SSTI is a national nonprofit organization that leads, supports and strengthens efforts to improve state and regional economies through science, technology and innovation.
As the most comprehensive resource available for those involved in technology-based economic development, SSTI offers the services that are needed to help build tech-based economies.
Since its inception
in 1996, SSTI has developed a nationwide network of practitioners and
policymakers dedicated to improving the economy through science and
technology. This network has resulted in unique access to information.
SSTI uses this access to assist states and communities as they build
tech-based economies, conduct research on best practices and trends
in tech-based economic development, and encourage cooperation among
and between state and federal programs.
Communication
SSTI supplies information about tech-based economic development through:
The Web:
SSTI's website allows users to learn more about leading tech-based
economic development programs, take advantage of links to hundreds
of available resources, and reference past newsletters.
SSTI Weekly
Digest: SSTI's free weekly electronic newsletter provides
readers with valuable, timely information on critical issues affecting
the tech-based economic development community.
Funding
Supplement: This members-only electronic publication accompanies the SSTI
Weekly Digest and provides readers with application information,
eligibility criteria and submission deadlines for hundreds of funding
opportunities offered by the federal government and others.
Education
SSTI's Annual Conference offers invaluable opportunities for tech-based
economic development practitioners and policymakers to further their
professional development and learn how to apply best practices to their
situation. Through seminars led by seasoned professionals, the conference
offers participants the chance to discover successful approaches to
building tech-based economies, gain information about new and existing
federal programs, and reach a better understanding of trends in tech-based
economic development.
Information
SSTI maintains current and historical information about tech-based economic
development programs and the impact they have. SSTI sponsors and affiliates
can access the information from our in-house comprehensive and up-to-date
library by searching this website or through phone and e-mail discussions
with knowledgeable SSTI staff.
Research
SSTI conducts research to provide practitioners and policymakers with
information essential to the development, implementation and evaluation
of policies and programs for building tech-based economies. In recent
years, SSTI has examined the amount of state spending on tech-based
economic development, state R&D tax incentives, and best practices
in developing a science and technology strategic plan.