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= Overview=<div>[[File:Boise-State-Campus.jpg]]'''<span style="font-size:smaller;">Photo credit: John Kelly of Boise State Photographic</span>'''</div><br/> =Boise is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States and consistently ranks in Forbes' top 10 cities for careers and families. Boise State University serves about 21,000 undergraduates and 3,000 graduate students. Engineering enrollment has grown by 75% to 2,847 students over the past five years. Key partners include Micron Technology, a top 5 semiconductor company headquartered in Boise, NASA, and Idaho National Laboratories. Recently, Boise became home to the business incubator Trailhead, as well as annual speaking events including TedX, Ignite Boise, and the Ethos Project. New initiatives at Boise State University include the Venture College, which has launched 17 revenue-generating businesses, the College of Innovation and Design, a MakerLab, and the New Product Development Lab, as&nbsp;well as a $25M Center for Materials Research.

Recently, Boise become home to State University and the Boise community generate awareness and help others discover the value of student innovation and entrepreneurship with a [https://trailheadboise.org/ business incubator] variety of experiential courses and annual speaking workshops, programs, inspiration events including [http://tedxboise.org/ TedX] , and [http://wwwcommunication initiatives.igniteboise.com/ Ignite Boise]. New initiatives at One example is the Work U program, coordinated by the Boise State University include the [http://venturecollege.boisestate.edu/ Venture College]Career Center, which has launched 17 revenue generating businesses, targets students whose major may not have have a specific career track and pairs them with an entrepreneur or project within the [http://cidBoise community.boisestate.edu/ The Digital Marketing course from the College of Innovation + Design’s Bridge to Career Program gives students practical, workplace skills and Design], culminates in a [https://makerlabfinal project that can be reflected in the workplace.boisestateTedxBoise is an annual event that brings people together to share ideas worth spreading and with a mission to explore, expose, and expand.edu/ MakerLab]Major marketing initiatives, and from the College of Innovation + Design’s annual report to the [http://www.techhelp.org/services/design-prototype-new-product-development/ New Product Development Lab]Focus on Boise State magazine, all help to communicate the positive and a [https://news.boisestate.edu/update/2015/10/22/micron-foundation-gives-25-million-for-materials-science/ $25M Center for Materials Research]valuable experience of students involved in innovative and entrepreneurial efforts at Boise State and beyond.&nbsp;

= Student Faculty Entrepreneurship<br/> =

Business launched through Examples of faculty-led innovation can be seen across the Venture College includeBoise State Campus. A prime example of this is the [https://cid.boisestate.edu/vip/ Vertically Integrated Projects ]program, or VIP, which gives faculty avenues for conducting their research, while also pairing them with interested students to help conduct the research and gain valuable skills. The [https://cid.boisestate.edu/hes/ Human-Environment Systems], or HES program does a similar job to the VIP program but is focused solely on biology centered topics. The Instructional Design and Educational Assessment, IDEA shop for short is part of the Center for Teaching and Learning. The IDEA shop focuses on helping faculty integrate technology into their teaching, learning, and assessment. Another resource on campus that helps both faculty and students access technologies and develop ideas is the Makerlab. The [https://makerlab.boisestate.edu/ Boise State Makerlab] is a radically inclusive community which focuses on democratizing access to emerging technologies, and training students and faculty how to use the technology at zero cost, along with zero cost to use any of the equipment.

*[http://vividroots.com/ Vivid Roots] sells apparel and water bottles. A portion Some examples of each sale provides potable water to people in need.*[http://www.txtengage.com/ txtENGAGE] provide customer relationship and marketing platforms.*[http://www.gratisaid.org/ Gratis Huminatarian Aid Network] distributes medical supplies to remote regions in Eastern faculty entrepreneurship and Central Africa.*[http://www.adventuredata.com/ Adventure Data] provides real-time data to improve outdoor sports products.*[httpresearch are://whitneyhansen.com/ Whitney Hansen] provides finanial consulting with a focus on student debt.

*= University-Industry Collaboration<br/> = Boise State university offers many opportunities to connect students to industry connections. [httphttps://coencid.boisestate.edu/magnetic-materials-lab/peter-mullnerventurecollege/ DrVenture College] serves as a resource to connect university students to industry leaders. Peter Mullner] specializes They have designed an internship program to connect students to small businesses in need of help in shape-memory alloys. He recently [http://www.shawmountaintechnology.com/abouta variety of skill sets.html launched a startup] Internships are tailored to commercialize solid-state electronic devices based on these materialsmeet the skill interests of students.&nbsp;*<br/>The&nbsp;[httphttps://coencareer.boisestate.edu/faculty-staff/yanliangzhang/ Dr. Yanliang ZhangCareer Center ] completed at Boise State houses the [httphttps://coencid.boisestate.edu/msework-reuu/project-13employers/ successful prototypesWork U Program,] of a thermoelectric device designed which connects undergrad students to replace alternators select businesses in carsBoise. This workFor example, St. Lukes, funded by a Department City of Energy grantBoise, Albertsons, should improve fuel economy by 10-15%etc. Hyundai (or Honda?) is currently working This program allows student to commercialize this devicereceive credit while developing Boise connections and gaining work experience.*<br/>The&nbsp;[httphttps://researchcobe.boisestate.edu/uivblog/executives2018/05/strategic-growth-capital-partnership-year-in-residencereview/ DrStrategic Growth Partnership] is a program within Boise State’s business school. Kevin Learned] co-founded IdahoThe program is lead by John Williamson, a local executive, and it's first commercial software company and its first angel investment groupmission is to accelerate Boise State Entrepreneurs. It offers connections to multiple business such as Blast Resolve, GenZ Technology, Melt Organic, Recovery Help, TeaDora,Uniscen, VersaBuilt.*<br/>[httphttps://www.medmanboiseyp.comorg/ Ed ZimmerBoise Young Professionals] served as is a local group coordinated to establish relationships between recent graduates and engage them in the CEO professional part of ECCO Group as it grew from 20 employees the Boise community. The goal is to connect and develop meaning and beneficial relationships that can lead to over 500 employees with plants in job connections and resources within Boise, England, and Australiabeyond.&nbsp; Below are a few other examples of Boise State faculty and student connections to local and national communities:&nbsp;

*The Scalable Nanomanufacturing Grant, led by Dr. Will Hughes, partners Boise State University with Harvard University and Micron Technologies. This project investigates applications for DNA nanotechnology in the semiconductor industry.*A year-long Senior Design course partners senior engineering students with an industry sponsor to gain practical industry experience. Partners include: Micron Technology, Clearwater Analytics, Hewlett Packard, Cradlepoint Technology, and Idaho Power, among others.*The Boise State Computer Science Department has moved into a new building downtown, which they will share with local tech company Clearwater Analytics, among others.&nbsp; This move positions Boise State Computer Science students and faculty within close proximity to the growing number of tech startups located in downtown Boise. = University Technology Transfer Office =  Boise State and the greater Boise area has a number of resources which can help with technology transfer, accessing startup resources such as space and mentorship, venture capital firms, and angel investors. The Office of Technology Transfer at Boise State supports research activities, and manages industry relations, as well as the commercialization of intellectual property. The Venture College is a resource provided by the College of Innovation and Design which offers student led startups space to run their business from, as well as access to an extensive mentor network and help with finding funding, as well as providing help and information with copyright and other intellectual property. A similar program offered by the College of Business and Economics is the Strategic Growth Capital Partnership. The Universityof Idaho also offers a free service to help students patent their ideas and inventions for free, offering legal advice and help with researching similar and existing patents. Boise State also offers graduate classes in grant writing. Boise Angel Alliance and Loon Creek Capital are both resources to connect startups with angel investors, simplifying the process of getting seed funding. = Local and Regional Development = Boise’s innovation ecosystem is rapidly expanding. JUMP is a new building in Boise meant to facilitate connections and networking in Boise. is an Urban Meeting Space funded by the J.R. Simplot foundation. This building operates as a nonprofit meeting space meant to facilitate curiosity, creativity, and playfulness for people of all ages. JUMP is a recourse for connection building within the Boise community.&nbsp; <span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-7977d510-7fff-59e4-6510-dbf7641f8d7e">[https://trailheadboise.org/ <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Trailhead</span>]&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 38); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">is a Boise based space for entrepreneurs that offers space to work and a connection to resources. This resource is not free, but Boise State has connection to Trailhead Board of Directors and they can help Boise State Student get connected to resources and mentors in the area.</span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-7977d510-7fff-59e4-6510-dbf7641f8d7e">[https://www.boiseangels.com/ <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Boise Angel Alliance</span>]<span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 38); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">’s mission is to advance opportunity, empowerment, and innovation through strategic investment. Entrepreneurs pitch business ideas for a chance to earn investments and funding for their ventures.</span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-7977d510-7fff-59e4-6510-dbf7641f8d7e">[https://community.newonline.org/communities/community-home?CommunityKey=bf0305da-6999-48ef-a3ff-b16041b2f1a5 <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Boise Network of Executive Women</span>]&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 38); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">focuses on empowering young professionals, typically in the hopes of generating healthy working ecosystems for women.</span></span></span></span>   '''<span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span>Below are facts about Boise State University’s Economic Impact</span></span></span>''' *<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-a949ca89-7fff-3708-277b-Industry Collaborationa5c4f6e3c999"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(29, 33, 38); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Employment: BSU employs more than 3,000 Idaho residents directly and another 2,000 indirectly. Wages and salary in total are $113M<br/span> </span></span>*<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(29, 33, 38); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spending: students spend $195M annually on living expenses in Idaho</span></span></span>*<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-a949ca89-7fff-3708-277b-a5c4f6e3c999"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(29, 33, 38); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Out-of-state students spend another $17M annually</span></span></span>*<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(29, 33, 38); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">BSU purchasing, construction, and employee spending is ~$325M annually</span></span></span>*<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(29, 33, 38); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Service: 2,000 students across 30 departments contribute ~52,000 hours to 80 community organizations through the service-learning program</span></span></span>*<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(29, 33, 38); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alumni: 70% of Boise State alumni remain in Idaho, working and paying taxes</span></span></span>*<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-a949ca89-7fff-3708-277b-a5c4f6e3c999"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(29, 33, 38); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Idaho residents with at least a bachelor's degree earn double the wages of those without one. Alumni have an unemployment rate that is about 1/3 of that of the workforce with only a high school diploma Alumni have an estimated $903M economic impact on the state annually</span></span></span>*<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(29, 33, 38); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Apparel: apparel generates ~$11M in sales for retailers</span></span></span>*<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(29, 33, 38); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Research: Boise State attracts more than $37M in research awards, 80% of which are from federal sources</span></span></span> = Related Links = == Additional Information == [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11JjdaVCnz0GlY2aaq4qxi0TT0KP4guxfXnemFNDSYhg/edit?usp=sharing Landscape Canvas] [http://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Boise_State_University_Student_Priorities Student Priorities] == Previous Cohorts == === Spring 2016 === [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ann_Delaney Ann Delaney] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kelly_Schutt Kelly Schutt] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Rebecka_Seward Rebecka Seward] === Fall 2016 === [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Donovan_Kay Donovan Kay] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sienna_George Sienna George] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alexander_Schloss Alexander Schloss] === Spring 2017 === [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Carson_Addison Carson Addison]&nbsp; [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Zachary_Andreason Zachary Andreason] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/CamilleEddy Camille Eddy] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/ThomasLippman Thomas Lippman] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/HaydenRogers Hayden Rogers]&nbsp;

*[http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1344915 The Scalable Nanomanufacturing Grant], lead by [http://coen.boisestate.edu/faculty-staff/willhughes/ Dr. Will Hughes], partners Boise State University with Harvard University and Micron Technologies. This project investigates applications for DNA nanotechnology in the semiconductor industry.*A year-long Senior Design course partners senior engineering students with an industry sponsor to gain practical industry experience. [http://coen.boisestate.edu/seniordesign/industry-sponsors/ Partners include]: Micron Technology, Clearwater Analytics, Hewlett Packard, Cradlepoint Technology, and Idaho Power, among others.== Fall 2018 ===

= University Technology Transfer Office<br[http:/> =/universityinnovation.org/wiki/Evanann_Whitaker Evanann Whitaker]

[httpshttp://researchuniversityinnovation.boisestate.eduorg/ottwiki/ The Office of Technology TransferPamela_craig Pam Craig] supports research activities and manages industry relations and intellectual property commercialization for the university.&nbsp; The office is responsible for the assessment, protection, development and marketing of new inventions for commercial use and facilitates the internal and external relationships that contribute to the process.&nbsp; The office also supports the advancement of innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development programs and initiatives on campus.

= Local and Regional Economic Development<br[http:/> =/universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ollie_Shannon Ollie Shannon]

Boise top place to live, growing population, university # of students and employees, plans for future, STEM action center, etc[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Dagher Chris Dagher]

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