Top five things to know about the

Southern Willamette Valley Innovation Corridor

1 It’s a unified regional strategy.

This effort brings together OSU, UO, industry partners, and government to build a connected, innovation-driven economy from Corvallis to Eugene.

2 We’re solving a long-standing competitiveness gap.

Despite strong research assets, our region has lagged behind peer university-based regions. The corridor creates the alignment needed to compete nationally.

3 We’re building on real strengths and momentum.

World-class research, entrepreneurial activity, outdoor amenities, quality of life, and recent regional wins provide a strong foundation for growth.

4 We’re adopting lessons from the Research Triangle.

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Successful regions operate from a shared playbook, avoid internal competition, and work in sync across institutions, communities, and the state, and we are applying those principles here.

5 The next phase focuses on coordinated action.

We are developing a unified policy agenda, engaging employers and community partners, formalizing regional meetings, and researching industries that benefit most from proximity to research universities and have strong national growth potential.