Investing in Innovation Systems: Technology Commercialization and Cross Border Partnerships June 19, 2008

Building on its strengths in agriculture and energy, the Government of Alberta has invested billions of dollars in its education system, associated programs, as well as in people and research infrastructure to create the foundation for a diversified and prosperous knowledge-based economy. The Minister of Advanced Education and Technology will outline new initiatives in technology commercialization that the province is undertaking to invigorate connections between investors, researchers and corporate partners in Northern California and Alberta. The province is directly working to assist and foster a culture of innovation to generate new ideas and approaches, attract leading thinkers and create value.

More information on the Government of Alberta can be found here:

http://www.gov.ab.ca

More information on the Ministry of Advanced Education and Technology can be found here:

http://www.advancededandtech.alberta.ca

http://www.innovation.gov.ab.ca

This event is being co-hosted by SRI International, For more than 60 years, since our beginnings when we were called Stanford Research Institute, our strengths have been our staff's world-leading expertise and passion for working with clients on important challenges. SRI is well known for its legacy of innovations in communications and networks, computing, economic development and science and technology policy, education, energy and the environment, engineering systems, pharmaceuticals and health sciences, homeland security and national defense, and materials and structures.

SRI is located at 333 Ravenswood Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025-3493.

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