EDP Elective: Technology-Led Economic Development

What this episode covers

This episode examines Technology-Led Economic Development as a strategy for strengthening regional competitiveness, innovation, commercialization, and higher-wage job creation. It explains how technology moves from research and invention into marketable products, startup formation, licensing, and scalable business growth.Key study themes include innovation ecosystems, commercialization, technology transfer, intellectual property, patents, licensing, proof of concept, venture capital, angel investment, seed funding, incubators, accelerators, university partnerships, industry collaboration, and the economic developer’s role in connecting research, capital, talent, and markets.This episode was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence using official IEDC study materials and publications as source material. It is intended for independent study only and is not endorsed, sponsored, reviewed, or approved by the International Economic Development Council.

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