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CA Cluster Support Expands with Four New Innovation Hubs

October 10, 2013

The California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development is preparing to launch four new Innovation Hubs (iHubs) across the state. iHubs, strategically placed within existing clusters, serve as centers of collaboration for regional economic development agencies, venture capitalists, incubators, and higher education to develop joint programming for entrepreneurship (see the September 4 issue). The program is supported by public, private and federal funding and, with the recent expansion, now hosts 16 centers across California. Three of the new hubs will serve specific regions, including the San Joaquin Area, Kern and Ventura Counties and Inland Southern California. The fourth hub will offer a statewide network of manufacturing support. Read more...

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