Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs)
The Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) Program serves as a key investment in this Administration’s America First agenda—strengthening our nation’s economic competitiveness and national security by ensuring that the industries of tomorrow are built, grown, and led right here in the United States.
Through strategic, local investments, the Tech Hubs Program unleashes the potential of American regions with the assets, talent, and capacity to become global leaders in critical technologies within the next decade. Funded projects increase the speed and effectiveness with which industry and other partner organizations accelerate technology commercialization efforts. These investments fuel U.S. manufacturing, enhance the nation’s warfighting capabilities, and ensure that high-quality, high-paying jobs return to and remain on American soil.
On October 23, 2023, EDA announced the inaugural designation of 31 Tech Hubs—cross-sector, regional consortia, made up of private sector firms, industry groups, local colleges and universities, and economic development organizations. EDA’s Tech Hub designation signals strong federal support for each consortium’s vision to grow its critical technology ecosystem and become a global leader over the next decade. Designated Tech Hubs became eligible to apply for Implementation awards supporting projects in workforce development, startup support, technology maturation, infrastructure, and governance. EDA, the Department of Commerce, and other federal agencies also offer designated Tech Hubs technical assistance, network-expansion opportunities, and access to additional funding opportunities.
On July 2, 2024, EDA announced $504 million in Implementation awards for 12 of the 31 designated Tech Hubs. The remaining 19 Tech Hubs received Consortium Accelerator Awards of $500,000 each to advance their strategies and attract additional investment. EDA also awarded $500,000 each to 18 Strategy Development Grantees to support local coordination and planning.
Through funding authorized by the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, EDA launched its second funding competition: the FY25 Tech Hubs funding opportunity. Eligibility was limited to the 19 designated EDA Tech Hubs that had not yet received implementation funding. On July 20, 2026, EDA announced its intent to award its second tranche of Implementation awardees— $169 million to six of the 31 designated Tech Hubs.
Tech Hubs Implementation projects last up to five years. As Tech Hubs execute these projects, they are required to report out their progress on realized outputs and outcomes, demonstrating to the American taxpayer that the program is delivering tangible advances toward its key goals of strengthening U.S. economic competitiveness and national security.
Authorization and Appropriations
The Tech Hubs program, established under the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 as the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program, was authorized to receive $10 billion over five years. As of July 2026, the Tech Hubs program has received over $800M in Congressional appropriations.