Most technology-based economic development (TBED) practitioners want to know the same thing: What approaches to TBED are being taken in other states and regions, and how are they succeeding?
While it may seem like a simple question with an easily attainable answer, distinguishing those initiatives with proven impact and a high degree of excellence is a complicated process. SSTIs Excellence in TBED Awards program was created to help answer these questions and share best practices among policymakers and practitioners working toward the common goal of improving the nations competitiveness.
SSTI is now accepting applications for the 2010 Excellence in TBED Awards. Winners of this award are provided a national platform to showcase their achievement. Awards are presented in the following six categories:
- Expanding the Research Capacity
- Commercializing Research
- Building Entrepreneurial Capacity
- Increasing Access to Capital
- Enhancing the Science & Technology Workforce
- Improving Competitiveness of Existing Industries
The deadline to apply is June 1. More information is available at: http://www.ssti.org/Awards.
