2011 Headline Index
Below is a list of all SSTI Weekly Digest issues published in 2011.
- Additional Higher Ed Funding to Support Research, STEM Efforts in Virginia
- Congress Approves Six-Year SBIR Reauthorization
- NIST Creates Office for the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership
- RIAN Launches Webinar Series
- Ownership of IP is a Key Strategy of Innovative Firms, According to WIPO
- Report Finds Innovation and Manufacturing Fueled 2011's Best Performing Cities
- Incubator RoundUp
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Wyoming Gov Proposes Tech-Related Business Funding Expansion
- White House Announces $2 Billion in Capital and Resources for Startups
- New Federal, University Agreements Established to Encourage Industry-Sponsored Research
- Obama Administration Creates Cabinet-Level Office of Manufacturing Policy
- United Kingdom Announces Plan to Unlock Growth in Cities
- Cleveland Clinic Innovations Receives Unexpected $10M Donation
- States Programs Need Stronger Job Creation and Quality Metrics, According to Study
- TBED People
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- NY Leaders Award $200M for Regional Job Creation Strategies
- State of Washington Commits $5M to New $25M Investment Fund
- Facing Mounting Fiscal Problems, EU Remains Committed to Supporting S&T Efforts
- U.S. Manufacturing Policies are in Disarray According to Report
- Indian Government Developing Billion Dollar Innovation Fund
- Useful Stats: Doctorates Awarded by Broad Field of Study and by State, 2010
- Staff Picks
- Legislators in GA, KY Push Capital Measures in Upcoming Sessions
- Slow Growth Expected for States in 2012
- Companies in Advanced Economics Face a New Competitive Challenge, According to Report
- MA, RI Release State Innovation Benchmark Studies
- Universities Commit to Initiatives that Foster Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Staff Picks
- Election Results: Higher Ed Financing Measures Pass in LA, TX
- CO Governor Accelerates Regional Jobs Plan, Calls for More Economic Development Funds
- $1 Billion Initiative Calls for Innovations to Deliver High-Quality Medical Care and Save Money
- WA Gov"s $9.8M Workforce Plan Supports University Research, Engineering Grads
- Fourth Annual Global Entrepreneurship Week Celebrated in 123 Countries
- Nevada Economic Development Agenda Seeks to Capitalize on Clusters, Regionalism
- New Report Uses Real-time Labor Market Data to Analyze U.S. Manufacturing Sector
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Support for Entrepreneurs, Manufacturers Included in Connecticut Jobs Package
- White House Directs Federal Agencies To Speed Commercialization
- Senate Passes FY12 "Minibus" Appropriations Bill
- Report Calls for a Collaborative Infrastructure of Technology Transfer in SE Wisconsin
- EU Releases Competitiveness Report, Several Members Form Science Europe
- Staff Picks
- States Outline Competitiveness Goals Ahead of 2012 Sessions
- Three Groups Invest $30M to Launch St. Louis Bioscience Organization
- Missouri S&T Bill Enacted; Future Uncertain
- Florida Introduces Loan Program for University Spinouts
- U.S. Manufacturers Face a Shortage of Skilled Workers, According to New Report
- Venture Investments Decline in Third Quarter
- Report Provides Canadian Government with Recommendations to Strengthen R&D Policies
- TBED People & Orgs
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Special SSTI Awards Podcast Issue
- U.S. Needs to Unleash Startups and Empower Small Businesses, According to President's Jobs Council
- Governors' Races and Ballot Preview 2011
- White House Seeks Input on Bioeconomy Plan
- Seven States Selected to Identify, Implement Strategies for Enhancing Manufacturing
- Three Universities Intend to Fuel Innovation and Grow Regional Economies with New Initiatives
- Private, Public and Nonprofit Sectors Team Up for Digital Literacy
- Research Park RoundUp
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Grant Fund for Biotech Companies on Wisconsin's Legislative Agenda
- Cities Face Budget Cuts as Fiscal Conditions Continue to Weaken, According to New Research
- SSTI Conference Registration Discounts End in 11 Days. Register Today!
- New England Clean Energy Foundation Announced New Clean Tech Initiative
- IL Launches $78M Small Business and Startup Initiative
- NC Accelerator to Help Launch Life Science Startups
- Recent Research: Gender Gap in Entrepreneurship Impedes Innovation
- Staff Picks
- Creating a Prosperous Future Through Innovative Economies
- Federal TBED Leaders to Speak at Conference
- Build Your Network Connections During SSTI's TWO Conference Receptions
- More than Just a Typical Conference!
- SSTI Conference Sessions Offer Something For Everybody
- Almost Sold Out — Limited Sponsorship Opportunities Remain
- Award Winners Demonstrate TBED Success Stories
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- Don't Miss the Ohio Early Stage Summit VIII, Immediately Following the Conference
- Renée Winsky Elected to SSTI Board of Trustees
- EDA Announces Winners of $37M Clusters Initiative
- White House Announces Initiatives to Accelerate Commercialization
- Five-Year Effort Seeks to Measure, Improve Quality of STEM Teaching
- Gordon Gee to Give Keynote at SSTI Conference
- New Milwaukee Initiative Intends to Connect Design Talent with Manufactures
- Startup America Partnership Announces Online Services
- New ITIF Report Benchmarks National Policies and Programs Supporting Manufacturers
- OECD Finds Promise in Emerging National Innovation Economies
- TBED People
- Staff Picks
- Senate Approves Patent Overhaul
- Join us at COSI for the Opening Reception Celebrating SSTI's 15th Annual Conference
- White House and SBA Release Startup America "Progress Reports"
- Two Reports Identify Barriers to U.S. Competitiveness
- Despite Economic Troubles, Survey Shows Public Remains Committed to Manufacturing Sector
- Federal Initiative Will Expand Broadband Collaboration
- Job Corner
- TBED People
- Staff Picks
- EDA Chief Confirmed for SSTI Conference
- Governors Convene Special Sessions on Jobs
- Temple University Launches Pennsylvania Math Engineering Science Achievement Initiative
- NGA Seeks State Teams for Policy Academy
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- Canada, the European Union and India Commit to Building the Next Economy
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- With Focus on Job Creation, Ohio Prioritizes Development Efforts
- Tennessee Announces New Program to Support Nine Regional Business Accelerators
- White House Extends Deadline for Comments on SC2 Program
- Report on Middle Skill Jobs Gap Presented to Southern Governors
- U.S. Manufacturing at a "Moment of Truth," According to New Booz & Co. Study
- Useful Stats: Educational Attainment of Residents More Than 25 Years Old, 2003-2008
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Higher Education in the New Economy
- President Announces Capital Initiatives for Rural Small Businesses
- Arkansas Governor Announces $2.7 Million STEM Education Pilot Program
- Treasury Approves $360M for State Small Business Lending
- Federal Agencies will Partner to Commit $510 Million to Spur Biofuels Industry
- NSF Awards $74M for Engineering Research Centers
- SSTI Conference Schedule Available Now
- TBED People
- Staff Picks
- Mayors Unveil Initiatives to Improve Cities' Competitiveness
- NJ Commits $450,000 to New Technology Accelerator Program
- NSF Awards $27.5M for Social-Environmental Research Center
- Women Still Make Up Small Portion of STEM Workforce A Decade Later
- Kiva's New Initiative brings Microloans to U.S. Small Business in Cities of "Need"
- Incubator Round Up
- Staff Picks
- Details Emerge on How New York's Regional Councils will Operate
- New NSF Program Promises to Boost Commercialization of Academic Research
- Statewide Strategic Plan Outlines California's Shift to a "Production Economy"
- Venture Investments Rise 19 Percent in Second Quarter of 2011
- New Organization Intends to Transform Talented Graduates into Entrepreneurs
- NY, WA, MA Top List of Best States for Entrepreneurship
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Legislative Wrap-Up II: MA, MN, NJ Dedicate Funds for S&T
- DOE Announced $2M in Funding for University-Based Clean Energy Business Competitions
- Pair of IL Bills Boost Investment in Tech-Based Firms, Support Student Entrepreneurs
- SBA Licenses First Impact Fund In Michigan
- NSF Awards $10M for Stanford Engineering Entrepreneurship Center
- Colorado Blueprint Focuses State Economic Development Efforts on Innovation
- Study Identifies Barriers, Strategies for Tech Transfer from Federal Labs to Industry
- Useful Stats: Academic R&D Expenditures for 2009 by State and Field of Study
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Legislative Wrap-Up: Support for TBED Initiatives in DE, ME, NV, NC, TX
- Iowa Governor Signs Bill Creating Two New Economic Development Entities
- EDA Seeks Public Comments On New Competition
- New Report Outlines a Framework for K-12 Science Education
- ITIF Ranks U.S. Fourth in Global Index of Innovative Economies
- Useful Stats: Academic R&D Expenditures by Date and Source, 2004-2009
- Staff Picks
- Economic Development Programs Consolidated in PA Budget
- White House Introduces Community Economic Development Pilot Program
- Ohio to Provide Ongoing Revenue for New Private Nonprofit Jobs Effort
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- Number of Employer Businesses Has Fallen 27 Percent Since 2006, Kauffman Reports
- Clinton Global Initiative announces 51 New Commitments "that will improve the lives of 2.7 Million Americans"
- New Brookings Report Looks at State and Regional Jobs in the "Clean" or "Green" Economy
- SelectUSA Audio & Webconference Opportunity
- Correction
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- White House Announces Advanced Manufacturing and Research Initiative
- OR Legislature Provides Level Funding for Innovation Efforts, Adopts Strict Higher Ed Policy
- Trio of Tech-focused Tax Credits Pass in Louisiana Legislature
- NY Dedicates Federal Funds for Investment in Emerging Tech Companies, Manufacturers
- House Passes "First to File" Patent Legislation
- European Commission Calls for Increased R&D Funding
- Instant Access to Best Practices from Leading TBED Practitioners!
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Officials in Louisiana, Rhode Island Tout Tech Hub Proposals
- HUD Announces $67M for Sustainable Regional Planning Grants
- Excellent Networking & Marketing Opportunities Available at SSTI's 15th Annual Conference
- Most U.S. Metros will Struggle with High Unemployment through 2013, Study Predicts
- 14 Universities Rank Among Top U.S. Patent Owners
- NIH Investments in 2010 Led to the Creation of 487,900 Jobs
- Deadline for Award Applications Less than a Month Away!
- Useful Stats: State Business Churn Data & Ranking, 2004-2009
- TBED People
- Staff Picks
- Higher Ed Tuition Hikes Nearing Double Digits in Some States
- White House Readies $250M in Smart Grid Deployment Loans
- Connecticut Legislature Passes Two Major Jobs Bills
- President Obama's Jobs Council Presents Ideas for American Jobs Plan
- SelectUSA Offers Searchable Federal Programs and Services to Attract Businesses
- Applying for the 2011 Excellence in TBED Awards? Writing Examples Available Online
- National Interests Must Include Economic Development, According to Report
- African Countries See Innovation Essential to Resolving Socio-Economic Problems
- TBED People
- Staff Picks
- State and Local Economic Development Centering on Regional Approaches
- Supreme Court Rules Private Contracts Can Supersede University Control of IP
- $3B Toolkit for Economic Gardening Announced in Michigan
- State University of New York System "Packs a Double Punch" to Support State's Innovation Economy
- Listen to Helpful Hints on Applying for the Excellence in TBED Awards
- Useful Stats: U.S. Patents and Patents per 100k Residents by State, 2005-2010
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Legislature Adds $50M for Michigan's Business Attraction Efforts
- NJ Launches Green Technology Fund, Withdraws from Climate Initiative
- Colorado Expands Angel Tax Credit Program
- SBIR/STTR Extension Passes (Correction and Update)
- Get a Leg Up on the Competition: Final Reminder to Sign Up for Awards Call
- U.S. Investment in University Research is Slipping behind the World
- Useful Stats: SBIR Phase I Awards, Proposals by State — FY10
- Staff Picks
- Obama Administration Announces $33M Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge
- Two Long-standing TBED Organizations Joined to "Innovate Washington"
- GRA's Integration with Centers of Innovation Focuses on Recruitment
- SSTI Hosting Awards Information Call on June 8
- Illinois Unveils High-Tech Entrepreneur Network
- Maryland Launches Space Business Development Initiative
- SBIR and STTR Programs Are Safe Through FY11
- U.S. Ranks Ninth in Broadband Penetration
- Staff Picks
- Kansas Budget Funds University Research Initiatives; TBED Programs Moved to Commerce
- Senate SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act Hits "Brick Wall" Due to Amendments
- Nebraska Lawmakers Support Gov's Innovation Agenda
- DOE Offers $25M for U.S.-India Energy R&D Center
- Alaska Lawmakers Endow Performance-based Scholarships with $400M
- Slovenia's Government Approves National Innovation Strategy Focused on R&D and Entrepreneurship
- Recent Research: How Do Tech Startups Indicate Their Value?
- TBED People
- Staff Picks
- Commerce's EDA Launches New Website to Accelerate Regional Innovation
- FL Legislature Creates New Department of Economic Opportunity
- Lawmakers Extend CO Bioscience Program, Approve New Funding Source
- NSF Emphasizes Impact and Metrics in Five-Year Plan
- Companies Focus on Incremental Innovations to Fuel Competitiveness, Ernst & Young Reports
- Economic Trends Raise Concerns about the Future of U.S. Competitiveness, According to Brief
- Useful Stats: Average Venture Capital Deal Size by State, 2005-2010
- Research Park RoundUp
- Staff Picks
- Gov Announces $50M Innovation Strategy for Tennessee Regional Jobs Plan
- Maryland Budget Supports Tech and Biotech Industries
- Centers of Excellence, Entrepreneurship Grants Funded in North Dakota Budget
- NY Offers $140M To Spur University-Business Collaborations
- U.S. Trained Entrepreneurs See Greater Opportunities in Homelands, According to Kauffman-Funded Study
- Several States Have Potential to Exploit Their Competitive Advantage, According to New Report
- Useful Stats: Share of Annual U.S. Venture Capital Investment by State, 2005-2010
- TBED People
- Staff Picks
- EDA and Partners Commit $33 Million to Grow Regional Innovation Clusters
- DOE Commits a $130 Million in Funding for ARPA-E's Fourth Round of Funding
- Philanthropic Efforts Expand University Research, Entrepreneurship in U.S and Canada
- Legislation Expands Michigan's Jobs Program to Include More Advanced Technology Industries
- Recent Research: Are State Business Climate Indices Meaningful?
- Useful Stats: Venture Capital Dollars Per Capita and Deals Per Million Residents by State, 2005-2010
- Staff Picks
- USDA and DOE Announce Partnerships to Support Biomass R&D
- EDA Provides Details on i6 Green Competition
- Maryland Passes Venture Capital Bill and Releases Innovation-Oriented Five-Year Plan
- States and Local Governments Face Tough Policy Decisions Due to Long-term Fiscal Gap, GAO Reports
- Canadian Group Examines National S&T Strategies
- Recent Research: International Collaborations in S&T Research Are on the Rise, According to Report
- Useful Stats: U.S. Venture Capital Dollars and Deals by State, 1995-2010
- Job Corner
- TBED People
- Staff Picks
- White House, Congress Reach Deal on Federal Budget
- TBED-Focused Bills Capturing Attention in Several States
- Calling All Promising TBED Initiatives for Awards Program
- DOE Pledges $170 Million to Advance Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technologies
- Missouri Gov Launches Five-Year Cluster Plan
- Are Tax Credits or Grants More Efficient Spurring Clean Energy Innovation?
- Recent Research: "Competency-based Curriculums" Necessary to Build a 21st Century Manufacturing Workforce, According to New Report
- Useful Stats: FY09 SBIR Phase II Awards by State
- Job Corner
- TBED People
- Staff Picks
- Lawmakers Embrace Regional Approach to Economic Development in NY
- Oklahoma Gov Fallin Signs Aerospace Engineer Tax Credit
- DOE is Looking for ‘America's Next Top Energy Innovator’
- Treasury Estimates $10 Billion in R&D Could Be Supported by Permanent Research Credit
- Iowa Bioscience Report Urges More State Support for University Researchers, Facilities
- Talented Young Adults are Choosing to Live Downtown
- University R&D and Venture Capital Rise, While Business Growth Declines in Maine
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Details on Proposed Economic Development Overhauls Emerge in FL, NV
- UK's 2011 Budgets and StartUp Britain Initiative are Intended to Grow the Country's Innovation Economy
- Legislative Wrap Up: West Virginia and Wyoming Pass Budgets
- Mayor Announces Biomedical Seed Fund in Akron, OH
- Incubator Round Up
- Recent Research: Are International Connections More Important Than Local Partners in Innovation?
- Useful Stats: State Personal Income and Per Capita Income 2005-2010
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- UT Budget Provides $25.7M for USTAR in FY12; $750,000 for Economic Clusters
- Ohio Budget Seeks Dedicated Funding for Jobs Program
- SSTI Award Winners Proudly Display Their Achievement
- Senate Continues Debate Over SBIR Reauthorization
- A "Hybrid Higher Education System" Essential to Increasing National Competitiveness, Says Report
- Science Foundation Arizona Efforts have Added Jobs and Investments to State, According to Battelle Report
- TBED People
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- Tennessee Gov Proposes $10M for Research Consortium
- Reductions to Current Programs, Funding for New Outlined in PA Budget
- DOC Announced the $12 Million i6 Green Challenge
- Department of Commerce Invites Nominations for a 15-Member Innovation Advisory Board
- State and Local Higher Ed Spending Falls to 25-Year Low
- New R+D Dashboard Tracks Federal Science Agency Investments
- Recent Research: Which Cities Are Poised to Generate New Discoveries?
- TBED People
- Staff Picks
- Tech Talkin' Govs, Part VII
- Virginia Lawmakers Dedicate Additional Funding for TBED, Higher Ed
- Nearly $200M Proposed for New Economic Development Corp in WI Budget
- Kauffman Study Finds New Entrepreneurs Are Not Hiring
- IN, NE, and NYC To Provide Hands-On Entrepreneurial Assistance
- Recent Research: New Study Examines the Returns from Cardiovascular and Stroke Research
- Around the World in TBED: China's Five-year Economic Plan Focuses Heavily on S&T
- Staff Picks
- Digest Celebrates 15 Years; SSTI Now on Facebook
- Department of Labor Commits $40 Million to Support Green Jobs
- Expanding Tax Credits for R&D, Tech Commercialization Among Govs' Priorities in NJ, LA
- Connecticut Gov Proposes Grant Consolidations, Incentives for Large Companies
- President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness Met for First Time
- Small Business Administration Announces a Startup America Entrepreneurial Mentor Corps
- 2011 Excellence in TBED Awards Program Kicks off in May; Entry Fees Reduced
- Did You Know
- TBED People
- Staff Picks
- AZ, OH and WI Govs Move to Privatize State Economic Development
- Tech Talkin' Govs, Part VI
- Oregon Budget Would Boost Funds for Innovation Efforts by 19%
- MI Budget Seeks to Reform Economic Development Incentives
- Digest Update on Angel Tax Credit Measures: MI Enacts; NJ Gov Vetoes
- U.S. Will Maintain Top Spot in R&D Spending, but Asian Countries Coming on Strong
- States Need an Export Strategy to Compete in 21st Century, According to a New Brookings Report
- Staff Picks
- Special Federal Budget Issue
- Tech Talkin' Govs, Part V
- White House Seeks Input on Innovation Strategy
- NY Governor Wants to Create Regional Councils, Consolidate NYSTAR
- Governor's Budget Adds $15M for Tech Fund, Retains Enterprise Fund
- Vermont Governor Unveils Plan to Boost High-Tech Jobs
- FCC Plans to Use Fees to Expand Broadband Access
- New SBA Program Will Increase Availability of Small Loans for Small Businesses
- New Report Outlines Strategy to "Expand the Pool of Potential High-Tech Immigrant Entrepreneurs"
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- White House Teams Up With Industry to Boost U.S. Entrepreneurship
- Governor's Plan Restructures Nevada Economic Development, Boosts Funding by 55%
- Spending Plans in IA and MA Seek to Balance Cuts with Job Creation Efforts
- National Institute of Standards and Technology announces New $20 million Grant Program
- NIST Outlines R&D Grant Funding Priority Areas in New
Three-Year Plan
- Canada will launch $3.0 Million Pilot Program to Accelerate Commercialization
- Useful Stats: U.S. Venture Capital Investment 1995-2010 and Investment by State 2010
- TBED People
- Staff Picks
- Obama Emphasizes American Competitiveness in State of the Union Address
- Tech Talkin' Govs, Part IV
- MD Gov Proposes $100M Venture Fund; Recommends 19% Increase for Stem Cell Research
- University-Based Research Initiatives Face Severe Reductions in Georgia Budget
- Investments in University Research, TBED Consolidation Sought in Kansas
- White House Releases Guidelines for $2 Billion Community College Grant Program
- Utah, Alaska and Ohio Rise in Milken State S&T Rankings
- New York City Launches Green Building Tech Commercialization Center
- Clusters Allow for "Job Creation on a Budget," Finds Report
- Staff Picks
- Tech Talkin' Govs, Part III
- New Job-Creation Funds Proposed in Arizona
- Nebraska Governor Seeks Funding for Innovation Agenda
- Iowa's Innovation Council Strategic Plan Asks To Go Nonprofit
- Council Seeks to Boost Innovation in University of Hawaii System
- Minnesota Plan Recommends $750 million Over 10 Years for S&T Programs
- China Continues Exceptional Growth in Patent Volume
- Useful Stats: State Total and Per Capita Real GDP and Personal Income 2004-2009
- Staff Picks
- Tech Talkin' Govs, Part II
- NJ Angel Tax Credit Passes Legislature, Awaits Gov's Action
- Decline in U.S. Manufacturing: to Cluster or Diversify One's Economy?
- Wisconsin Pension Fund Introduces $80 Million "Catalyst Fund"
- Community Attachment Linked to Economic Growth
- Job Corner
- TBED People
- Staff Picks
- COMPETES Act Reauthorized
- Virginia Gov Proposes $25M Research and Technology Fund, $50M Boost for Higher Ed
- Tech Talkin' Govs: Part I
- Funding for Economic Clusters Among Utah Governor's Proposals
- Venture-Backed Exits Rebound in 2010
- Jobs Tax Credit Generates $72 Million Fund for CT Firms
- TBED Books: "Software" of Innovation Is Crucial for Maintaining the U.S. Competitive Advantage Over Asia, Says Author
- TBED People
- Staff Picks