Technology-Based Economic Development

Enabling business and deployment success for INL, its host state and partners

IRP MeetingOctober 11, 2011

Steve McMaster, DirectorINL Technology Deployment

Thanks for the memories Nancy…

• Yes, the rumor’s true…Nancy’s retiring• Please join me in welcoming Stephanie Cook• How can you help me and INL during the

transition?– Put a note on your calendars to send flowers or

chocolates or Starbucks to Nancy – Continue to embrace INL’s TBED efforts– Take something you learn today and teach it to

someone else (really, just do it!)

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What is TBED?• “An approach used to help

create a climate where firms that constantly innovate and maximize the use of technology can thrive”

• Success requires several elements:– An innovation infrastructure– Entrepreneurship– Sources of risk capital

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Why does INL care about TBED?• TBED is a TD accelerator• Increased direct contact with commercial

industry• Increased ROI on R&D investments• Technology centers attracted highly skilled

talent• Successful local technology companies attract

capital funding– Virtuous circle of increased innovation

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But it’s so hard with all the constraints….

• “Creativity loves constraint. People often think of it in terms of artistic work- unbridled, unguided effort that leads to beautiful effect. If you look deeper, however, you’ll find that some of the most inspiring art forms- haikus, sonatas, religious paintings- are fraught with constraints. They’re beautiful because creativity triumphed over the rules…creativity, in fact, thrives best when constrained.”

• Marissa Mayer, VP for Search Products, Google

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TBED Drivers and the Virtuous Cycle

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RiskCapital

Entrepreneurship

InnovationEngines

Silicon Valley, Rt. 128 & Research Triangle didn’t grow overnight!

Programs of National Importance

Technologies that benefit our Communities, State, Region and Country

Energy & Environment

Hybrid Energy Systems Clean Energy and Water Bio-fuels and Synfuels Battery Technology Non-traditional Hydrocarbon

useA leader in developing solutions to energy, resources and infrastructure challenges in the State, Region and Nation

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Work

Grid Reliability and Security Cyber Security Wireless Communications Nuclear Nonproliferation Armor, Explosive Blast

ProtectionA leader in critical infrastructure protection and homeland security

National & Homeland Security

Nuclear Energy

Fuel Cycle R&D Light Water Reactor

Sustainability R&D Next Generation Nuclear

Plant (NGNP) ATR National Scientific

User Facility Space Nuclear

U.S. National Nuclear Energy Laboratory and an International leader

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Ensure the nation’s energy security with safe, competitive, and sustainable energy systems and unique NHS capabilities.

“The value of an idea lies in the using of it”

Thomas Edison

INL Mission

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Technology Deployment – A Link to Industry

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• Achieving record performance in:• Invention disclosure submittals• Reducing time to get agreements

in place• Distribution of critical nuclear

software• Quality of agreements

• Implementing next generation agreement mechanisms and processes

• Positioning for greater DOE focus on technology deployment outcomes

Example of 2011 Innovation DevelopmentsINL’s α-SiC Fiber

• 137 inventions recorded

• 31 patents issued

• 13 new patent licenses

• $1.1 M in royalties

• $5.6 M funds-in for 10 new Cooperative Agreements

• $60 M funds-in and 30 new Work for Others agreements

• 2 R&D 100 and 2 FLC awards

Recognizing INL Innovation at Work

Innovation and Deployment are Key to Mission Accomplishment

How are we doing?

Building Bridges that Last…

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Growing an idea to fruition…

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Gov. R&D Investments Early Investors Venture Capitalists Stock Owners

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Federal Laboratories,Universities

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Joint Efforts / Collaboration(Gov. and Private)

Private Industry(Private Funding)

Maturation Funding

Valley of Death Funding

MarketAcceptance

Research – Discovery – Design – Development – Deployment

What does the future look like for Technology Deployment at DOE?

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Dr. Karina Edmonds appointed as Technology Transfer Coordinator, reports directly to Secretary Chu.

“It’s not about writing research papers anymore, you’ve got to deliver the

goods.” – Secretary Chu

PEMP 2012: “Technology transfer goals, objectives, and measures shall be included as appropriate in the Facilities’ performance plans.”

Secretarial Policy Statement on Technology Transfer at DOE Facilities (March 28, 2011)

The Future: Increased Focus on Deploying Technology

Department of Energy Launches "America's Next Top Energy Innovator”

March 29, 2011

Implementing New Mechanisms

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• Allows BEA, LLC to utilize lab to engage in work as a private entity− Fully Negotiable Agreements (with exceptions / limitations below)

− Indemnification − Venue and Jurisdiction − Disposition of Intellectual Property − Streamlining of Processes – DOE only sees workscope – 10 days to approve− Negotiable Payments − Fixed Price Contracting Allowed / Performance Guarantees

− Exceptions / limitations:− U.S. Competitiveness Clause Required− Must be mission aligned (DOE approves SOW only)− BEA assumes liability for work− Use of lab is on full cost recovery basis (BEA will also include fee to compensate

for additional risk)

A.C.T.Agreement to Commercialize Technology

TBED Collaborations• Idaho TechConnect • Kickstand Idaho• Science on Tap & Science Café • Idaho Economic Development Association• Idaho Rural Partnership• Idaho TechLaunch• Idaho Ideas to Market• Idaho Internship and Entrepreneurial

Program• Idaho Technology Council• E-Center (BYU-I/ISU)• Regional relationships (i.e. Bingham

Research Center- USU, Energy Commercialization Center- U of U)

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Idaho Governor Otter (center) accepts INL check usedto establish Idaho TechConnect’s regional offices

INL’s Technical Assistance Program (TAP)• 2005 - 2010

– Supported 153 TAP projects, providing technical expertise

• 2010: 27 projects, including:– Idaho Department of Environmental Quality– Boise Biologics– University of Idaho– Idaho Department of Water Resources– Melni Group– Meter Insulator– Good Earth Bio-Solutions, and more

• TAP is designed to: – Provide assistance not commercially available in the region – Provide support, with up to 40 hours without charge– Provide technical support (not certification or recommendations)– Assist technology-based businesses in overcoming difficult barriers to

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Teaming is our Key to Success

Success in the INL mission through deployment of technology is accomplished by successful teaming.

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DOE Focus

INL’s Value Proposition

National Energy Security

Taxpayer

Support

Congress

Support

Research

Technology

Deployment

Public Benefit $$$

ROI

Innovation is Part of Your Job (and mine)• Be innovative yourself• Hire innovative people• Support behaviors that lead to innovation

– Associating– Questioning– Observing– Networking– Experimenting

• Create a culture in your own circle of influence where innovation is recognized and encouraged

• It’s a team effort!! INL is here to support your efforts

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Conclusion

INL exists for the national interest

INL is a great TBED resource not fully leveraged by Idaho

INL is reinventing how it manages Technology Deployment

INL is open to opportunities to strategically partner

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Questions?