The Innovation Triangle

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Introduction• A partnership of Bellevue-Redmond-Kirkland, the Innovation Triangle is where

today’s technology companies are developing and shaping our future.• Home to some of the world’s most well-known and innovative companies who

are leaders in enterprise software and cloud computing, e-commerce, virtual reality and other interactive media, big data, and even space exploration.

• The Innovation Triangle is a effort to invite technology and entrepreneurial oriented businesses to learn more about our future-focused area and how businesses can innovate, grow and prosper in the Innovation Triangle!

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Outline

• Current Companies in the Innovation Triangle• Attributes of the Innovation Triangle • www.innovationtriangle.us• SelectUSA Conference • Next Steps

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ICT Clusters

• Tech, Business Services & Enterprise Software• Gaming & Augmented Reality• Big Data• Commercial Space

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Economic Output of the Innovation Triangle

• Economic output in 2013 was nearly $48 billion.

• If the Innovation Triangle were a country, we would have the 88th

largest economy in the world.

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Innovation Triangle Economic Output(Billions of Dollars)

All Other Industries

Information Technology

Business & Financial Services

Scientific and Technical Services

Health Care

Government

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Attributes: Talent

• The Innovation Triangle has the nation’s most talented, creative and well-educated workforce to meet your company’s needs.

• The Innovation Triangle is national leaders in the knowledge economy and our workforce can help your company become more globally competitive and innovative.

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Educational Attainment: Bachelors Degree or Higher

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WORKFORCE IN MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS, ARTS & SCIENCES

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Attributes: Quality of Life

• Best place to live work play • Work life balance • Natural Beauty

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Attributes: Education

GIX is a partnership with the University of Washington, Tsinghua University and Microsoft to train tomorrow’s visionaries and tech trailblazers

Bellevue College opens the door of higher education to more than 32,000 students each year with degrees in technology and engineering.

The University of Washington is rated by Reuters as the most innovative public university in the world. The UW boasts top degree programs in engineering, medicine and sciences.

DigiPen ranks as one of the US’s best schools for digital arts and game design. Many designers have joined well known gaming companies such as Valve and Bungie

Lake Washington Institute of Technology's primary purpose is to prepare people for employment, career change, or upgrading occupational skills. All technical courses offer job-related learning experiences and basic education skills which are needed and in demand by the current job market.

Engineering, science, technology and innovation are the pillars of our region’s academic strength. For your company, you have access to the next generation talent, innovators and leaders that can help your company grow and prosper into the future.

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Attributes: Distance from Asian & Europe

• Convenient non-stop flight options to all the major business centers in Europe and Asia will keep you in front of customers, investors, and everyone you need to close your big business deals.

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Attributes: A Culturally Diverse Population/Global Nature

Over 30 percent of our residents are from all corners of the world and they have experienced the welcoming environment of our communities that has created a diverse, sophisticated and cosmopolitan workforce.

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Accomplishments

• SelectUSA Conference • Development of www.innovationtriangle.us• Start-up 425 Shared Workspace• Marketing Collateral

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SelectUSA Summit June 19-21, 2016

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SelectUSA was a high profile event that promotes direct investment by countries outside of the U.S. It brings together global companies, economic development organizations and others working to facilitate investments in the U.S.

www.innovationtriangle.us

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Next Steps

• Start-up 425 Launch• October SelectUSA Prospect Event

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