A look into how governments provide support to scientific research and technological development, including public-private partnerships, grants and tax incentives.
Government Funding: An overview of how the government funds science and technology research in various sectors such as defense, health, energy, and environment.
Science and Technology Policy: An examination of the policies that govern science and technology research, development, and commercialization.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship: An exploration of the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in the success of science and technology projects and initiatives.
Intellectual Property: An analysis of intellectual property law and how it applies to science and technology research, development, and commercialization.
Government-Industry Partnerships: A study of the partnerships between the government and the private industry to encourage innovation and create economic opportunities.
Ethics and Safety: An examination of the ethical considerations and safety precautions that are critical to science and technology research and development.
International Cooperation: An exploration of the impact of international cooperation on science and technology policy and research.
Funding Agencies and Programs: An overview of the various funding agencies and programs that support science and technology research and development in different fields.
Political Factors: An examination of the political factors that influence science and technology policy and funding decisions.
Education and Workforce Development: An analysis of the role of education and workforce development in building the next generation of science and technology professionals.
Grants: Grants are funds provided by the government to support research and development of new technologies or to support ongoing research.
R&D Tax Incentives: R&D tax incentives provide tax breaks to companies that invest in research and development.
Contracts: Contracts are agreements between the government and a private company or organization which outlines specific projects that the organization will conduct in exchange for government funding.
Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs): CRADAs are agreements between the government and a private company or organization which outlines specific projects that the organization will conduct in exchange for government funding. Unlike contracts, there is a mutual exchange of intellectual property between the two parties.
Seed Funding: Seed funding provides initial support for new and innovative ideas that may not have a proven track record.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR): SBIR is a government program that provides funding to small businesses to support the development of new technologies.
Technology Transfer: Technology transfer involves the transfer of technology from government-owned labs to private companies or organizations.
Loan Guarantees: Loan guarantees provide assurance to lenders that the government will repay a portion of the loan in the event that the borrower defaults.
Standards Development: Standards development involves the creation of technical standards for specific industries or technologies. Government funding may be provided to support the development and adoption of these standards.
Education and Workforce Development: Education and workforce development funds support programs and initiatives aimed at training and educating the next generation of scientists and engineers.