The Washington State Legislature has sent legislation to Governor Gregoire establishing “Innovate Washington,” a technology-based economic development agency formed from the merger of Washington Technology Center and Sirti (formerly the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute). The merger, which would take effect August 1, 2011, creates a single organization that assists innovative companies statewide with their technology commercialization needs.
Innovate Washington combines the nationally recognized business-assistance programs of WTC and Sirti, and adds a new industry cluster-based strategy, with an initial focus on coordinating Washington’s clean energy initiatives.
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