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Subchapter 1 - Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission
§ 15-3-101. Definitions - As used in this subchapter: (1) “Applied research” means any...
§ 15-3-102. Construction - (a) This subchapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish the...
§ 15-3-103. Establishment of the division - There is established for the State of Arkansas the Division...
§ 15-3-104. Members - (a) The Secretary of the Department of Commerce shall be...
§ 15-3-105. Organization - Directors of the Board of Directors of the Division of...
§ 15-3-106. Executive committee - (a) The directors shall establish an Executive Committee of the...
§ 15-3-107. Meetings - (a) The Board of Directors of the Division of Science...
§ 15-3-108. Nature, powers, and duties generally - (a) The Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas...
§ 15-3-109. Power to carry out programs - (a) In relation to the authorization under this subchapter to...
§ 15-3-110. Power to promote basic and applied research at Arkansas colleges and universities - (a) The Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission may...
§ 15-3-111. Additional powers - The Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall have...
§ 15-3-112. Prohibition on personal interest in contracts - (a) No director, officer, or employee of the Division of...
§ 15-3-113. Studies, planning, and recommendations — Cooperation with other agencies - (a) The Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas...
§ 15-3-114. Use of land, buildings, or facilities for science and high technology - The Arkansas Economic Development Commission, with the advice of the...
§ 15-3-115. Pledging of credit - The Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic...
§ 15-3-116. Deposit of moneys — Audit - (a) All moneys coming into the hands of the Division...
§ 15-3-117. Use of revenues — Assistance to minority businesses - (a) The Arkansas Economic Development Commission is authorized to use...
§ 15-3-122. Purchase of qualified securities — Prerequisites — Advisory committees - (a) The Arkansas Economic Development Commission may utilize moneys as...
§ 15-3-123. Annual report - Unless and until otherwise provided, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission...
§ 15-3-130. Centers for applied technology — Definition - For the purposes of this section and §§ 15-3-131 —...
§ 15-3-131. Centers for applied technology — Authority to designate - In order to encourage greater collaboration between private enterprises and...
§ 15-3-132. Centers for applied technology — Criteria — Designation - (a) The Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas...
§ 15-3-133. Centers for applied technology — Advisory committees - (a) In carrying out its functions under this section, §§...
§ 15-3-134. Centers for applied technology — Disposition of funds - Any moneys lawfully available to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission...
§ 15-3-135. Promotion of scientific, medical, and technological jobs and infrastructure enhancements — Definition - (a) As used in this section, “qualified medical company” means...
Subchapter 2 - Arkansas Research Matching Fund
§ 15-3-201. Legislative intent - A national ranking of Arkansas's research performance in comparison with...
§ 15-3-202. Creation - (a) There is created the Arkansas Research Matching Fund. (b)...
§ 15-3-203. Administration - (a) In order to obtain moneys from the Arkansas Research...
§ 15-3-204. Disbursement of funds - (a) The matching funds authorized by this subchapter are to...
§ 15-3-205. Funds for match - Funds used under the provisions of this subchapter shall adhere...
§ 15-3-206. Reporting - The Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall present to the Governor's...
§ 15-3-207. Prohibition - None of the moneys appropriated by the General Assembly for...
§ 15-3-208. Rules - The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has the authority to establish...
Subchapter 3 - Arkansas Research Alliance Act
§ 15-3-301. Title - This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 15-3-302. Legislative intent - The General Assembly finds: (1) Economic growth and development in...
§ 15-3-303. Definitions - As used in this subchapter: (1) “Job-creating research” means basic...
§ 15-3-304. Collaboration of Arkansas Economic Development Commission with research universities and private business sector representatives - (a) The Arkansas Economic Development Commission may work with the...
§ 15-3-305. Areas of collaboration - The Arkansas Economic Development Commission may recommend that a research...
§ 15-3-306. Contracting with research alliance - (a) In order to assist a research alliance in achieving...
Subchapter 4 - Postdoctoral Science and Engineering Grant Program for Economic Development and Knowledge-Based Job Growth
§ 15-3-401. Legislative intent - It is the intent of the General Assembly: (1) To...
§ 15-3-402. Application for funding - (a) The Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall make available forms...
§ 15-3-403. Eligibility for grants - To qualify for a grant authorized under § 15-3-404, a...
§ 15-3-404. Authorization of grants - (a) If an applicant meets the requirements of § 15-3-403,...
§ 15-3-405. Rules - (a) The Arkansas Economic Development Commission, through the promulgation of...
Subchapter 5 - Arkansas Acceleration Fund Act
§ 15-3-501. Title - This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 15-3-502. Legislative intent - (a) The General Assembly finds that in October 2008 the...
§ 15-3-503. Advice and recommendations - (a) The Board of Directors of the Division of Science...
Subchapter 6 - Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Act
§ 15-3-601. Title - This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 15-3-602. Legislative findings - The General Assembly finds that: (1) Corporate growth requires the...
§ 15-3-603. Definitions - As used in this subchapter: (1) “Business and technology accelerator”...
§ 15-3-604. Administration - (a) (1) The Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant Program...
§ 15-3-605. Application requirements - (a) To request a business and technology accelerator grant under...
§ 15-3-606. Business and technology accelerator grant awards - (a) A business and technology accelerator grant awarded under this...
§ 15-3-607. Program funding - Business and technology accelerator grants awarded under this subchapter are...
§ 15-3-608. Rules - The Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic...
Subchapter 7 - Arkansas Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant Program
§ 15-3-701. Title - This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 15-3-702. Legislative findings - The General Assembly finds that: (1) The federal Small Business...
§ 15-3-703. Definitions - As used in this subchapter: (1) “Eligible business” means a...
§ 15-3-704. Administration - (a) (1) The Arkansas Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant...
§ 15-3-705. Eligibility - (a) To be eligible for a matching grant under this...
§ 15-3-706. Application requirements - (a) To request a matching grant under this subchapter, an...
§ 15-3-707. Matching grant awards - (a) A matching grant awarded under this subchapter: (1) Shall...
§ 15-3-708. Program funding - Matching grants awarded under this subchapter are limited by the...
§ 15-3-709. Rules - The Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic...