2012 Headline Index
Below is a list of all SSTI Weekly Digest issues published in 2012.
- Looming Revenue Shortfalls Latest Challenge for Many States
- Review Calls for External Scientific Oversight for CA Stem Cell Research
- Governor's School For Entrepreneurs Launched in Kentucky
- Leadership Wanted: U.S. Public Opinions on Manufacturing
- Presidential Report Calls for New Innovation Ecosystem for Agricultural Research
- Calls Increase for a National Innovation Agency
- Building Progress Towards Successful K-12 STEM Education
- Around the World in TBED
- TBED Books: Startup Communities from an Entrepreneur's Perspective
- Useful Stats: Doctoral Degrees by State in Science and Engineering, 2011
- SSTI Events: Helping Companies Expand: Sources of Late Stage Capital
- TBED People & Orgs
- Staff Picks
- PCAST Stresses Need for Strategic Innovation Policy to Strengthen U.S. Research Enterprise
- Oregon Innovation Efforts to get 56% Boost in Gov's Budget
- Performance-Based Funding for Higher Ed on Rise in Wake of Funding Cuts
- Investment in Broadband Infrastructure Drives Economic Growth, Competitiveness
- Maine Technology Institute To Connect Banks With Tech Firms
- HUD Announces $10 Million Strong Cities, Strong Communities National Resource Network
- Top 30 Research Universities Accounted for Over 40% of Total Academic R&D FY11 Spending
- Staff Picks
- New Grants, Entrepreneurship Office Proposed for SBA
- Preserving U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness Requires New Strategies
- No Farm Bill Means Less Ag Innovation, Rural Dev.
- Brookings Examines Potential Impact of Federal Public-Private Economic Development
- Research Studies Find Skilled Immigrants Spur Innovation in Academia & Industry
- Host SSTI's 2013 Conference
- RIAN Corner: Accelerator Roundup
- SSTI Events: Helping Companies Expand: Sources of Late Stage Capital
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- How Significant is the U.S. Skills Gap?
- Legislative Preview: Groups in FL, WI Outline Strategies for High-Growth Economies
- USAID Awards $130M for Universities to Spur Development Innovation Through S&T
- Global Entrepreneurship Week 2012 Underway
- Rhode Island Improves Economic Strength in Second Annual Benchmark Study
- SSTI's 17th Annual Conference Will be Held in [Enter Your City Name Here] in 2013!
- SSTI in DC
- TBED People & Orgs
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Voters Reject Tax Increases, Back Bonds for Higher Ed
- More State Governments To Align Along Party Lines Following 2012 Elections
- Congressional Science Committees Due For Post-Election Shake-up
- SEC Forum to Discuss Potential Regulations on Equity Crowdfunding and Other Trends
- Federal Support Declining for Academic Research, Universities Face Challenges with Budget Constraint
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Maryland Innovation Initiative Announces Initial Slate of Programs
- Universities, Foundations Working on Better Technologies, Methods for STEM Education
- State Strategic Plans Focus on Supporting S&T in Key Sectors
- Register On-Site in Atlanta for SSTI's Annual Conference
- Consortium Steps in To Help Launch Rhode Island Startups
- Clean Tech Venture Investment Declines, USDA Supports VC-Backed Clean Tech Firms
- SBA Reports Record Level of SBIC Financing For Third Straight Year
- U.S. Remains Top Destination for Doctoral Students Post-Graduation
- Staff Picks
- Air Force To Launch $4.4 Million Virtual Nano-Bio Manufacturing Institute
- Angel Investment Continues Rebound in First Half of 2012
- Foundation Support for Regional Innovation on Display at SSTI Conference
- Federal Labs and HBCUs Team Up for STEM Education and Workforce Training
- Big Data: The Next Big Thing in Economic Development?
- Guide Examines How to Design an R&D Tax Incentive
- What Makes a Successful Faculty Entrepreneur?
- Staff Picks
- $20M Awarded to Public-Private Regional Advanced Manufacturing Initiatives
- Govs Detail New Policies to Broaden Energy-Focused Economic Development
- Early Registration Extended; Register by Monday to Save $100
- Federal Agencies Unveil R&D Dashboard
- Coming Home: A Look at the U.S. Reshoring Movement
- As U.S. App Economy Matures, States Target Developers
- Space &#mdash; The New Economic Frontier?
- TBED Books: U.S. Economic Recovery Hinges on High-Growth Companies
- Staff Picks
- Specter of Budget Sequestration Looms Over November's Elections
- TBED and the 2012 Ballots
- Gubernatorial Candidates Make the Case for TBED
- Only Four Days Left to Save $100 on SSTI's Annual Conference
- Presidential Election Will Shape U.S. Innovation Strategy
- White House Announces $40 Million Insourcing Challenge
- Key Metrics of Illinois Innovation Economy Point to Improved Economic Growth
- RIAN Regional Innovation News: EDA Invests in TBED Strategies
- Staff Picks
- EDA Awards $3M to Three Cities for Economic Development Planning
- Illinois Debuts $72.5M Smart Grid Fund
- States, Universities Seek Support for Research Infrastructure
- While China's Competitiveness Erodes, U.S. Poised to Add Millions of Jobs by 2020
- Useful Stats: State Support for Research Universities Continues to Decline
- SSTI Events: Free Webinar! Making Patent Licensing More Affordable: America Invents Act Pro Bono Programs
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Obama Administration Announced New i6 Challenge Winners
- Department of Labor Commits $175M for Community College Manufacturing Education Programs
- Federal Agencies Award Nearly $50M for Robotics Research, Release Second Call for Proposals
- Share Your Thoughts on Federal Economic Development Efforts at SSTI's Conference
- Illinois Launches $10.3M STEM Partnership Initiative
- USPTO Implements Seven Provisions of America Invests Act, Announces New Web-based Tool
- NIH Expands Mission of Genome Institute with Broader Focus on Research
- GA Colleges Detail Plans for Adding 250,000 Post-Secondary Grads by 2020
- ITIF Maps State and Federal Path to U.S. Competitive Resurgence
- Useful Stats: Higher Education R&D Expenditures by State, FY03-10
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- EDA Grant Application Deadline Extended
- Utah Governor Announces New Statewide STEM Education, Workforce Partnership
- Putting Theory into Practice: Is it Time to Change Your Strategic Direction?
- Exploring Challenges, Strategies for Achieving Greater Efficiency in State Agencies
- Around the World in TBED
- Recent Research: Leveraging University-Industry Partnerships for Economic Development: Lessons From Canada
- TBED People & Orgs
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- SSTI to Hold Congressional Briefing Sept 12
- Crowdfunding Is Here... Sort of
- Faculty Involvement Credited with Tech Transfer Boost in NM, TN
- Great Deals in Atlanta for Conference Attendees
- NSF Intends to Commit $14M for Two I-Corps Programs in 2013
- Online Tool to Help Practitioners Weigh, Assess and Communicate Investments
- TBED Books: How Lack of an Innovation Strategy Prevents U.S. Economic Recovery
- SSTI Webinar: A Statewide Approach to University/Business Engagement
- Staff Picks
- Kentucky Beefs Up, Rebrands Network to Support Entrepreneurs
- New York Launches $25 Million Grant Program to Spur Broadband Development
- University Research Helped Launch 671 Companies in 2011, Reports AUTM
- U.S. Competitiveness May Suffer Due to Lack of Human Capital Development, Report Shows
- Colorado Excels in Attracting Educated Workers, According to New Index
- Engineers Mostly Upbeat on Future of Profession, but Want More Training
- White House Announces First Class Of Presidential Innovation Fellows
- TBED Events: Regional Workshop on National Manufacturing Initiative Held in CA
- TBED People & Orgs
- Staff Picks
- OH, PA, WV Collaboration to Host Pilot Manufacturing Innovation Institute
- SBA Request Comments on Proposed Changes to SBIR & STTR Programs
- Highly Motivated Students, Faculty Play Key Role in Successful University Spinoffs
- State Budgets Better Positioned to Handle Challenges
- Intra-University R&D Collaboration on the Rise
- Southern States Must Invest in Postsecondary Education and Training, According to Report
- Staff Picks
- Special Conference Issue
- Tom Ridge to Chair SSTI Board
- White House Announces Winners of Rural Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge
- MA Lawmakers Pass Jobs Bill with $50M R&D Matching Grant Fund
- Investors Gravitate to IT, Shy From Life Science, Clean Tech in 2012
- Report Explores Tax Incentives Offered by 13 Western States
- Defense, Health Lead in Federal R&D Funding
- NGA Reveals 10 Energy Trends to Help Govs Advance Their Goals
- TBED People & Orgs
- Staff Picks
- NSF Invites Universities and Colleges to Join I-Corps
- Supertemps, Boot Camps Reshaping High-Tech Workforce
- President Wants $1B to Train 10,000 STEM 'Master Teachers'
- NH Granite Fund to Target High-Tech Entrepreneurs
- Kentucky's Innovation Economy Reviewed in Report
- Survey Highlights FY09 R&D Spending by State Agencies
- TBED People & Orgs
- Jobs Corner
- Staff Picks
- White House Outlines eBlueprint for Revitalizing American Manufacturing
- FINRA Requests Comments on Proposed Regulation of Equity Crowdfunding
- NGA Releases Guides to Spur State Economic Growth
- PA Higher Ed Modernization Act to Boost University Role in Regional Development
- SBA, Arizona Launch Entrepreneurship Programs for Veterans
- Around the World in TBED
- Incubator RoundUp: Big Investments Help Expand High-Tech Incubators
- Staff Picks
- Governors' Higher Ed Reforms Win Approval in MA, NJ
- Small Business Administration Releases Funding Announcement for Regional Innovation Cluster Program
- Capture National Recognition as a 2012 Award Winner
- New SBA Regulations on SBIR Stir Discussion; Comments Accepted Until July 16
- New Report Looks at Impact of Crowdfunding on Startups in Europe
- Useful Stats: Federal Obligations for R&D by State, FY09
- SSTI Events: America's Manufacturing Renaissance: Creative Strategies to Support Manufacturing Growth in Your Region
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- MI Budget Maintains Funds for TBED; Ties Higher Ed Boost to Performance
- Report Proposes New Statewide Commercialization Effort for Ohio
- Calling All Promising TBED Initiatives for National Award
- Wisconsin Enters Online Higher Ed Market with New Flex Degree Program
- Innovation Advocates Call for Immigration Reform
- Report Highlights Economic Impact of Tech Transfer on U.S. Economy between 1996 and 2010
- SSTI Events: America's Manufacturing Renaissance: Creative Strategies to Support Manufacturing Growth in Your Region
- TBED People & Orgs
- Staff Picks
- Legislative Wrap-Up: Lawmakers Dedicate Funds for TBED in CO, CT, VA
- SBA Awards Will Support Regional Innovation Cluster Initiatives
- Obama Administration Commits $6M to New Economic Planning Pilot Challenge
- Deadline for Award Applications Less Than a Month Away!
- 41 State Bioscience Organizations Announce Coalition to Coordinate Life Science Programs
- Recovery Act Helped Maintain U.S. R&D Spending During Economic Crisis
- Explaining Results of Science Experiments Proves Challenging for Students
- SSTI Events: America's Manufacturing Renaissance: Creative Strategies to Support Manufacturing Growth in Your Region
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- EDA Releases 2012 i6 Challenge
- Report Calls on Feds, States To Recognize Central Role of Research Universities
- Register Today for SSTI's 16th Annual Conference
- CA Tobacco Tax for Cancer Research Losing by Slim Margin
- Latest Survey of State Budgets Points to Overall Fiscal Improvement
- Attend SSTI's Annual Conference for Free
- Around the World in TBED
- Beyond the Hype: Potential Roles of Crowdfunding in TBED Policy & Practice TBED People & Orgs
- Staff Picks
- DOE Commits $120 Million to New Innovation Research Hub Focused on Critical Materials
- New Programs Add to Michigan's Economic Gardening Tool Kit
- Kansas City Collaboration To Help Region Compete in Healthcare Contract Research
- Improve Your Chances of Winning an Excellence in TBED Award
- Nevada Designates Ten Regional Economic Development Partners
- Report Contends Irrational and Undirected Immigration Polices Hurt U.S. Competitiveness
- Useful Stats: SBIR Phase I Awards, Proposals by State ' FY11
- SSTI Events: Beyond the Hype: Potential Roles of Crowdfunding in TBED Policy & Practice
- Staff Picks
- Partnerships Intended to Establish Massachusetts as a World Leader in Big Data
- OK EDGE Program Eliminated, Funding Slated for Endowed Chairs
- Calling All Promising Tech-Based Initiatives for Awards Program
- Maine Gov's Veto of $20M R&D Bond Stands
- Michigan State Launches Spartan Innovation to Support University Startups
- Community College Entrepreneurship Initiative to Go Nationwide
- Useful Stats: Federal Obligations for Higher Ed Science and Engineering by State, 2003-08
- SSTI's 2012 Webinar Series: Crowdfunding: Are You Ready?
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Senators Introduce Startup Act 2.0 to Accelerate New Business Development, Expansion
- Groups Call for Aggressive Bioscience Strategies in IN, NY and PA
- White House Announces $26M Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Cluster Development Challenge
- SSTI Hosting Awards Information Call on June 5
- Broadband Partnership Announces $200M Initiative to Provide Services in Six U.S. Communities
- Report Finds U.S. Leadership in Global Life Sciences in Decline
- Tax, Trade Policy Reform Key to Bolstering U.S. Corporate Investment, Report Finds
- SSTI's 2012 Webinar Series: SSTI Examines Transformative Potential of Crowdfunding
- SSTI in D.C.
- Staff Picks
- MA Leaders Want $50M R&D Matching Grant Fund to Spur Job Growth
- Capture National Recognition for Your Program as a 2012 Award Winner
- NH Institutions Commit to Increasing STEM Grads 50 Percent by 2020
- Puerto Rico Taskforce Releases Broadband Strategic Plan
- Higher Pay, Benefits Among Perks for Manufacturing Workers
- Technology Startups Continue to Meet Revenue Targets and Create Jobs, According to Report
- Around the World in TBED
- SSTI's 2012 Webinar Series: SSTI Examines the Transformative Potential of Crowdfunding
- TBED People & Orgs
- Staff Picks
- Virginia Gov's Amendments Would Restore Funding for Research, Life Sciences
- SBA Invites Licensing Applications for $1 Billion Early Stage SBIC Initiative
- Proposals Requested for $45 Million Pilot Institute for Additive Manufacturing
- NIST Releases RFI on NNMI
- Michigan Program Puts Professors in Charge to Encourage Bold Research
- Iowa Governor Announces Statewide STEM Network
- Large Metros Dominate U.S. Manufacturing Landscape, Brookings Finds
- Startups Continue Several Multi-Decade Declining Trends, According to Kauffman Study
- NIH Conference to Examine Changing Face of SBIR
- Staff Picks
- National Bioeconomy Blueprint Calls for More Research Prizes, Collaborations
- Regional Accelerators Play Key Role in New LaunchTN Plan
- Higher Ed Funding Proposals Fizzle in FL, OH
- New European Union Initiative Connects Europe's Public Research Organizations
- PCAST Report Recommends Increased Funding For Nanotech Research
- Proposers' Briefing for Pilot Institute on Additive Manufacturing Set for May 16
- SSTI Webinar Series: Inspiring Thought — Every Third Thursday @ 3:00 PM ET
- Staff Picks
- State Tax Revenues Rise to Pre-Recession Levels, but Local Governments See Decline
- U.S. Energy Department Launches Award Program to Promote Women in Clean Energy
- Commission Calls for Redesign of U.S. Community College System
- Executives Want Education Policy Interventions to Help U.S. Competitiveness
- Talent Will Define Future of Manufacturing, Study Finds
- Around the World in TBED
- SSTI Events: The Obama Administration's Manufacturing Strategy: Funding and Partnership Opportunities in FY12-13
- SSTI Events: SSTI's 2012 Webinar Series: Inspiring Thought Continues Every Third Thursday at 3:00 PM ET
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- U.S. House and Senate Subcommittees Consider FY13 Funding for Commerce, NASA, NSF
- Maryland Fund Aims for 40 New Discoveries a Year
- U.S. Cities Continue to Drive Global Economic Growth, Innovation, According to Reports
- WA Legislature Dedicates Funds to Prepare Workers for Aerospace Jobs
- NSF Analyzes Federal Funding for R&D from 2008 to 2010
- Report Examines Economic Impact of IP in the U.S. Economy, USTPO Releases IP Assessment Tool
- Staff Picks
- U.S. Leads in Clean Energy Investment with Recovery Act Support
- Georgia Lawmakers Pass Measure to Enhance Tax Credits, Boost Research Funding
- Disinvestment in Public Higher Education by States Threatens Long-term Competitiveness
- OSTP Examines the Use of Prizes to Spur Innovation
- SEC Posts JOBS Act FAQ
- GAO Report Warns of Growing Gap in State Finances
- Most States Not Evaluating Effectiveness of Tax Incentives, Report Finds
- Ohio State, Ohio University Establish $35 Million Venture Capital Fund
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- New Investors Drove Angel Investment Growth in 2011
- U.S. R&D Spending Remained Steady Through Recession With Help From ARRA
- Canada's 2012 Budget Focuses on Industry-Led R&D
- Advocates Say New Law Will Encourage Research Partnerships in Arizona
- New Exporting Initiatives Focus on Opening New Markets to State and Local Businesses
- Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp Announces Student Business Plan Competition Initiative
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- JOBS ACT Receives Congressional Approval, Awaits President's Signature
- NY Budget Agreement Advances Gov's Regional Economic Development Agenda
- U.S. Manufacturing Office Seeks Input on Program Design for $1B Initiative
- START Program to Accelerate SBIR Funded Projects in Massachusetts
- Obama Administration Announces $200M in Data-Driven R&D
- MaRS Launches Canada's First Early Stage Clean Tech Venture Fund
- New SBA Online Portal to Connect Small Businesses with Corporate Supply Chains
- Incubator RoundUp: Technology Incubators Post Impressive Gains
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Save the date! SSTI's 16th Annual Conference Set for October 29-30, 2012
- University-Industry Research Partnership Wins Approval in Idaho
- U.S. Manufacturing Suffered Its Worse Decade Since the Great Depression, According to ITIF Report
- 2012 Excellence in TBED Awards Program Kicks off in May
- National Broadband Adoption Stagnant; States Stepping up with Big Plans
- Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine Release Innovation Indices
- Most Americans Doubt U.S. Will Lead In S&T Through 2020, Finds Survey
- Kauffman Study Finds That Entrepreneurs Prefer Sole Premierships
- Staff Picks
- Obama Administration Proposes New National Network to Support Manufacturing
- U.S. House Overwhelmingly Passes Jobs ACT
- U.S. Angel Investment More Diffuse than Venture Capital, According to Report
- Report Assesses Innovation Capacity of 55 Countries
- GAO Report Catalogues Renewable Energy Initiatives
- Export-Supported Jobs Increased by Almost Six Percent in 2010, Brookings Report Finds
- SSTI Jobs
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Obama Administration Announces $15 Million Rural Jobs and Accelerator Challenge
- Mid-Session Update on State TBED Proposals
- Abell Foundation, TEDCO Launch $3.3 Million Angel Fund Targeted at Baltimore's Startups
- International Patent Filings under the WIPO Set a New Record in 2011
- FedDev Ontario Investment Connecting STEM Grads with Businesses
- IT-Intensive Firms Likely to Create More Jobs, Report Finds
- OMB Announced RFI on Reforms to Federal Policies Relating to Grant Applications
- SSTI EVENTS
- Staff Picks
- New Efforts in AZ, TX Take Different Approaches for Increasing STEM Grads
- U.S. Treasury Announces $3.6B in Awards for Distressed Communities
- State of Michigan Establishes New Tech Transfer Network Led by University of Michigan
- Chicago Economic Plan Emphasizes Advanced Manufacturing
- Pair of Reports Outline Actions for States to Accelerate Entrepreneurship
- Lack of Government Support Hurts U.S. Clean Tech Industry, According to Report
- U.S. Clean Tech Investment Held Steady in 2011
- Staff Picks
- Michigan Budget Boosts Funding for Economic Development, Higher Ed
- Governors Ramp up Skilled Workforce Initiatives
- White House Launches $15M Rural Jobs Accelerator Program
- Obama Administration Launches a New Online Platform to Help Small Businesses
- Manufacturing Policy Should Strengthen Four Key Areas According to Brookings Report
- TBED Books: The Rainforest: The Secret Recipe of Innovation Ecosystems
- TBED People & Orgs
- Staff Picks
February 15, 2012 - Special Federal Budget Issue
- Tech Talkin' Govs: Part V
- TBED Priorities Outlined in Nevada Plan
- President Announces $80M STEM Teacher Training Initiative
- State Science Education Standards Hurt U.S. Competitiveness, According to Report
- Johns Hopkins Remains Top University Recipient of Federal Research Dollars
- AUTM Launches Web-based Portal to Accelerate Commercialization of University Technologies
- Useful Stats: Share of U.S. Venture Capital Dollars and Deals by State, 1995-2011
- SSTI Events: High-Growth Companies: Identifying and Learning from Them
- TBED People & Orgs
- Staff Picks
- Tech Talkin' Govs: Part IV
- Governors in KS and NY Outline TBED Proposals
- President Obama Announces Startup America Legislative Agenda
- Georgia Plan, Budget Support Efforts to Enhance Research Capacity
- Matching Fund Planned To Attract Venture Funding for MI Tech Companies
- Three Elements Needed for Small Business Success, Report Shows
- Useful Stats: Venture Capital Dollars and Deals Per Capita, 1995-2011
- Useful Stats: R&D As a Percentage of GDP by State, 2003-2008
- SSTI Webinar: New Research Targets High-Growth Companies to Create Jobs
- TBED People & Orgs
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Tech Talkin' Govs: Part III
- SSTI in D.C.: TBED Community Represented During State of the Union Address
- Alabama Plan Calls for Legislative Agenda Focused on Innovation
- Maryland Gov's Agenda Seeks to Advance Tech Commercialization
- Invest Atlanta Intends to Focus on Jobs and Competitiveness
- U.S. Government, Universities Must Partner to Address Shifts in International Competitiveness, Report Indicates
- Useful Stats: High-Tech Concentration of State Economies, 2003-2008
- Useful Stats: Venture Capital Dollars and Deals by State, 1995-2011
- SSTI Events: High-Growth Companies: Identifying and Learning from Them
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks
- Tech Talkin' Govs: Part II
- President Elevates SBA Head to Cabinet, Seeks Agency Consolidation
- Vermont Gov Proposes $8M Investment in University Programs
- Higher Ed Funding in AZ, NM Focuses on Outcomes, Increasing STEM Grads
- Universities Develop Private-Public Partnerships to Transform Research into Startups
- NSF 2012 Science & Engineering Indicators Are Now Available
- SSTI Launches Webinar Series
- Can the EB-5 Program Help Seed-Finance Your Local Tech Firms?
- Staff Picks
- Tech Talkin' Govs: Part I
- America COMPETES Report Emphasizes Innovative Research, Education, Infrastructure
- VA Gov McDonnell Unveils Opportunity to Learn Education Agenda for 2012
- ID Gov Announces $5M Industry-University Research Partnership
- Massachusetts Plan Identifies Action Steps for Economic Growth
- Connecticut Innovations Matches State Funds, Creates New Programs
- State Clean Energy Initiatives Need Economic Development Component, Brookings Reports
- RIAN Webinar Series: The Strategic Role of Accelerators in Regional Innovation
- TBED People & Orgs
- Job Corner
- Staff Picks