09 Feb Ushering in a new era of innovation and economic growth
Chris Kozina, assistant vice chancellor and senior advisor on industry engagement in University Relations, spoke about strengthening public-private partnerships during a panel discussion at the UW Board of Regents meeting on Feb. 9. Photo: Althea Dotzour
At the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting on Friday, Feb. 9, experts gathered to discuss the university’s strategy for maximizing federal funding through burgeoning public-private partnerships, a crucial component of the national push for innovation and economic development.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison, along with the state, is poised to drive a significant increase in innovation and economic growth, bolstered by new federal funding, strengthened partnerships between academia and industry, as well as nonprofits, tribal communities, civil society and communities of practice and lessons learned from previous grant applications. This was the message from industry and campus leaders to the Board of Regents, emphasizing the critical role of UW–Madison in spearheading statewide progress.
Charles Hoslet, vice chancellor for university relations, led Friday’s panel discussion, highlighting a new wave of federal economic policy and numerous large-scale, long-term competitive challenge programs and grants that bring together networks of institutions, including research universities, around a targeted economic opportunity.
“The federal government’s goal is to invest in public-private partnerships that reach beyond simply developing new technologies or spurring innovation,” said Hoslet. “There is increased focus on promoting and stimulating economic growth and job creation across all communities.”