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Leveraging INL to Catalyze Economic Development

Points of Discussion:• INL’s Mission and the Impact on Idaho• INL Technology Deployment• INL Technology-Based Economic Development

Presented by:Steven T. McMaster,Director of Technology Deployment

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A Refresher Course on INLINL overview:

– 890 square miles• (perspective: District of Colombia is

69 square miles and the state of Rhode Island is 1,045 square miles)

– 111 miles of electrical transmission and distribution lines with a peak load of 45 MW • (perspective: enough to power

22,000 homes)– 332 buildings (3.1 million ft2) with an

average age of 29 years– Abundant water

• (perspective: Snake River Plain Aquifer approximately the size of Lake Erie)

– 177 miles of paved roads – 14 miles of railroad lines– Full complement of utilities and services

Programs of National Importance

Technologies that benefit our Communities, State, Region and Country

Energy & Environment

Hybrid Energy Systems Clean Energy and Water Bio-fuels and Synfuels Battery Technology Non-traditional Hydrocarbon

useA leader in developing solutions to energy, resources and infrastructure challenges in the State, Region and Nation

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Work

Grid Reliability and Security Cyber Security Wireless Communications Nuclear Nonproliferation Armor, Explosive Blast

ProtectionA leader in critical infrastructure protection and homeland security

National & Homeland SecurityNuclear Energy

Fuel Cycle R&D Light Water Reactor

Sustainability R&D Next Generation Nuclear

Plant (NGNP) ATR National Scientific

User Facility Space Nuclear

U.S. National Nuclear Energy Laboratory and an International leader

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“The stabilizing effects of INL … allow for more effective functioning of state and local governmental services.” BSU Impacts Report, Fall 2010

INL’s Contribution to the Idaho Economy• A major employer– INL is responsible for a total of 24,000 jobs

(direct & indirect) in Idaho• An engine of economic growth – Total economic impact on the state of Idaho

of $3.5B– Responsible for increasing personal income

in Idaho by nearly $2B• An economic stabilizer and major

contributor to civic and charitable causes– Directly and indirectly paid more than

$135M in taxes– Purchased more than $296M in goods

and services from Idaho companies– Employees donated more than 240,000

hours of their time to community groups and associations

Fiscal year 2005 - 2010 Idaho Contract Awards Total $640M 2010 Goal of $102M -- 2010 Attainment of $120M (projected)

Economic Impact in Idaho

Feb. 2005 through FY10 projected

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Ensure the nation’s energy security with safe, competitive, and sustainable energy systems and unique NHS capabilities.

“The value of an idea lies in the using of it”

Thomas Edison

INL Mission

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Technology Deployment – A Link to Industry

Critical Areas Need Leadership and Partnering

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Gov. R&D Investments Early Investors Venture Capitalists Stock Owners

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Federal Laboratories,Universities

(Gov. Funding)Joint Efforts / Collaboration

(Gov. and Private)Private Industry

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Maturation Funding

Valley of Death Funding

MarketAcceptance

Research – Discovery – Design – Development – Deployment

Technology-Based Economic Development – 2010 and BeyondLead efforts to create an environment where new companies/industries can take root and traditional industries can access growth-enabling technology.

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This approach includes:

Collaborating with Technology-Based Economic Development Resources• Idaho TechConnect • Kickstand Idaho• Science on Tap and Science

Café • Idaho Economic Development

Association• Idaho Rural Partnership• Idaho TechLaunch• Idaho Ideas to Market• Idaho Internship and

Entrepreneurial Program

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Idaho Governor Otter (center) accepts INL check usedto establish Idaho TechConnect’s regional offices

INL’s Technical Assistance Program (TAP)• 2005 - 2010

– Supported 153 TAP projects, providing technical expertise • 2010: 23 projects, including:

– Idaho Department of Environmental Quality– Boise Biologics– University of Idaho– Idaho Department of Water Resources– Melni Group– Meter Insulator– Good Earth Bio-Solutions, and more

• TAP is designed to: – Provide assistance not commercially available in the region – Provide support, with up to 40 hours without charge– Provide technical support (not certification or recommendations)– Assist technology-based businesses in overcoming difficult barriers to

advance enterprises for business retention, expansion, or creation

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Conclusion

INL exists for the national interest

INL is a great resource not fully leveraged by Idaho

INL is reinventing how it manages Technology Deployment

INL is open to opportunities to strategically partner

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Questions?

Technology Deployment by the Numbers

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CRADAs

Collaboration

WFOsAccess to

Capabilities and Expertise

LICENSINGAccess to Intellectual

Property

2005 - 2009 Project/Contracts Dollars/In-KindCooperative Research & Development Agreements (CRADA) 174 $165MWork for Others (WFO) 273 $1.6BLicensing 471 $6M2005 - 2009 Total Avg/YearInvention Disclosure Records 506 93Patents Filed 299 55Patents Issued 224 40

Sample INL Inventions and Innovations

Antibody Profiling Identification

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A rapid (two-hour), inexpensive method to identify forensic evidence based on unique individual antibody patterns.

Principal applications:• Forensic sampling at crime scenes • Two-four hour results, speed investigations• Reliable, accurate, field ready• Effective with small samples

(1/20th drop of blood)• Complements DNA testing

Auto-antibodies: Human body produces unique antibodies after age two to eliminate unwanted proteins or antigens, usually foreign to the body. These antibodies protect us from disease and rid the body of cellular debris.

Supercritical Solid Catalyst (SSC)

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SSC produces ASTM-quality B-100 biodiesel from waste fats, oils, andgreases at the site of waste generation.

Principal applications:• Revolutionizes biodiesel production• Single-step, continuous process• Validated in demonstration producing of greater

than 100K gallons • Converts fats, oils, greases to energy• Uses current industry’s heat pressure capabilities• Avoids toxic solvents and excessive capital

investment

SSC: By coupling supercritical fluid solvents and solid catalysts, SSC’s patented, continuous-flow offers a single-step process that overcomes the polar liquid phase inherent in conventional biodiesel production. It eliminates multiple phases and processing time, while reducing capital costs and offering transportability with a micro-refinery not larger than two semi-trailers.

Compact High Efficiency Natural Gas Liquefier

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A new, patented process to make liquefied natural gas directly from pipeline gas without pre-treatment for CO2 removal at prices competitive with large-scale LNG plants.

Principal applications:• Replaces diesel and gasoline fuels for vehicle

fleets• Supports peak load shaving/stand-by for gas

utilities and industry• Offers ability to develop local resources in

developing countries• Potential for other applications – methane from

coal mines and landfills, coal bed methane sources, and un-purified natural gas sources.

CNG/LNG: The compact liquefier is powered mainly by energy from the pressure drop between the gas transmission line and a distribution line that branches off at this location. The process consumes no natural gas and liquefies 8-10% of the gas flow.

10,000 gallon per day Compact High Efficiency Natural Gas Liquefaction Plant, 15,000 gallon storage tank, and a 10,000 gallon delivery truck (PN02-261-2-8)