available to them to bring new inventions to the marketplace and to encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration among its numerous constituencies.  The Center provides a comprehensive program in which its students learn and acquire real-world experience by assisting universities, private and public research institutions, companies, and entrepreneurs to evaluate new technologies and facilitate the creation and development of new ventures.  By offering a virtual venue for students and other constituencies worldwide, our stakeholders and collaborators can connect and share knowledge, expertise, resources, best practices, and other important information.

Employers, investors and others searching for talent place a premium on relevant experience.  However, students, individuals seeking a change in their careers, and prospective entrepreneurs often find it difficult to obtain positions that can provide needed experience, even if they are willing to work without compensation.  This conundrum often leads to people taking or staying in positions for which they have no passion and which do not make the best use of their abilities.  The Center’s program is designed to provide extensive, intensive and relevant experience to its participants, with particular emphasis on teaching them to adapt to – and thrive in – our lightning fast, rapidly changing and increasingly “flat” world.

As an independent organization, the Center’s program and activities are not restricted to any particular institution or jurisdiction.  Thus the Center can attract students, clients, professionals and other stakeholders, establish collaborations, and pursue other opportunities appropriate to its mission almost anywhere.