John Adams Innovation Institute
Region by region, sector by sector, the Innovation Institute strives to improve Massachusetts’ competitive edge in the Innovation Economy, supporting industry clusters and institutions in efforts to stimulate new job creation and job retention in knowledge- and technology-based companies.
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Life Sciences
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Governor Patrick greets MLSC Scientific Advisory Board Chair, Harvey Lodish. Lodish will lead the team of world-class scientists tasked with ensuring the scientific credibility of the MLSC’s grant-making activity. MLSC Scientific Advisory Board
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MLSC Matching Grant Program begins
NIH modeled peer review process
At inaugural meeting, review panel considers
cutting-edge research initiatives
Boston –On June 3rd, a group of nine distinguished scientists from across the state convened in Boston to serve as the first reviewers for what was organized as an NIH-styled peer review process that reviewed and scored the first matching grant proposals submitted to the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC).
Broadband
Massachusetts Broadband Institute launched, with $40 million to bring broadband to all unserved communities
Gov. Patrick signs new broadband access law at Goshen Town Hall
GOSHEN – The hand-made signs held by the children in front of the Town Hall told the story: “Happy Birthday, Gov. Patrick. Go Broadband.” “Thank you Gov. Patrick. Broadband = Finished Homework, from Aaron and Sam.” And “Kids Need Love, Safety + Broadband.”
Gov. Patrick is greeted by young supporter at Massachusetts Broadband Institute launch.
Almost a year to the day that Gov. Deval Patrick announced his plan to launch a Massachusetts Broadband Institute, he traveled to Goshen to sign the law creating the new $40 million initiative in poignant fashion.
As the crowd of more than 100 well-wishers serenaded Gov. Patrick with “Happy Birthday,” the Governor signed the bill into law.
It was, according to State Sen. Stan Rosenberg (D-Amherst), the first time in history a sitting governor in Massachusetts had officially visited Goshen, a hill-town community west of Northampton along Route 9.
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Research Centers
The Innovation Institute’s matching investments in interdisciplinary, collaborative research centers support the Commonwealth’s knowledge economy. In 2005, the Innovation Institute’s investments have leveraged $35 million in new federal research dollars for Massachusetts.
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Regional Projects
Choosing the right path for regional economic development
Patrick Administration shares its views at Innovation Institute's Governing Board meeting on how best to organize state resources in concert with shared regional priorities
BOSTON – Fitchburg Mayor Lisa Wong, one of four presenters scheduled to discuss regional economic development strategies in Massachusetts, apologized for being late. The overseas board of directors of one of the larger employers in her city, she explained, had just announced plans that morning it would be closing down its facility in two weeks. Read more >>
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Emerging Clusters
The Innovation Institute is working with the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and other local and regional stakeholders in industry, government, and academia to fashion a collaborative approach to future research and investment in the nascent Marine Science and Technology Industry. Read more >>
The new Massachusetts initiative to develop the framework for strategic cross-sector collaboration within the Commonwealth’s Life Sciences mega-cluster is moving ahead rapidly, picking up key support from industry and academic leaders and policy makers. Read more >>