October 30: Kaptur Breaks Ground on Mixed Technology Incubator

“This endeavor represents the future of our community, where cuttingedge research, alternative energy, and economic development cometogether,” Kaptur said. “The University of Toledo is already at theforefront of research, and now our whole community can look forward tosupporting the ideas and innovation that result from a vibrant studentbody on an improved campus."

UT has gained a national reputation for its efforts to move patentedtechnologies to commercialization, benefitting local job creation andincome for the university, Kaptur said.

Kaptur joined UT President Lloyd Jacobs, Robert Hickey of the Economic Development Administration, and Mr. Norm Nitschke.

The project is supported by a $2 million federal award, $1 million fromthe State of Ohio, and $1 million from the Nitschke family. Theincubator will assist members of the UT community to market researchand will facilitate the broadening of the scope of research performedat the university.