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- 5. “For every $1.00 invested in the South West Texas Border SBDC, a return of $6.49 is generated.”
- 26. "Great stuff!! This would have cost me $3,000 with my patent attorney!!" "A wonderful high level and informative overview of IP providing necessary information to proceed to more detailed actions." "Outstanding session! Valuable info." "Excellent event. Well organized & good topics."
- 27. AUSTIN DEC: VALUATION (OFFICE HOURS) JAN: SBIR / STTR PREP FEB: PATENTS & TRADEMARKS SAN MARCOS 2015: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 2015: CROWDFUNDING 2015: INVESTMENT
- 40. Texas State University Billy C. Covington, Ph.D. Chief Research Officer December 4, 2014
- 41. About Texas State University Serves 36,790 students with students representing 233 of 254 Texas counties, 48 states, and 71 countries. 4th Largest Public University in Texas; 27th largest in nation Ranks 23th in the Nation for Number of Degrees award to Hispanic Students Fall of 2010 became an HSI; Currently 32% Hispanic undergrads Texas State University became an Emerging Research University In January of 2012.
- 42. Role of Research Parks In Innovation • Enhance technology transfer from University to the marketplace • Increase interaction between companies & the University • Promote entrepreneurship & innovation • Provide meaningful employment experiences through internships & co-ops
- 43. Role of Research Parks In Innovation • Increase career opportunities for students & graduates • Provide launch pad for startups and landing pad for technologies commercialized from the University • Create critical mass of innovation based companies • Promote knowledge and technology based economic development
- 44. Park Development Strategies Startup & Growth Stage Firms • Assist firms in accessing finance options • Engagement with regional angel investors & venture funds • Pursue creation of a proof of concept fund • Work closely with Texas State’s SBDC Program • SBDC located at STAR One • SBDC Spectrum provides mentoring, education, and collaboration opportunities
- 45. Culture of Innovation and Industry Collaboration Many Faculty came to university with industry experience Developed concept of research with relevance Very few internal silos so easy to form collaborative teams Successful effort to create a unique Materials Science, Engineering and Commercialization PhD program Faculty engaged in SBIR/STTR opportunities Ten year strategic plan to become a National Research University
- 46. August, 2013
- 47. Contacts Billy C. Covington, PhD Chief Research Officer Phone: (512) 245-2314 bc18@txstate.edu Reddy Venumbaka, PhD Office of Commercialization and Industrial Relations Phone: (512) 245-2672 reddy@txstate.edu Stephen Frayser, MBA Executive Director STAR Park Phone: (512) 245-7827 s_f75@txstate.edu
- 52. (512) 610-0996
Editor's Notes
- Small Business Development Act of 1980 Focused on the launch and growth of small businesses through training and mentorship for 30+ years