Agbiosc ie nc e as a De ve lopme nt Dr ive r
Presentation to the 2014
Minnesota Bioscience Conference, April 3, 2014 Worthington, MN
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Agbiosc ie nc e as a De ve lopme nt Dr ive r P resentation to the 2014 Minnesota Bioscience Conference, April 3, 2014 Worthington, MN Minne so ta Ag b io sc ie nc e Stra te g y Who we a re Agricultural Innovation from Idea to Reality
Presentation to the 2014
Minnesota Bioscience Conference, April 3, 2014 Worthington, MN
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Ecosystems are essential Recent study shows the importance
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Agbioscience study background Study conclusions Agbioscience ecosystem Application to this region Conclusions
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What is agbioscience? Science and innovation related to
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Identify the areas in which Minnesota
Compare those findings with the most
Focus on where these strengths and
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Cosponsored by MN Corn Research &
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Job growth and wealth creation Increased commodity values All organizations and regions have access
Dynamic ecosystem in place that builds
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Ohio's Direct Investment: $681M
Additional Investment Attracted: $4,152M Economic Impact of Investment: $6,611M
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46.6% growth in economy 15,000 new jobs 35% growth in taxes generated
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Identified patterns and clusters of
Analysis of peer-reviewed
Presence of research centers Links to agbioscience
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More than 100 individuals: Faculty, researchers and research
Professionals in applied research,
Entrepreneurs and businesses
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Strong R&D position Strong industrial base Deep intellectual property position Substantial venture capital
Global market potential
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Microbial Agbioscience Resilient, Efficient & Productive
Biobased Industrial Products Value-added Food & Health Products
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Microbial Agbioscience:
Resilient & Sustainable Agriculture
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Biobased Industrial Products:
Value-added Food & Health
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Build the capital entrepreneurs and
Create a well-aligned agbioscience-
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Source: Jobs & Innovation Systems, TECNA. June 2011
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Create an environment in which: Agbioscience research leads to product
innovations
Technological advancements quickly make their
way into the hands of entrepreneurs and industry leaders
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Create an environment in which: Agbioscience companies are able to secure
resources to move innovative products into the market place
Existing agbioscience industry clusters are
supported and emerging clusters are formed, creating a global competitive advantage
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Ag biosc ie nc e Innova tion
Unive r sitie s & Colle ge s Industr y Gove r nme nt Assoc iations and Non- Pr
F inanc e
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Ge ne ra te the Be st I de a s Se le c t the Be st I de a s I mple me nt I de a s
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Unfo c use d inno va tive a c tivity Re stric tive ve rtic a l re la tio nships
I nno vatio n and E ntre pre ne urship, Se c o nd E ditio n, Jo hn Be ssant and Jo e T idd, p. 172
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Identifying the network Identifying areas of strength Building partnerships and relationships to
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One of AURI’s first steps to help build an
We are working with Minnesota Rural
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Agbioscience presents a great opportunity
We need a strong agbioscience-specific,
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How do you fit into the agbioscience
Drop off your business card!
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