NSF Funds 12 New Regional Innovation Engines Including Quantum Technologies Initiative
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Twelve new NSF Engines across 20 states — including quantum — mean federal dollars are seeding long-term tech clusters outside the usual hubs. If you’re in one of these regions, treat this as a 5–10 year tailwind for talent, grants, and partnerships and start positioning now rather than waiting for the ecosystem to “mature.”
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