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SSTI Excellence in TBED Awards

March 12, 2010
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Each year, SSTI recognizes initiatives that greatly impact state and regional economies through a national competition showcasing effective and innovative approaches to building tech-based economies.

The Excellence in TBED Awards are presented to organizations demonstrating successful local, state and regional efforts across six categories:

2010 Timeline

Call for Applications
April 6

Deadline for Applications
June 1

Winners Recognized
September 15-16

  • Expanding the Research Infrastructure
  • Commercializing Research
  • Building Entrepreneurial Capacity
  • Increasing Access to Capital
  • Enhancing the Science & Technology Workforce
  • Improving Competitiveness of Existing Industries

Why Apply?

  • As a recipient of the Excellence in TBED Award, your initiative represents a standard of excellence that has been recognized by your peers through a competitive selection process.
  • External validation through an Excellence in TBED Award certifies the superior quality of your initiative, lending independent credentials to your program as your stakeholders consider future investments.
  • The Excellence in TBED Award identifies your initiative as a best practice worthy of emulation and can be used as a promotional tool in marketing, recruitment and outreach efforts.

Who is Eligible?

Any TBED program or practitioner is eligible to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, colleges and universities, federal agencies and labs, industry associations, economic development councils, and other organizations that promote innovation and technology-based economic development.

Entry Fees

$95 SSTI Members
$125 Non-members

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