IGEM & USTAR Working Group

11/27/12, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

AGENDA IGEM & USTAR WORKING GROUP
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Idaho Department of Commerce
JR Williams Bldg, 2nd floor, 700 W. State, Boise, ID    

Time                Agenda Item                                                              Presenter

10:00                Welcome & Introductions                                       Doug Sayer, Chairman  
10:20                Guest                                                                          Ted McAleer, Executive Director Utah Science and Technology Research Program (USTAR)
  USTAR: Evolution of an Innovation Program      

Initial Discussion Topics-

• The process (behind) defining the metrics and USTAR grant program     
• Insight on what worked in establishing university collaboration & leadership     
• USTAR’s “SBDC on steroids” approach and how it has fueled success- (mentor/ business dev.)       
• The importance of joint ventures     
• The evolution of USTAR since the beginning and what IGEM should prepare/plan for the future

12:00                Break/Working Lunch  
12:30                Continued discussion                                                            
 2:30                  Public Comments                                                        Doug Sayer  
2:45                  Meeting Recap                                                               Doug Sayer
    Review of Action Items Closing Comments  
3:00                  Adjourn, Move to Subcommittee Meetings               Subcommittee Members                          

   Metrics, Chair- Ken Edmunds                                     Sawtooth Conference room
  Best Practices/Strategic Ideas, Chair Dr. David Hill   Selkirk Conference room
  Investment/Award, Chair- Bill Gilbert                            Clearwater Conference room   

*Next Scheduled IGEM Council Meeting will be Monday, December 10, 2012

Event tag(s): Business Technology IGEM USTAR Innovation