Shared Prosperity in the Era of AI (2019)

Over the past decade, artificial intelligence has continued to gain prominence for its potential to change our day to day lives across use cases such as autonomous cars, smart cities, digital assistants, and many other technologies that continue to increase in capability. While the technology traces back decades, technological advances including increased computing power and cloud storage have dramatically increased the potential positive impact of AI.

However, as with past industrial and technological revolutions, there is also the potential to widen current economic disparities if the correct public policy and education infrastructures are not put into place.

Measuring the Impact of Research (2018)

The "Big Four" research institutes in Washington state – Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, University of Washington, and Washington State University – drive innovation and prosperity statewide through new inventions, company spin-offs, and royalties.

The combined economic impact of this effort is undeniable, but can it be measured? With over $2.5B in research expenditures each year, quantifying and understanding the outcomes from this investment is critical to guaranteeing this support continues and expands. With the help of its partners, the Technology Alliance aims to measure the impact of research and development on the state’s innovation-driven economy.

Tech’s Impact on Washington (2017)

Technology is driving innovation across the state and throughout our top industries. The Tech Alliance wanted to better understand how this shift was affecting Washington’s workforce, companies, and communities. In partnership with the economic impact firm, Community Attributes, we dug into the data and stories that underlie Washington’s tech-driven economy. 

Visit the report. Explore Washington's regions. Learn about how our state's unique communities and businesses are using technology to drive innovation.

The Rebels, Gurus and Gamblers of Corporate Venture Capital (2017)

Washington state is home to 10 Fortune 500 companies and - as of the end of 2016 - 503 new start-ups. We are a state rich with corporate largesse as well as entrepreneurial and research depth. At the same time, Washington generally ranks below other top peer innovation-driven states in terms of total capital invested.

This report looks at capital inflow, outflow and raw assets of the Pacific Northwest and how we might better leverage our strengths and improve our standings as a leading tech economy.

Investing in Our Competitive Future: Approaches to Increase Early Stage Capital in Washington State (2007)

This report provides an analysis of the funding climate for early stage companies in Washington and approaches taken by other states to improve their entrepreneurial ecosystem, and puts forward recommendations for increasing the amount of capital available to support the growth of innovative young businesses in our state.

The Effect of Washington's Ethics Law on Public University Technology Transfer (2005)

This report assesses how the state ethics law has unintentionally curbed legitimate and desired technology transfer and commercial activity at public research universities. This report makes several recommendations to modify the law by granting universities the autonomy to manage their own potential conflicts.