EDA University Center Projects
Cornell University has been selected as the New York State U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) University Center. The key aspect of this three year designation is project funding to assist communities in fostering higher-skill, higher-wage jobs and attracting private capital investment to the economic regions of New York State. The mission of the EDA is to help partners across the Nation create wealth and minimize poverty by promoting a favorable business involvement.
The selection of EDA University Center projects is based on the following premise: Research + Technology Transfer + Relationships + Resources = Regional Economic Development
Cornell’s EDA University Center funds projects both applied research and technical assistance projects in a variety of areas.
The following are publications detailing Cornell's EDA University Center projects:
- NCRFI Press Release
- 2006-2007 Press Release –Cornell receives second year Economic Development Administration University Center funding and selects Year 2 Projects
- EDA Milestone Report 2006-2007
- EDA Milestone Report 2005-2006
- EDA Mid-Year Update 2005-2006
- 2005-2006 Press Release –Cornell is named New York's Economic Development Administration University Center
Students play an important role in economic development projects at Cornell.