These four simple statements summarize RIAN’s purpose. They are drawn from 12 guiding principles developed in the fall of 2010 by SSTI, EDA and the leaders of several Venture Development Organizations.
Our future prosperity requires innovation.
1. New entrepreneurial businesses are responsible for the majority of job creation in America [U.S. Census Bureau]. Of primary importance for ensuring America’s global leadership in innovation and opportunity, are young, research & technology enterprises advancing technology commercialization, providing high wage, high quality knowledge-based jobs and attracting capital to a region.
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