Commerce Department starts process to fund tech hubs across the US with $500M

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The Commerce Department is launching the application process today for cities to receive a total of $500 million in grants to become technology hubs. The $500 million is part of a $10 billion authorization from last year’s CHIPS and Science Act to stimulate investments in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotech.

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