Technology Opportunities

Technology is transforming industries and creating opportunities for innovation and economic growth. Governments and businesses turn to SRI's Center for Science, Technology, and Economic Development to chart a path for the intelligent use of technology for broad economic development goals.

SRI researchers assess technology infrastructure and development processes, and forecast future trends to identify new growth opportunities.

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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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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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

21st Century Skills in STEM Workforce Training Assessments

What skills do tech employers seek? A new vision for teaching STEM tech education is posited.

Topics: 21st Century Skills Assessment Design + Evaluation Community College: Transitions Community College: Reform to Support Real-World Learning Science, Technology, Engineering + Mathematics Education Technology Opportunities
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