The Research Consortium utilizes a diverse board of high-tech industry and university leaders for:

• Advising the Legislature and Office of the Governor on strategic policy initiatives for expanding and strengthening Florida's high-tech industries.
• Identifying specific disciplines in science and technology where Florida has the greatest potential to achieve economic and academic successes - i.e., to enhance its competitive position nationally and internationally.
• Establish new, and enhance existing, leading-edge research programs at Florida's universities, including by enhancements of facilities and equipment.
• Attracting leading scholars and researchers in technology-based disciplines to Florida's universities in order to build Florida's knowledge base.
  
• Promoting the work of transfer technology offices at member universities.
  
• Promoting collaboration between academic and industrial researchers, scientists and engineers.

About the Tampa Bay Technology Forum
(http://www.tbtf.org)
The Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF) is an industry association dedicated to growing Tampa Bay's technology businesses and promoting the region as a major center of entrepreneurship and innovation. TBTF's membership includes thousands of senior level professionals representing technology companies, investment firms, professional service firms, academic institutions, civic organizations and government agencies.