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Creating an Innovation Ecosystem

Creating an Innovation Ecosystem. Thomas W. Peterson AD, Engineering. A Strategy for American Innovation. Directorate for Engineering. 2. Innovation. There are numerous innovative definitions of Innovation There are multiple elements in the Innovation Process ENG Focus:

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Creating an Innovation Ecosystem

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  1. Creating an Innovation Ecosystem Thomas W. Peterson AD, Engineering

  2. A Strategy for American Innovation Directorate for Engineering 2

  3. Innovation • There are numerous innovative definitions of Innovation • There are multiple elements in the Innovation Process • ENG Focus: On NSF-funded research that has led to direct, quantifiable economic benefit (a product, process, practice, service, social change)

  4. Science of Science and Innovation Policy (SciSIP) • UC Davis How the DOE can accelerate the rate of progress in energy innovation • UNC Greensboro Assessing the Innovative performance of University Research Parks • U Georgia Impact of programmatic university resource investments on innovation • U Kansas Contributions of foreign students to knowledge creation and diffusion • Arizona State U Innovation as characterized by public values contribution

  5. Innovation Through Translational Research

  6. Translational Research Is interdisciplinary by nature Involves a team Relies on partnerships Results in clear benefit to society 6

  7. NSF Programs for Translational Research Science and Technology Centers (STC) Engineering Research Centers (ERC) Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center (NSEC) Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC) Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/UCRC) Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Nanoscale Interdisciplinary Research Teams (NIRT) Emerging Frontiers of Research and Innovation (EFRI) Other ENG programs 7

  8. Filling Gaps ENG/ CISE overall STC / NSEC / NIRT ERC NSF overall SBIR STTR GOALI I /UCRC PFI Industry Investors Valley of Death Translational Research Resources Invested Foundations Small Business University Discovery Development Commercialization Level of Development 8

  9. Some concrete examples for Nanoscale Science and Engineering • SBIR/STTR • NSEC • ERC • I/UCRC • STC • GOALI • NIRT, Single PI Awards

  10. Disclaimer • NSF doesn’t claim SOLE responsibility for these successes, but • NSF played a clear and definable role in the intellectual evolution of all these innovations.

  11. EHS 9% Nanomanufacturing 12% Nanomaterials 51% Instrumentation for Nano 6% Nano Device and Systems 22% NSF SBIR/STTR Investment in Nanotechnology (>20M in FY 2009)

  12. Nanocomposite Foil for Bonding Reactive Nanotechnologies, Inc NanoBond® Joining of Electronic Components Enables direct solder attach between silicon and thermal management components without exposing them to reflow temperatures High thermal conductivity: 4-8X improvement over current commercial solutions Lower residual stress Bond dissimilar materials Silicon Die NanoFoil® Copper Heat Spreader Indium Solder Layer Indium Solder Layer Joining Configuration

  13. Nanocrystalline Diamond Coated Cutting Tools Vista Engineering Inc. Technical Objectives Batch Process Intrinsic Film Adhesion Robust Process Parameters Commercialization Strategy High-end High Productivity Partner with Tool Manufacturer Automotive Applications Goals Product to Market 2005 Venture Capital 2004 – 2005 Win in Growing Market - $300M in 2010

  14. SBIR Support of Qualcomm • In 1985, Andrew Viterbi and 6 colleagues formed “QUALity COMMunications” • In 1987–1988 SBIR provided $265,000 for single chip implementation of Viterbi decoder • Led to high-speed data transmission via wireless and satellite • Now the $78B company holds more than 10,100 U.S. patents, licensed to more than 165 companies

  15. Engineering Research Centers

  16. Nickel Aluminum Underlayer Enables High-capacity Memory Storage • Carnegie Mellon University Data Storage Systems ERC 1990–2001 • Laptops • MP3 players • Consumer electronics

  17. Science and Technology Centers

  18. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Lauterbur was awarded a Nobel Prize in 2003 for discoveries leading to magnetic resonance imaging. • STC for Magnetic Resonance Technology for Basic Biological Research at UIUC established in 1991 • PI Paul Lauterbur discovered the possibility of creating a two-dimensional image by producing variations in a magnetic field

  19. Nanoscale Science and Engineering Centers

  20. Nanopatterning and Detection Technologies • Chad Mirkin, Northwestern Univ. • NSEC for Integrated Nanopatterning and Detection Technologies (0647560) • Mirkin holds more than 350 patents • NanoInk (founded in 2001) offers Dip Pen Nanolithography (DPN) tools for fabricating MEMS and other nanoscale devices. • Nanosphere (founded in 2000) offers nanotechnology-based molecular diagnostic testing. Dip Pen Nanolithography for nanofabrication. Credit: NanoInk Nanosphere is now valued at $164.5M.

  21. Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with IndustryGOALI

  22. GOALI: Nanocrystal Formation and Morphology in Nonthermal Plasmas • Uwe Kortshagen (Unvi. of Minnesota-Twin Cities) and Michael Zachariah (Univ. of Maryland College Park) have demonstrated the ability of plasmas to produce crystalline nanoparticles with specific geometries and beneficial properties. • InnovaLight, Inc., licensed the approach to synthesize silicon nanocrystals for the use in low-cost, efficient solar cells based on silicon nanoparticle films. Plasma Reactor

  23. Industrial impact of NSECs, NCN and NNIN MC. Roco, 4/2/2009

  24. NSF nanotechnology centers – educational pipeline for industry MC. Roco, 4/2/2009

  25. NNI-Industry Consultative Boards for Advancing Nanotech • NNI-Electronic Industry (SRC lead), 10/2003 - Collaborative activities in key R&D areas ($30B nano-enabled) 5 working groups, Periodical joint actions and reports NSF-SRC agreement for joint funding; other joint funding • NNI-Chemical Industry (CCR lead) Joint road map for nanomaterials R&D; Report in 2004 2 working groups, including on EHS Use of NNI R&D results, and identify R&D opportunities • NNI – Organizations and business (IRI lead) Joint activities in R&D technology management 2 working groups (nanotech in industry, EHS) Exchange information, use NNI results, support new topics • NNI – Forestry and paper products (AF&PA lead, 4/2007), 10/2004- Workshop / roadmap for R&D Exchange information CCR MCR, 10/13/09

  26. NSF-NRI Supplement Awards 2008-2010

  27. Characteristics of the Innovation Ecosystem • University research is key, often driven by industrial needs. • Faculty are involved along the innovation continuum, working with industry at all stages. • A focus on translational research smoothes the handoff of technology from universities to industry—resulting in rapid, efficient innovation.

  28. NSF Resources for the Innovation Ecosystem • Grow the existing portfolio and strengthen the translational phase • Extend the reach of industry-driven research initiatives • Educate to innovate • Better understand the social dimensions of innovation (SciSIP)

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