During fiscal year 2000, the centers program continued to manage with legislative appropriation of $2 million in. New appointees to the centers advisory council have strengthened the technical expertise of the council. Expanded consulting services provided to center directors have greatly improved the commercialization opportunities for funded centers. Planning grants have been reduced from $10,000 to $5,000 to fund more potential centers with a greater focus on market analysis.
Mission Mission The purpose of the Technology Development program is to promote the creation, development, and expansion of technology-based businesses and industry. To accomplish this, our goals include:
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Maximizing the economic impact of research and development performed at Utah's universities.
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Facilitating the licensing of mature technologies to Utah businesses.
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Encouraging the establishment and growth of Utah businesses based on new and developing technologies.
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Promoting the availability and use of technical and capital resources for Utah's technologybased businesses
