Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships

**About NSF TIP** The NSF?Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) advances use-inspired and translational research in all fields of science and engineering, giving rise to new industries and engaging all Americans in the pursuit of new, high-wage jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. **NSF TIP's mission** NSF TIP?seeks to engage all Americans in accelerating critical and emerging technologies to advance U.S. competitiveness. The directorate partners across sectors to advance three strategies – accelerating critical and emerging technology, expanding the geography of American innovation and building a competition-ready workforce.