Economic Development Administration · Economic Development
Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs)
Designates and funds consortia developing globally competitive technology and innovation industries in specific regions. Phase 1 Strategy Development Grants and Phase 2 Implementation Grants.
Program facts
- Typical award
- $400K – $75M
- Non-federal match
- 25% (approximate)
- Audience
- Cities, towns, counties, and tribal governments
- Application window
- Periodic NOFOs.
- Typical prep time
- 12–24 weeks
- Statutory authority
- CHIPS and Science Act §10621 (15 U.S.C. §3722c)
Catalog entry last verified 2026-05-24 · Verify on the agency page →
Eligibility at a glance
- Cities are eligible applicants.
Consortium applicants only; cities partner with universities, industry, and labor. Amounts and timing approximate; verify directly with administering agency.
How Strategic Pursuit scores this program
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Planning purposes only. Award ranges, match percentages, and application windows on this page summarize the latest publicly available agency guidance and are approximate. Always verify the binding NOFO on the administering agency's page before applying.