Engines of Growth: The Future of Place-Based Policy

Join the Economic Innovation Group (EIG), with partners Institute for Progress (IFP) and New America, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 3:45 – 5:00 PM at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (Room SVC 212-10) for an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of place-based innovation policy.

This session will bring together leading experts to examine the rationale for place-based strategies, highlight the challenges initiatives such as the NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines), Tech Hubs, and other regional efforts are designed to address, and reflect on lessons learned from early implementation. Panelists will assess emerging successes, explore how these programs demonstrate value, and consider the future trajectory of place-based policy.

The program will feature opening remarks from U.S. National Science Foundation leadership, including an important announcement on the future of the NSF Engines program, and invited remarks from congressional leaders.