UH to launch new commercialization center
Center aims to turn UH research into entrepreneurial successes
University of HawaiʻiDirector, Research and Administrative Operations , Office of the VP for Research and Innovation
Jodi Leong, (808) 492-0597
Director of Communications, External Affairs and University Relations
MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHO: University of Hawai`i (UH)
WHAT: The University of Hawai`i will launch its XLR8UH proof of concept center (POCC) at this invitation-only event. Media welcome.
WHERE: Sullivan Conference Center, UH Cancer Center, 701 Ilalo Street
WHEN: Thursday, September 4, 2014, 5:00 p.m.
WHY: As a partner in the Hawai`i Innovation Initiative, UH is aggressively pursuing the successful growth and commercialization of its research enterprise to help diversify the state’s economy. The XLR8UH venture accelerator will be vital to helping UH turn its research success into entrepreneurial success.
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
David Lassner, president, University of Hawai`i
Vassilis L. Syrmos, VP research and innovation, University of Hawai`i
Inaugural cohort of student and faculty researchers accepted to the XLR8UH program
About the Hawai`i Innovation Initiative:
The University of Hawai‘i is working in partnership with the private sector and government to build a thriving research enterprise in Hawai‘i that will develop a third major economic sector for the state, create high-quality living-wage jobs, and address the challenges and opportunities that face our communities and the world to improve our quality of life.
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