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As we kick off 2025, we’re celebrating the transformative impact of The Builder Platform, powered by The Engine Accelerator, as it continues to fuel innovation across NSF Engines nationwide. 🚀 This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the NSF Engines: North Carolina Textile Innovation and Sustainability Engine (NCTISE) . They’re revolutionizing the textile industry by tackling environmental challenges, advancing renewable energy, and driving workforce development to build a truly sustainable, circular economy. 💡 Be part of the journey! Stay inspired with success stories, exclusive insights, and can’t-miss job opportunities from the NSF Regional Innovation Engines. Subscribe to The Builder Newsletter today and step into the future with us: https://lnkd.in/eSp-Vszb Let’s make 2025 a year of breakthroughs and collaboration! 🌍✨ #Textiles #circulareconomy #NetZero #GreenEconomy #STEM #NorthCarolinaTextileInnovationandSustainabilityEngine #NCTISE #Innovation #RegionalInnovationEngines #NSFENGINES NSF Engines: North Carolina Textile Innovation and Sustainability Engine The Industrial Commons Molly Hemstreet Melissa Sharp Anne Wiper Catherine Armstrong National Science Foundation (NSF)

Filtration Friday! In today’s Fast Five with #ToughTech Leaders, Shreya Dave, Co-Founder and CEO of Via Separations, shares how Via's membrane filtration systems are revolutionizing manufacturing and slashing emissions. 💬 "Via Separations delivers electrified membrane filtration systems to customers that augment or replace existing thermal separations, reducing costs and energy by up to 90%."

✨ Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday season! ✨ This year, you’ve accomplished incredible things—maybe even moved a mountain or two (literally or figuratively!). Now it’s time to relax, pour yourself something warm, and soak in some well-deserved downtime. From all of us at The NSF Engines and The Builder Platform: we hope your holiday season is filled with cozy moments, laughter, and good cheer. Here’s to a restful, recharging end to 2024! Enjoy the video below, and we can’t wait to see you in 2025! In order of appearance:  ❄️ BRIDG Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine: Tawny Olore, P.E. Dr. John Allgair ❄️NSF ENGINES: Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine: Mike Freeman ❄️Current Great Lakes Water Innovation Engine: Melissa Pierce, PhD , Alaina Harkness, Haylee Gemeiner, Kalindi Parikh  ❄️Future Use of Energy in Louisiana : Michael Mazzola ❄️NSF Engines: North Carolina Textile Innovation and Sustainability Engine: Molly Hemstreet , Anne Wiper & Melissa Sharp ❄️NSF ENGINES: North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine: Hollie Mackey ❄️NSF Piedmont Triad RegenMed Engine : Tim Bertram ❄️NSF Engines: Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine (SWSIE): Brian Sherman ❄️Upstate NY Energy Storage Engine : Stan Whittingham, Meera Sampath ❄️National Science Foundation (NSF): Joda Thongnopnua ❄️The Builder Platform @ The Engine: Heath Naquin, Ian Johnston, Patricia Grospiron, Benjamin Downing, Emily Knight #TheBuilderPlatform #NSFEngines #Innovation #Placebasedinnovation 

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is a shining example of #ToughTech. From their earliest days in the lab, to residency at The Engine and investment from Engine Ventures, to SPARC at Devens, MA and now ARC in Chesterfield County, VA, the CFS team has remained consistently focused on their goal - designing and building fusion energy systems to power the world. Here's to celebrating another step on the way! 🚀 ⚡

Foundation Friday! On today's Fast Five with #ToughTech Leaders is Jake Guglin, Co-Founder and CEO of Foundation Alloy. 💬 "At scale, everyday people may not see our logo on the planes they're flying on, or their power bill, but when their flights are safe, power is green, goods are cheap, our country is secure...we'll be the Foundation holding up this exciting, sustainable, and safe society."

💡Meet Regenixis, an emerging leader in regenerative medicine, officially launching in January 2025! Affiliated with the NSF Piedmont Triad RegenMed Engine (PTRME) and Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) , Regenixis builds on over 25 years of groundbreaking research to deliver personalized healthcare solutions. By using advanced 3D bioprinting, the team is producing tissues and organs from patients' own cells, addressing critical clinical needs with unmatched precision. Why It Matters: Regenixis’s technology minimizes complications, enhances compatibility, and significantly improves patient outcomes. Their innovative approach holds the promise to revolutionize healthcare and save countless lives. Blueprint Impact: “We were grateful to participate in the program, which played a crucial role in clarifying our vision and solidifying our goals. It emphasized that our mission extends beyond launching and growing a company - it is about leveraging our technology to improve patients’ lives. The program provided a clear roadmap for the next steps in establishing our business and offered invaluable coaching on crafting impactful presentations and effective pitches. Engaging directly with specialists broadened our perspectives on key areas such as patents, commercialization strategies, attracting investors, and learning from successful ventures. We are excited to leverage the connections and opportunities from the program to fuel our growth and achieve success.” - Sang Jin Lee , Wonwoo Jeong What's Next: Regenixis will launch in January 2025, focusing on advancing R&D, scaling technology, and building a strong foundation for success. They’ll pursue funding and strategic partnerships to accelerate product commercialization and bring their innovations to market. We are proud to support Regenixis through The Builder Platform and celebrate their journey toward transforming regenerative medicine! Learn more about blueprint: https://lnkd.in/gDxDV9jF Learn more about The Builder Platform @ The Engine: https://lnkd.in/eHT_K2MC #NSFEngines #Blueprint #Innovation #RegenerativeMedicine #TheBuilderPlatform

Check out Foray Bioscience's feature in Forbes. A wonderful example of a #ToughTech team at The Engine Accelerator tackling an important problem—reforestation—with both biomanufacturing and AI. Congrats, Foray team! 🌳 🚀

#ToughTech is all over this recent report from McKinsey & Company on the competitive arenas that will reshape the future. Our resident companies and founders in our programs are driving the future of the Tough Tech Economy - we can't wait to see what they build and contribute! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/euQmV3Xz "We have identified 18 potential arenas of the future that could reshape the global economy, generating $29 trillion to $48 trillion in revenues by 2040. These arenas range from AI software and services to cybersecurity, from future air mobility to drugs for obesity and related conditions, and from robotics to nonmedical biotechnology. These future arenas could generate $2 trillion to $6 trillion in profit by 2040. Their collective share of global GDP could increase from 4 percent today to 10 to 16 percent by 2040."

🌟Wrapping Up an Inspiring Week at the Roadmap Summit! This week, we had the privilege of connecting with the leaders driving the NSF Engines, Tech Hubs, and Build Back Better Regional Challenge awards—alongside federal officials, industry pioneers, elected representatives, and thought leaders. One key learning stands out: the power of being human-centered. Creating genuine connections isn’t just a step toward impact—it’s the foundation of building resilient, inclusive innovation ecosystems that truly drive change. Your turn! In ONE word, what do you think is the most critical element for building a successful innovation ecosystem? Let us know in this poll: https://lnkd.in/esM6i6BB or comment below! Here’s to turning connections into action and continuing this incredible journey!  #RoadmapSummit #InnovationEcosystems #NSFEngines #TheBuilderPlatform National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Economic Development Administration

🌾 Unlock the Future of Agriculture with FARMS: Pioneering AgTech Innovation for Food Security! This month, we’re highlighting the NSF ENGINES: North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine, as it transforms agriculture through cutting-edge technologies like advanced genomics, climate modeling, and nanoscale sensors. See how FARMS is building resilient food systems, driving economic growth, and empowering diverse communities across North Dakota with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF): https://lnkd.in/gYTKwMAP ✨ Stay updated on the NSF Engines breakthroughs, workforce development initiatives, and impactful partnerships—subscribe to the Builder Newsletter today! https://lnkd.in/e-a_KaR8 #AgTech #Innovation #FoodSecurity #WorkforceDevelopment #NSFENGINES #AgricultureTransformation #SustainableFarming #FARMS #FARMSfeedstheworld #TheBuilderPlatform Allison Weckman Hollie Mackey Kathy Cochran