Research Park Releases 2019 Report to the Community
罢丑别听聽today released its聽聽to the community. The report highlights business contributions of Research Park companies to the South Florida economy, as well as scientific discoveries and collaborations.
In 2019, Research Park at 91社区 companies generated more than $375 million in annual revenues; secured $11.4 million investment capital; employed 843 South Florida residents, including 85 91社区 interns and graduates; had five new U.S. patents awarded; the private R&D spending totaled $8.6 million, and the average employee salary was $60,816.
鈥2019聽was an exciting year for the Research Park at 91社区 as companies with strong links to 91社区 continued to grow, win grants and offer opportunities to the student body and alumni,鈥 said聽, president of the Research Park at 91社区. 鈥淚 am encouraged to see our companies are investing in healthy R&D budgets and I am confident the returns on these investments will strengthen our region for many years to come.鈥
The Research Park is the only state university-affiliated research park in South Florida and is home to 29 high-tech, high-wage companies that work with 91社区鈥檚 faculty and students on industry-leading projects. It is also home to聽, which serves as a hub to accelerate technology development and incubate startup companies.聽
For more information about the Research Park at 91社区, visit聽.
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