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RESOLUTION OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING THROUGH THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S INNOVATION CLUSTER PROGRAM.
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WHEREAS, the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is making available up to $100 million to support the growth of innovation clusters towards the catalytic advancement of key economic sectors, including but not limited to biotechnology, financial services and technology, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, insurance services and technology, software development, artificial intelligence, quantum technology and advanced computing;
WHEREAS, the New Haven region has a competitive advantage in the fields of bioscience and quantum technologies due in part to scientific research and development and due in part to the region's sustained focus on economic development related to research and development;
WHEREAS, the City of New Haven (the "City") responded to DECD's Request for Information;
WHEREAS, as envisioned, the Quantum & Bioscience Cluster can be a globally competitive innovation district, building upon the State of Connecticut's life science infrastructure, so as to solidify its leadership in bioscience and foster growth in quantum technologies;
WHEREAS, following a competitive process, DECD has selected the following partners as part of our region's Quantum & Bioscience Cluster team: QuantumCT, Yale University, UCONN, University of New Haven, Quinnipiac University, Cambridge Innovation Center, Ancora L&G, Winstanley Enterprises, Cure Rare Disease, BioCT and the City of New Haven;
WHEREAS, proposed investments will focus on longstanding priorities such as completing the New Haven Downtown Crossing project and adhering to inclusive growth by connecting residents to opportunities in emerging job sectors, cultural equity, new public infrastructure of promenades, bike and pedestrian paths, and s...
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