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Utah Science, Technology and Research (USTAR) Initiative

Utah Science, Technology and Research (USTAR) Initiative. Mr. Bradley Duncan. November 1,2007. Alan Walker, Director, 801-585-9690, alanjwalker@utah.gov , www.ustar.utah.gov. Objectives for Today. Provide a brief orientation to USTAR See www.ustar.utah.gov for detail

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Utah Science, Technology and Research (USTAR) Initiative

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  1. Utah Science, Technology and Research (USTAR) Initiative Mr. Bradley Duncan November 1,2007 Alan Walker, Director, 801-585-9690, alanjwalker@utah.gov , www.ustar.utah.gov

  2. Objectives for Today • Provide a brief orientation to USTAR • See www.ustar.utah.gov for detail • Provide a brief overview of the Utah State University focus areas

  3. Utah TOIP Team(Eastern Utah and Energy) • Alan J. Walker, Director • Bachelor of Science, MBA • 25+ years in energy with General Electric, Amoco, Questar • Mark D. Raymond, Associate Director • Bachelor of Science, • 23+ years in mining and energy with Atlas Minerals, Halliburton, Deseret Power

  4. Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) Initiative A bold and far-reaching initiative supported by Utah industry and business leaders, and sponsored by the State legislature, that aims to ensure that Utah remains a leader in the Knowledge Economy!

  5. For each of the innovation focus areas… • Existing University strengths • Potential economic impact • Commercial opportunities • Team goals • Proposed hiring areas

  6. TOIP Assistance SB75 says: • broker ideas, new technologies, and services to entrepreneurs and businesses throughout a defined service area • screen business ideas and new technologies to ensure that the ones with the highest growth potential receive the most targeted services and attention; Assist high potential businesses and inventions to succeed

  7. University of Utah Innovation Focus Areas Personalized Medicine Diagnostic Imaging Circuits of the Brain Nano- technology Bio- sensors IT Networks & Memory Biomedical Device Innovation Imaging Technology Fossil Energy

  8. Utah State University Innovation Focus Areas • Center for Advanced Nutrition • BioFuels: • Center for Active Sensing and Imaging (CASI):

  9. Fueling the Future USTAR Biofuels Initiative Utah State University

  10. USTAR Energy ClustersUtah State • Bio-fuels • Lidar/Ladar – Directed Sensors/3D Imaging • Semiconductor Chips/Wireless Sensors • Advanced Nutrition - Neurodegeneration

  11. Research Facilities Development USTAR Phase IBuilding Biofuels: 4,700 ft2 for offices, biochemistry lab and engineering lab Solar Platform showing location of solar collectors for five bioreactors Collectors are scheduled for August 20 delivery

  12. Conducting Research with an Anaerobic Digester and a Solar Bioreactor. CH4 (Methane) fuel Dairy waste Nutrients from Digester CO2 from Digester Blain Wade Dairy – An Anaerobic digester test site Industrial-scale Anaerobic digester Sunlight Biodiesel & Bioproducts Algae CO2 Sequestration Phosphorous Removal

  13. Algae and Lipids Dried Algae Algae Lipid Extract Soybean Biodiesel With USU algae by Sep07

  14. Mission & Goals New business opportunities for Utah based on Biofuels as sustainable, renewable energy sources with the following characteristics: • Economically competitive products using Utah’s abundant natural resources • Efficient biomass production/conversion to energy with valuable byproducts • Net positive or neutral effect on greenhouse gases • Significant business opportunities for rural Utah • Complement to U of U Fossil Fuels Project

  15. Alan J. Walker Director Office: 801-585-9690 Mobile: 801-864-5960 alanjwalker@utah.gov Energy is important to Utah. Mark D. Raymond Associate Director Office: 435-722-1760 Mobile: 435-790-4529 markr@ext.usu.edu Utah is important to Energy. What can the Utah TOIP Team do for you?

  16. Thank You!Questions? Alan J. Walker, Director office:801-585-9690 mobile: 801-864-5960 alanjwalker@utah.gov General Email: ustar@utah.gov Web: http://ustar.utah.gov

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