US Ignite (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption NSF announced nearly $12 million for US Ignite awards that build on successful efforts from the initial years of the initiative. The 11 new awards expand the US Ignite initiative to new cities and regions; support novel application prototypes in areas of national and societal importance such as health care, energy, and education and learning; and advance the goal of creating connected, digitally empowered communities. Credit US Ignite Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.