AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoInnovation & Skills: Roane State launches a new Applied and Innovative Technology Division, appointing Dr. Sylvia Pastor as founding dean, with programs shifting under the new unit and an aerospace option planned. Semiconductors & Testing: The University of Vermont’s V-GaN Tech Hub opens a new Test and Characterization Facility to speed gallium nitride tech from lab to manufacturing. Regulation & Compliance: Bangladesh’s BSTI fines seven firms Tk 15 lakh over missing quality certification, lab testing, and packaging registration. Investment Climate: India’s NITI Aayog flags persistent investor pain points—skilled labour gaps, land access, and approval delays—despite overall improvements. Trade & Tariffs: US tariff plans are moving into “court-tested” territory after earlier setbacks, with new Section 301-style actions looming. Startup Support: Israel Innovation Authority launches a NIS 1bn grant program for startups hit by the shekel’s jump, offering extra runway for up to six months. Local Business & Growth: San Diego’s zoning push is turning former retail sites into dense housing, reshaping commercial real estate demand.
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