This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award of $400,000 is funded under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) to Arkansas Tech University (ATU) and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). The grant, titled "EPIIC: BOLSTERING UNIVERSITY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LEADING DEVELOPMENT (BUILD)," aims to improve the institutional capacity of these two universities to engage with Arkansas' statewide research ecosystem and support...
This Project Grant award, totaling $400,000 over the period of September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084). The award is intended to address the anticipated STEM workforce shortfall in the U.S. by building regional innovation partnerships to enhance workforce development. The primary awardee, Northwest Arkansas Community College, will collaborate with Albion College,...
This $399,189 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) supports a collaborative research project titled "EPIIC: Strengthening Collaborative Advancements Leveraging Equitable University Partnerships." The grant recipient is North Arkansas College, a two-year educational institution, which is leading this collaborative effort with three other diverse institutions: Winston-Salem State...
This Project Grant award, in the amount of $400,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084), supports the "FUTURE" collaboration between Athens State University (ASU), Georgia College & State University (GCSU), and Southern Utah University (SUU). The goal of this 3-year initiative, starting September 1, 2024, is to bridge the gap between academia and local industries in order to foster innovation and economic...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Rose State College and two partner institutions, Benedict College and Somerset Community College. The award will support the development and testing of an "Eco Engine Jumpstart Kit" - a framework to help small colleges and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) address common infrastructure challenges and increase engagement in...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Washburn University of Topeka. This 3-year collaborative project aims to broaden the participation of two-year community colleges in emerging technology programs by increasing their capacity and infrastructure to grow and sustain strong regional industry partnerships. The key activities funded by this grant include: 1) implementing the Business...
This $400,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) supports the "LIGHT UP: LEVERAGING INNOVATION TO GROW HIGH TECH AND UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS" collaborative effort among six diverse institutions in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. The key objectives of this collaborative project are to: (1) expand and improve the institutions' structural support systems for economic...
This $350,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program will support the "CONNECT FOUR" initiative led by Canisius University of Buffalo, New York. The project aims to build regional innovation partnerships to enhance STEM workforce development across four institutions - Albion College, Canisius University, Northwest Arkansas Community College, and Roanoke College. The key objectives are...
This $399,904 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) supports a collaborative research initiative called FUTURE (Fostering Unity and Teamwork for Rural Excellence) between Georgia College & State University, Athens State University, and Southern Utah University. The goal of FUTURE is to bridge the gap between academia and local industries to foster innovation and economic growth in rural...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $743,651 Project Grant under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships federal grant program (CFDA 47.084) to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville on December 15, 2022 for a one-year period concluding on November 30, 2023. The grant funds research to develop a data-driven technology platform providing market insights to small farmers. Key activities include assessing user needs, understanding knowledge barriers small farmers face in selling to...