NSF’s Regional Resilience Innovation Incubator (R2I2) project has awarded Phase 1 funding to six teams, each addressing specific regional climate challenges and demonstrating solutions. The award includes funding for a seventh team to create the R2I2 National Office, which will support the collective and coordinated implementation of R2I2 award activities.

As states strive to strengthen their science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship programs during an uncertain federal funding period, many are developing strategic plans that provide a roadmap for doing so. SSTI has recently seen examples of plans from West Virginia, Arizona, and California.