utah science, technology and research (ustar) initiative mr. bradley duncan november 1,2007 alan...
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Utah Science, Technology and Research (USTAR) Initiative
Mr. Bradley Duncan
November 1,2007
Alan Walker, Director, 801-585-9690, [email protected] , www.ustar.utah.gov
Objectives for Today
Provide a brief orientation to USTAR
See www.ustar.utah.gov for detail
Provide a brief overview of the Utah State University focus areas
Utah TOIP Team(Eastern Utah and Energy)
• Alan J. Walker, Director– Bachelor of Science, MBA– 25+ years in energy with General Electric,
Amoco, Questar
• Mark D. Raymond, Associate Director– Bachelor of Science, – 23+ years in mining and energy with Atlas
Minerals, Halliburton, Deseret Power
Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) Initiative
A bold and far-reaching initiative supported by Utah industry and business leaders, and sponsored by the State legislature, that aims to ensure that Utah remains a leader in the Knowledge Economy!
For each of the innovation focus areas…
– Existing University strengths
– Potential economic impact
– Commercial opportunities
– Team goals
– Proposed hiring areas
TOIP Assistance
SB75 says:
• broker ideas, new technologies, and services to entrepreneurs and businesses throughout a defined service area
• screen business ideas and new technologies to ensure that the ones with the highest growth potential receive the most targeted services and attention;
Assist high potential businesses and inventions to succeed
University of Utah Innovation Focus Areas
DiagnosticImaging
ImagingTechnology
Nano-technology
Bio-sensors
Fossil Energy
IT Networks & Memory
BiomedicalDevice
Innovation
Circuits of the Brain
PersonalizedMedicine
Utah State University Innovation Focus Areas
• Center for Advanced Nutrition
• BioFuels:
• Center for Active Sensing and Imaging (CASI):
Fueling the FutureFueling the Future
USTAR Biofuels InitiativeUSTAR Biofuels InitiativeUtah State UniversityUtah State University
USTAR Energy ClustersUtah State
• Bio-fuels
• Lidar/Ladar – Directed Sensors/3D Imaging
• Semiconductor Chips/Wireless Sensors
• Advanced Nutrition - Neurodegeneration
Research Facilities Development
Biofuels: 4,700 ft2 for offices, biochemistry lab and engineering lab
Solar Platform showing location of solar collectors for five bioreactors
Collectors are scheduled for August 20 delivery
USTAR Phase I Building
CO2 from Digester
SunlightSunlight
Dairy waste
CH4 (Methane) fuel
Industrial-scale Anaerobic digester
Blain Wade Dairy – An Anaerobic digester test site
Nutrients from Digester
Algae
Biodiesel& Bioproducts
Conducting Research with an Anaerobic
Digester and a Solar Bioreactor.
CO2 Sequestration
Phosphorous Removal
Algae and Lipids
Dried Algae
Algae Lipid Extract
Soybean Biodiesel
With USU algae by Sep07
Mission & GoalsMission & Goals
New business opportunities for Utah based on Biofuels as sustainable, renewable energy sources with the following characteristics:– Economically competitive products using Utah’s
abundant natural resources– Efficient biomass production/conversion to energy with
valuable byproducts– Net positive or neutral effect on greenhouse gases– Significant business opportunities for rural Utah– Complement to U of U Fossil Fuels Project
What can the Utah TOIP Team do for you?
Alan J. WalkerDirectorOffice: 801-585-9690Mobile: 801-864-
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Energy is important to Utah.
Mark D. RaymondAssociate DirectorOffice: 435-722-1760Mobile: 435-790-
Utah is important to Energy.
Thank You!
Questions?
Alan J. Walker, Directoroffice:801-585-9690mobile: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: http://ustar.utah.gov