On Demand: Innovate Pennsylvania 2022 - Pennsylvania’s Unique Take on Innovation
Panel Discussion: Forging Partnerships with Business and Higher Education: Pennsylvania’s Unique Take on Innovation
Pennsylvania is widely recognized for having a unique take on innovation, with agencies set up to foster relationships with and bridge gaps between business, higher education, and government. This panel of government leaders will address questions including (but not limited to):
- What partnerships has Pennsylvania established to foster innovation? How does this differ from how other states drive innovation?
- What are your agency’s top priorities in developing innovation and transformation?
- What best practices encourage collaboration across different agencies and departments?
- How has your department established a citizen-centric approach to public sector innovation and tech integration?
Insights from:
- Jennifer Leinbach, Executive Director - DCED Office of Technology & Innovation and Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Colleen Mantini, PA Manufacturing Innovation Program Director, Carnegie Mellon University
- John Sider, Vice President of Business Development, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA
- Moderator: Nelson Moe, Sales Strategy Principal - SLED, Iron Bow Technologies
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