EDA's University Center Cohort
About the EDA UC Cohort:
The U.S. Economic Development Administration’s University Center Cohort (UC Cohort) is supported by UEDA to foster a network of EDA funded universities. Events and resources will be updated on this page.
UEDA is supporting the EDA University Center Cohort to achieve the following goals:
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- Connect UCs to each other, EDA, and to a broader economic development ecosystem;
- Identify and address key challenges and opportunities facing UCs; and
- Promote innovative UC solutions and successful approaches.
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Take a look at the 70 current EDA University Centers and their focus activities:
Select a University Center to view the UC’s website and contacts on EDA’s website.
Talent: Providing workforce, education, and training solutions
Innovation: Promoting new business startups and technology solutions for businesses
Place: Enhancing the state’s or region’s physical environment with particular emphasis on campus environments
Capacity: Supporting community leaders and helping to drive state or regional strategic plans
UC Cohort Spotlights
University of Nevada Reno
Cornell University
University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension
Virginia Tech
Missouri State University
University of Hawaii
New Mexico State University
UC Cohort Resources
NEW: UC Cohort Toolkit
UEDA is excited to launch a toolkit for UCs to help communicate their impact, leverage funding and build stronger partnerships. Whether you’re showcasing regional success stories, making the case for new investments, or strengthening collaboration with local stakeholders, this toolkit offers practical, ready-to-use resources tailored to your mission.
→ Funding Opportunity Guide for University Centers
→ Partnering for Regional Impact: A Guide for University Centers
→ Communicating Impact: A Guide for University Centers
→ Talking Points for Engaging Congress: A Guide for University Centers
Reports
→ University of Tennessee and Upper Cumberland Development District Case Study
→ University of Oregon and Northeast Oregon Economic Development District Case Study
→ Regional Economic Development with EDA University Centers
→ October 2023: UEDA Summit Convening (In-person meeting, notes can be reviewed here)
Webinars
Other Resources and UC Highlights
Upcoming: 2025 Post-Summit TIP Webinar!
Engaging Universities in Regional and Community Development
EDA Reauthorization: First Time in 20 Years
University Center Highlight: California State University Chico’s Center for Economic Development
University Center Highlight: The University of Oklahoma’s Tom Love Innovation Hub
University Center Highlight: The University of Montana’s Accelerate Montana
University Center Highlight: Cleveland State University’s Center for Economic Development
University Center Highlight: The University of Hawaii Pacific Business Center Program
Celebrating Black History Month 2023: Meet the HBCUs of the EDA University Center Program!
Advancing Equitable Entrepreneurship with Fayetteville State University
University Centers at the UC Visioning Session at the 2023 UEDA Summit in Salt Lake City, UT
This project is operated by the UEDA using Federal funds under award ED21HDQ3120062 from Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
