Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity
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Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$400K - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity" aimed at enhancing the innovation capacity of institutions of higher education (IHEs) with limited or no research capabilities. This initiative seeks to foster partnerships between these institutions and external organizations to promote workforce development, use-inspired research and development, and the translation of research into practice within emerging technology fields. The NSF emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive innovation ecosystems that support key technologies, such as artificial intelligence and biotechnology, and aims to empower a diverse range of IHEs, particularly Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs). The estimated total program funding is $20 million, with a minimum award of $400,000, and proposals are due by January 21, 2025. For further information, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov or visit the additional information link provided in the announcement.

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