Research Collaboration Across Delta Region
A convening of regional partners: June 2-3 at the FedEx Institute of Technology
On January 18, a coalition of partners from across 43 counties in the Delta region submitted a grant proposal to the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Challenge. Through the proposal development process, the University established strong partnerships across the region that could lead to new collaborations and opportunities. In order to keep the momentum of this effort going, the University of Memphis is convening stakeholders and innovators from across the region for a two-day event designed to further strengthen these connections.
Goals of Event: Leverage capacity for transformational change by:
- Building research and industry collaborations
- Forming communities and teams for future grant applications
- Strengthening connections between regional institutions
Attendees include business leaders, community organizers, nonprofits, organizations, and researchers committed to building innovation capacity in the Delta region.
Keynote: Dr. James Johnson, the William R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship and director of the Urban Investment Strategies Center at the Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise. Dr. Johnson is a renowned demographic expert and will help to frame the collaborative work and pursuit of funding against regional challenges.
Scholarships available. Registration closes March 10.