The State of Washington’s Department of Commerce requested LACI to conduct a gap analysis of the acceleration needs of the state’s clean technology sector and to create specific program development recommendations based on the findings of the gap analysis. This report included recommendations both for acceleration and enterprise incubation including early stage financing needs. The goal of the project was to determine the best role(s) the state may play in closing the gaps given the findings of the needs assessment.

 

The NGIN team, in partnership with LACI,  is currently working on the development of an Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence for a Northern California city.  This project involves an Ecosystem Scan, a GAP analysis, innovation center plan, financial strategy, preliminary architectural designs and recommended programming.  This Ecosystem Plan is scheduled to be completed in early 2nd Quarter 2018.

Bill Gates

There is no “there,” there. Organizations that are funded largely are not able to respond quickly and now. The urgency we need requires entrepreneurial spirit and action.