1. FLC/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VIRGINIA NETWORK MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2008 John Emond FLC Mid-Atlantic Region Coordinator Lorraine Flanders Deputy Mid-Atlantic Region Coordinator

2. BACKGROUND q FEDERAL LAB CONSORTIUM ORGANIZED IN 1974, CHARTERED BY CONGRESS THROUGH FEDERAL TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ACT OF 1986 q MANDATE IS TO PROMOTE AND STRENGTHEN TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER FROM FEDERAL RESEARCH LABS TO OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES, STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND IN PARTICULAR THE PRIVATE SECTOR

3. q FEDERAL LAB CONSORTIUM ORGANIZED INTO SIX REGIONS q MID-ATLANTIC REGION q PENNSYLVANIA q DELAWARE q MARYLAND q WASHINGTON DC q VIRGINIA q WEST VIRGINIA q HISTORICALLY, STRONG PRESENCE IN “WASHINGTON METRO” AREA OF FLC. EFFORT IN PAST 2 YEARS HAS BEEN TO EXPAND THE FLC INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER AREAS OF THE REGION

4. APRIL 25, 2007 SEMINAR COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG

5. q 44 ATTENDEES q FEDERAL LAB PANEL q Ray Turcotte, NASA Langley Research Center q Scott Deiter, NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER q James Boyce, JEFFERSON LABS q ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PANEL q Jerry Giles, Virginia Economic Development Partnership q Rick Lally, Hampton Roads Technology Council q William Bean, Department of Economic Development, College of William and Mary

6. Apart from overview presentations of federal labs, academia, economic development organizations, there was an “open forum” to discuss issues and challenges associated with technology transfer in southern Virginia OPEN FORUM PORTION OF SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS

7. q Need for more effective communication on how to connect with federal laboratories  Use of existing web sites: National FLC: www.federallabs.orgwww.federallabs.org Mid-Atlantic Region FLC: www.flcmidatlantic.orgwww.flcmidatlantic.org FEDBIZOPS: www.fedbizopps.govwww.fedbizopps.gov DOD Technology Match: www.dodtechmatch.comwww.dodtechmatch.com Major Facility Inventory (primarily NASA but also some DOD facilities): http://facility.public.hq.nasa.gov, the General Public linkhttp://facility.public.hq.nasa.gov  Use of Partnership Intermediary Agreements as a bridge/link between labs and other organizations OPEN FORUM HIGHLIGHTS

8. q Need for more effective communication on how to connect with federal laboratories  Direct networking/lab meetings with a focus on specific technical disciplines Companies/organizations in close geographic proximity historically have enjoyed a strong advantage based on that proximity Proximity remains a factor, but especially with the advent of new technologies, synergy of interests/requirements can be a major element regardless of location OPEN FORUM HIGHLIGHTS

9. q Economic Development  Need for strong customer base for economic development, good understanding of requirements needed and resources available  Focused Forums What problems exist, solutions being sought, requirements needed by an agency or lab What an agency or lab has to offer in physical/ infrastructure as well as technical expertise and access to intellectual property OPEN FORUM HIGHLIGHTS

10. q Next Generation of Professionals  Critical need to effectively train next generation of scientists, engineers, tech transfer professionals, and others to ensure this country remains a viable participant in the global marketplace  Despite this national need, technology development training remains ad hoc  FLC can enhance training opportunities, formal and informal Internal to an agency’s workforce training needs External to help others understand how to work with federal labs OPEN FORUM HIGHLIGHTS

11. q Next Generation of Professionals  Rockville Economic Development Inc. Montgomery County, MD “Post-Doc” Seminar cited as example on creative effort to retain highly skilled, young workforce. 1-Day Seminar Morning sessions on starting own business, other career paths, resume skills Job fair in afternoon, matching Post-Docs seeking employment and companies looking to hire technical workforce  FLC can enhance training opportunities, formal and informal Internal to an agency External to help others understand how to work with federal labs OPEN FORUM HIGHLIGHTS

12. q Next Generation of Professionals  Economic Partnership Agreements also highlighted, linking academia to federal labs Involve students and faculty in federal lab research Allow lab personnel to teach classes and become involved in curricula development Enable labs to loan or donate equipment to schools and universities OPEN FORUM HIGHLIGHTS

13. q A new initiative linking Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia to foster economic growth and quality of life:  Technology Innovation (East Cost version of Silicon Valley)  Environment and Energy Efficiency  Transportation Systems and Sustainable Growth  Southeastern Virginia can play a significant role in this initiative, linking federal labs, economic development groups, academia and industry CHESAPEAKE CRESCENT INITIATIVE (www.thechesapeakecrescent.com)

14. o 11:00-11:10 Welcome, introductions, objective of meeting o 11:10-11:20 Background and Highlights from Colonial Williamsburg Seminar o 11:20-12:30 “Town Hall” Forum Discussion on ways to enhance existing, establish new links and new initiatives connecting federal research labs and Virginia economic development organizations, academia, and industry. Includes discussion of how such interaction can be an integral element of “Chesapeake Crescent Initiative” o 12:30-1:10 Lunch o 1:15-1:50 Continuation of “Town Hall” Forum Includes discussion of what should be near, mid, long term objectives and how to measure progress. Includes how to leverage resources during implementation. o 1:50-2:00 Next Steps/Followup o 2:00 Adjourn FEBRUARY 14 AGENDA