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1 Daraius Irani, PhD RESI of Towson University
2 How does Research & Development fit into Technology-Led Economic Development in a Knowledge Economy?
3 Objectives in a Knowledge Economy Capture and commercialize innovations R&D Advance competitiveness of traditional industries Grow a visible globally-competitive cluster in new knowledge enterprises Create and sustain a highly skilled work force IEDC Baltimore; Sept 9, 2005
4 Characteristics of a successful knowledge economy: Convenience Quality Flexibility Customization Human capitol Entrepreneurship Collaboration Networks IEDC Baltimore; Sept 9, 2005
5 Research and Development is a big player in the emerging Success in a Knowledge Economy is dependent on 3 variables: 1. Technology and Capital 2. Quality of Place 3. Talent IEDC Baltimore; Sept 9, 2005
6 IEDC Baltimore; Sept 9, 2005 To succeed, a community needs. Funding for investment into new opportunities Aid in creation and development of innovations and entrepreneurship Tech-savvy infrastructure and support high-tech companies To support research and development: Resources: laboratories, Broadband, IT companies, etc. Services: machine and glassblowing shops
7 To succeed, a community needs. Amenities and resources to attract the young and wealthy Hip Community Support from local colleges/ universities Quality of life Commute times/distance IEDC Baltimore; Sept 9, 2005
8 To succeed, a community needs. Knowledge workforce High level of education throughout the community Retention of the current highly educated population To support research and development: Encourage research at local universities to build a workforce with in-lab experience IEDC Baltimore; Sept 9, 2005
9 The Knowledge Workforce Manipulators of ideas, not objects Paid to think Valued for abilities in Life long learning Application of acquired judgment creatively Complex problem solving Provide intellectual capitol to there employers More than half of America s work force IEDC Baltimore; Sept 9, 2005
10 Regionalism Cluster Creative Class Hidden Technology Companies IEDC Baltimore; Sept 9, 2005
11 Natural economic region with city or college as center Create a global regional identity Create regional alliance and organization to proactively pursue economic goals Market region as a whole Devise end to end strategy Expand aid to entrepreneurship (incubators) Expand knowledge infrastructure (research parks) IEDC Baltimore; Sept 9, 2005
12 Groups of related businesses Close proximity Collaboration and competition Snowball Effect Creates economic growth Promotes regional identity IEDC Baltimore; Sept 9, 2005
13 Considers the creative class the driving force to expanding economies College graduates and other educated people Promoters of innovation and growth Closely related to the knowledge workforce Responsible for drawing on knowledge for complex problem solving Makes up about 12% of the U.S. workforce Florida, R. (2002). The Rise of the Creative Class: And How it s transforming work, leisure, community and everyday life. New York: Perseus Book Group
14 National trend toward self employment Trend beginning of tech workers moving away from tech hot spots Starting new businesses outside of traditional tech locations Join with others like them to form larger alliances Made possible buy internet and cheaper technology capital IEDC Baltimore; Sept 9, 2005
15 3.00% Ratio R&D Employment to Total Workforce by County 2.50% 2.00% 1.50% 1.00% Fredrick Montgomery Charles 0.50% 0.00% 0.03% 0.03% 0.03% 0.01% N/A 0.12% United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2009
16 Naval Support Facility at Indian Head Base Residents 360 Jobs 3,472 Infrastructure Investments in construction and infrastructure improvements Investments in environmental compliance and protection initiatives Location Plant asset value 1,700 buildings containing specialized equipment $74 Million (FY93-FY03) $89.5 million (FY93-FY03) 3400-acre peninsula, 30 miles south of Washington, DC $1.85 billion DCMillitary.com (2008)
17 Medical Facility Estimate Employee s Civista Medical Center 805 Genesis Health Care 320 Charles County Nursing and Rehab Center 232 Waldorf Healthcare Center 110 Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development ( )
18 Respective Knowledge Workforce , ,600 Total Population % 32, % 79,606 At least a Bachelor's Degrees Charles County Frederick County U.S. Bureau of the Census
19 Educational Attainment People Over the Age of 25 Highest Level of Education Number of people Percent of population Less than 9th grade 3, % 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5, % High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30, % Some college, no degree 23, % Associate's degree 6, % Bachelor's degree 14, % Graduate or professional degree 9, % U.S. Bureau Of the Census (2009)
20 Higher Education Enrollment Degree Programs for R&D (Associate s and Bachelor s Transfer Programs) College of Southern Maryland 8,240 -Biological Sciences -Biotechnology -Environmental Technology -Applied Science and Technology -Electrical Engineering -Mathematics/Physical -Sciences Engineering Waldorf Center For Higher Education 3,000* Programs through UMUC -Biotechnology -Laboratory Management -Microbiology -Natural Science -Mathematical Sciences -Computer and Information Science ChooseMaryland.org, 2010
21 Indian Head Science and Technology Park 250+ acres Waldorf Technology Park 56 acres 300,000+ SF ChooseMaryland.org, 2010
22 Laboratory Cost by County Rent per square foot Charles County Frederick County Montgomery County 0 Low End High End Average ChooseMaryland.org, 2010
23 Central Laboratories Located in close proximity to Company Headquarters Easy and more cost effective provision of expensive services Large presence in the local science community Can include a production facility Close location for technical support from lab personnel at HQ LabManager.com; 2009
24 Smaller, Scattered R&D Labs Smaller R&D firms and start-up companies Can be located in or adjacent to production facilities Renting of lab spaces create advantages for small scattered labs which: Reduces costs of relocation Retains talent Integrate new ideas Avoids problems and time to get permits Allows new tenant access to established utilities LabManager.com; 2009
25 Locating Labs in Hot Spots Areas with businesses and schools of same focus Greater communication between universities and companies Appeals to students through proximity Overpopulated hot spots have companies opting for cheaper land a further distance from a hub Less over head from land cost and easier commute But less influence within the hotspot LabManager.com; 2009
26 Factors companies look for in domestic locations (poled by importance) 1 st -Proximity to R&D Personnel 2 nd -Proximity to customers 3 rd -Collaborating Firms 3 rd -Proximity to Universities 3 rd -Sponsored University research 4 th -Internet based searches** 4 th -Proximity to competitor The National Academies Press
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