National Science Foundation establishes new Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Directorate

National Science Foundation establishes new Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Directorate

March 23, 2022

The U.S. National Science Foundation announced its new Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Directorate (TIP), its first in more than 30 years. It will accelerate the development of new technologies and products that improve way of life, grow the economy and create new jobs, and strengthen and sustain U.S. competitiveness. NSF plans to launch a set of integrated initiatives through TIP to advance critical and emerging technologies; accelerate the translation of research results from the lab to market and society; and cultivate new education pathways leading to a diverse and skilled future technical workforce comprising researchers, practitioners, technicians and entrepreneurs. TIP will also establish regional "innovation engines" throughout the U.S.

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