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1 Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster Overview Presentation January 27, 2016

2 November 19, 2015

3 Research Triangle Region

4 Research Triangle Regional Partnership (RTRP) promotes a diverse and dynamic economic region comprising urban, suburban and rural North Carolina communities within a 75-minute drive of RDU International Airport. Services: Global marketing and branding Engages executives, location advisors and real estate professionals Relationship-building with business decision-makers for project consideration Research assistance, technical services and other tactical support to maximize regional competitiveness. Global pioneer in utilizing cluster-based economic development to create prosperity.

5 RESEARCH TRIANGLE REGION Mission Market the Research Triangle Region to Generate Economic Growth

6 RTCC member companies represent the full grid modernization value chain and other clean technology areas Research Slide 6 Triangle Presentation Cleantech Title Cluster

7 Forming the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC) 2009» RTRP adds cleantech as targeted sector 2011» Duke University study identifies cluster assets» International Cleantech Network invites RTCC to join» RTCC forms 2012» Founding RTCC board members recruited » RTCC members companies recruited Research Slide 7 Triangle Presentation Cleantech Title Cluster

8 2011 Duke University Study & Brookings Report Findings Smart Grid: Core Firms in the Research Triangle Region, Duke University Center for Globalization Governance and Competitiveness, 2011» 59 smart grid firms, employing an estimated 3,000.» Raleigh second only to San Francisco in number of smart grid headquarters.» NC second only to CA in concentration of total smart grid firms. Sizing the Clean Economy: A National and Regional Green Jobs Assessment, 2011, Brookings Institution» In 2010, the Raleigh-Cary MSA had 10 th highest share of clean economy jobs.» From , the Raleigh-Cary MSA enjoyed the 2 nd fastest job growth in clean economy jobs. Research Slide 8 Triangle Presentation Cleantech Title Cluster

9 2013 RTI International Report Findings Characterizing Smart Transportation, Smart Water and Smart Grid in the Research Triangle Region, June 2013, RTI International 169 clean technology firms: 189 locations 16 firms are Fortune 500 companies Firms by subsector: 96 smart grid 47 advanced transportation (PEVs and infrastructure) 60 water technology firms and water utilities Research Slide 9 Triangle Presentation Cleantech Title Cluster

10 2014 Pew Trusts Clean Energy Report Findings» NC saw $2.6 billion in private investment in clean energy over the past 5 years» NC will generate an additional $8.1 billion in clean energy private investment over the next 10 years» NC ranks 3 rd in new renewable capacity installations» NC is 5 th in homes powered by solar power (36,100)» NC ranks 8 th in energy-and environment-related jobs (83,017) Pew released these findings from the report, Clean Energy Rising: North Carolina s Emergence as a Clean Energy Powerhouse, at a panel discussion Oct. 9, 2014 at the FREEDM Center. Research Slide 10 Triangle Presentation Cleantech Title Cluster

11 RESEARCH TRIANGLE REGION Business: 50+ Partners (i.e. ABB, Duke Energy, CREE, Elster, LORD, SAS, Schneider Electric, Sensus) Academia: Arizona State, Florida A&M, Florida State, Missouri University of Science and Technology, N.C. State, Rheinisch- Westfälischef Technische Hochschule Aachen University (Germany), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Government: National Science Foundation Research Slide 11 Triangle Presentation Cleantech Title Cluster $18.5M NSF Engineering Research Center

12 $146M PowerAmerica Business: ABB, Arkansas Power Electronics, Cree, Deere & Company, Delphi Automotive, Monolith Semiconductors, Qorvo, Toshiba, Transphorm, United Si Carbide, Vacon Academia: Arizona State, Florida State, N.C. State, UC-Santa Barbara, Virginia Tech Research Slide 12 Triangle Presentation Cleantech Title Government: National Science Foundation Cluster

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14 Research Slide 14 Triangle Presentation Cleantech Title Cluster

15 The Cleantech Industry Role in Regional Economic Development» RTCC represents industry members that are developing cutting edge technology and driving the region s economic success» Each county in the Research Triangle Regional Partnership s 15 county region had at least one cleantech industry development project in the past 5 years» Technology convergence, particularly IT/OT, and the region s strengths in each suggest that cleantech will represent the third wave of innovation-based job growth, following life science and IT Research Slide 15 Triangle Presentation Cleantech Title Cluster

16 We re Looking for Partnerships That Foster the Cleantech Industry:» Nurturing connections and sparking collaborations, attracting investments, and cultivating new enterprises» Identifying industry strengths that cut across established industries through research and development» Acting as a convener to strengthen connective tissue that fosters interaction among key individuals, organizations and institutions Research Slide 16 Triangle Presentation Cleantech Title Cluster

17 International Cleantech Network RTCC is one of 11 international cleantech cluster organizations affiliated with the International Cleantech Network, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark Research Slide 17 Triangle Presentation Cleantech Title Cluster

18 Research Slide 18 Triangle Presentation Cleantech Title Cluster

19 Research Slide 19 Triangle Presentation Cleantech Title Cluster

20 Jennifer Bosser, Executive Director January 27, 2016 RSel isdeea r20 c h T r iparn gel e te h Cluster es n tc a tl e i oann T i tcl e

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