Florida ExpertNet A Presentation to the Board of Governors R. E. LeMon, Vice Chancellor, Board of Governors Rebecca Augustyniak, Center for Applied Research and Public Service March 6, 2008 Florida ExpertNet Presentation to BOG Introduction (R.E. LeMon) 5 minutes? Need Provide a single access point to expertise and intellectual capital available in Florida’s universities Purpose and Benefits Facilitate the identification of expertise Promote and increase collaborative opportunities Encourage industry-government linkages to universities Promote the leading edge research capabilities of faculty and centers & institutes Promote the availability of licensing opportunities available for commercialization Be a catalyst to procure more contracts for the universities History Originally created in 1999 to work with the public sector Revised in 2006 with an expanded focus on emphasizing economic development Site usage Over 20,000 visitors to the site each year Similar sites – Ireland, Canada, Italy Clearinghouse for Applied Research and Public Service (Augustyniak) 5 minutes? Experience and capabilities Experience in developing and operating clearinghouses since 1972 DOE, DOH, California DPH clients Assisting the BOG staff since 1999 Staff expertise – Information Management and Technology Knowledge Management vs. Directory Systems Adding value

What is ExpertNet? A Single Access Point to Expertise and Intellectual Capital in the SUS Purpose and Benefits Facilitate the identification of expertise Promote and increase collaboration Encourage industry-government linkages Promote licensing, commercialization, and contracts History Originally created in 1999 to work with the public sector Revised in 2006 with an expanded focus on emphasizing economic development Over 20,000 visitors to the site each year Introduction (R.E. LeMon) 3 minutes? Need Provide a single access point to expertise and intellectual capital available in Florida’s universities Purpose and Benefits Facilitate the identification of expertise Promote and increase collaborative opportunities Encourage industry-government linkages to universities Promote the leading edge research capabilities of faculty and centers & institutes Promote the availability of licensing opportunities available for commercialization Be a catalyst to procure more contracts for the universities History Originally created in 1999 to work with the public sector Revised in 2006 with an expanded focus on emphasizing economic development Site usage Over 20,000 visitors to the site each year Similar sites – Ireland, Canada, Italy

Create stronger partnerships Enterprise Florida Florida Research Consortium Develop and implement marketing activities Ongoing expansion of scope and capabilities Customize for organization/agency use