15 U.S.C. § 3702 : US Code - Section 3702: Purpose

Search 15 U.S.C. § 3702 : US Code - Section 3702: Purpose

It is the purpose of this chapter to improve the economic,
environmental, and social well-being of the United States by -
(1) establishing organizations in the executive branch to study
and stimulate technology;
(2) promoting technology development through the establishment
of cooperative research centers;
(3) stimulating improved utilization of federally funded
technology developments, including inventions, software, and
training technologies, by State and local governments and the
private sector;
(4) providing encouragement for the development of technology
through the recognition of individuals and companies which have
made outstanding contributions in technology; and
(5) encouraging the exchange of scientific and technical
personnel among academia, industry, and Federal laboratories.