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August 29, 2008
Texas Must Raise Business Grade Even Higher
Two weeks ago, CNBC recognized Texas as "America's Top State for Business," citing our abundance of natural resources, diverse population and geography to create a "dynamic economy."

In January, Chief Executive magazine said that corporate CEO's ranked Texas as the number one state to do business in the nation, citing a strong and growing economy, low cost of living, and high quality of life.

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June 12, 2008
U.T. System Partners with the State of Texas to Expand Opportunities to Texans
From breakthrough cancer imaging and drug delivery systems to alternative energies and freight tracking technology, new discoveries that result from the vast research and development activities at the fifteen U. T. System universities are helping to accelerate opportunities for Texans and changing lives around the globe.  The ETF’s financial support is boosting the U. T. System’s resources to expand and accelerate the commercialization of these activities.

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June 12, 2008
Ignite Texas!  

The U. T. System has embarked on a dynamic new program dubbed “Ignite Texas!” that involves many initiatives to support the evolving culture and accelerate commercialization of inventions. Ignite Texas! offers pre-seed funds, entrepreneurship training, technology solutions, standard documents and policies, mentoring, and expanded collaborations to capture synergy and increase momentum in all corners of the state.

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June 12, 2008
U.T. Incubators

Incubation facilities at many U. T. campuses have already helped launch more than 250 start-up companies System-wide (at least 200 with University IP). These expanding facilities require significant capital investment and staffing to offer subsidized space, equipment, mentoring and other services for start-ups. Here are snapshots of just a few of U. T. System’s successful incubators:

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June 12, 2008
U.T. Contacts
Many hosted events, [co-]sponsored activities, and industry partnerships statewide expose emerging research and technology to commercialization opportunities.

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Apr. 22, 2008
Gov. Perry Appoints Three to Advisory Board Of Economic Development Stakeholders

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry appointed three members to the Advisory Board of Economic Development Stakeholders, which assists the Governor’s Division of Economic Development and Tourism by collecting and disseminating information on federal, state, local and private community economic development programs, including loans, grants and other funding sources.

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