The University has strong ties with big industry leaders to encourage a quick transition from research to industry.
[http://researchvalley.org/who-we-are/ <u>Research Valley</u> ] is a hub that provides support to early stage startups as well as networking to quickly bring startups and technology ventures to the industry. They are built on strong industry relationships that enables enable the quick move to industry. [[http://researchvalley.org/who-we-are/ http://researchvalley.org/who-we-are/]]
*Relationships with
The [http://cnve.tamu.edu/about/advisory-council/ <u>The Mays Business School Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship</u>]<u></u> has an advisory council built from industry leaders, including leaders in finance, construction, banking, law, technology, and marketing. Additionally, they have strong relationships with local I&E institutions in the local community and the state of Texas. [[http://cnve.tamu.edu/about/advisory-council/ http://cnve.tamu.edu/about/advisory-council/]]
[http://engineering.tamu.edu/contact/easa The <u>Dwight D. Look College of Engineering</u> ] within the university supports and fosters industry and nonprofit relationships within the realm of engineering. In addition, the individual departments within the school have close ties with industry leaders and a campus presence from representatives of those businesses. [[http://engineering.tamu.edu/contact/easa http://engineering.tamu.edu/contact/easa]]
= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =