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Arkansas Code Title 15. Natural Resources and Economic Development § 15-3-109. Power to carry out programs

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) In relation to the authorization under this subchapter to engage in undertakings, programs, enterprises, and activities involving research and development and other programs involving the establishment and encouragement of scientific and technological research, the Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall have all the powers necessary to carry out programs which include, but are not limited to:

(1) Funding basic research at Arkansas colleges and universities as specified in § 15-3-110;

(2) Stimulating applied research partnerships between private industry and Arkansas colleges and universities and matching funds from private sources for proposed applied research projects as specified in § 15-3-110;

(3) Assisting small businesses in identifying and applying for funds to conduct research and development work on innovative technical ideas;

(4) Transferring knowledge and technology from college, university, and government laboratories to private industry;

(5) Creating, in cooperation with Arkansas colleges and universities, facilities to foster the growth of technology-based enterprises;

(6) Developing emerging product and process technologies which contribute to business and economic growth;

(7) Engaging in innovative demonstration and pilot projects involving improved education and preparation of the future workforce in the areas of science, technology, and mathematics; and

(8) Transferring knowledge and technology from colleges, universities, government entities and laboratories, and other sources of innovation to public schools.

(b) In establishing and maintaining the programs authorized by this section, the director may utilize moneys as are lawfully available to the director for supporting the purposes of the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

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