((a)) ** In general** The Director shall establish Translation Accelerators to further the research, development, and commercialization of innovation in the key technology focus areas.
((b)) ** Partnerships**
((1)) ** In general** Each Translation Accelerator shall be comprised of a partnership including 2 or more of the following entities:
((A)) An institution of higher education.
((B)) A for-profit company.
((C)) A nonprofit organization.
((D)) A Federal agency.
((E)) Another entity, if that entity is determined by the Director to be vital to the success of the program.
((2)) ** Institutional or organizational level** The Director shall work to ensure that such partnerships exist at the institutional or organization level, rather than solely at the principal investigator level.
((3)) ** Cost share** Not less than 25 percent of the funding for an institute shall be provided by non-Federal entities.
((4)) ** Number of centers and institutes established** The Director shall endeavor to establish a balance in the number of Regional Innovation Engines and Translation Accelerators.
((c)) ** Authorization of appropriations** From within funds authorized for the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships, there are authorized to carry out the activities under this section and $6,500,000,000 for fiscal years 2023 through 2027.section 19108 of this title