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University Centers for Economic Growth: Job Creation and Business Support

This Act establishes University Centers in every state to boost local economic development. These centers will collaborate with businesses and institutions, providing technical assistance, business development services, and technology transfer. The goal is to create high-skilled jobs, develop regional talent pools, and support innovation clusters, potentially leading to greater employment opportunities and economic stability in your area.
Key points
At least one University Center will be established in every State to support the local economy.
Centers will offer technical assistance, business development services, and technology transfer to businesses to accelerate innovation and expansion.
Priority for establishing centers is given to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Tribal Colleges, and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI).
Centers will receive between $500,000 and $1,000,000 annually to fund their operations and regional development strategies.
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Print number: 118_S_3169
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2023-10-31