1. i-GATE Innovation Hub Economic Development through Collaborative Networks Breaking Through Barriers: How regionalism and “coopertition” can improve organizations and create fertile ground for technology Startups April 19, 2012 Rob White Director, Economic Development City of Livermore i-GATE iHub Coordinator mrwhite@ci.livermore.ca.us

2. 2 2 “We’re launching Startup America, a national campaign to help win the future by knocking down barriers in the path of men and women in every corner of this country hoping to take a chance, follow a dream, and start a business.” - President Barack Obama Federal Innovation Agenda Focus on Innovation

3. 2009 - CA responds to growing focus on Regional Clusters 2010 - Established “Innovation Hubs” (iHubs) Inaugural 6 established in February 2010. Current total of 12 iHubs across California ( www.goed.ca.gov) www.goed.ca.gov Focal points for growing research clusters within the State. iHubs focus on regional technology partnerships Intended to accelerate investment and economic development around research clusters. Create innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities. California Innovation Hub Initiative 3

4. i-GATE iHub Partnership Over 40+ active partners 10 regional cities 4 counties 2 national labs universities/academia research institutes workforce development agencies private investment firms businesses community organizations 4

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6. Lawrence Livermore National Lab Lab managed by LLNS, LLC Consortia of Bechtel, Battelle, URS, UC System Two Major i-GATE Programs National Ignition Facility High Performance Computing Facilities Other programs Nanotechnology Materials Science Atmospheric Modeling and Prediction Largest employer in SF East Bay Over 6,500 staff Annual budget of $1.5 billion Sister lab in New Mexico is Los Alamos 6

7. 7 Sandia National Labs/CA Lab managed by Lockheed Martin Several significant specialties Combustion Research Transportation Simulation Hydrogen Fuels BioFuels Sandia is “two lab-one name” system Larger facility is New Mexico Sandia as combined whole is largest national lab in the US Employs over 10,000 people Annual budget exceeds $2.5 billion 7

8. 8 Regional Innovation Clusters Clusters are geographic concentrations that compete but also co-operate and are made up of interconnected: Companies specialized suppliers service providers firms in related industries, and associated institutions in particular field - Michael Porter 2003

9. i-GATE Innovation Hub Innovation for Green Advanced Transportation Excellence Tech transfer for green transportation and clean energy technologies. Research collaboration opportunities. Technology commercialization to support high-growth startup companies. Academic Alliance to attract research level university partners both nationally and internationally. Development of research facilities to support federal labs and universities. 9

10. Initiative Coordinator City of Livermore i-GATE iHub Program Structure 10 NEST Commercialization Center 501c3 Nonprofit- Business services to small tech startups Development Corp 501c3 Nonprofit- Develop research and academic facilities Academic Alliance Consortium to increase academic affiliation with National Labs Additional Governance Mayors’ Advisory Committee Made up of mayors, city managers, econ dev directors, chambers, and selected large business from each partner city

11. 11i-GATE National Energy Systems Technology (NEST) Incubator NEST Commercialization Center The NEST Commercialization Center supports startups by providing: Mentoring – Business plan counseling, strategic development, etc. Connectivity – Access to a vast network of industry veterans, researchers, decision makers, entrepreneurs, and service providers. Advocacy – Full-throated support for our client companies with audiences at the local, state, and federal levels. Access to Capital – Connect Venture and Angel Investors with compatible Startups. Current NEST Clients: CyberTran Kalp Tree Energy FOTDDO

12. i-GATE Development Corp Multimodal Station/ Research Park Concept

13. National Labs Livermore Valley Open Campus

14. i-GATE Replication 14 Identify existing, underutilized assets – University, Research Institution, Developable Land, Demographics, etc. Leverage new and existing regional partnerships to make an investment in those assets to create mutual benefit Be aspirational, and challenge your partners with a vision for the future

15. 15 Thank You! i-GATE iHub (925) 583-3900 www.igateihub.org 15