An ad hoc committee will plan a workshop to examine current models of government-university-industry engagement in research, development, and commercialization and identify possible new approaches worthy of consideration and testing. Workshop participants will:

· Identify specific short- and long-term challenges and opportunities that are impacting industry-university engagement;

· Suggest possible priorities among the issues raised; and

· Propose projects, demonstrations, or pilot programs that might be pursued to address these issues.

The workshop will bring together a strategic set of leaders who have the ability to effect change in their organizations and undertake pilots, demonstrations and experiments that can impact the way companies and universities (in conjunction with government) act. Many of the invitees will have had experience implementing bold approaches. The workshop will provide a neutral environment for conversations to consider these pilots and propose new ones.
A brief, individually-authored workshop summary will be prepared by a designated rapporteur in accordance with institutional guidelines.