Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine invested $1.5 million in addressing water scarcity and energy access
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The Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine (SWSIE), led by Arizona State University, invested $1.5 million into eight startup companies in Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.2
SWSIE was launched in 2024 and is one of the first 10 tech groups under the National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines initiative.1
The funding aims to address water scarcity and equitable energy access in extreme desert conditions.1
SWSIE processed over 220 grant applications from 16 states before selecting the eight startups for funding.1
SWSIE's CEO, Brian Sherman, stated that the startups were chosen for their promise of technologies that could advance new industries.1
The Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine (SWSIE), led by Arizona State University, invested $1.5 million into eight startup companies in Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.
SWSIE was launched in 2024 as one of the first 10 tech groups under the National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines initiative.
The funding aims to address water scarcity and equitable energy access in extreme desert conditions.
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