Designation process for Washington State’s Innovation Partnership Zones underway

Washington State cities, counties, ports, workforce development councils and economic development councils may apply for Innovation Partnership Zone (IPZ) designation.  Please refer to the attached documents to determine whether your jurisdiction has the capacity to develop and support an IPZ. See the 2011 Application Materials and Designation Information document for important timelines. Innovation Partnership Zone home page
Application Materials
-2011 Designation Information
-IPZ Criterion
-IPZ Designation Application
-RCW 43.330.270
-Sample Memorandum of Understanding
IPZ Program staff can be contacted at IPZ@commerce.wa.gov.

 
IPZ Designation Q&A

Other Resources:
2010 IPZ Legislative Report
Washington Economic Development Commission:

• -Washington's long-term economic development strategies
• -Cluster studies
• -A Sept. 2010 roadmap to federal funding (Berk & Assoc)

  To be available soon -- RIAN (Regional Innovation Acceleration Network) 

  A new portal for federal funding opportunities that relate to state economics.