Technology Plan

Preface

As Missouri faces the challenges of this century and the new economy, it must decide on the best uses of its finite funding to create wealth for Missouri businesses and citizens. The success of Silicon Valley and other internationally recognized technology corridors provides ample evidence to the wisdom of supporting technology development. Evidence suggests a full-scope plan must address the types of technology to be targeted, the funding necessary to develop critical mass in these technologies, and required skills of a technology-based workforce.

This report represents a compilation of recommendations made by influential and knowledgeable representatives in each of these areas. If followed, these recommendations will lead to Missouri’s leadership in life sciences, information technology, and advanced manufacturing of transportation equipment.

A summary of all recommendations is found near the end of this report. The reader will also note that many of these recommendations appear in the relevant sections, and are often repeated between sections. These sections will provide deeper insight into the justification for these recommendations.

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