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International Economic Development Council recognizes Florida High Tech Corridor Council as best model for partnerships with educational institutions. FHTCC earns national recognition as one of four organizations recognized by the State Science and Technology Institute (SSTI) for Excellence in Technology-Based Economic Development. October 2009 September 2009 First study released demonstrating the power of incubation in the Corridor; University of Central Florida���s Business Incubation Program shows creation of more than 1,600 jobs and an average annual economic output of $200 million. A follow-up study conducted in 2011 found an increased annual economic output of $363 million. September 2010 August 2010 A study of the FHTCC���s Matching Grants Research Program finds that research projects conducted at the three Corridor universities generated a combined economic impact of more than $1.3 billion. An analysis of high tech jobs ranks the Florida High Tech Corridor as the fourth-largest high tech ���hot spot��� reported on Mashable.com. September 2012 September 2011 After more than a year of planning and with guidance from the Florida High Tech Corridor Council and other partners, educational and industry leaders officially launch Life Sciences South Florida, an organization focused on establishing a biotech industry cluster in South Florida similar to that of FHTCC. florida.HIGH.TECH 2013 fht_history_2013.indd 45 45 2/12/13 1:25 PM