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Far West RTTC
affiliates increase the visibility of NASA technology transfer activities in their
respective areas. They exist in all eight states to strengthen the Far West RTTC's
understanding of local and regional needs. Through cooperative efforts with federal and
state laboratories, local universities and colleges, and business and industry leaders,
the affiliate network provides direct and timely services to companies and institutions
throughout the Far West region.
For information on our affiliates, click on the
states in the map or follow the links below.
[ Alaska | Arizona | California | Hawaii
| Idaho | Nevada |
Oregon / Washington ] |
 
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The Alaska Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) serves
Alaska's businesses and entrepreneurs by helping them identify and apply needed
technology. Sources of technology can include commercially available products, federal
laboratory sources, and university resources.
Services include:
- On-line searches for technical information via the Internet and through proprietary
technical databases,
- Linkages with technical experts, national laboratories, and specialized service
providers,
- Seminars and other training opportunities,
- Information on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding and other federal
programs that fund small business research & development.
Any Alaskan business is eligible for ATTC services
Contact Information
Charles Christy
Alaska Technology Transfer Center
University of Alaska
For more information about the Alaska affiliate,
contact the Far West RTTC by e-mail at nasa@usc.edu
or by phone 213.743.2353 |
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The Arizona Technology Incubator (ATI) is nationally
recognized as a highly influential organization. ATI is funded in large part by Arizona
State University (ASU), Arizona Public Service, Salt River Project, US WEST and the
Arizona Innovation Network. Their funding comes from public and private organizations such
as the Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, private utility companies, ASU,
Motorola, banks and law and accounting firms. They are strongly networked in the venture
capital community and are acting advisors to and participants of numerous venture capital
groups in Arizona.
ATI is highly sought out by many interested in starting
incubators. Stennis Space Center, for example, will open an incubator based on ATI's
incubator model (a model based on economic vs. real estate). ATI has brought into their
facility the local SBDC a nd also the Arizona State University's Program for Emerging
Business to enable them to further service the small business community.
Contact Information
Woody Maggard
Arizona Technology Incubator
University of Arizona
For more information about the Arizona affiliate,
contact the Far West RTTC by e-mail at nasa@usc.edu
or by phone 213.743.2353 |
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The Los Angeles Regional Technology Alliance
(Larta) is a think tank for technology businesses. We apply
knowledge in practical ways on behalf of cutting edge companies,
investors, governments, and professionals. Larta drives the technology
markets through four core activities: business training, market
research, consulting, and capital and knowledge programs. Over the
years, Larta has helped nurture and grow thousands of technology
companies
worldwide. We help facilitate the matching of technologies with
investors. We provide a credible, intelligent voice on technology
issues, analyzing and disseminating accurate, relevant information about
the technology markets.
Contact Information
Rohit Shukla
President and CEO
Larta
For more information about Larta, contact the Far West RTTC by e-mail at nasa@usc.edu
or by phone 213.743.2353
Digital Coast Roundtable
is a non-profit leadership organization established in 1998 to
support the growth of emerging technology and digital media companies in
the Digital Coast region (San Diego to Santa Barbara).
The Digital Coast Roundtable is an influential group of visionaries
and leaders who are committed to the organization's existing and future
programs and initiatives.
Contact Information
Conchetta Fabares
Executive Director
Digital Coast Roundtable
For more information about the
Digital Coast Roundtable, contact the Far West RTTC by e-mail at nasa@usc.edu
or by phone 213.743.2353
The Center for
Applied Competitive Technologies - Bay Area (De Anza CACT), located in Sunnyvale, is
one of twelve regional advanced technology centers designated by the State of California
to assist regional manufacturers in modernizing their management of manufacturing and
production technologies, thus enhancing their competitiveness in a global economy through
manufacturing extension activities and technology transfer assistance.
Contact Information
Paulette Young, CACT Director
Center for Applied Competitive Technologies
De Anza College
For more information about the De Anza CACT
affiliate, contact the Far West RTTC by e-mail at nasa@usc.edu
or by phone 213.743.2353
The Center for
Applied Competitive Technologies - San Diego (CACT-SD), located at City College, is
one of twelve regional advanced technology centers designated by the State of California
to assist regional manufacturers in modernizing their management of manufacturing and
production technologies, thus enhancing their competitiveness in a global economy through
manufacturing extension activities and technology transfer assistance.
Contact Information
Joan A. Stepsis, Ph.D., Director
Center for Applied Competitive Technologies
San Diego City College
For more information about the San Diego CACT
affiliate, contact the Far West RTTC by e-mail at nasa@usc.edu
or by phone 213.743.2353 |
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The Hawai‘i
Technology Trade Association (HTTA) is a statewide, private-sector
membership organization formed specifically to support Hawaii’s growing
technology industry.
HTTA industry members represent a variety of
technology sectors, including Information Technology,
Telecommunications, Software, Biotechnology, Health & Medical Technology
and Ocean/Earth/Space Sciences. HTTA’s members also include professional
services and educational organizations that actively support Hawaii’s
technology industry. Membership is statewide with members from Hawai‘i,
Kaua‘i, Maui, as well as O‘ahu.
Contact Information
Ann Chung
Executive Director
Hawai‘i
Technology Trade Association
For more information about this Hawaii affiliate,
contact the Far West RTTC by e-mail at nasa@usc.edu
or by phone 213.743.2353 |
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The Office of Technology Transfer and Economic
Development (OTTED) facilitates partnerships between Hawaii businesses, the University
of Hawaii, and federal research laboratories with technologies, expertise, and research
facilities that can be utilized to develop new products, improve operations, or support
research advancements. This function complements OTTED's goal of supporting
technology-based innovation and economic growth opportunities for Hawaii businesses.
Technical assistance services are provided at no charge.
Contact Information
Ann Park
Office of Technology Transfer and Economic Development
University of Hawaii
Mark Andrews
OTTED-Maui
Maui Research & Technology Center
For more information about this Hawaii affiliate,
contact the Far West RTTC by e-mail at nasa@usc.edu
or by phone 213.743.2353 |
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Idaho Department of Commerce mission is to enhance the
quality of life of all Idahoans by promoting increased economic
opportunity consistent with Idaho's heritage and values.
The Division of Economic
Development helps existing businesses expand, encourages the start-up of
new Idaho businesses, helps bring about economic diversification by
attracting new businesses to Idaho, assists local development efforts,
and develops, maintains, and disseminates economic and demographic data.
The Science and Technology
Committee works to foster technology development and transfer, assists
in the development of a statewide technology assistance program, and
coordinates the state's efforts on technology programs, such as the
Technology Reinvestment Project.
Contact Information
Larry Demirelli
Idaho Department of Commerce
For more information about this Idaho affiliate,
contact the Far West RTTC by e-mail at nasa@usc.edu
or by phone 213.743.2353
The Idaho Small Business Development Center (ISBDC)
Technology Connection is the central node to which small businesses, inventors and public
servants turn when looking for solutions to technical problems, expert advice, funding or
partners for R&D, technology available to license, technical literature, data, or
other know-how. A full-time, no-fee consultant specializes in resources to respond to
these types of issues. The Technology Connection is located at the ISBDC state offices at
Boise State University, so it is closely tied to business consultants at the six regional
business counseling centers and two sub-centers — located within easy reach of 95
percent of Idaho businesses. The Technology Connection is an affiliate of the
TechHelp™, which specializes in on-site assistance to small manufacturers.
Besides direct consulting, an inventors forum is presented
monthly by volunteer patent attorneys; SBIR workshops are presented around the stat e; and
clients are networked into industry associations, Idaho National Engineering and
Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) scientists and engineers, and NASA research centers.
Close working relationships are maintained with the Idaho Department of Commerce,
universities, economic development agencies, Small Business High Tech Institute, and other
resources.
ISBDC was the first affiliate to create an
"umbrella" Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with a federal
lab. Under this arrangement with Idaho National Engineering and Enviromental Laboratory
(INEEL), specializing in applied engineering, Idaho companies can receive technical
assistance at no charge.
Contact Information
Rick Ritter
Technology Services Consultant
Idaho Small Business Development Center
Boise State University
For more information about this Idaho affiliate,
contact the Far West RTTC by e-mail at nasa@usc.edu
or by phone 213.743.2353 |
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The Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
was one of the first to join the Far West Affiliate Network. The Nevada SBDC has six
offices with its main office in the College of the Business Administration at the
University of Nevada, Reno. It is a cooperative effort between the University of Nevada,
Reno and the US Small Business Administration in conjunction with the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas, the Agricultural Extension offices state-wide, the community colleges
and the State of Nevada.
Like other SBDCs, Nevada specializes in all aspects of small business
development including business counseling; business research, marketing, hazardous waste
reporting, patent search, demographic and economic trend analysis and specialized work
with entrepreneurs and inventors.
Contact Information
Lis Garcia
Nevada Small Business Development Center
College of Business Administration
University of Nevada, Reno
For more information about the Nevada affiliate,
contact the Far West RTTC by e-mail at nasa@usc.edu
or by phone 213.743.2353 |
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The Northwest Innovative Business and Technology Center,
Inc. (NIBTEC) exists to assist Oregon and Washington businesses and entrepreneurs with the
establishment of an effective technology transfer process and also assists in obtaining
federal research & development funding by maximizing their affiliation with the Far
West RTTC and NASA's research laboratories.
Contact Information
Peter Schmid
NIBTEC
121 SW Salmon St., Suite 300
Portland, OR 97204
Tel: 503 229-5625
Fax: 503 222-5050
For more information about the Oregon affiliate,
contact the Far West RTTC by e-mail at nasa@usc.edu
or by phone 213.743.2353 |
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