Opportunities for Growth and Sustainability: Agriculture, Energy, Environment and Water “Building Bridges” Dr. Paul C. Maxwell Executive Director and CEO, BNSL US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce Annual Conference May 12, 2011

The BNSL—A Unique Partner Bi-National organization focused on technology-based business development and creation of a dynamic innovation culture in the border region Strategic areas of focus include, alternative energy, security, emerging technologies (MEMS/Nano) and health Bi-National Board of Directors, Advisory Board and Funding Strong networking connectivity to major organizations in the border region and in Mexico/US Personal relationships with key individuals and organizations in both countries. Overall Goals: –Wealth generation through technology-based economic development in the U.S.-Mexico border region-- “Growing regional wealth through innovation” –Create and sustain a knowledge-based, entrepreneurial culture-- “Sustainable Economic Transformation

Working with Sandia National Labs— Recent Activities Systems Analysis Tool for Regional Biofuels Investment and Decision Making Technology Transfer project

7- U.S. Counties 7- Mexican Municipios Biofuels Systems Analysis Tool Objective Objective: –Develop a decision support model to assist Investors, and entrepreneurs in evaluating the –costs and benefits, as well as –risks and opportunities associated with alternative biofuels development strategies along the U.S.- Mexico border. Local and regional decision makers in understanding the tradeoffs such development poses to their communities. –Modify to a border specific model

Modification to the border specific model Expand list of feedstocks –algae, –jatropha, –castor oil, and –agricultural waste products

Regional impacts analysis

Impact on water demand

Technology Transfer Strategies— ”Building Bridges”

Technology Transfer Strategy

REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION HUB A Regional Integration Mechanism Based on Innovation and Entrepreneurship BNSLMEXBNSLUSA Technology Venture Capital Market Needs Products & Markets Commercialization Products & Markets Commercialization Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners Maquiladoras Incubators Clusters Academia Renewable Energies Sustainability Green Industry Security Aeronautics Health industries Chambers Government

Juarez Competitiva International event, $10 million, 2 weeks in Oct 2011 Renew image of Juarez and El Paso Focus on Culture, People, Opportunities Conferences on environment, sustainability, innovation Major names and corporations involved (Carlos Slim, Bill Clinton) BNSL to work with key groups and individuals “Juárez Competitiva concert would span 2 nations” “Tijuana Innovadora inspiration for Juárez Competitiva all-star event”

4950 McNutt Rd. Santa Teresa, NM Dr. Paul Maxwell Executive Director & CEO BNSL 404 W. Overland St. El Paso, TX