Cleveland Water Alliance is proud to be a partner on the NSF NEO-SMART Engine, led by Case Western Reserve University. This effort will receive up to $160 million, accelerating next-gen technology in manufacturing and materials, creating jobs, and strengthening supply chains.
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An unprecedented coalition of more than 70 partners, representing private industry, civic and philanthropic organizations, higher education, and state and local government—led by Case Western Reserve University—has been designated an NSF Engine, which could bring up to $160 million in federal investment to propel Northeast Ohio and the entire state as a national center for manufacturing innovation, technology and jobs.
In a multi-phased funding competition, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected the NSF NEO-SMART Engine in Northeast Ohio for its prestigious Regional Innovation Engines program.
The award (NSF agreement #2532460) means NEO-SMART (Northeast Ohio Strengthening Manufacturing for American Resilience through Technology) stands to receive up to $160 million over 10 years: $7.5 million in each of the first two years, $15 million annually for the following three years and $20 million for each of the final five years as milestones are met.
NEO-SMART partners also have already committed another $120 million for the first two years, with aspirations to attract a total of more than $500 million in public, private and philanthropic investment as the work progresses.
“This is great news for Northeast Ohio and for the entire state of Ohio,” said Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. “When federal dollars come to our state to strengthen manufacturing and build up our workforce, every Ohioan benefits—and I am grateful for the extensive partnership effort that made this award possible.”
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