Dear
Florida High Tech Corridor Council partners and friends,
I
am pleased to share with you a recent article published by the
Miami Herald as part of its PolitiFact series that highlights Governor Scott’s
support for university-private partnerships, specifically those modeled after
the Florida High Tech Corridor Council.
For
each year that he has been in office, PolitiFact has tracked Gov. Scott’s
campaign promises, including his goal to “pursue additional programs such as
FHTCC throughout the state.” The Florida High Tech Corridor Council model
has been studied in the past and more recently used as a model for university
and economic development partners that launched Life Sciences South Florida two
years ago. The article notes that the effort is continuing to gain steam
with multiple funding partners.
But
most importantly, the article showcases the additional investment that the
Legislature and Gov. Scott approved to fund our Matching Grants Research
Program last year and this year. That $2 million investment is being used
by research faculty at the University of Florida to solve commercialization
challenges for local high tech companies … challenges such as optimizing the
performance of thermoelectric generators for unmanned aerial vehicles; and,
enhancing sensor technology that wirelessly detects heartbeat, respiration and
other vital signs.
The
added funding for UF’s participation in our Matching Grants Research Program is
sure to have a lasting impact on this region’s innovation economy, and I am
grateful to see that supporting university-private partnerships is a priority
championed by our governor, our state legislators, and most importantly, our
Florida High Tech Corridor Council members and partners. Thank you for
your ongoing support.
Best
regards,
Randy Berridge
Randy Berridge
President
Florida High Tech Corridor Council
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