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Tech Hubs build momentum around regional strengths
As the first group of Tech Hub awardees approaches the end of their first year of implementation funding, hubs are gathering their consortia to share progress and chart next steps. As part of SSTI’s work with the Technology-based Economic Development (TBED) Community of Practice, program director Casey Nemecek attended the annual consortium meetings for two hubs in October: the Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub and the Nevada Tech Hub.
Akron’s Polymer Cluster Connectivity Conference brought together the region’s polymer industry leaders, researchers, and workforce partners for progress updates and strategic discussions. The event concluded with an Innovation Expo featuring technologies from regional companies and startups, including the first cohort from Synthe6, the hub’s accelerator program for materials-based startups.
Nevada’s All-Consortium Meeting focused on the state’s work in critical minerals and lithium battery supply chains. The meeting included updates on the hub’s recently published supply chain meta-analysis, which identifies key gaps and opportunities for Nevada in the critical minerals supply chain.
Both hubs demonstrate how regions are organizing their existing industrial and research strengths to address local and global challenges.