Goal 3: Rapidly Deploy Solutions

Goal

Rapidly deploy practical, cutting-edge solutions through effective use of innovative educational methods across a variety of platforms.

Strategies and Actions

Learn from Collaboration

• Identify and promote successes and best practices to serve as models for Institute-wide application.
• Develop and promote strategies (e.g., commodity days, topical websites) to efficiently share information among researchers, specialists, agents, and partners.
• Support and incentivize collaboration across missions, units, and departments.

Package for Rapid Delivery

• Disseminate information through multifaceted delivery methods and channels (e.g., printed publications, website, audio/podcast, video, mobile accessible).
• Package basic information to rapidly deploy as needed through social media and other methods.

Support Entrepreneurship

• Support clientele, students, and faculty/staff in start-up, technology commercialization, and new venture formation.

Outcomes/Metrics

• Increase digital contacts.
• Increase number of start-ups or early stage businesses supported.