Notice2024-24865
National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE); Solicitation of Applications and Nominations
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Published
October 25, 2024
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Commerce DepartmentEconomic Development Administration
Abstract
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 89, Number 207 (Friday, October 25, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 85154-85155]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24865]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economic Development Administration
National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
(NACIE); Solicitation of Applications and Nominations
AGENCY: Economic Development Administration, 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 consideration for membership must be received
by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) by 5:00 p.m.
Eastern Time (ET) on December 15, 2024. EDA will continue to accept
applications under this notice for three years from the deadline to
fill any vacancies.
ADDRESSES: Please submit application information by email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#573936343e321733383479303821"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c7a9a6a4aea287a3a8a4e9a0a8b1">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, interested
parties can contact Eric Smith, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Policy at telephone: +1 202 482 8001; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dbb5bab8b2be9bbfb4b8f5bcb4ad"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8fe1eeece6eacfebe0eca1e8e0f9">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An agency within the U.S. Department of
Commerce (DOC), 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>.
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). Additional information regarding NACIE can be found at
<a href="https://www.eda.gov/strategic-initiatives/national-advisory-council-on-innovation-and-entrepreneurship">https://www.eda.gov/strategic-initiatives/national-advisory-council-on-innovation-and-entrepreneurship</a>.
EDA is accepting applications and nominations for membership on
NACIE for one-year, two-year, and three-year terms 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 all
throughout the United States;
<bullet> the development of federal policy and program
recommendations, through policy and program vehicles such as the CHIPS
and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, 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 energy technologies;
<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.
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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-governmental organizations. Applicants
and nominees will be evaluated consistent with factors specified in
this notice and their ability to carry out the goals of NACIE.
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 should expect to 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, an applicant or nominator
should submit:
(1) Applicant's or nominee's name and title;
(2) the applicant's or nominee's personal resume and short bio
(fewer than 300 words);
(3) confirmation that the applicant or nominee 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 and nominations must be submitted via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#503e3133393510343f337e373f26"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9af4fbf9f3ffdafef5f9b4fdf5ec">[email protected]</span></a> with a subject line that includes the text ``[NACIE
Application]'' (without quotation marks).
Appointments of members to NACIE will be made by the Secretary.
Dated: October 22, 2024.
Peter Langlois,
Group Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-24865 Filed 10-24-24; 8:45 am]
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