42 USC 19311 - Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 19311.

Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program

(a)

In general

(b)

Purposes

(c)

Entrepreneurial fellows

An entrepreneurial fellow participating in a program described in subsection (a) shall be provided with—

(1)

opportunities for entrepreneurial training, professional development, and exposure to leaders from academia, industry, government, and finance who may serve as advisors to or partners of the fellow;

(2)

financial and technical support for research, development, and commercial application activities;

(3)

fellowship awards to cover costs of living, health insurance, and travel stipends for the duration of the fellowship; and

(4)

any other resources determined appropriate by the Secretary.

(d)

Program activities

Each National Laboratory that receives funding under this section shall support entrepreneurial fellows by providing—

(1)

access to facilities and expertise within the National Laboratory;

(2)

engagement with external stakeholders; and

(3)

market and customer development opportunities.

(e)

Administration

(f)

Partnerships

In carrying out a Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program, a National Laboratory may partner with an external entity, including—

(1)

a nonprofit organization;

(2)

an institution of higher education;

(3)

a federally-owned corporation; or

(4)

a consortium of 2 or more entities described in paragraphs (1) through (3).

(g)

Metrics

(h)

Evaluation

(i)

Coordination

(j)

Interagency collaboration

(k)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10717, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1704.)

cite as: 42 USC 19311