Innovation and Entrepreneurship
EDA Investments Boost Bioscience and Technology at KU Innovation ParkLawrence, Kansas, is already our planet’s default center on Google Earth. Now with EDA support, it will also serve as the center of bioscience and technology in the state. November 8, 2022 |
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New Mexico Program Improves Access to Entrepreneurial ResourcesFor entrepreneurs, finding support for their potential business can be a challenge, especially for women, minorities, and those in rural communities. Fueled by a $250,000 Economic Adjustment Assistance (PDF) investment from EDA, a program in New Mexico was focused on improving access to entrepreneurial support by tapping into existing community resources. October 25, 2022 |
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Colorado Entrepreneurs Gain Holistic Business SupportStarting a small business can be a struggle, and for many entrepreneurs, knowing where to start can either make or break their potential business. Luckily, small businesses in Colorado Springs, Colorado can turn to an entrepreneurial support program, which will meet owners where they are and offer assistance every step of the way. October 18, 2022 |
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AgStart Building Future of Food in Northern CaliforniaAgriculture in California is more than just vineyards and avocado groves. According to data from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, farmers in the Golden State produce more than one-third of the United States’ vegetables, two-thirds of its fruits and nuts, and manage more dairy cows than any other place in the United States. In fact California is the largest food-producing state in the country, and a critical lynchpin in the nation’s agricultural ecosystem. It is also globally competitive, producing 80 percent of the world’s almonds and one-third of the world’s processed tomatoes, while remaining a significant exporter of citrus, sushi rice, and other crops. But issues of workforce, water, and land availability are coalescing to challenge the future of food in California. July 28, 2022 |
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At the University of Oregon, the Institute for Policy Research and Engagement is Bridging the Divide Between Academia and PracticeWhether it’s developing a business incubator, building new broadband infrastructure, or expanding a wastewater management system, economic development is often a heavy-lifting activity. Sometimes, though, no challenge is as great as bridging the divide between academia and practice. June 1, 2022 |
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EDA Grant Helps Power World’s First Carbon Fiber Remanufacturing FacilityIn 1965, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) was established and the sport of pickleball invented. Created by former U.S. Representative Joel Pritchard (WA-02) at his Bainbridge Island, Washington cabin, pickleball has since been named the state sport of Washington. Recently, it has seen a surge in popularity, becoming the fastest-growing athletic pastime in the United States. May 3, 2022 |
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With EDA Support, Washington State University is Helping Inventors and Entrepreneurs Succeed in Eastern WashingtonOver the last decade, Spokane, Washington has experienced a boom in growth. Much of the Lilac City’s recent economic success can be organically attributed to an innovative business landscape driven by a local sense of creativity and industry — the city’s motto, in fact, is “Creative by Nature.” But a large portion of that success is also creditable to the work done by a burgeoning, local economic development ecosystem. A major component of that ecosystem is Washington State University’s (WSU) Center for Innovation. March 9, 2022 |
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University of Wyoming Business Incubator Program Expanding StatewideThe landscape and opportunities for entrepreneurs in Wyoming are growing. IMPACT 307, a business incubator program at the University of Wyoming, is now expanding statewide. The program has helped create and launch more than 200 Wyoming businesses, with the majority of those coming in the past three years of running community startup challenges. It helps connect clients to the resources and support needed to launch their business. February 1, 2022 |
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Venture Capital Fund Focuses on Boosting Businesses in Rural ColoradoWith a focus on rural communities, a venture fund in western Colorado is helping to create new opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses. The Greater Colorado Venture Fund (GCVF) started in 2018 and focuses on supporting early-stage startups. December 15, 2021 |
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EDA Incubates Innovation and Entrepreneurship in St. Petersburg, FloridaThe name St. Petersburg conjures up visions of warm, sandy beaches, a variety of theme parks, and two-time Super Bowl champions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Like many cities today however, St. Petersburg is looking to redefine itself, with an eye on technology and the innovation that drives it. November 2, 2021 |
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Elevate Ventures Leverages EDA Grant, Exceeds ExpectationsAn EDA grant to Indianapolis-based venture development firm Elevate Ventures has provided free entrepreneurship training to more than 500 entrepreneurs from across Indiana since 2019 – more than twice what was projected. September 15, 2021 |
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With EDA Support, Washington State Gives a Green Light to the Blue EconomyAs home to the fifth largest seaport in the United States and a maritime industry valued at $38 billion, Washington state may not seem like a place that needs additional resources to support maritime-directed economic development. But four-year-old Seattle-based nonprofit Washington Maritime Blue is helping fill a very specific gap in the region’s economic landscape. September 8, 2021 |
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Russell Innovation Center for EntrepreneursThe Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) was founded in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2018. It was created as a business generator, designed to inspire and support local African-American entrepreneurs as they innovate, create jobs and build wealth. Today, the Center supports over 120 companies, representing more than 500 individual jobs. Their stakeholders represent a variety of industries, including technology, education, consulting and film/media. August 26, 2021 |
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development Houston Makerspace Transforming Surrounding NeighborhoodThe East End of Houston has a long history of early industry. Now, that landscape is shifting, transforming into a core of innovation and entrepreneurship. That change is boosted by the new East End Maker Hub. The 300,000 square foot facility is being called the largest innovation maker hub in the state of Texas and will serve as a community fabrication space and incubator hub with workforce training and apprenticeship programs. August 4, 2021 |
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EDA Helps Vermont Entrepreneurs Take First Steps in the Business WorldLyndonville is a rural Vermont community, once described by Boston Magazine as one of the fifteen “best small towns” in New England. It has a population of approximately 1,200 and is home to the 5th Battalion of the Vermont State Guard. July 12, 2021 |
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EDA Investment Supports Scientific Breakthroughs Today, Careers for TomorrowIn the 2010s, Orange County, California found itself facing a demographic challenge. The county was experiencing a shrinking population in every age group other than seniors, a trendline that stood in contrast to the Golden State as a whole. March 31, 2021 |
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UF Innovate Collaboratory for Women Innovators Helps Florida Woman Empower People of All Ages to Navigate Technology with EaseKeeping up with technology can be a challenge even for those who use it on a day-to-day basis. Older adults often face additional challenges in a world that is increasingly dependent on new forms of technology. March 25, 2021 |
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Highlight: Woman-led EDA University Center Is Making Entrepreneurship Easier in Kansas CityIt’s not just the barbecue or the championship-caliber NFL team that Kansas City is known for – the metro area is also recognized as a top city for entrepreneurs. Leading the charge is the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Innovation Center. March 25, 2021 |
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