Explore the interactive NSF Engines data
Use the interactive map to learn more about each U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) award. The map tool includes award details including regional coverage, institution, technology focus areas and information on NSF Engines partners. All data used to inform the development of this map were drawn from proposals submitted to NSF.
Portfolio Composition
Learn about the geography and types of institutions that are participating in each NSF Engine.
Data Table
Find more specific information about each of the NSF Engines awards and download the data table.
View a map of place-based innovation awards from NSF and EDA
Explore an interactive map featuring investments explicitly advancing place-based innovation made by NSF and the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). The map features the inaugural investments made through the NSF Engines program, as well as EDA's Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC) and Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) programs. The map demonstrates the geographic diversity and intentional layering of investments across the two agencies. Data used to inform the development of this map were drawn from proposals and applications submitted to NSF and EDA.