I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 0 WELCOME from the Idaho Technology Council

It’s A PUPPY’S WORLD-- BELLA I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 1

BELLA- growing and changing I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 2

Build it! Got to Believe! I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 3

Does Education = Vision? “Without education, we are in a horrible and deadly danger of taking educated people seriously.” G. K. Chesterton I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 4

Can Idaho “Compete” in a Global Economy ? I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 5

Nation wide Survey– Idaho ranks last Kilobytes per second. Pando Networks Slowest Idaho318 Nevada449 Mississippi352 W. Virginia447 Fastest Rhode Island894 Mass.851 Washington667 Oregon533 California567 I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 6

Economic Situation. From 1960s to Today PRIVATE JOBS million million GOVERNMENT JOBS million million I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 7 MANUFACTURING JOBS IN U. S. Source: Wall Street Journal

Median Household Income in U. S. Median household income in the U. S. has stagnated over the last 14 years. Average hourly earnings for U. S. production workers have been falling since Debt in the U. S. grew by over 100% of GDP in last decade to $14 trillion. Source: U. S. Census Bureau. I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 8

Does Education Matter? 38% of adults 24 – 35 have associates or higher in U.S. Idaho – 34%. Once first in the world, America now ranks 10 th in the percentage of young adults with a college degree. For the first time in our history, the current generation of college-age Americans will be less educated than their parents’ generation. In the current recession, unemployment rates are twice as high for those with just a high school diploma (10.8%) compared to those with a bachelor's degree or higher (4.9%). In just ten years, more than 60% of all new jobs will require a college education. I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 9

10 Kauffman Foundation–The Foundation of Entrepreneurship. Benchmarking EconomicTransformation in the United States In the States Change From Ranking Score State Rank Rank Rank Idaho Washington Utah Oregon Arizona Nevada Montana Mississippi

August 11, 1999 ~10 years ago

North America’s High-Tech Economy: The Geography of Knowledge-Based Industries Milken institute 2007 rankings: Idaho (BOISE) was not mentioned. NOW

State Technology and Science Index 2010 Milken institute, January 2011

I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 14 Innovative Ecosystem Components Industry –Jobs & Wealth Capital –Access/Proven Talent –Leadership –Quality Workforce Government –State, Fed., Local Research –Gov. & Private Commercialization –Business Created

Idaho Technology Council Mission The Idaho Technology Council’s mission is to foster the growth and development of technology companies, primarily in the areas of information technology, agriscience, and energy. The ITC provides a valuable forum for industry, research, educators, investors, and government throughout the state. It also advocates for creating a strong technology ecosystem and a high quality, high paid workforce. I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 15

ITC Focus. I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 16 To create new enterprises and high-paying knowledge-based economy jobs by increasing strategic areas of research and development through targeted partnerships among industry, higher education and government that leverage new and existing resources. A “ GEM ” OF AN IDEA FOR IDAHO ’ S ECONOMY By Governor C.L. “ Butch ” Otter

iGEM I-- Idaho G-- Global E-- Entrepreneurial M-- Mission “Driving Industry through Innovation” I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 17

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-- TOP “THREE” POINTS 1.INVEST IN STRATEGIC RESEARCH 2.ATTRACT OUTSTANDING INNOVATORS & ENTREPRENUERS 3.INCREASE RESEARCH FUNDING I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 19

Governor Otter’s IGEM CONNECTING VISION COMPONENTS of GOVERNOR OTTER’S PLAN Energy CAES BioTECH INNOVATION FUND University Specific Opportunities IGEM Council I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 20

Program Innovation Focus Areas Attract all-star researchers from outside the state Based on existing University strengths Have vast commercialization opportunities Address large and strategic global markets Leverage Idaho industry strengths Software BioTech Life Sciences Energy Materials –Mfg.

Economic Impact I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 22 Since new companies 87 operating in Utah $200 million in VC 8,000 jobs $400 million investment by state Private Partnerships Five connecting USTAR Districts

ANTICIPATED RESULTS 1.Enhances Idaho’s Competitiveness 2.Creates next-generation global jobs 3.Creates funding mechanisms 4.Strengthens Idaho Universities 5.Expands Idaho’s tax base 6.Build stronger networks Building a “Top-Performing” Idaho Economy I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 23

How has the Idaho Economy Changed? I D A H O T E C H N O L O G Y C O U N C I L 24 “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change.”