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That spirit of entrepreneurism led to the creation of the FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT) at the University of Memphis. The FIT building was opened by the University of Memphis in 2003. It has 110,000 square feet with software research labs, technology transfer offices, and classrooms. It is also home of a state-of-the-art United Nations-type amphitheater, with language translation and technology capabilities to host international meetings for business. However, the meaning of FIT was summed up by then President, Dr. Shirley Raines when she said, “The physical space is impressive, but more importantly, the FedEx Institute of Technology serves as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, the place where business, education and innovation intersect.” In the ten years since its opening, FIT has more than lived up to those expectations.
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Aug 2013
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Working with the state’s seven other public institutions of higher education, the UI hosted the Summit and invited industry leaders, economic development professionals, government leaders and other economic development stakeholders to come ready to discuss how public higher education can best support Idaho-based economic development now and into the future.
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Aug 2013
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Boise State also takes seriously its obligation to be a driver of economic growth and prosperity. Entrepreneurship is an ideal platform to teach skills and drive the
economy. Venture College was developed as a just-intime experience that will help these students gain the skills and knowledge that aren’t only necessary to create new businesses if they choose to do so, but also are required to be high-performance employees.
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Aug 2013
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The BEC serves as a “front door” for companies seeking access to university expertise and other resources. By coordinating the University’s industry relationships from one physical location, the University leverages its efforts to raise awareness among potential partners, provides a simpler means of access to campus research and faculty expertise, and works more efficiently with regional and state economic development efforts
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Aug 2013
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The UM Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) is the University unit responsible for transferring
research discoveries to business and venture partners. Each year, it launches an average of 10
startups and signs over 100 agreements with companies. These activities have led to the launch
of over 115 new start-up ventures since 2001.
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Aug 2013
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UC created the University of Cincinnati Research Institute (UCRI). UCRI is an independent, not-forprofit
501(c)(3) which serves three primary needs of UC and the community: First is to serve industrial clients who require the services of internationally recognized faculty experts at UC in a timely and efficient manner
and provide access to highly specialized facilities and equipment that industry would
otherwise have to develop or purchase themselves....
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Aug 2013
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This exciting teaching and learning initiative is structured around trans-disciplinary collaboration and offers a unique approach to developing tomorrow’s workforce. To date, more than 150 UC Forward courses have been developed in which students and faculty from different disciplines work together to analyze and design solutions to problems posed by industry or community partners.
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Aug 2013
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The University of Cincinnati and The Procter & Gamble Company have developed a strategic partnership for development of modeling and simulation capabilities for advancing product development and manufacturing processes. The resulting P&G/UC Simulation Center is a true experiential learning center, where students further their education by working directly on industry problems alongside researchers from P&G who are responsible for creating innovations to propel the business forward.
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Aug 2013
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The University of Toledo took a leadership role in developing technology and nurturing
entrepreneurship by investing in technology transfer in order to drive success, enrich student
work-related education and develop inventions derived from basic research into commercially
viable products. Toward these goals, it created a robust pathway for university discoveries to
move from the lab to successfully launch into the market through its Lab-to-Launch program.
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Aug 2013
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The focus of CVVF is to provide entrepreneurs and businesses access to capital and relationships to support innovation, create jobs, and encourage economic growth. CVVF was established to bring together investors and entrepreneurs in the Central Valley. Participants and attendees have included entrepreneurs, both successful and aspiring, along with venture capitalists, investment bankers, angel investors, evaluation executives, corporate executives, and community leaders. In an informal setting, entrepreneurs—whether new or seasoned—have the opportunity to network with those professionals who may provide essential links to the development of a successful venture.
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Aug 2013
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The San Joaquin Valley Rural Development Center (SJVRDC) was established by the Office of Community and Economic Development at Fresno State in 2010 to serve as a one-stop resource center and technical assistance provider for rural
communities in the San Joaquin Valley. SJVRDC is aligned with the principal of community engagement and public service that is a pillar of Fresno State. Many of the rural communities in the region are confronted with limited resources, staff, and time that impede their ability to carry out projects that are vital to the socio-economic well-being of their residents. SJVRDC addresses these challenges by connecting rural communities to a wide range of indispensable resources, services, and expertise that helps ensure community and economic development needs are met efficiently, effectively, and affordably.
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Aug 2013
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More than 250 stakeholders representing higher education, state and local government, business, workforce/economic development, and community based organizations heard presentations on regional progress and economic opportunities in the San Joaquin Valley and participated in a priority-setting exercise. Building from the inaugural event held in 2012 which focused heavily on the Ag Value Chain, this year’s forum reviewed progress made in the region over the past year, and established the priorities for implementation in the coming year. Forum speakers made presentations focused on stewardship, the Regional Industry Clusters Initiative, local issues, and economic development paradigms. The theme of the event was “Creating a great place for business and people.”
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