This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $299,999 to Research Triangle Institute (RTI International) aims to develop and validate a process for generating new geographic subdivisions, analogous to the Census Bureau's Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs), that are well-suited for analyzing business microdata, such as the Annual Business Survey. This work will explore clustering algorithms, synthetic data methods, and evaluation metrics to support place-based innovation research and policy analysis. The project seeks to address the lack of granular, publicly available data on regional business activity, R&D, innovation, and firm demographics that could be used to evaluate place-based innovation programs. The award is planned to run from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, and RTI International may issue subawards as part of this project.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $300.0k | 7/9/24 |