; (9) strengthening the innovation pipeline from fundamental research to technology development to entrepreneurial training can lead to new products, processes, and business models for manufacturers; and (10) expanding the creation and utilization of manufacturing clusters for technology, economic, and workforce development is critical for the future of American competitiveness. 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) The term covered agency means each of the following Federal agencies: (A) The National Institute of Standards and Technology. (B) The Department of Energy. (C) The Department of Defense. (2) The term Director means the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. (3) The term eligible manufacturing cluster means a manufacturing cluster that consists of— (A) entities with physical presence in the United States and with majority United States ownership