This EDA investment supports the state science and technology institute ssti and association of university research parks aurp with establishing the technology-based economic development tbed…

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $7 million cooperative agreement to the State Science & Technology Institute (SSTI) and Association of University Research Parks (AURP) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA #11.307). Over four years, SSTI and AURP will establish a Technology-Based Economic Development Community of Practice to strengthen the capacity of EDA grantees. They will identify and share best practices, foster collaboration among EDA grantees, facilitate greater communication with external stakeholders, and provide technical assistance. Additionally, the Community of Practice aims to emphasize integration of EDA's other investment priorities into technology-based economic development projects. This award will support SSTI and AURP in delivering services and resources to enhance performance of EDA grantees engaged in technology-based regional economic development initiatives.

This EDA investment supports the state science and technology institute ssti and association of university research parks aurp with establishing the technology-based economic development tbed community of practice COP. This four-year award will strengthen the capacity of edas tbed grantees through the identification and sharing of best practices fostering collaboration among EDA grantees facilitating greater communication with external stakeholders providing technical assistance and emphasizing the integration of edas other investment priorities in tbed projects.