A proposal from the University of Rochester focused on accelerating laser science and technology in the region has advanced to the semifinals of a national competition that could result in up to $160 million for the project.
The UR project proposal is one of four New York projects that have advanced to the next round of consideration as semifinalists for federal investment through the National Science Foundation‘s Regional “Innovation Engines” Competition (NSF Engines).
“STELLAR: Advancing Laser Technologies in the Rochester NY/Finger Lakes Region,” is focused on creating a coalition of partners in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region to accelerate laser discovery, technological advancement, education and company creation, drive manufacturing and boost workforce development, particularly in underserved communities in Rochester and rural communities in the Finger Lakes.
The other proposals are the University at Buffalo-led AI for Health Equity, Cornell University’s leading sustainable dairy innovation and FuzeHub’s efforts to strengthen upstate NY’s microelectronics manufacturing.
The national organization will now conduct final assessments of the four New York projects, along with a total of 29 teams across the country, to select finalists that will receive awards of up to $160 million in federal investment from the CHIPS & Science Law.
“I’m proud to see four upstate NY-based proposals advanced to the semifinalist round of consideration for major federal funding that will boost upstate NY as the heart of American innovation and job creation,” U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said.
via Rochester Business Journal // Andrea Deckert