(2) The Oregon Business Development Department shall facilitate regional collaboration among the University of Oregon, Oregon State University and the Oregon Solutions Network in Lane, Linn and Benton Counties, for the purpose of assisting technology-based, start-up businesses in this state whose primary purpose is to commercialize university-based or university-assisted research and to increase the number of, and ensure the retention of, such businesses in the region.
(3) The collaboration under subsection (2) of this section shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Providing financial assistance to programs, entities and providers of technical business development and creation assistance and providing support to technology-based, start-up businesses whose primary purpose is to commercialize university-based or university-assisted research.
(b) Identifying and recruiting entrepreneurial talent, qualified investors and other sources of capital.
(c) Acquiring, procuring, furnishing or improving facilities in or near Lane, Linn or Benton Counties, as identified by the University of Oregon, Oregon State University and the Oregon Solutions Network, for the operation or support of businesses receiving assistance under this section, signature research centers and other businesses, programs and entities involved in the commercialization of university-based or university-assisted research.
(d) Establishing, connecting or expanding support programs, directly or indirectly, that provide assistance to technology-based, start-up businesses whose primary purpose is to commercialize university-based or university-assisted research within and outside the region.
(4) The department may enter into contracts and agreements with the University of Oregon, Oregon State University and the Oregon Solutions Network for the purpose of implementing and accomplishing the objectives set forth in subsection (3) of this section.
(5) The department shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. [2013 c.762 §§1,2]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance
Chapter 284 - Organizations for Economic Development
Section 284.101 - Definitions for ORS 284.101 to 284.148.
Section 284.104 - Legislative findings.
Section 284.111 - Duties of commission; marketing plan; rules.
Section 284.122 - Authority of commission.
Section 284.126 - Budget; financial records and statements.
Section 284.131 - Commission account; disposition of moneys; exemption from expenditure limitations.
Section 284.138 - Matching grant program; purposes; amount.
Section 284.142 - Executive director.
Section 284.148 - Annual report to Legislative Fiscal Officer regarding transient lodging tax funds.
Section 284.300 - Definitions for ORS 284.300 to 284.375.
Section 284.315 - Film and Video Board; appointment; qualifications; term; meetings; compensation.
Section 284.345 - Duties of office.
Section 284.355 - Powers of office; fees.
Section 284.367 - Oregon Production Investment Fund; source of moneys in fund; uses of moneys.
Section 284.372 - Diversity, equity and inclusion policy.
Section 284.375 - Applicability of other laws.
Section 284.545 - Legislative findings.
Section 284.560 - Duties of team.
Section 284.585 - Assistance to local governments; site assessment methodology.
Section 284.590 - Legislative findings.
Section 284.592 - Definitions for ORS 284.590 to 284.597.
Section 284.594 - Pacific Northwest Manufacturing Partnership Advisory Committee; duties.
Section 284.701 - Definitions for ORS 284.701 to 284.749.
Section 284.706 - Oregon Innovation Council; members; powers and duties; compensation and expenses.
Section 284.711 - Duty to advise; distribution of moneys; fees.
Section 284.715 - State plan for innovation and economic competitiveness.
Section 284.720 - Oregon Innovation Fund.
Section 284.740 - Oregon Innovation Council signature research centers.
Section 284.745 - Definitions for ORS 284.745 to 284.749.
Section 284.747 - Oregon Innovation Bond Fund.
Section 284.748 - Oregon Innovation Debt Service Fund.
Section 284.749 - Oregon Innovation Bond Administration Fund.
Section 284.752 - Definitions for ORS 284.752 to 284.754.
Section 284.771 - Definitions.
Section 284.781 - Duties, functions and powers; rules.
Section 284.783 - Agreement with third-party administrator.
Section 284.786 - Identification of laws that place region’s development efforts at disadvantage.
Section 284.797 - Residency preference for civil service positions in region.
Section 284.801 - Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board Fund.
Section 284.881 - Definitions for ORS 284.881 to 284.890.