News: Office of Economic Development
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Co-hosted by the UNLV Sports Innovation Institute, the inaugural SEICon event brings together dozens of sports, entertainment, and innovation leaders — including several with Rebel ties.
Professor Marty Schiller talks about his business and how UNLV made it possible.
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Leya Dagher knew she wanted to start a business and with the help of UNLV resources, she established Swalty Mediterranean.
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The Nevada Small Business Development Center brings resources for microbusiness owners to the heart of a community.
The hospitality researcher uncovers human interaction in the context of tourist attractions.
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Team Protégé wins Shark Tank-style competition for AI-powered speech feedback app.
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With funding from governor's office, StepUp & StartUp program has matched 50 UNLV students with local tech companies.
A collection of news stories and highlights featuring UNLV students and faculty.
UNLV, regional academic partners awarded milestone 'Engines' grant from NSF to translate sustainability ideas into tangible technologies.
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As the nation's most-watched sports entertainment event rolls into town, UNLV researchers are available to provide expertise.
National Science Foundation to establish a Regional Innovation Engine, a first-of-its-kind program to create focused research and technology transfer hubs.
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Longtime initiative expands with vote from NSHE regents; interdisciplinary institute advances sports science, business, and performance while supporting booming sports economy and workforce.