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I have a question - what would it take to create a version of LARTA Institute here (www.larta.org)? Larta, from their site as I can't phrase it as well, "connects all parts of the innovation ecosystem: scientists, entrepreneurs, companies, investors, professionals, governments, and universities. This ecosystem assists the commercialization of breakthrough technologies and the success of innovative companies."

Wouldn't an innovation hub that would help spin off new companies through tech transfer and SBIR/STTR grants help grow VC here? OHSU could be a good example, as it is the recipient of a number of NIH and NSF grants, but can't always find the funding to take discoveries to the next level. What would it take to get support of VC and the state to help grow it?

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