AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNSF Funding Push: The National Science Foundation named 12 new Regional Innovation Engines across 20 states, with initial awards of $15M over two years and potential to scale up to $160M, aiming to link universities and industry to build regional tech clusters and train a workforce for local needs. Healthcare Turnaround: UNC Health Appalachian in Boone says it’s financially stable for the first time in about a decade after a 2025 turnaround that included hard staffing cuts and a wellness center closure, and it’s now planning a master facility plan plus a mobile MRI. Energy & Grid: UNC Charlotte leads a Carolinas NSF Engines grid modernization effort tied to Duke Energy’s eGRID facility, focused on grid-enhancing technologies and partnerships across the region. Manufacturing & Materials: NSF renewed support for North Carolina’s Textile Innovation Engine with $16M, backing projects at NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles to advance next-gen textile tech and recycling. Storm Recovery: NC DEQ opened an $18M debris cleanup grant application window for Western North Carolina communities still dealing with Hurricane Helene debris. Public Health Watch: A fast-moving cyclosporiasis outbreak continues nationwide, with officials investigating produce sources as cases climb.
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