Birmingham secures $44 million in federal Tech Hub grants

Birmingham secures $44 million in federal Tech Hub grants for AI and biotech projects
The Magic City is poised to become a national leader in biotechnology. Learn about the five groundbreaking projects that will shape Birmingham's future.
Akron's Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub nets another $3 million grant
Akron’s Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub was awarded $3 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Good Jobs Challenge in the waning days of President Joe Biden’s administration.
University of Vermont Tech Hub receives $23M in federal grants for semiconductor development
This latest round of funding will allow researchers to continue to produce the technology that is crucial to so many elements of modern technology, including cars, smart phones and other advanced manufacturing.
Southern Research Institute receives $44 million tech hub grant
The Southern Research Institute was one of six tech hubs to receive a federal grant Tuesday, totaling $210 million among the group. The research firm is expected to open its new headquarters on Ninth Avenue South by the end of the summer.
Birmingham Biotech companies receive $44 million grant for AI-driven drug development
A group of biotechnology research companies based in Birmingham will receive $44 million in federal funding to research AI technology, federal officials announced this morning. The Birmingham Biotechnology Hub,
Spokane’s aerospace Tech Hub lands $48M in federal funding for Eastern Wash. testbed
After missing out on federal funding awarded in July, Spokane’s Tech Hub for developing advanced aerospace has landed $48 ...
Commerce Department Doles Out $216 Million to Six More Tech Hubs
Tuesday’s award means that 18 tech hubs have now received a total of $720 million in federal funding, though there are 31 tech hubs in all, which were first unveiled back in October 2023. The 31 hubs ...
Missouri tech hub to share in $210M in federal funding
A federally designated tech hub in Missouri is set to receive millions in funding. The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic ...
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Tech Hubs’ new $210M funding leaves Baltimore and Philly off the table
This is the EDA’s second round of funding for the Tech Hubs program. The EDA, an agency within the Department of Commerce, designated 31 tech hubs in 2023 as part of a $10 billion allocation in the ...
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Inland Northwest tech hub receives $50 million boost
The envisioned Spokane-Coeur d'Alene aerospace tech hub has received $48 million in federal funding, the U.S. Department of ...
Making Rooms creative tech hub set for £1.5m boost
A community creative hub where people learn technical and creative skills in everything from ceramics to 3D printing, ...
Texas continues to grow as tech hub with $1 billion data center project
Texas' growth as a technology and data homebase isn't slowing down anytime soon. This week, three firms announced the ...