Technology-led Economic Development

Date: December 3-4, 2014
Location: Phoenix, AZ

AICP Certification Maintenance points: CM | 16

This course qualifies as a professional development elective needed to sit for the Certified Economic Developers Exam 

This technical course focuses on the competitive advantage of regions and the role of economic developers and community stakeholders in building an innovation ecosystem. It is important to understand the process of technological commercialization. In this course participants will be introduced to the legal and financial framework for bringing innovation to market, including technology protection and product licensing. Learn how to partner with government, industry, higher education, and the private sector to create a highly integrated network of technology and innovation. Multiple case studies will be presented to explain the role of business incubators, accelerators, venture capital, angel networks, gap financing, and more.

Course Highlights:

• Forming strategic alliances and technology clusters 
• Building partnerships with higher education and technology councils 
• Understanding technology transfer and commercialization 
• Reviewing patent, copyright, trademark, and licensing terms 
• Developing incubators, accelerators, and research parks 
• Developing multiple financing mechanisms for technology businesses 
• Debt vs. equity financing options for entrepreneurs and small businesses 
• Rural technology-led economic development strategies

Instructors:

Maureen Collins-Williams 
Partner
Entrepreneurial Communities Project

Carol Kraus Lauffer 
Partner 
Business Cluster Development

Robert M. Okabe 
Co-founder and Managing Director 
RPX Group

Accommodations/Training Location:

The Ritz-Carlton Phoenix 
2401 East Camelback Road 
Phoenix, AZ 85106 
Phone: 602-468-0700