Innovation Based Economic Development
innovation ecosystem
Vision
Enhance Nevada’s national and global competitiveness in a knowledge-driven economy through fostering regional entrepreneurial-driven innovation systems. Attracting and growing technology-based companies in our state.
Mission
GOED’s IBED is the state’s lead entity for supporting the translation of basic research into useful market-based applications at Nevada’s universities, growing entrepreneurial and startup development, attracting and providing risk capital to startups and early-stage high-growth companies, while developing innovative solutions for the recruitment of a workforce into high demand occupations within Nevada’s key industry sectors.
“Creating A Culture of Innovation in Nevada”
Strategic programs
Use-Inspired Research
The Knowledge Fund advances Innovation-Based Economic Development by accelerating tech readiness, building research capacity, and supporting university startups and deep-tech companies.
Knowledge Fund 
Small Business Funding
SSBCI is improving access to capital for Nevada’s small businesses and startups by unlocking private loans and investments as well as providing technical assistance to help them grow and succeed
SSBCI PROGRAM
Innovation Workforce
GOED pioneered the ICM™ methodology to drive labor market literacy and guiding job seekers to make informed career and training decisions in the age of automation and AI
ICM PROGRAM
Office Of Entrepreneuship
Launched in 2023 as the first office of its kind with the mandate to elevate entrepreneurial opportunities and to reduce barriers for Nevada businesses less than 5-years old
ENTREPRENEURSHIP OFFICE 
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