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Federal innovation funding in 2026: What ecosystem builders need to know now
Here’s how Congress is shaping CHIPS Act initiatives, NSF Engines and Tech Hubs nationwide, explained by an innovation ecosystem expert.
How i got here
Data viz meetups are helping jobseekers in DC, thanks to dedicated technologists
“Nobody needs an AI tool. They need a better way to get to XYZ,” said Leslie Welch, a SHI International data architect who dedicates time to mentorship.
Karina Sotnik shaped Silicon Valley’s global expansion. Now, her firm is bringing companies from around the world to Philly.
The WorldUpstart founder leverages decades of experience to help foreign businesses come to the US, she told Technical.ly in the latest How I Got Here.
From operating room to market: How two Pitt professors turned foot pain research into startups
Beth and Jeff Gusenoff, a husband-and-wife duo, share the secrets to balancing academia, business and family life in the latest edition of How I Got Here.
DC’s startup and VC scene is the capital’s ‘best kept secret,’ says econ dev leader
DC is often thought of as a “policy” city. In the Mayor’s Office, Tsjenna Daley is working to change that narrative.
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Latest federal government news
Offense vs. defense: Why neither approach works for AI regulation
Striking the right balance requires knowing when to act fast and when to safeguard people and systems, an AI business consulting founder writes.
Explained: Can Trump’s executive order really override state laws on AI?
Legal challenges are expected once enforcement begins, but if the order holds, the administration could withhold broadband funding from non-compliant states.
What are ‘critical minerals’? Why startups are racing to solve this national security priority
A guide to the rare resources behind EVs, chips and defense tech — and the startups reshaping how they’re sourced.
Here’s the immigration policy Americans actually agree on
The US economy remains dynamic because of immigrants, and people back a system that’s orderly, fair and welcoming. So why are we building the opposite?
Technical.ly’s RealLIST Startup Tracker
What’s a startup’s potential for growth and impact on its community — and how does that change over time?
The tracker assigns a RealLIST Score to each company, calculated via proprietary formula using data from industry-standard sources like Crunchbase and PitchBook, plus details from the US Patent & Trademark Office, the Technical.ly Innovation Index and more.
MORE NATIONAL NEWS
How Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs finds promising startup partners
Tito Obaisi breaks down how he taps into the innovation ecosystem to fuel the LIFT Labs’ pipeline.
Columbus has the blueprint. Can Ohio’s growth engine turn megaproject buzz into startup speed?
A new Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center report shows why the region is primed to turn institutional advantages into faster founder outcomes.
This Week in Jobs: New year, 20 new tech career opportunities
Here’s a look at open tech job roles as the year gets underway.
What exactly are Americans celebrating in 2026?
The US Semiquincentennial marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. The American Revolution was always a hard-fought battle for more opportunity.
Did the pandemic break the generosity of startup ecosystems?
The “give-back loop” didn’t die, but there was a big shift in how founders connect, mentor and reinvest, leaving new entrepreneurs at risk of being left out.
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