1. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University History Planning Future Research Triangle Region History Planning Future Research Triangle Region July 12, 2011 Charles A. Hayes President and CEO

2. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Our Mission Market the 13 counties to the benefit of their communities and to direct strategic and tactical efforts to maintain global competitiveness.

3. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Our Region  Population: 2m  Labor Force: 1m  Unemployment: 8%  Median HHY: $60,341 (2010)  Start-ups: 1,600 +/- a month

4. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Well Positioned to Win  One of the strongest economies in the nation  Knowledge workers continue to flock to the region in search of jobs  High quality of place enables talent attraction and retention

5. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University #1 Region for Biotechnology Milken Institute #1 High-Tech Region Silicon Valley Leadership Group #1 Business Climate Site Selection Research Triangle Region Best for Business Work & Play #1 Best Place for Business & Careers Forbes #1 Best Place to Live in the U.S. MSNBC.com #1 Fastest Growing Region Site Selection

6. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Major Employers in the Region

7. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Educational Excellence  45.9% of adults with a college degree  Home to three tier one research universities  Home to two nationally ranked pharmacy schools (UNC-CH & Campbell)  Nine other colleges and universities; seven technical community colleges  203,207+ students enrolled

8. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix in the Research Triangle Region Launch Video

9. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University  Post WWII North Carolina  Founded 1959 to leverage region’s intellectual talent  Established and developed through collaboration among industry, government and academia  Largest science park in United States (7,000 acres)  38,000 full-time workers; 170+ companies  22.5 m developed sq ft; 26 multi-tenant buildings; 5 incubators  >$2.9 b annual payroll Research Triangle Park (RTP)

10. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University  NC at the beginning of the 21 st Century  National Council on Competitiveness identified five regions (2000)  Dr. Michael E. Porter, Harvard University (2001)  Clusters of Innovation Report (2002)

11. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University 100 different organizations aligned to carry out 30 strategies A five-year, $5 million action agenda to generate 100,000 jobs and spur employment growth in all 13 counties 2004

12. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Five years later: More than 110,000 new jobs created across region Strong gains in targeted clusters, particularly life sciences and technology

13. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University The Shape of Things to Come

14. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University The Shape of Things to Come 2009-2014 Goal: 100,000 net new jobs Increase employment in all 13 counties Strategies: Product Development Regional Collaboration Business Growth

15. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Clusters of Innovation Advanced medical care Agricultural biotechnology Analytical instrumentation Biological agents & infectious diseases Clean/green technologies Defense technologies Informatics Interactive gaming and e-learning Nanoscale technologies Pervasive computing Pharmaceuticals Sustainability

16. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Announcements (since plan was launched) July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2011 $4.38 billion (89% from clusters) 13,114 jobs (66% from clusters)

17. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Strategically built on education, collaboration and quality of place Creates opportunity, which enables us to grow, recruit and retain talent Smart people and smart companies come here; they get involved and they stay Our Innovation Ecosystem

18. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University We are proud of our past – the bold leadership that transformed our economy 50 years ago We take very seriously our responsibility to future generations -- new RTP master plan will be released in the fall Our Innovation Ecosystem

19. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University We have a history of superstars playing well together Playing together isn't just more fun; it's better business Collaboration connects players - plain and simple And that leads to more creativity, more innovation and a vibrant ecosystem And, that’s pretty fun too… Triple Helix – it’s in our DNA

20. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University

21. Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University Triple Helix IX International Conference Stanford University