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NSF STELLAR Engine in the Rochester/Finger Lakes Region of New York
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NSF selects Rochester as National Laser Innovation Hub with major federal funding
The U.S. National Science Foundation chose the University of Rochester to lead the NSF STELLAR Engine, supported by $15M in federal funding. The initiative establishes…
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Rochester’s STELLAR moment
The U.S. National Science Foundation selected the URochester-led STELLAR project for major funding under the NSF Regional Innovation Engines program. The effort aims to reclaim…
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Rochester, Finger Lakes Region Selected as National Laser Innovation Hub
The U.S. National Science Foundation awarded $15M to the University of Rochester to launch the NSF STELLAR Engine, matched by $16M from NY State. The…
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Rochester laser initiative wins $15M federal investment
The University of Rochester received a $15M National Science Foundation award—plus $16M in NY State funds—to lead the NSF STELLAR Engine. The initiative turns the…
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NSF Names, Funds 12 New University-Led Regional Innovation Engines
The National Science Foundation awarded $15M each to 12 new university-led Regional Innovation Engines across the country. Led by institutions like the University of Rochester,…
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NSF selects Rochester and Finger Lakes for $31 million laser innovation hub
The NSF selected Rochester and the Finger Lakes for a $31M laser innovation hub led by URochester. Backed by $15M in NSF funds and $16M…
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NSF Unveils 12 Regional Innovation Engines Nationwide
The NSF announced 12 new Regional Innovation Engines across 20 states, awarding each team $15M initially. Led by coalitions like URochester for the NSF STELLAR…
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Here’s what the UR-led tech hub could mean for Rochester, Finger Lakes
Led by UR, the NSF STELLAR Engine will launch in downtown Rochester with $15M from the NSF and matching NY State funds. The national laser…
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RIT key partner in $15 million award to establish a national laser technology hub
RIT has partnered in receiving a $15M award from the NSF, matched by $16M from NY state, to establish a national laser technology hub in…
