utah science, technology and research (ustar) initiative mr. bradley duncan november 1,2007 alan...

Utah Science, Technology and Research (USTAR) Initiative

Mr. Bradley Duncan

November 1,2007

Alan Walker, Director, 801-585-9690, alanjwalker@utah.gov , 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-

5960alanjwalker@utah.go

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Energy is important to Utah.

Mark D. RaymondAssociate DirectorOffice: 435-722-1760Mobile: 435-790-

4529markr@ext.usu.edu

Utah is important to Energy.

Thank You!

Questions?

Alan J. Walker, Directoroffice:801-585-9690mobile: 801-864-5960alanjwalker@utah.govGeneral Email: ustar@utah.govWeb: http://ustar.utah.gov