New developments in biotechnology : U.S. investment in biotechnology.

  • United States Office of Technology Assessment
Date:
1988
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Credit: New developments in biotechnology : U.S. investment in biotechnology. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    An OTA survey of State activities in biotechnol- ogy conducted in Fall 1986 found that 33 States and Guam directly support biotechnology activi- ties, such as research, training, or development of facilities for research. An additional six States indicated they were conducting feasibility studies or were considering establishing a biotechnology initiative. The OTA survey revealed a wide range in the intensity level of these initiatives and diver- sity in their implementation. However, all of the States reporting intensified efforts on behalf of biotechnology report doing so in hope of economic development or promotion of academic excellence. The States differ in their efforts in the follow- ing ways: ® the office, agency, or institution primarily re- sponsible for the initiation of the program; ® the level of funding available annually for the support of research, facilities, or training; ® the mechanisms by which funds are raised; © the base and method of operation for the program; ® the substantive concentration of the pro- grams being funded; and *®@ the extent to which incentives are offered to attract biotechnology companies. The types of initiatives States pursue depend, in part, on the influence of these factors. There- fore, the types of initiatives reported varied greatly. Some States are pursuing one path only, others a combination of approaches. The types of initia- tives include: ® increased support for biotechnology research and development (R&D) in State universities and by biotechnology companies (33 States), ® programs or funds for biotechnology train- ing at State colleges and universities (23 States), ¢ financial and technical assistance for biotech- nology firms (27 States), e discrete “Centers” mandated to facilitate com- munication between universities and indus- try to achieve technology transfer (28 States), and ¢ State-supported research parks and incubator facilities specific to biotechnology (6 States). Table 4-2 displays the types of programs sup- ported by States active in the promotion of bio- technology research and development within their _ borders. Table 4-2.—State Activities in Biotechnology Research and Development Incentives for State R&D Support Training firms Alabama .......... _ — Alaska ec 40 einciecd Arizona. waits oes Arkansas ........... California ......... Colorado .......... Idaho .cOel eae ee b+) t1+11+4+14+4+411 b++t+ 11 ++ 14+4+4+441 Kentucky.......... ouisiangi: oc ee Maryland .......... Michigan ico), 2m Minnesota......... Mississippi ........ Missouri}. fou thew sel. Montan aise we a: clemie ee Nebraska.......... Nevada ........... New Hampshire.... New Jersey........ New Mexico....... New York ......... North Carolina..... North Dakota ...... ONTO eae ke tere Oklahoma......... Oregonviii nities 4.0% Pennsylvania ...... Rhode Island ...... South Carolina..... South Dakota...... Tennessee ........ Texas ais ed He Utara hi Sales ss eee Vermont yoo. nae Virginialaadis fi G Washington ....... West Virginia...... Wisconsin......... WYOMING s ste tieyy six o/s - SOURCE: Office of Technology Assessment, 1988. L++++ 1 l++++ 1 = 2. ie) =] s P+) t+++ 1 +4+t¢t¢¢4¢4+1 +4 1444441 | as | | | bb t+++tt+ei ++i Pl ++ 1 ++4+4+14+4 b1tl iti tteit¢il l+++ 141 Piititi + | fe b+++44+4+1 1 1
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