Coupling the academic research enterprise to the innovation economy

M. J. Soileau

doi:10.1117/12.928059

11 October 2012 Coupling the academic research enterprise to the innovation economy

M. J. Soileau

Proceedings Volume 8482, Photonic Innovations and Solutions for Complex Environments and Systems (PISCES); 848203 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.928059
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2012, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The UCF approach to aiding Florida's innovation economy is discussed. The approach is to focus on key areas of research that overlap our state's economic development plans, work in partnership with existing high tech industry, and develop our regions innovation economy eco-system. One method of focus is to develop multidisciplinary research and education centers that support existing and emerging economic sectors. One example is CREOL, the Center for Research in Optics and Lasers. We incentivize faculty to make their labs and skills available to regional industry through a matching grants program. We work in partnership with regional governments to develop a network of company incubators with high wage and high growth potential.

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M. J. Soileau "Coupling the academic research enterprise to the innovation economy", Proc. SPIE 8482, Photonic Innovations and Solutions for Complex Environments and Systems (PISCES), 848203 (11 October 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.928059

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