Hearing: The Innovation Pipeline: From Universities to Small Businesses

Subcommittee on Innovation and Workforce Development (Committee on Small Business)

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 (10:00 AM)

2360 RHOB
Washington, D.C.
A major reason for the rise of the U.S. as a technological power is a long tradition of close relationships and frequent collaboration between small businesses and a large network of world-renowned research universities. From licensing deals and tech transfers to patents and startups, the innovation that emerges from U.S. educational institutions is invaluable to the development of local and regional economies. This hearing will cover the innovation pipeline from universities to small businesses and the indispensable role of universities in economic development and urban revitalization.

Witnesses

Dr. John Younger
Vice President of Science and Technology, University City Science Center, Philadelphia, PA

  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 02/11/2020 at 01:24 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 02/11/2020 at 01:24 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 02/11/2020 at 01:24 PM

Dr. Sheila Martin
Vice President of Economic Development and Community Engagement, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, Washington, DC

  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 02/11/2020 at 01:24 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 02/11/2020 at 01:24 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 02/11/2020 at 01:24 PM

Dr. Ethan Mann
Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Sharklet Technologies, Inc., Aurora, CO

  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 02/11/2020 at 01:24 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 02/11/2020 at 01:24 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 02/11/2020 at 01:24 PM

Dr. Gregory P. Crawford
President, Miami University, Oxford, OH

  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 02/11/2020 at 01:24 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 02/11/2020 at 01:24 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 02/11/2020 at 01:24 PM

Hearing Record

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Hearing: Witness List [PDF]

First Published: February 4, 2020 at 09:25 AM
Last Updated: February 11, 2020 at 01:24 PM