74-99b65. Bioscience research and development voucher program; establishment; purpose.
(a) There is created and established under the authority a bioscience research and development voucher program to provide vouchers to Kansas companies conducting bioscience research and development to undertake bioscience research and development work in partnership with bioscience research institutions.
(b) The purpose of the bioscience research and development voucher program is to:
(1) Accelerate the transfer of bioscience knowledge and technological innovation, improve economic competitiveness and stimulate economic growth in Kansas companies conducting bioscience research and development;
(2) support bioscience research and development activities in order to develop commercial products, processes or services;
(3) stimulate bioscience enterprises within the state; and
(4) encourage partnerships and collaborative bioscience projects between private enterprises, Kansas companies conducting bioscience research and development and bioscience research institutions.
History: L. 2004, ch. 112, § 38; July 1.