In 2004, New Hampshire became a member state in the National Science Foundation's Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). EPSCoR's goal is maximize science and technology resources through partnerships among universities, industries, state government, and federal research and development agencies.
EPSCoR operates on the principle that aiding researchers and institutions in securing Federal R&D funding will develop a state's research infrastructure and advance economic growth. EPSCoR status is awarded to states that traditionally have received lower levels of federal research funding. Several federal agencies participate in the EPSCoR program; currently there are 26 EPSCoR jurisdictions (states and territories).
Goals of the EPSCoR program in New Hampshire . . .
Establish a partnership with state government, higher education, and industry to effect lasting improvements in research infrastructure and national competitiveness.
Maximize the potential of science and technology resources and use those resources as a foundation for economic growth.