1. Research and Innovation Research is the transformation of money into knowledge Innovation is the transformation of knowledge into money -Geoffrey Nicholson, 3M (Inventor of the Post-It Note)

2. MarketFocus Intellectual Rigor Systems Focus Transition to Use Interdisciplinary Problem Solving Global Impact The Tech Research Enterprise *Georgia Tech Research Institute, Enterprise Innovation Institute led by faculty, powered by ideas, focused on innovation

3. Elements of Interdisciplinary Research

4. Market centric focus on research

5. The 3 I’s Innovation = Insight + Invention + Implementation Key attributes An ecosystem that supports and values all 3 I’s Willingness to experiment and take risks Interdisciplinary problem solving culture Collaborative partnerships are fundamental

6. 6 Enterprise Innovation Institute Building an Innovation Ecosystem Nutrients Signs of Life Growth Incubation Renewal Natural Selection

7. 7 Enterprise Innovation Institute Nutrients Recruiting research talent—worldwide Seed funding (city, state, nation, alumni) A culture of creativity and new ideas

8. 8 Enterprise Innovation Institute Signs of Life Emphasis on interdisciplinary research Research centers – Over 100 on campus

9. 9 Enterprise Innovation Institute Natural Selection Intellectual property protection VentureLab GRA Phase I and II awards GT Edison Fund SBIR Assistance Commercialization Services

10. 10 Enterprise Innovation Institute Incubation Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) Ga. Seed Capital Fund National VC attention Entrepreneur Services