Bureau of Business Research - The IC² Institute

The BBR provides communities and policymakers with evidence-based socio-economic research for a stronger and more resilient Texas.

Director’s 2022 Message

New from BBR

Find out more about the Bureau’s research study on the impact of Biomedical and Life Science innovations at Dell Medical School.

Mission

Since its founding in 1926, the BBR has developed a reputation for nonpartisan analysis of economic trends through publications, independent reports, and sponsored research. Especially now, BBR’s mission is to serve Texas and its communities with ground-breaking research, critical analysis, and actionable findings towards economic recovery and broad-based growth.

Research Priorities

Regional Economic Recovery Research – Report Series

Economic Impact Studies

Minority-owned Business Research

Labor Exploitation and Human Trafficking

Interpersonal Violence Impacts

Partnerships

Texas State and Local Government/Organizations

Office of the Texas Governor
General Land Office
Texas Association of Mexican American Chamber of Commerce
Texas African American Chamber of Commerce
Office of the Attorney General
Travis County

Federal

National Science Foundation

UT Austin

Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Steve Hicks School of Social Work
Construction Industry Institute Office of Technology Commercialization
Global Innovation Lab (Texas Global)
Austin Technology Incubator
Office of the Provost
Transportation Research Center