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Program Resources
Explore the links below for opportunities to learn more about TIP programs as well as the various ways to engage. Program resources include reports, videos, FAQs, guides, workshops, webinars, fact sheets, and more.
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Workforce Development RFI (NSF23-100) Responses
From May to June 2023, NSF requested input on ways to make educational pathways into careers in key technologies accessible to any American interested in participating in the U.S. research and innovation enterprise through the Future Topics for Workforce Development in Emerging Technology Career Pathways Request for Information (RFI). NSF published those responses online.
Glossary
As the U.S. National Science Foundation continues to support and invest in America's innovation economy, we also seek to foster collaboration, encourage knowledge sharing, and facilitate meaningful discussions to drive innovation forward. For your knowledge, TIP developed a glossary of shared vocabulary used in the dynamic and ever-evolving innovation ecosystem space. Review the glossary to understand terminology frequently used at NSF to describe key terms, ideas and concepts to aid in navigating through and communication about innovation, entrepreneurship and ecosystem building.
Broad Agency Announcements
The U.S. National Science Foundation has started issuing broad agency announcements, or BAAs, as a new form of funding opportunity. By using BAAs, NSF is seeking to engage new communities of scientists and engineers, including those who may be working beyond institutions of higher education, such as in industry, nonprofits and other organizations.
Learn about BAAs, who can apply and current BAA funding opportunities.
Events & Webinars
TIP programs host a variety of events and webinars about funding opportunities, programmatic updates, workshops, and partnership opportunities. Check back often to see what’s new, how to get involved, and when to take action.
Partnerships for Innovation (PFI)'s Program Q&A Session Webinar
April 9, 2024 | 1–2:30 p.m. ET
Introduction to Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) Webinar
April 11, 2024 | 3–4 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF
April 16, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Preparing your Phase I Proposal for America’s Seed Fund at NSF
April 25, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
After Office Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF
April 30, 2024 | 7–8 p.m. ET
NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams Q&A Webinar
May 2, 2024 | 12–1 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF
May 9, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Preparing your Phase I Proposal for America’s Seed Fund at NSF
May 14, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Partnerships for Innovation (PFI)'s Program Q&A Session Webinar
May 14, 2024 | 1–2:30 p.m. ET
NSF Convergence Accelerator Regional Expansion Event | Midwest-Minneapolis
May 16, 2024 | 12 - 5 p.m. CT
Millenium Hotel Minneapolis
NSF Convergence Accelerator Regional Expansion Event | Midwest – Omaha
May 23, 2024 | 12 - 5 p.m. CT
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Omaha Downtown
After Office Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF
May 23, 2024 | 7–8 p.m. ET
NSF Convergence Accelerator Regional Expansion Event | Midwest – Chicago
May 29, 2024 | 12 – 5 p.m. CT
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams Q&A Webinar
June 6, 2024 | 12–1 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Preparing your Phase I Proposal for America’s Seed Fund at NSF
June 6, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF
June 11, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Partnerships for Innovation (PFI)'s Program Q&A Session Webinar
June 11, 2024 | 1–2:30 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Preparing your Phase I Proposal for America’s Seed Fund at NSF
June 20, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF
June 25, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Partnerships for Innovation (PFI)'s Program Q&A Session Webinar
July 9, 2024 | 1–2:30 p.m. ET
NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams Q&A Webinar
July 11, 2024 | 12–1 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF
July 11, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Preparing your Phase I Proposal for America’s Seed Fund at NSF
July 16, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
After Office Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF
July 25, 2024 | 7–8 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Preparing your Phase I Proposal for America’s Seed Fund at NSF
July 30, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams Q&A Webinar
August 1, 2024 | 12–3 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Preparing your Phase I Proposal for America’s Seed Fund at NSF
August 8, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF
August 13, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Partnerships for Innovation (PFI)'s Program Q&A Session Webinar
August 13, 2024 | 1–2:30 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Preparing your Phase I Proposal for America’s Seed Fund at NSF
August 22, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Office Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF
August 27, 2024 | 2–3 p.m. ET
Workshops
NSF Industry Partnership Summit
In April 203, TIP hosted an “NSF Industry Partnership Summit” for more than 50 industry leaders from a range of sectors. The group explored effective models for public-private partnerships that can in turn advance key technologies, address societal and economic challenges, and accelerate workforce development. To read the report, visit: https://uidp.org/custom-type/nsf-industry-partnership-summit/.
TIP Advisory Committee
The Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Advisory Committee reviews and advises the U.S. National Science Foundation on its Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) portfolio. Once established, the TIP Advisory Committee will convene twice annually and will include members across all sectors and disciplines.