{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-five-new-york-teams-advance-to-next-round-of-national-science-foundation-innovation-engines-program_created-by-schumers-chips-and-science-law--to-compete-for-up-to-160-million-federal-investment", "SCHUMER ANNOUNCES FIVE NEW YORK TEAMS ADVANCE TO NEXT ROUND OF NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION \u201cINNOVATION ENGINES\u201d PROGRAM \u2013 CREATED BY SCHUMER\u2019S CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW \u2013 TO COMPETE FOR UP TO $160 MILLION...", "2024-10-29", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Last Year, Schumer-Supported And Binghamton University-Led Battery Research Hub Won Inaugural NSF Engines Competition, And This Year Even More From NY Are Competing For Funding As The Contest Launches For Second Year\n\nSchumer Says 5 NY-Based Projects Were Selected \u2013 The Most Of Any State - Ranging From University At Buffalo AI Research To Rochester\u2019s Laser Lab To Cornell\u2019s New Technology For Upstate Dairy Farmers And More; All To Spur New Innovations And Good-Paying Jobs\n\nSchumer: NY Is Leading The Charge To Boost American Innovation And Economic Leadership!\n\nU.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced that five New York teams have advanced to the next round of consideration for federal investment through the National Science Foundation\u2019s Regional \u201cInnovation Engines\u201d Competition (NSF Engines), which was created by his CHIPS & Science Law.\n\nThe five teams include projects ranging from the University of Rochester\u2019s effort to develop cutting-edge laser technology, to the University at Buffalo-led AI for Health Equity, to Cornell University leading sustainable dairy innovation, to FuzeHub strengthening Upstate NY\u2019s microelectronics manufacturing, to CUNY bolstering the tristate region\u2019s biotechnology sector. Schumer said these five projects in NY, along with a total of 71 teams across the country, will now submit full proposals to compete for up to $160 million in federal investment from the CHIPS & Science Law. You can read more about this year\u2019s competition here.\n\n\u201cI created the NSF Regional Innovation Engines program in my CHIPS & Science Law with New York\u2019s world-renowned universities and innovation ecosystem in mind. I\u2019m thrilled to see five NY-based teams reach the next round in the competition for major federal investment to boost American innovation, new jobs, and economic leadership,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cFrom Buffalo pioneering the next generation of AI to Cornell discovering new technology to help our Upstate dairy farmers to Rochester powering the future of laser development, these projects show how NY can lead our nation in developing the technology and jobs of the future. The NSF is saying what I have long known: keeping America at the cutting edge of innovation across industries begins in New York. This major federal funding can help translate more research and development at New York\u2019s universities into new businesses and new, good-paying jobs across the state, boosting New York to further lead the charge in powering America\u2019s economic preeminence.\u201d\n\nMore details on the five New York-based proposals can be found below:\n\nThe University of Rochester\u2019s proposal, officially named \u201cSTELLAR: Advancing Laser Technologies in the Rochester NY/Finger Lakes Region,\u201d is focused on establishing a diverse coalition of partners in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region to accelerate laser discovery, technological advancement, education, and company creation, drive manufacturing and boost workforce development in order to help recapture U.S. national competitiveness and strengthen our security. The STELLAR Engine will foster laser-oriented workforce development, particularly in underserved communities in Rochester and rural communities in the Finger Lakes, accelerate use-inspired R&D, entrepreneurship, and regional business development that will create jobs, build a laser science and technology talent pipeline, bolster the supply chain, and grow and sustain the region\u2019s economy.\n\nThe University at Buffalo\u2019s proposal, officially named \u201cAI for Health Equity,\u201d will work to utilize artificial intelligence to develop cutting-edge health care solutions, further highlighting Western New York\u2019s leadership in building an AI innovation ecosystem, something Schumer has actively pushed for. The project aims to boost new start-up companies and help partners commercialize AI technology centered on health and wellness. This new technology will aid health care providers and serve as personal assistance to community members. Eventually, the project will expand so that its technology can serve communities beyond Western NY and across the country.\n\nCornell University\u2019s proposal, officially named \u201cSustainable Utilization of Scalable Technologies & Advanced Innovation for NetZero NY (SUSTAIN Dairy),\u201d aims to reduce waste, create new dairy products, and develop new rural and workforce development opportunities. It is one of five projects in this round that is focused on agriculture and the only project focused on dairy. This proposal aims to develop a holistic, science-based framework for achieving net zero by 2050 from farm to fork through an advanced dairy innovation ecosystem. With dairy manufacturing and family farms scattered throughout rural New York, achieving place-based innovation that builds community wealth is vital for the future success of Upstate New York.\n\nCUNY-ARC\u2019s proposal, officially named \u201cTech-Enabled, Bioinspired & Biomanufacturing Ecosystem (Tri-State Tech-Biome),\u201d aims to address critical regional challenges by creating an ecosystem that accelerates the innovation and commercialization of bio-inspired technologies and materials derived from renewable feedstocks. This work is being done in coordination with industry players and leading research universities in the region.\n\nFuzeHub\u2019s proposal, officially named \u201cA Materials Innovation Engine for Manufacturing Sustainability,\u201d will work to mitigate the negative impacts on the environment from manufacturing industries by replacing toxic or scarce components with advanced materials. FuzeHub competed last year for this award as well and was asked to resubmit.\n\n\u201cI proudly supported the CHIPS and Science Act to pave the way for critical investments like the National Science Foundation\u2019s Regional Innovative Engines program,\u201d said Congressman Joe Morelle. \u201cWith the University of Rochester\u2019s STELLAR engine advancing to the next phase, we celebrate Rochester\u2019s legacy in optics and photonics and our designation as a Regional Tech Hub. This milestone honors our community\u2019s pioneering spirit, and I look forward to working with the NSF to elevate Rochester\u2019s role in shaping the future of technology.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am very pleased that our Science, Technology, and Engineering for Laser and Laser Applications Research (STELLAR) proposal will be advancing to the next stage and can continue to compete for transformative funding focused on creating and growing a diverse, workforce-focused laser ecosystem in Rochester and Upstate New York,\u201d said Thomas Brown, the Director of the University\u2019s Institute of Optics. \u201cOur proposal is the only one to address declining U.S. leadership in laser manufacturing, since lasers are a fundamental enabling technology underpinning the entire internet, chip manufacturing, and a host of other technologies. I particularly thank Senator Schumer for his vision in establishing the regional innovation engines program at the National Science Foundation through his landmark CHIPS and Science Act, our many academic, industry and community partners, and the NSF for their consideration of support.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe NSF Regional Innovation Engines program, created through the CHIPS and Science Act, is strengthening our nation\u2019s manufacturing sector and boosting our global competitiveness,\u201d said Congressman Kennedy. \u201cAt the forefront of this progress are five New York based teams that have made it to the next round of the process to receive game-changing federal funding to build on the progress Western New York has made to become a national-leader in the tech space. These teams are making our state and region a leader in innovative manufacturing while creating good-paying union jobs.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs the home of Empire AI, UB is dedicated to leveraging our game-changing artificial intelligence research to alleviate health disparities in underserved populations throughout our region,\u201d said UB President Satish K. Tripathi. \u201cWith an NSF Engines award, UB will be able to harness our AI- informed health innovations to improve the health and well-being of individuals and families across Western New York, ultimately growing participation in our region\u2019s economy. On behalf of all of us at the University at Buffalo, I would like to thank Majority Leader Schumer for his steadfast support of UB. In championing federal research funding for institutions of higher education, Senator Schumer is helping UB fuel impactful innovations, contribute measurably to economic development and enhance health outcomes across the lifespan.\u201d\n\nLast year, Schumer helped the Binghamton University-led Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine win the esteemed competition in its inaugural year, bringing $15 million in federal funding immediately, with up to $160 million total over the life of the program from the NSF to supercharge growth and cutting-edge research in battery development and manufacturing in Upstate NY. The projects selected this year will build upon the inaugural cohort\u2019s work developing new state-of-the-art technology.\n\nSchumer created the NSF\u2019s Regional Innovation Engines Program in his CHIPS & Science Law as a program that falls under the newly created NSF Directorate of Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships. Schumer proposed the creation of this Directorate originally in his bipartisan Endless Frontier Act, with a focus on delivering investment in research, workforce training, and entrepreneurship in key technology areas like AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology, climate-smart research, advanced materials, and more. The NSF Regional Innovation Engines program catalyzes and fosters innovation ecosystems across the United States to promote and stimulate economic growth, job creation, and spur regional innovation.\n\nEach NSF Engine can receive up to $160 million over 10 years; actual amounts will be subject to a given NSF Engine's status and overall progress, as assessed annually. 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