NSF ASCEND Engine in Colorado and Wyoming, led by Innosphere, is advancing technologies and data-driven systems that help communities better predict, prepare for and respond to natural hazards.
The NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York
Powering America's battery future.
The NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, led by Binghamton University, is building one of the nation's most comprehensive ecosystems for next-generation battery innovation, manufacturing and workforce development.
NSF Florida Semiconductor Engine
Powering America's next generation of high-performance semiconductor technologies.
The NSF Florida Semiconductor Engine is strengthening America's capacity to design, package, test and manufacture the semiconductor technologies that power modern life – from aerospace and defense systems to medical devices, communications and advanced computing.
NSF FUEL Engine in Louisiana
Fueling a resilient energy future.
The NSF Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL) Engine, led by Louisiana State University, is advancing technologies that improve the efficiency and economic competitiveness of energy operations, while expanding regional economic opportunity.
NSF Futures Engine in the Southwest
Building a better water and energy future.
The NSF Futures Engine in the Southwest, led by Arizona State University, is advancing technologies to safeguard the region's deep-tech economy, addressing critical challenges related to water and energy.
NSF Great Lakes RENEW
Turning waste into wealth and health for the Great Lakes region.
The NSF Great Lakes RENEW (Recovery of Energy, Nutrients, critical Elements and Water) Engine, led by Current, is advancing technologies that remove harmful contaminants from water; recover critical minerals, energy and nutrients; and improve water efficiency.
NSF Regenerative Medicine Engine in North Carolina
Advancing U.S. competitiveness, commercialization and economic growth in a critical health sector.
The NSF Regenerative Medicine (Regenmed) Engine in North Carolina is transforming how the United States translates, manufactures and commercializes regenerative medicine technologies.
NSF Textile Innovation Engine in North Carolina
Transforming and safeguarding the fabric of the nation.
The NSF Textile Innovation Engine of North Carolina, led by The Industrial Commons, is advancing breakthrough technology and skills-based training to revitalize textile research, development and production in the U.S. Southeast.