Grant

November 25 - 29, 2013

  • $1,498,048 in Public Works funds to the STC-University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, to fund the acquisition of property to build a new Innovation Center between downtown Albuquerque and the University of New Mexico. This project is the first piece in the Innovate ABQ, a collaborative initiative that brings together the research powers of the state’s flagship university and Albuquerque’s entrepreneurial and established business community to create new companies, grow existing ones, and attract more out-of-state business. This investment is part of a $6.6 million project.
  • $300,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to the University of New Orleans/Regional Planning Commission, New Orleans, Louisiana, to support the implementation of the New Orleans Regional Innovation Alliance, a collaborative effort that includes universities, colleges, industry partners, and economic development organizations throughout southeastern Louisiana. This investment is part of a $652,234 project that will brand New Orleans for Knowledge and Innovation, leverage scarce resources, enhance partnering, and create a “front door” for individuals and businesses to access resources from a variety of sources.
  • $300,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas, to support Texas State University’s STAR Center for Materials and Life Sciences to strengthen and enhance interaction between companies involved in the materials industry and the University to promote job creation in the region. The University provides technical assistance and applied research to help increase productivity, spur innovation and entrepreneurship, and increase long-term regional competitiveness. This investment is part of a $618,192 project.
  • $300,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, to build upon the South Plains region’s capability in wind and other renewable energy sources to increase innovation and entrepreneurship through technology commercialization. This project supports cross disciplinary student teams performing hands on analysis to identify technologies suitable for commercialization to increase the region’s ability to leverage investments. This investment is part of a $600,000 project.