Regional Industry Priorities
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Region |
Industry |
Niche Opportunity |
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Charlottesville |
Life Science |
Biotechnology |
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Health IT |
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Medical Devices and Software |
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Drug Discovery and Therapeutics |
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Bioinformatics |
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National Security |
Defense Intelligence |
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Cyber Security |
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Information Assurance |
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Information Technology |
Data Management, Analytics and Storage |
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Software Development and Applications |
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Education-based Technologies |
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Specialty Manufacturing |
Components and Systems |
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Surface Engineering |
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Electronics |
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Sensors and Robotics |
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In-Vitro Diagnostic Substances Manufacturing Perishable |
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Prepared food Manufacturing |
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Energy |
Nuclear and fossil fuel power generation |
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Green Construction |
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Region |
Industry |
Niche Opportunity |
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Fredericksburg |
Energy |
Green Technology - Efficiency and Conservation |
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Green Construction and Net Zero Buildings |
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Smart Grid |
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Smart Meter Technology |
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Information Technology |
Cyber Security |
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Information Assurance |
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Software Development for Data Analytics |
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Modeling & Simulation |
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Health IT |
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National Security |
Secure Federal Telework |
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Human Factors Engineering |
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Defense Logistics Training |
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Region |
Industry |
Niche Opportunity |
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Hampton Roads |
Advanced Manufacturing |
Next Generation Shipbuilding |
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Robotics and Unmanned Vehicles |
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Port Security |
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Sensors and Environmental Monitoring |
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Aerospace |
Remote Environmental Monitoring |
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Support to Federal Research |
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Instrumentation and Calibration Services |
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Autonomous Systems for Space Exploration |
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Energy |
Offshore Wind Component Manufacturing, Installation, and Service |
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Power Electronics Component Manufacturing, System Integration, and Service |
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Algal Biofuel Production |
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Landfill and Biomass Waste-To-Energy Power Generation |
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Life Sciences |
Computer-Assisted Drug Design |
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Regenerative Medicine |
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Cancer Treatment and Prevention |
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Medical devices - Advanced prosthetics |
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Modeling & Simulation |
Transportation, Logistics, and Evacuations |
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Homeland Security and Defense: Extreme Event and Risk Analysis, Emergency Management |
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Cognitive Development and Rehabilitation, Training Applications |
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Business and Supply Chain Optimization and Planning |
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Hardware and Software Development for Simulators and Training Devices |
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Region |
Industry |
Niche Opportunity |
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Northern Virginia
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Advanced Manufacturing |
Semiconductors |
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Nanotechnology |
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Electronics |
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Aerospace |
Satellites |
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Launch Vehicles |
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Missile Defense Systems |
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Cybersecurity |
Cybersecurity |
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Information Assurance |
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Homeland Security and Defense |
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Energy |
Green Engineering and Construction |
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Smart Grid Applications and Analytics |
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Alternative Energy |
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Information Technology |
Data Analytics |
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Data Storage/Cloud |
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Software and Application Development |
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Telecommunications and Broadband |
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Modeling and Simulation |
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Education Technology |
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Systems Integration |
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Health IT |
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Life Sciences |
Biotechnology and Biometrics |
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Bioinformatics |
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Personalized Medicine |
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Medical Devices and Software |
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Region |
Industry |
Niche Opportunity |
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Region 2000
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Advanced Manufacturing |
Integrated Communications |
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Sensing and Measurement Technologies |
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Machine Support to Nuclear Industry |
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Robotics |
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Nuclear Materials, Container Design, Analysis, Fabrication and Testing |
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Welding Technologies |
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Communications |
Wireless RF |
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Remote Sensor Development and Monitoring |
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Software-Defined (Cognitive) Radio |
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Integration of 4th Generation Cell Technology into Radio Use |
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Spectrum Sharing/Management |
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Energy |
Existing Nuclear Plant Life Extension |
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Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing |
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Small Modular Reactors (SMR) |
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Nuclear Control Room Simulation |
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Plant and Grid Security |
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Control Room Technologies |
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Healthcare |
'The Hospital Room of the Future' |
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Region |
Industry |
Niche Opportunity |
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Richmond |
Advanced Manufacturing |
Robotics and Automated Materials Handling |
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Product Packaging R&D Manufacturing |
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Surface Materials |
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Manufacturing Systems |
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Energy |
Smart Grid Applications and Analytics |
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Smart Appliances |
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Alternative Energy |
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Cybersecurity |
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Information Technology |
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Data Management, Analytics and Storage |
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Software and Application Development |
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Supply Chain Logistics and Distribution |
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Life Sciences |
Biotechnology |
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Pharmaceuticals |
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Health IT |
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Medical Devices and Software |
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Region |
Industry |
Niche Opportunity |
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Roanoke/Blacksburg |
Energy |
Power Electronics |
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Smart Grid Technology and Applications |
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Energy Data Mining, Management and Analytics |
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Smart and Net-Zero Construction |
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Heavy Duty Vehicle Conversion to Hybrid |
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Carbon Capture and Storage |
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Information Technology |
Data Management, Analytics and Storage |
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Web 2.0 and Social Networks |
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Software and Application Development |
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Utility Computing, Web Services |
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Bioinformatics |
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Life Sciences |
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Drug Discovery and Design |
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Personalized Medicine |
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Remote Patient Monitoring and Care Delivery |
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Integration of Social Media and Technology |
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Health-related Wireless Sensors and Networks |
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Transportation |
Intermodal Port Operation |
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Vehicle/Driver Monitoring |
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Smart Infrastructure Sensing and Technology |
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Autonomous Vehicles |
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Vehicle Telematics |
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Advanced Engineering/Manufacturing |
System-based Manufacturing |
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Advanced Materials Manufacturing |
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Region |
Industry |
Niche Opportunity |
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Shenandoah Valley |
Advanced Manufacturing |
Food Processing |
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Energy |
Alternative Transportation Fuels |
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Energy Data Analytics |
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Energy Usage Monitoring Devices |
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Energy Storage Devices |
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Biomass-to-Energy Conversion |
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Information Assurance |
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Information Technology |
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Data Management and Storage |
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Education Software Development |
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Education Technology |
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Life Sciences and Agriculture |
Biotechnology |
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Drug Research |
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Cancer Treatment |
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Biothreats and Defense |
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Region |
Industry |
Niche Opportunity |
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Southern Piedmont |
Advanced Manufacturing |
Chemical Equipment Manufacturing |
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Advanced Materials |
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Custom Manufacturing |
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Automotive Components for Racing |
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Energy |
Advanced Energy Efficient Coatings |
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Energy-related Mining and Equipment Technology |
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Energy Storage Platforms |
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Biomass-to-Energy Conversion |
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Health IT |
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Information Technology |
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Modeling and Simulation |
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Data Analytics |
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Data imaging and Forms Processing |
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Information Security |
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Life Sciences |
Drug Delivery Technology |
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Micropropagation |
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Biopolymers |
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Genomic Sequencing |
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Region |
Industry |
Niche Opportunity |
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Southwest Virginia
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Energy and Natural Resources Industry |
Bioenergy - Cellulosic Ethanol |
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Landfill Gas Utilization |
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Coal Bed Methane Conversion |
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Automotive Components for Racing |
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Energy |
Advanced Energy Efficient Coatings |
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Energy-related Mining and Equipment Technology |
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Biomass Waste-to-Energy |
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Plugless Power |
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Processes to "add value" to Natural Resources, i.e. coal, natural gas, oil and other minerals |
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Health IT |
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Information Technology |
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Application Development |
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Data Analytics and Storage |
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Life Sciences and Healthcare |
Telemedicine - Remote Patient Monitoring and Diagnostics and Care Delivery |
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Personalized Medicine |
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Tobacco Use for Incubating Vaccines |
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EMR Data Storage, Mining and Analytics |