H.R. 4588, The Regional Innovation Act of 2021

July 27, 2021

Bill Status: Passed by Full Committee
Last Action: February 18, 2022

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The Regional Innovation Act of 2021

 

Summary

This bill would establish a new grant program within the Economic Development Association for regional innovation to create planning grants for innovation hubs and phase 1 and 2 awards to create innovation ecosystem hubs. These would exist as a consortium of state, local, and regional government educational institutions, non-profits, and venture-capitals to create regional innovation hubs around the country that improve geographical diversity and establishes DOE clean energy regional hubs.

 

Status

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