Economic + Technical Analysis

SRI's Center for Science, Technology, and Economic Development takes a rigorous and comprehensive approach to economic and technology analysis. SRI's data-driven methods help clients identify core comparative advantages so that they can flourish in a competitive global marketplace.

Projects

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Assessing the Economic Impact of Ohio’s Third Frontier Program

SRI's analyses and recommendations have bolstered support for a nearly $1 billion program extension.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation Innovation Systems National, Regional + Local Development Research + Development Programs
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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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Economic Impacts of Engineering Research Centers

SRI measured the impacts of industry and academic collaborations aimed at strengthening U.S. competitiveness in engineering research.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation Industry Competitiveness + Positioning National, Regional + Local Development Research + Development Programs Technology Opportunities
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Northwest Florida Industry Cluster Development Strategy

SRI created a comprehensive approach and marketing strategy for target clusters in key economic growth areas.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Industry Competitiveness + Positioning National, Regional + Local Development Program Design + Implementation 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

Press Releases

From Rayon to "Forever Plaid": Revitalization of Front Royal, Virginia Industrial Site Mirrors Changing U.S. Economy

SRI International is collaborating with the Front Royal/Warren County Economic Development Authority (EDA) in Virginia to implement a strategic economic planning roadmap that will guide the community to emerge as a national model for community development.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation
SRI International Presents Future Community Roadmap and Recommendations to Front Royal-Warren County, VA

SRI International will present a Future Community Roadmap to the residents and businesses of Front Royal-Warren County in Virginia, 70 miles west of Washington D.C. The Roadmap lays out a series of eight initiatives to assist the community to achieve its strategic vision.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis

SRI In the News

Government Addressing Challenges Facing Taiwan's Economy

According to this article, Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou said Wednesday that his administration is continuing to work on strategies to address three development challenges that Curtis R. Carlson, SRI president and CEO said Taiwan needed to face.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation
Adidas’ TaylorMade Chief Sees Big Golf Suppliers Getting Bigger

This article about golf equipment manufacturers cites an SRI report that estimates the U.S. golf industry is worth $76 billion.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Policy Analysis
Areas Tie Economic Futures to Industry Clusters

According to this article, SRI recently identified early-stage clusters that can be developed in technologies for marine, medical and aerospace industries and business financial and data services, among other sectors.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation
Legislative Committee Adopts New Higher Education Funding Formula

According to this article, “a Nevada committee adjusted some of the weights given to classes that will help determine higher education funding levels, based on the recommendations from its consultant, SRI International.”

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis
Report highlights Savannah's development needs

According to this article, an SRI economic report on Savannah, GA highlighted four significant areas for development: (1) advanced manufacturing, (2) professional, technical and specialized business services, (3) film/tv/digital media and (4) transportation and logistics.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation
Stephen Ciesinski Innovation Expert: "Chile is Aware That More Must Be Done" (Note: original article in Spanish)

This article about innovation in Chile quotes SRI's Stephen Ciesinski, vice president, Strategic Business Development, who says that there is an understanding and awareness that the country must to more to advance and compete globally.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation
Third Frontier Funds Help Local Business with Staff, Production

This article reports that SRI International conducted an assessment of the Ohio Third Frontier program and concluded the state's direct investment of $681 million between 2003-2008 led to the attraction to nearly $4.2 billion more in investment for a total impact of $6.6 billion.

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation
What Is Destination Medicine and How Does It Impact The Tourism Industry In The Tampa Bay Area?

According to this article, Regional Business Plan for Economic Development in the Tampa Bay Region, a study by SRI International, helps “identify specific industry clusters in which the region has a competitive advantage.”

Topics: Economic + Technical Analysis Economic Development: Impact Assessment + Evaluation

Publications

Applying Learning Curves to Modeling Future Coal and Gas Power Generation Technologies

To forecast competing technologies under various scenarios of electricity demand, fuel cost, and research investment, SRI International researchers and partners have created a Power Technology Futures Model (PTFM).

Topics: Carbon Capture + Separation Economic + Technical Analysis Energy + Sustainability Energy Efficiency Industry Competitiveness + Positioning
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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