Capacity Building

SRI's Center for Science, Technology, and Economic Development provides technical assistance in assessing and building clients' human resource and institutional capacity. Researchers also help clients achieve world-class technical and managerial expertise through training programs, workshops, site visits, and external reviews.

Projects

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Economic Development Strategy for Virginia

In 2009, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine acted upon SRI recommendations to make strategic investments to nurture statewide innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of up-and-coming technologies.

Topics: Capacity Building Economic + Technical Analysis Innovation Systems National, Regional + Local Development Strategy Development Technology Opportunities
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Republic of Korea Science and Technology Policy and Planning Workshop

In a program organized by SRI, senior government officials met to discuss and learn ways to collaborate internationally on areas of strategic importance in science and technology.

Topics: Capacity Building Innovation Systems Research + Development Programs Strategy Development
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Spas and the Global Wellness Market: Synergies and Opportunities

SRI developed one of the first-ever comprehensive analyses of the global wellness industry.

Topics: Capacity Building Economic + Technical Analysis Industry Competitiveness + Positioning Strategy Development
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Strategic Planning for Saudi Arabia’s KAUST

To determine the optimal focus for the new university, SRI assessed the technology and educational needs and resources of the Kingdom's industry and society.

Topics: Capacity Building Higher Education + Workforce Development Program Design + Implementation Research + Development Programs Strategy Development Technology Opportunities

Publications

Spas and the Global Wellness Market: Synergies and Opportunities

SRI developed one of the first-ever comprehensive analyses of the global wellness industry.

Topics: Capacity Building Economic + Technical Analysis Industry Competitiveness + Positioning Strategy Development
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