C31- TechBelt Energy Innovation Center

C31 – Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center

Q.1

In comparing his entrepreneurial experiences in Boston to what he has experienced in Northeast Ohio, Mr. Mather noted that the high tech economy in Boston is still maybe ten times larger than that of NE Ohio. However what did he say about the growing stature of the NE Ohio entrepreneurial environment?

If he was an early stage entrepreneur just starting out, he would rather be in NE Ohio than in Boston because of all the entrepreneurial support structures that have been recently developed in NE Ohio.
Northeast Ohio still lags far behind Boston in terms of entrepreneurial support programs.
Nationally, Northeast Ohio is getting much credit for the economic development and entrepreneurial programs that have been developed here
Both a and c are correct.

Q.2

In talking about the Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center, Mr. Mather described its threefold approach to achieving significant economic development results in energy. Which of the following did he say that it included:

The operation of an energy and natural resources incubator and accelerator to nurture the development of energy companies.
A shared resource center for connecting entrepreneurs to the electrical grid in the USA.
Northeast Ohio regional outreach, educational and entrepreneurial support programs.
All of the above.

Q.3

The Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center has only recently been formed. While it serves prospective energy entrepreneurs from anywhere in Ohio, it will soon open its physical incubator in what Northeastern Ohio city?

Canton
Warren
Ashtabula
Kent

Q.4

Mr. Mather noted that the Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center also has a Shared Resource Technology Center. What did he say that a “shared resource technology center” was?

An organization that can draw upon high tech researchers and experts from around the country.
An office space that is fully equipped with the latest computers, three dimensional printers, etc.
A non-profit center that offers low cost access to specialized (and expensive) equipment, services and technology specific resources.
None of the above.

Q.5

Mr. Mather cited a number of benefits of having a Shared Resource Center. Which of the following are reasons that he cited?

Great and effective use of public & philanthropic economic development dollars.
Gives companies of all sizes and entrepreneurs access to expensive equipment and resource they could otherwise not be able to afford.
Brings great “halo” effect economic development benefits to a city or region.
All of the above.