Angel investment tax credits use tax breaks instead of appropriated funds to stimulate private investment from a group of “angels,” wealthy individuals who provide capital to startups. These programs have existed in the majority of states but may have substantial differences in features, such as limits on investors or credits, eligibility criteria and transferability. This report by SSTI provides an overview of common features.
This document provides examples of a dozen programs seeking to increase entrepreneurship among young research. Models include postdoc funds, challenges and entrepreneurial leave programs.
This research brief provides an overview of public equity funds created by, or housed within, state treasurer's offices in various states. States included are: California, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, New Mexico and New York.
Publicly-supported research parks are best understood as a tool to promote beneficial collaboration within technology industries. Theoretically, by locating within close proximity of one another, businesses have the opportunity to share their discoveries, business expertise and connections with one another. These exchanges can help firms succeed and generate new businesses and technologies. This report by SSTI provides a review of studies on the purpose, requirements and effectiveness of research parks.
