CMU, Pitt, and WVU kick off a 10-year effort to support grid-focused entrepreneurs

Backed by $320 million, the NSF RETI Consortium is seeking local startups to help modernize US power infrastructure with new hardware and software.

By: Alice Crow

Outlets: Technical.ly

Published: September 17, 2026

Words: 522

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A $320 million public-private collaboration across Appalachia is looking for innovative energy startups to help make its next move.

n July, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced its second group of Regional Innovation Engines, with each awardee eligible for up to to $160 million in federal funding over 10 years. One of the grant winners spans Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Its more than 60 regional partners — which have pledged another $161 million …

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