Home to Texas 2022
In collaboration with the School of Undergraduate Studies and Texas Career Engagement, we are sending our fourth cohort of students back to their home towns to intern, conduct research, and grow in community leadership.
Toward a Well-being Economy: How IC2 is working to advance equity in social, economic & health systems
Leveraging research and creating programs that promote a well-being economy with shared economic prosperity, resiliency, sustainability and a growth model that is equitable from the outset.
Director’s Welcome Statement
Dr. S Craig Watkins is leading the institute into the future by crafting a new strategic direction, one that we call, “Towards a Well-Being Economy.”
Bureau of Business Research
BBR provides communities & policymakers with evidence-based socio-economic research for a stronger and more resilient Texas.
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The Innovative Pitch
Our society is enthralled with “pitching” or the public presentation of innovative ideas. At the dawn of the technology revolution in the 1980’s, the business plan – a 40 page or so description of a company’s opportunity – was the medium of communication. However,...
The 5 Ds for Finding and Fixing Community Clogs
At IC2 Institute’s 40th Anniversary, former University of Texas President and System Chancellor Bill Cunningham shared a very interesting perspective. When asked what was one of the most important decisions made in the history of the university, he replied without a...
Debating Economic Development on Common Ground
written by Maclain Scott, PhD Candidate, UT Austin It makes sense to associate economic development with change and the discomfort that often accompanies it. After all, growth implies new businesses, new jobs, and new people. For small towns, it’s understandable when...
George Kozmetsky Student Challenge 2021: UT Austin Students Deliver Innovative Ways to Nourish Texas Communities
George Kosmetsky Student Challenge 2021 On Saturday October 23rd, nine teams of students from 13 schools and colleges on UT Austin’s campus came together to showcase their innovative solutions for small and rural communities of Texas. The teams grappled with ways...
Local Companies Share Growth Plans and Value with Community Leaders in Small.biz-XLR8 Pitch Presentations
Small-biz.XLR8 participants, mentors and facilitators celebrate the end of the program on Aug 17, 2021 at the CEED Building at The University of Texas Permian Basin. With the continued pressure of the pandemic and unpredictable nature of energy prices, summer 2021...
UT Austin Team Wins March Economic Madness
On Saturday, the finals of March Economic Madness, UT’s inter-scholastic team competition, were held. Four student teams from UT Austin and UT Permian Basin presented their proposals to address problems of small or remote communities, and one team was named this...