COMING SOON: Challenge Competition
A new AV Observation (AVO) Zone Challenge will launch in June 2026. The pilot will be in Washington, DC.
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Accelerating Innovation and Economic Growth
NEW: Annual Impact Report
Explore the 2026 Annual Impact Report to see how partnerships, pilots, and platforms are shaping the future of innovation nationwide.
Explore 2026 Annual Impact ReprtBIG NEWS: $3.9M NSF AWARD FOR SURGE
NSF TIP awarded US Ignite $3.9M to establish Supporting U.S. Regional Growth & Entrepreneurship (SURGE). The initiative will help regional coalitions poised for economic growth.
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The latest from San José's Road Safety Conditions Pilot, funded by Toyota Mobility Foundation, which uses AI to detect road hazards to improve street safety.
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Dive into how our Intelligent Intrusion Detection System (IIDS) is enhancing readiness at Fort Benning.
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