Deadline: 07-Nov-2025
The Tech Hubs Program presents an exciting opportunity for regions across the United States to become leaders in tomorrow’s most critical technologies.
This initiative aims to strengthen the nation’s economic competitiveness by investing in areas with the right resources, talent, and capacity to grow industries and jobs locally. By focusing on place-based investments, the program encourages regions to build their technology ecosystems from the ground up, ensuring innovation and manufacturing stay within the country.
This program is designed to accelerate the commercialization and scaling of advanced technologies rather than funding basic research. The goal is to help technologies move rapidly from the development phase to real-world application, creating new business opportunities and high-paying jobs. For regions that win Tech Hubs designation, this means access to federal funding to support workforce training, infrastructure development, and business growth tailored to cutting-edge industries.
Applicants to the program are expected to focus on key technology sectors such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, quantum science, and cybersecurity, among others. This focus allows regions to capitalize on their existing strengths or emerging areas of innovation to become globally competitive. By aligning investments with these strategic technology areas, the program supports the creation of strong regional ecosystems that can compete on a global stage.
Governance and effective management of these innovation ecosystems are critical to success. Tech Hubs must design robust strategies to coordinate local stakeholders, ensuring that investments are well-managed and produce measurable results. The program encourages regions to demonstrate how their projects represent good value for American taxpayers, emphasizing efficiency and impact.
Funding available through the program is substantial, with over $200 million appropriated to support the initiative. This financial backing offers regions the chance to accelerate their technology development efforts and secure their place as future industry leaders. Many regions have already been designated as Tech Hubs, with some poised to receive additional funding to further their growth and impact.
Overall, the Tech Hubs Program offers a unique pathway for American regions to build thriving innovation ecosystems that not only drive economic growth but also enhance national security. By leveraging local strengths and focusing on commercialization, this program helps ensure that the industries and jobs of the future are developed and sustained right here in the United States.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.