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Blueprint's program equips the next generation of Tough Tech leaders with the foundational knowledge and real-world insights of experienced Tough Tech founders in The Engine’s network. Participants gain the tools to conduct self-diligence, de-risk their ideas, and chart a clear path forward for their entrepreneurial journey. Through weekly sessions, mentorship, guides, and assignments, participants develop key entrepreneurial skills and progressively build a pitch deck for their Tough Tech innovations.

The U.S. National Science Foundation announced it awarded the newest NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) awards to 12 U.S. teams across 20 states. These NSF Engines will build and scale innovation clusters that aim to accelerate the development of critical technologies, prepare talent for emerging jobs and grow regional economies. Building on decades of NSF investments in foundational research, the NSF Engines partner with the private sector to advance technology deployment and secure America's position at the forefront of science and technology.

Ever wonder how inventors and startups turn an idea into reality? In ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ and the Arctic, innovation plays a critical role in building resilience in environments defined by climate, distance and limited resources. Many promising ideas never move beyond the research stage because they lack the funding needed to test early concepts and explore real-world applications. That’s where the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Center for Innovation comes in. The center supports students, staff and faculty by nurturing ideas through mentorship and seed funding.