• Become an SSTI Member

    As the most comprehensive resource available for those involved in technology-based economic development, SSTI offers the services that are needed to help build tech-based economies.  Learn more about membership...

  • Subscribe to the SSTI Weekly Digest

    Each week, the SSTI Weekly Digest delivers the latest breaking news and expert analysis of critical issues affecting the tech-based economic development community. Subscribe today!

SSTI invites you to share your TBED story

April 06, 2010
  • Forward logo
  • LinkedIn logo

Now is the time to highlight your organization's impact and gain high-profile exposure as a recipient of SSTI's national award for excellence in technology-based economic development (TBED).

Recipients of this coveted award are showcased as best practices throughout the TBED community and promoted for their exceptional achievements in approaches to building tech-based economies and demonstration of outstanding results.

SSTI invites applications for the 2010 Excellence in TBED Awards in the following categories:

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

 

Award Selection Criteria

The initiative must:

  • Have specific and measurable outcomes;
  • Serve as a model that can be replicated;
  • Demonstrate effective partnerships and leadership; and,
  • Illustrate effective approaches and stand out among others in its field.

 

Winners will be recognized during SSTI's 14th Annual Conference, Sept. 14-16 in Pittsburgh. During the conference, winners are provided with a forum to showcase their accomplishments during dedicated breakout sessions.

Applications are due June 1.

To apply, download the 2010 brochure at: www.ssti.org/Awards.

Questions? Contact: Rhiannon Skipper at 614.901.1690 or skipper@ssti.org.

Ohiostate tbed