Upcoming Webinars

SSTI Webinars are a great way to keep up on the major issues and initiatives impacting technology-based economic development. The live interactive webinars provide a convenient and cost-effective platform to learn about new approaches and tools that can help you in your work. This informative and educational webinar series is hosted by SSTI staff, thought leaders and colleagues from around the country with relevant experience and knowledge.

What to Expect

  • In-depth examinations of current state and regional approaches to financing startup companies, crowdfunding and commercializing university research, among others;
  • Strategies for successful economic transformation through intelligent, strategic investments in tech-based economic development; and,
  • Stimulating dialogue and thought-provoking exchange among your peers from across the country.

Upcoming Webinars

TBED COP Webinar: Community college strategies for TBED talent development
September 19 at 3:00 PM | Free

Community colleges are increasingly expected to play a central role in regional innovation strategies. Join this webinar and learn how partnerships between industry, community colleges, and local organizations can effectively train the next generation of professionals for advanced technology sectors. Speakers from Lorain County Community College will discuss their semiconductor and microelectronics curriculum and share insights on a community college’s role in facilitating program delivery, engaging industry partners to align curriculum with workforce needs, and providing ongoing support to drive student success. 

Register here to attend.
 

Additional events will be announced soon!

 

TBED Community of Practice Subcommunity Meetings

SSTI is supporting subcommunities that focus on strategies within the field. Given the broad nature of the TBED field, we believe that fostering networks within more specific areas of practice will help achieve these goals. 

Subcommunities on Entrepreneurship Development; Research Parks; Risk Capital; and, Lab-to-Market are meeting regularly. 

Visit the community information page to learn more or complete this brief registration form to sign up.