Resources
An investment strategy for the U.S. National Science Foundation's Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) released its roadmap in June 2024. TIP directs federal resources toward the creation of diverse regional innovation ecosystems, with a strong focus on leveraging local assets and talents to build a new industrial base for America. This roadmap has details on the key technology areas for planned investments - key information for anyone looking to potentially leverage this funding.
Funding News Roundup
June 20, 2024
Waymaker's Program Design Specialist Mary Anne Phillippi and Economic Consultant D​allas Browning share their thoughts from the latest TBED funding report from SSTI. To explore further, we've compiled additional resources with more detailed insights and recommendations.
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The Value of Innovation Districts
No two innovation districts are exactly alike. Some redevelop unused urban tracts into attractive New Economy spaces. Others mix work and play in newly-urbanized science parks that used to stand isolated from the community. Whatever design your community leverages, the goal is the same: to create a thriving innovation community that ignites economic growth.
Let's innovate.
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