15 U.S.C. § 3702 — Purpose

It is the purpose of this chapter to improve the economic, environmental, and social well-being of the United States by— (1) establishing organizations in the executive branch to study and stimulate technology; (2) promoting technology development through the establishment of cooperative research centers ; (3) stimulating improved utilization of federally funded technology developments, including inventions , software, and training technologies, by State and local governments and the private sector; (4) providing encouragement for the development of technology through the recognition of individuals and companies which have made outstanding contributions in technology; and (5) encouraging the exchange of scientific and technical personnel among academia, industry, and Federal laboratories. ( Pub. L. 96–480, § 3 , Oct. 21, 1980 , 94 Stat. 2312 ; Pub. L. 99–502, § 9(b)(1) , (f)(2), Oct. 20, 1986 , 100 Stat. 1795 , 1797.) Editorial Notes Amendments 1986—Par. (2). Pub. L. 99–502, § 9(b)(1) , substituted “cooperative research centers” for “centers for industrial technology”. Par. (3). Pub. L. 99–502, § 9(f)(2) , inserted “, including inventions, software, and training technologies,”. CFR Title Parts 13 312

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