The Biden-Harris Administration's Tech Hub Program will award approximately $41 million to Montana's Headwaters Hub to strengthen the region's capability as a global leader in autonomous systems technology.

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WASHINGTON, DC – The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA), will award approximately $41 million to Headwaters Hub, a consortium led by Accelerate Montana, to implement five projects that will strengthen the region's capacity to scale up the production and delivery of critical technologies that enable safe and effective autonomous systems.

In October 2023, the Headwaters Hub was selected as one of 31 designated tech hubs across the nation as part of Phase 1 of the New Tech Hubs Program, a flagship initiative aimed at advancing U.S. leadership in critical technologies and industries. The designation is a strong endorsement of the consortium's regional plans to strengthen each of its critical technology ecosystems and become global leaders over the next decade.

“No matter where they live, every American deserves the opportunity to thrive. Today's announcement that the Commerce Department will invest $504 million in regional tech innovation hubs across the country will ensure that the benefits of the industries of the future, from artificial intelligence and clean energy to biotechnology, are shared with communities that have long been overlooked, including rural, tribal, industrial and disadvantaged communities,” said Vice President Kamala Harris. “These tech hubs will provide regions of the country with the resources and opportunities they need to lead in tomorrow's economy, while creating good-paying jobs for American workers.”

“President Biden has been clear that you don't need to move to just a handful of cities to get a high-paying job in tech. Now, thanks to the Tech Hub program, we're making that idea a reality, expanding America's innovation ecosystem and creating economic opportunity in new tech sectors across the country,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “Thanks to President Biden's commitment to his Invest in America policy, Headwaters Hub and other Tech Hub awardees will play a key role in accelerating American leadership in the industries of the future while creating quality, family-sustaining 21st century jobs close to home.”

As one of 12 Tech Hub designated companies selected for delivery funding, Headwaters Hub will use the grant to support projects such as:

Support late-stage testing of technologies by building environmentally specific testbeds in rough terrain, precision agriculture, and road environments. Build a regional photonics sector by increasing opportunities for four-year degrees in related fields, training and deploying workers using a skills-based approach, and widening the on-ramp for Indigenous and regional students at any education level to access careers in the smart sensing industry. And establish and support structured pathways for strong engagement across our network by identifying best practices, tailoring courses, and building on successes and lessons learned to ensure projects stay on track and are mutually reinforcing.

Final grant amounts are expected to be confirmed in the coming months.

The Headwaters Hub aims to become a global leader in smart, autonomous photonic remote sensing technologies. The technology hub will leverage regional assets such as the concentration of photonics companies and the diverse geographic landscape of western Montana to integrate remote sensing systems with advances in embedded processors with built-in artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities. In doing so, the consortium will seek to develop and deploy smart photonic sensing systems combined with autonomous systems to address critical defense, resource management, and disaster prevention needs. The Headwaters Hub will help overcome barriers to advancement and widespread adoption of autonomous technologies in critical use areas vital to the U.S. economy and national security. (Click here to learn more about the Headwaters Hub.)

“The Department of Commerce is committed to expanding economic opportunity to every corner of our nation,” said Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves. “The Tech Hub Program is a commitment to the prosperity and success of our American economy. The 12 awardees embody the innovation and creativity seen across the country, revitalizing American manufacturing, strengthening America's global competitiveness and bringing President Biden's Invest in America policy to the forefront.”

“The 31 Tech Hub cities are some of the best examples of locally rooted economic development strategies that combine federal resources with local assets, expertise, and collaboration to realize transformative opportunities,” said Commerce Under Secretary for Economic Development Alejandra Y. Castillo. “We are pleased that this first round of implementation funding will support a surge of new jobs, new technologies, and new energy to strengthen America's competitiveness.”

“Montana is a big state capable of big things, and we've proven our ability to lead the nation in tech innovation so the United States can continue to outperform countries like China,” said Montana Senator Jon Tester. “That's why I fought to secure a massive $41 million investment in Headwaters Tech Hub, and why I've served as a leading voice in the Senate defending the untapped potential of rural America. Bringing good-paying jobs back to America, securing domestic supply chains, and developing the next generation of technology starts right here in the Treasure State, and I will continue to partner with the Headwaters team to ensure they have the resources they need to succeed.”

“Montana is leading the nation in technological innovation, which will help us compete with China, create good-paying jobs at home, and further boost our economy,” said Montana Senator Steve Daines. “From optics and photonics to quantum computing, I'm pleased to help advance Montana's capabilities to further contribute to the critical research, development and jobs that strengthen our national security and help our nation remain globally competitive.”

The Tech Hub Program was authorized by the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, a key part of President Biden's Invest in America policy, and was signed into law by the President in August 2022. The Act authorizes a $10 billion budget for the program over five years. To date, EDA has allocated $541 million to the program.

The United States is a global leader in research and development, and the Tech Hub Program is designed to increase the ability and pace at which Americans can develop, deliver and deploy innovative technologies, creating new growth companies and new, quality jobs.

For more information about the Tech Hubs program, visit TechHubs.gov.

About the U.S. Economic Development Administration (www.eda.gov)The mission of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is to lead the Federal economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and preparing the nation's regions to grow and succeed in the global economy. An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA creates jobs for American workers, fosters American innovation, and accelerates long-term, sustainable economic growth by investing in communities and supporting regional collaboration.

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