This EDA investment supports the ST. Louis tech triangle coalition, led by greater ST

This $14 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the St. Louis Tech Triangle Coalition led by Greater St. Louis, Inc. under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The Coalition will boost the biosciences, geospatial, and advanced manufacturing industries in the St. Louis region by converging the area's leading clusters and building a national model for inclusive economic growth. Funded projects include expanding Run For Women, a workforce intermediary focused on women in advanced manufacturing careers, as well as supporting business development, supplying equipment for workforce training, and investing in active pharmaceutical ingredient research. Once implemented by August 31, 2026, the investment is expected to strengthen regional industry clusters and create good-paying jobs while embracing economic equity and enhancing U.S. competitiveness globally.

Louis, INC., with boosting biosciences, geospatial, and advanced manufacturing industries by converging this region's three leading industry clusters, and building a national model for inclusive economic growth. Coalition projects include expanding rung for women, a workforce intermediary focused on women in advanced manufacturing careers, supporting business development, supplying equipment for workforce training, and investing in cutting edge active pharmaceutical ingredient research. Once implemented, the investment will help develop and strengthen regional industry clusters - all while embracing economic equity, creating good-paying jobs, and enhancing U.S. Competitiveness globally.