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Technology-Led Economic Development

Growing innovation capacity via research commercialization, tech transfer, industry-university  partnerships, incubators/accelerators, venture finance, and specialized talent strategies.

Benefits for Economic Developers:
- Positions regions for higher-wage, innovation-led growth. 
- Connects entrepreneurs to labs, IP, and risk capital. 
- Builds a brand around technology strengths. 

Professional Development Credits
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) 
Exam = Meets Elective Requirement  
Recertification = (3) Level-1 Points 

Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) 
Exam = Meets Elective Requirement  
Recertification = (3) Level-1 Points
When
8/25/2026 - 8/26/2026