National, Regional + Local Development

Every community, country, and region has certain competitive advantages, from human resources to existing or emerging industrial strengths. SRI's Center for Science, Technology, and Economic Development helps clients identify their advantages and build on strengths to generate higher-value economic activities.

SRI excels at working with stakeholders to build consensus on a set of core, actionable initiatives to promote long-term economic growth.

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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National Technology Roadmap Integration for Saudi Arabia

SRI developed a national strategy for Saudi Arabia's long-term science and technology plan.

Topics: Energy + Sustainability Innovation Systems National, Regional + Local Development Research + Development Programs
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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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