SSTI helps strengthen science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship through improved initiatives. In doing so, this national nonprofit helps build a better future. 

Our information and services empower state, regional, and university organizations to succeed in today's innovation economy. We maximize our members’ success within their innovation communities. 

Since 1996, SSTI has shared lessons learned from a nationwide network of practitioners and policymakers. dedicated to creating a better future through science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. SSTI research covers performance standards, identifies best practices, analyzes trends and policies, and fosters connections and cooperation among public, private, and nonprofit organizations that encourage prosperity. 

Communication 

SSTI supplies information through: 

  • SSTI's website: Our website allows users to learn more about creating a better future through science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It also allows users to search more than 20 years of SSTI-authored news stories. 

  • SSTI Digest: SSTI's free twice-monthly newsletter provides readers with valuable and timely information on issues affecting the tech-based economic development community. 

  • Funding Supplement: This members-only weekly email provides grant application information, eligibility criteria, and submission deadlines for hundreds of funding opportunities offered by the federal government, foundations, and others. 

Education 

SSTI conferences offer invaluable opportunities for practitioners and policymakers. We show attendees how to apply best practices to their situation. We offer approaches to creating a better future through science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We inform participants about new and existing federal programs. We teach attendees about trends impacting today's innovation economy. 

Information 

SSTI maintains information on tech-based economic development programs and their impacts. Our website's search function provides easy access to more than 20 years of information. 

Research 

SSTI conducts research to provide information essential to the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and programs. Additionally, members can access a special website section that includes issue briefs and reports prepared exclusively for them.