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“From a student's standpoint, or even a researcher standpoint, they have really good skills in certain areas. But all the things it takes to create products — the mechanical, electrical, software, industrial, all that stuff — that's not their forte. This is the place where they can pull it all together.”
“It really sets us apart because the image we’re trying to portray is there’s no idea that’s too out there,” he said. “We’re going to work with any startup that’s innovative and forward thinking. It just shows that we’re a community that’s open for business.”
“We’re collaborating to give businesses access to resources that cannot be found elsewhere, including the City’s smart infrastructure; Converge Technologies space, equipment and engineering expertise; innovation grants; and help in identifying other funding sources,” Crandall said. “City Lab has already helped several companies move from inspiration to prototype to commercial product.”
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