1. “We’re launching Startup America, a national campaign to help win the future by knocking down barriers in the path of men and women in every corner of this country hoping to take a chance, follow a dream, and start a business.” - President Barack Obama CALED 31 st Conference April 28, 2011 Rob White i-GATE Coordinator rob.white@igateihub.org CA iHubs: Home to Innovation

2. 2 Innovation Definition in·no·va·tion /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ –noun 1. something new or different introduced: numerous innovations in the high-school curriculum. 2. the act of innovating; introduction of new things or methods. Origin: 1540–50; < Late Latin innovātiōn- (stem of innovātiō )

3. 3 Regional Innovation Clusters Clusters are geographic concentrations that compete but also co-operate and are made up of interconnected: Companies specialized suppliers service providers firms in related industries, and associated institutions in particular field (Michael Porter 2003)

4. 4 Regional Innovation Clusters “Innovation is increasingly concentrated within clusters of enterprises and research/training institutions that work on complementary activities… clusters are an important source of innovation and competitiveness driven at the local level. This local dimension of innovation and entrepreneurship poses challenges to policy makers because clusters require policies and support schemes tailored to local needs”. - Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Clusters, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2009

5. 5 Federal Innovation Agenda Focus on Innovation January 2011 President’s State of the Union Speech growth of green industries, tech workforce, international trade US Federal Budgets Re-focused on Innovation Concluded that innovation clusters will generate new jobs WH – “Win the Future” WH – “Startup America” February 2011 WH – “Strategy for American Innovation” WH – “President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness” March 2011 DOE - “Winning the Biofuel Future” DOE - “America’s Next Top Energy Innovator” WH – “Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future” Source: White House Website 2011

6. 6 California Innovation CA continues to lead in quarterly VC Investment SV/LA/SD combined = $2,869,000,000 (avg) All areas of US - % is down Source: San Diego Connect 2010 Innovation Report

7. 7 California Innovation Source: San Diego Connect 2010 Innovation Report

8. 2009 – California responded to growing focus on Regional Clusters 2010 - Established “Innovation Hubs” (iHubs) Inaugural six established in February 2010. Total of 12 iHubs across California (www.goed.ca.gov)www.goed.ca.gov Focal points for growing research clusters within the State. iHubs focus on regional technology partnerships Intended to accelerate investment and economic development around research clusters. Create innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities. California Innovation Hub Initiative

9. 9 California iHubs “Typical” CA iHub centered around: Technology incubators Research parks National labs Universities Businesses Startup companies CA iHubs cover broad range of sectors, including: Energy/Clean Tech Transportation Biomed/tech Water Agriculture Mobility

10. 10 California iHubs

11. 11 Case Study i-GATE iHub: Innovation for Green Advanced Transportation Excellence Increase tech transfer for green transportation and clean energy technologies Create research collaboration opportunities Establish a technology incubator to support high-growth startup companies Maximize economic impact and development of research facilities Coordinate an Academic Alliance

12. 12 i-GATE iHub Located in Livermore Valley Coordinated by Local Government Over 35 active partners 7 regional cities – Livermore as lead 3 counties 2 national labs Universities research institutes workforce development agencies private investment firms business community organizations

13. 13 DOE National Labs as Cores Regional Innovation Clusters “This is our generation’s Sputnik moment. Two years ago, I said that we needed to reach a level of research and development we haven’t seen since the height of the Space Race. At Oak Ridge National Laboratory, they’re using supercomputers to get a lot more power out of our nuclear facilities. With more research and incentives, we can break our dependence on oil with biofuels, and become the first country to have a million electric vehicles on the road by 2015. “ - President Obama State of the Union Speech, 2011

14. 14 DOE National Laboratories Rob White University of Southern California – PLUS 623 March 6, 2011 Source: www.doe.gov

15. 15 i-GATE NEST Incubator

16. i-GATE Development Corp Multimodal Station/ Research Park Concept

17. 17 DOE National Labs Livermore Valley Open Campus Lawrence Livermore National Lab Sandia National Labs North Livermore Valley Open Campus

18. National Labs Livermore Valley Open Campus

19. 19 i-GATE Accomplishments Article published in January 2011 issue of Innovation Magazine about i-GATE NEST i-GATE highlighted by the Mayor’s Innovation Project Rob White University of Southern California – PLUS 623 March 6, 2011

20. www.igateihub.org

21. 21 Thank You! Rob White, Coordinator i-GATE iHub (925) 960-41454 rob.white@igateihub.org 21