Sentences with phrase «for government research»

Finding sources of funding to search for life in the universe can be tricky, with only a few individual wealthy investors and limited opportunities for government research support.

Originally founded in 1916 as the Institute for Government Research, the Brookings Institution has emerged as one of the most prestigious think tanks of the last hundred years, conducting research and education efforts in economics, foreign policy, and governance.

After the elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn. in 2012, several lawmakers called for government research into the connection between virtual and real - world violence.

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«Reports that the Saudi government is planning to dilute its reform plans may be the first sign that the power and influence of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is starting to wane and that broader opposition to reform is building,» Jason Tuvey, Middle East economist for Capital Economics, wrote in a research note.

The UK capital hopes to lure talent with its East London «Silicon Roundabout,» (OK, a «roundabout» sounds a bit dinky compared to a whole «valley,» but the area boasts a new Google - sponsored space for start - ups as well as 300 innovative companies) as well as measures to boost the city's start - up scene, including # 75 million in funding for high - tech small and medium businesses from the government's new Innovation and Research Strategy for Growth and the Digital London summit showcasing local tech talent that's due to be held March 13 to 14.

And featuring presentations from: - Taeho Bark, Former Minister for Trade of the Korean Government - Chris Rodwell, CEO, Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA - Gordon Flake, CEO, Perth USAsia Centre - Stephen Smith, Former Minister for Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Perth USAsia Centre - Jeffrey Wilson, Head of Research, Perth USAsia Centre - Darren Levy, TradeStart Adviser, Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA

«We were a bit late recognising that one, but it's done wonders for our cash flow,» Mr King said.The company recently appointed business development manager Chris Temov, who has been working closely with Austrade and the WA government, which are currently providing free market research, with an emphasis on comparative pricing and delivery in the UK.The research is provided under the company's status as a new exporter.

Western Australia has been allocated $ 21 million for research as part of the federal government's $ 363 million national funding package.

The Conference Board notes that the federal government has placed great emphasis in improving Canada's innovation performance for years, most directly in the 2012 budget's revamping of how $ 3.5 billion is doled out to firms under the Scientific Research and Experimental Development program.

«The Chinese government has a preference for doing its best to promote and use homegrown technology,» says Augie Ray, a senior analyst with U.S. technology consultancy Forrester Research.

«The evidence for economic reform to date is scant and based on purported private statements rather than government pronouncements,» wrote Bruce Klingner, a research fellow at the Heritage Foundation and former CIA official, in an October op - ed for the Los Angeles Times.

Dunderdale said the federal government would cover $ 280 million of the investment for research and marketing, while the province will kick in the rest.

Here's what Curry and the Globe shared from the conclusion of the final report on the focus groups: «When asked, there was strong support for the government offering subsidies to support innovation, rather than providing tax cuts or investments, particularly for smaller organizations,» states the final report summarizing the research.

Beyond its direct services, Livestrong also lobbies the government, conducts research on survivors, and funds smaller nonprofits like Camp Kesem, a camp for kids whose parents have, or have died from, cancer.

In a report earlier this year for the Institute for Research on Public Policy, Trent University economist Harry Kitchen argues it's time for governments, particularly at the municipal level, to stop offering price breaks for seniors.

Oceanic data is valuable, but for decades the only way to study the world's hostile waters was to deploy a stationary buoy, launch a satellite into space, or send a government research vessel that runs hundreds of thousands of dollars a day to operate — on top of its initial price tag of hundreds of millions of dollars.

The U.S. also suffers from an undersupply of farm workers, which is much worse than the shortage of skilled workers afflicting Silicon Valley, says Craig Regelbrugge, vice president of government relations and research for the association.

She said the research bill would «legalize fraud» by reducing the scientific evidence the government needs to approve existing drugs for new uses.

Less than 10 % of LGBT - owned businesses currently work as contractors for state and local government, according to NGLCC research, although 80 % say they would like that opportunity.

For example, the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) are seed funds created by Congress to help transform government - funded research into businesses; these invest about $ 2.5 billion in grants, annually, in more than 6,000 coResearch (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) are seed funds created by Congress to help transform government - funded research into businesses; these invest about $ 2.5 billion in grants, annually, in more than 6,000 coresearch into businesses; these invest about $ 2.5 billion in grants, annually, in more than 6,000 companies.

The DEA's statement was in response to a letter from Elizabeth Warren and other Democratic senators calling for the federal government to facilitate medical - marijuana research, which the Schedule I classification severely hinders.

But Lesko's lists pertain mostly to small business: you'll find information on agencies that give development assistance to expanding companies, economic reports that regional Federal Reserve banks will send you, government surplus - property auctions, whom to ask about overseas selling, how to find financial data on a company or franchisor, where to apply for research grants — in sum, information on the offerings of nearly every federal, state, and local bureaucracy in the country.

This government cash helps companies fund the research for their next blockbuster drug as well as the expenses required to operate a growing healthcare company.

About half of the company's $ 2.7 million in revenue comes from the federal government, with law, marketing research, and life sciences firms responsible for the rest.

Moynihan, at the time a sociologist and research assistant at the U.S. Labor Department, called for more government action to improve the economic prospects of black families.

According to a 2011 Institute for Women's Policy Research report, the gap for full time - workers was 23 %, compared to 11 % in the federal government, where pay is public.

Instead, he applauded the Liberal government for investing in scientific research and later said he accepted Trudeau's explanation for why Canada needs the Kinder Morgan project.

Through the 1990s Thompson subsisted on smaller government projects for satellites used in research and navigation.

Japanese government data that was translated for Business Insider by Dr. Nori Katagiri, an assistant professor of political science at Saint Louis University and the inaugural visiting research fellow for the JASDF Air Staff College, shows that China has dramatically increased its naval and aviation activity since 2012 — prior to which there was virtually no activity.

My colleagues at the McKinsey Global Institute, our firm's business and economics research arm, have analyzed previous downturns and found that when individuals and governments focus on paying down debt, these efforts curb economic growth for three to five years.

To do any significant research, you had to get a budget or a government grant for which you must make your purpose clear.

The labs of large, multinational companies and academic research efforts at major universities or governments are great at churning out innovations that become the basis for startups.

These activities rely on the receipt of millions of dollars from industry, governments, and investments, and the fees charged for some academic and research services.

Two years ago, the Huntsville - based Von Braun Center for Science and Innovation, a non-profit research and development organization, applied for an SBA grant to create a «cluster» or business network that could help business owners tap the rich vein of government contracts in the defense industry.

Area entrepreneurs can log into the website and research opportunities to do work for the government, indicate their interest and connect with other entrepreneurs who want to collaborate on the project.

And in many ways, FiscalNote does what lobbyists and political research firms have done for decades, though probably for millions of dollars in fees, says Michele Goetz, an analyst specializing in artificial intelligence and government for Forrester.

Many pharmaceutical companies continue to work on treatments for neurological diseases, as do many smaller biotech firms and academic medical research centers, and funding sources for these pursuits include private foundations as well as governments.

@Acroyear: «Researchers however, can access other sources of research, or do their own, targeted research for whatever it is they need, using grants from the government, which I have no issue with.»

For example, we have directors who draw on their multinational business experience; those who bring entrepreneurial perspectives; those who have been devoted to academic, research, government service, and philanthropic endeavors; and those who lead financial institutions, to name a few.

Under the guidance of a board of advisors from industry, government and academia, the centre drives a research agenda that produces actionable management knowledge for the health sector and the life sciences.

I also lead our Center for Applied Business Research in Environment and Energy (CABREE) which has received funding and / or compensation over the previous 5 years from Enbridge, Suncor, Encana, Cougar Tool, and the Government of Alberta.

Officials from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons told the Obama administration early this year that its inspectors had found traces of two banned chemical weapons during an inspection of the Syrian government's Scientific Studies and Research Center in the district of Barzeh near Damascus, two administration officials told us.

Sentier Research, a private firm working with publicly available government data, estimates median incomes began to rise in mid-2014 and are now essentially back to where they when the recession began nearly nine years ago, after adjusting for inflation.

The government's plan to introduce legislation in the spring of 2017 «could pave the way for the legal sale of recreational cannabis by 2018,» Canaccord Genuity analysts Matt Bottomley and Neil Maruoka said in a November research note.

Even so, unless more damaging information emerges, the news could translate to «wonderful ratings tonight» for the anchor, says Brian Wieser, senior research analyst at Pivotal Research Group, who added that Hannity «could play victim» of government ovresearch analyst at Pivotal Research Group, who added that Hannity «could play victim» of government ovResearch Group, who added that Hannity «could play victim» of government overreach.

VANCOUVER, B.C. — A research paper by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade recommends the Government of British Columbia introduce new regulations that would pave the way for ridesharing across the province, while also launching a review of the Passenger Transportation Act and overhauling regulations to enable the traditional taxi industry to be more competitive.

While it's always interesting to know about the top runners, renewable energy companies in various growth stages will become more important as government funding for research and development related to energy efficient, emissions reduction and carbon capture decreases.

Protecting major transfers to persons, spending on health and education and other spending such as that for Aboriginal programs, research and development, and assuming you won't revisit defense and international assistance, then to find an additional $ 8 to $ 11 billion by 2015 - 16 would require major cuts in labor market programs, spending on the homeless, infrastructure programs, and last, but certainly not least, government personnel costs.

Canada's strengths — and there are many — seem to be overshadowed by relatively low performance in many policy areas that likely influence innovation, ranging from access to markets and competitive environment, to regulation, taxes, intellectual property rights, and governments» own often diffuse support for research and development.

Created in 1997 with support from the federal government and Alberta, AVAC Ltd. is a venture capital investor that provides investment funding for research and commercialization for Alberta - based companies in the areas of agriculture, renewable resources, and industrial technology.