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Improve Transfer of Federally-Funded Technologies from Lab-to-Market
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Goal Leader:
Walter Copan, Ph.D
Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology, Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce
Goal Leader:
Michael Kratsios
Chief Technology Officer of the United States, Office of Science and Technology Policy The White House
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❝The drive for excellence, advancement, and innovation in the United States has brought forth significant discoveries, developed life-saving research, and improved the quality of life for millions of Americans.❞
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This goal will: improve the transition of federally funded innovations from the laboratory to the marketplace by reducing the administrative and regulatory burdens for technology transfer and increasing private sector investment in later-stage research and development (R&D); develop and implement more effective partnering models and technology transfer mechanisms for Federal agencies; and enhance the effectiveness of technology transfer by improving the methods for evaluating the ROI and economic and national security impacts of federally funded R&D, and using that information to focus efforts on approaches proven to work.
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The Federal Government invests approximately $150 billion annually in research and development (R&D) conducted at federal laboratories, universities, and other research organizations. For America to maintain its position as the global leader in innovation, bringing products to market more quickly, growing the economy, and maintaining a strong national security innovation base, it is essential to optimize technology transfer and support programs to increase the return on investment (ROI) from federally funded R&D.
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There are opportunities to: identify regulatory impediments and administrative improvements in federal technology transfer policies and practices; increase engagement with private sector technology development experts and investors; build a more entrepreneurial R&D workforce; support innovative tools and services for technology transfer; improve understanding of global science and technology trends and benchmarks.
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January 07, 2021
January 2021 Updates Show Progress on Cross-Agency Priority and Agency Priority Goals
Today, we published progress updates for both Cross-Agency Priority (CAP) Goals and Agency Priority Goals (APGs) for the final quarter of FY2020. These updates highlight recent milestones and accomplishments as well as related initiatives that support progress towards a more modern and effective government.
September 17, 2020
September 2020 Updates Show Progress on Cross-Agency and Agency Priority Goals
