Notice2021-19169
National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE); Solicitation of Applications
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September 8, 2021
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The Department of Commerce (DOC) is currently seeking applications for membership on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE). NACIE advises the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) on matters related to accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship, advancing the commercialization of research and development, promoting workforce development, and other related matters.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 8, 2021)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-19169]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economic Development Administration
National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
(NACIE); Solicitation of Applications
AGENCY: Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of opportunity to apply for membership on the National
Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE).
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (DOC) is currently seeking
applications for membership on the National Advisory Council on
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE). NACIE advises the Secretary of
Commerce (the Secretary) on matters related to accelerating innovation
and entrepreneurship, advancing the commercialization of research and
development, promoting workforce development, and other related
matters.
DATES: Applications for immediate consideration for membership must be
received by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) by 5:00 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on October 25, 2021. EDA will continue to
accept applications under this notice for two years from the deadline
to fill any vacancies.
ADDRESSES: Please submit application information by email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ee0efede7ebceeae1eda0e9e1f8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6c020d0f05092c08030f420b031a">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, interested
parties can contact Eric Smith, Director of EDA's Office of Innovation
and Entrepreneurship at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#335d52505a5673575c501d545c45"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a7c9c6c4cec2e7c3c8c489c0c8d1">[email protected]</span></a> or +1 (202) 302-6570.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An agency within the U.S. Department of
Commerce (DOC), the Economic Development Administration (EDA) invests
in communities and supports regional collaboration to create jobs for
U.S. workers, promote American innovation, and accelerate long-term
sustainable economic growth. The mission of EDA is to lead the federal
economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and preparing
the nation's regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy.
Additional information regarding EDA can be found at <a href="https://eda.gov/">https://eda.gov/</a>.
The National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
(NACIE)'s establishment is authorized by section 25(c) of the
Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980, as amended (15
U.S.C. 3720(c)) and is managed by EDA's Office of Innovation and
Entrepreneurship (OIE). Additional information regarding OIE can be
found at <a href="https://eda.gov/oie/">https://eda.gov/oie/</a>. Additional information regarding NACIE
can be found at <a href="https://www.eda.gov/oie/nacie/">https://www.eda.gov/oie/nacie/</a>.
EDA is accepting applications for membership on NACIE for a two-
year term beginning on the date of appointment. Members will be
selected based on their ability to advise the Secretary on matters
relating to the acceleration of innovation and the support for and
expansion of entrepreneurship including but not limited to the matters
set forth in 15 U.S.C. 3720(b) and:
<bullet> Strategies to support geographic diversification and
growth of America's innovation clusters and technology hubs in regions
outside of traditional coastal markets;
<bullet> the development of federal policy and program
recommendations, through policy and program vehicles such as the
American Jobs Plan and the American Rescue Plan, to support economic
growth, resilience, high-growth entrepreneurship and innovation across
business sectors and geographies;
<bullet> policies that increase equitable access to, and
representation in, entrepreneurship opportunities by historically
excluded populations, communities, and geographies;
<bullet> insights into opportunities to increase American
innovation and competitiveness in industries of the future, including
but not limited to artificial intelligence, biotechnology, advanced
computing, advanced materials and manufacturing, cybersecurity, and
clean technology;
<bullet> the development and expansion of successful talent and
workforce development initiatives to create high quality jobs and to
support American innovation and competitiveness; and
<bullet> the identification and promotion of best practices that
accelerate the commercialization of research and intellectual property.
NACIE will identify and recommend solutions to issues critical to
driving the innovation economy, including enabling entrepreneurs and
firms to successfully access and develop a skilled, globally
competitive workforce. NACIE will also serve as a vehicle for ongoing
dialogue with the innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce
development communities, including but not limited to business and
trade associations. The duties of NACIE are solely advisory, and it
shall report to the Secretary through EDA and the Office of the
Secretary.
NACIE members shall be selected in a manner that ensures that NACIE
is balanced and diverse, including diverse perspectives and expertise
with regard to innovation, technology commercialization, and related
capital and talent and workforce development issues. Considerations
when making appointments will also include geographic diversity;
diversity in the size of the appointee's company or organization;
diversity of technology sector; and representation of workers, business
and industry, academic institutions, nonprofit and nongovernmental
organizations, and other stakeholders.
Additional factors which may be considered in the selection of
NACIE members include each candidate's proven experience in the design,
creation, or improvement of innovation systems; commercialization of
research and development; entrepreneurship; business-driven talent
development that leads to a globally competitive workforce; and the
creation and growth of innovation- and entrepreneurship-focused
ecosystems. Members' affiliations may include, but are not limited to,
successful executive-level business leaders; entrepreneurs; innovators;
investors; post-secondary education leaders; directors of workforce and
training organizations; and other experts drawn from industry,
government, academia, philanthropic foundations with a demonstrated
track record of research or support of innovation, entrepreneurship, or
workforce development, and non-
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governmental organizations. Nominees will be evaluated consistent with
factors specified in this notice and their ability to carry out the
goals of NACIE.
Self-nominations will be accepted.
Appointments will be made without regard to political affiliation.
Membership. Members shall serve at the discretion of the Secretary.
Because members will be appointed as experts, members will be
considered special government employees (SGEs). Members participating
in NACIE meetings and events will be responsible for their travel,
living, and other personal expenses. Meetings will be held regularly
and not less than twice annually, usually in Washington, DC. Members
are required to attend a majority of NACIE's meetings. For the first
meeting of the Council, members may be required to arrive one day early
for onboarding and orientation activities.
Eligibility. Eligibility for membership is limited to (i) U.S.
citizens who are not full-time employees of the United States
government or of a foreign government; (ii) are not required to
register with the Department of Justice as a foreign agent under the
Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, and (iii) are not
federally-registered lobbyists.
Application Procedure. For consideration, a nominee should submit:
(1) Name and title of the individual requesting consideration;
(2) the applicant's personal resume and short bio (fewer than 300
words);
(3) a personal statement of interest including an outline of one's
abilities to advise the Secretary on the matters described above;
(4) confirmation that the applicant meets all eligibility criteria,
including a signed affirmative statement that the applicant is:
(i) A U.S. citizen who is not a full-time employee of the United
States government or of a foreign government;
(ii) not required to register with the Department of Justice as a
foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as
amended; and
(iii) not a federally-registered lobbyist; and
(5) all relevant contact information, including mailing address,
email address, phone number, and support staff information where
relevant.
Applications must be submitted via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5b353a38323e1b3f3438753c342d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1b757a78727e5b7f7478357c746d">[email protected]</span></a> with a
subject line that includes the text ``[NACIEApplication]'' (without
quotation marks).
Appointments of members to NACIE will be made by the Secretary.
Dated: August 31, 2021.
Craig Buerstatte,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-19169 Filed 9-7-21; 8:45 am]
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