Centers of Innovation Excellence
Oregon’s Centers of Innovation Excellence (CIEs) are public-private partnerships that strengthen the state’s innovation economy. Each center connects entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and industry leaders to the resources they need to bring new technologies to market and grow competitive sectors.
The CIEs are a cornerstone of Oregon’s 10-Year Innovation Plan. They serve as industry-led hubs that: Support startups with facilities, mentoring, and technical assistance. Build coalitions across business, research, government, and capital. Advance commercialization of new technologies. Strengthen Oregon’s position in national and global markets
Together, the CIEs foster high-wage jobs, attract investment, and expand access to Oregon’s innovation economy.
Each CIE maintains direct lines of contact for businesses, researchers,
and partners interested in working together. Reach out to the center in
your sector to explore opportunities for collaboration, support, and
growth.
OTRADI- Bioscience
OTRADI operates the Oregon Bioscience Incubator (OBI), the state’s first and only bioscience-focused incubator. This 29,000 square foot multi-client company bioscience complex provides startups and scientists access to entrepreneurial mentoring, state-of-the-art bioscience facilities, meeting and event space, and shared equipment.
Oregon UAS Accelerator –Unmanned Aerial Systems
The Oregon UAS Accelerator provides innovators, companies, and partners in unmanned aircraft and robotics with practical support, proven results, and unmatched resources. The Accelerator works with entrepreneurs, engineers, and industry partners to launch new businesses, create high-wage jobs, and maintain Oregon’s position at the forefront of American innovation.
ONAMI – Materials Science & Chemistry
ONAMI is a technology-based economic development organization focused entirely on commercializing and monetizing scientific discoveries in Oregon. Supports commercialization of science-based technologies with early-stage investment, accelerator programming, and technical assistance in deep tech fields.
Silicon Forest Partnership – Semiconductors
The Silicon Forest Partnership brings together critical partners from industry, academia, entrepreneurs, community-based organizations, and local, state and federal governments to advance innovation through a sector-focused approach.
OMIC R&D -Additive Manufacturing
OMIC R&D offers shared research and development facilities to help companies prototype, test, and advance additive manufacturing technologies. OMIC R&D has access to the subject matter expertise of our industry members who cover every stage of manufacturing and span the globe. We also work with world-class university researchers and have our own staff of manufacturing experts
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