Entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, policy makers and economic experts are gathering Friday June 18 in the Finger Lakes to advance the challenges and opportunities associated with " Building an Innovation Ecosystem in New York State"
Registration is still open for the event at Welch Allyn Lodge, Skaneateles, NY
This Conference is the first statewide meeting to consider the NYS Industry-Higher Education Innovation Task Force Report, a report that outlines strategies to create convergence between research, innovation and economic growth in New York. The goals of the conference are threefold: first, to review the Task Force Report’s major findings; second, to consider current and future efforts to implement the Task Force Report’s recommendations; and third, to explore alternative ways in which universities, industry, venture investors, business service providers and the State can collaborate in building an innovation ecosystem in New York.
Registration information: http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=856625
Read the full Task Force Report at:
http://www.ny.gov/governor/reports/pdf/IHETF_Report_FINAL.pdf
