New Product Development Commercialization Center For Rural Manufacturers
A Pilot Project of the University of Kentucky and Oklahoma State University
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The New Product Development and Commercialization Center will connect small rural manufacturers with university-based research teams to test, develop, and commercialize new products. New manufacturing product development is an economic development strategy that contributes to a diversified rural economy and helps rural communities remain economically sustainable.

The Center project will:

  • Solicit proposals from rural manufacturers with new product ideas
  • Develop new products
  • Plan and analyze the steps needed to make the new product commercially viable
  • Connect rural manufacturers with the local business community
  • Assist in market analysis and strategic planning
  • Encourage entrepreneurship
  • Help retain manufacturers in rural areas
  • Help retain and create jobs
  • Help to create the elements of a manufacturing cluster

University of Kentucky College of Engineering Center for Manufacturing

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service


For Further Information Contact:
Kim Sayre
UK Center for Manufacturing
Phone: 859.257.6262 ext.401
Email: sayre@engr.uky.edu


This pilot project was made possible by Senator Mitch McConnell with funds earmarked for the University of Kentucky from the U.S. Small Business Administration. 
 
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Last Updated: October 26, 2009