; 42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.); and (II) support regional economic development that diffuses innovation capacity around the United States, enabling better broad-based growth and competitiveness in key technology focus areas; and (ii) to support regional technology hubs designated under clause (i). (B) Eligible consortia For purposes of this section, an eligible consortium is a consortium that— (i) includes— (I) an institution of higher education; (II) a local or Tribal government or other political subdivision of a State; (III) a government of a State or the economic development representative of a State; and (IV) an economic development organization or similar entity that is focused primarily on improving science, technology, innovation, or entrepreneurship; and (ii) may include 1 or more— (I) nonprofit entities with relevant expertise; (II) venture development organizations; (III) financial institutions; (IV) educational institutions, including career and technical education schools; (V) workforce training organizations; (VI) industry associations; (VII) firms in the key technology focus area; (VIII) Federal laboratories; (IX) Centers (as defined in section 25(a) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( 15 U.S.C. 278k(a) ); (X) Manufacturing USA institutes (as described in section 34(d) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( 15 U.S.C. 278s(d) )); and (XI) institutions receiving an award under paragraph (6) or (7) of section 8A(c) of the Act of May 10, 1950 (64 Stat. 49, chapter 171