Ind. Code § 4-3-28.1-1 "Director"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "director" refers to the director of the office of entrepreneurship and innovation appointed under section 4 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.145-2025, SEC.1.
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in effectInd. Code § 4-3-28.1-2 "Office"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the office of entrepreneurship and innovation established by section 3 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.145-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-3-28.1-3 Establishment
Sec. 3. The office of entrepreneurship and innovation is established.
As added by P.L.145-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-3-28.1-4 Appointment of director; appointment of employees
Sec. 4. (a) The governor shall appoint an individual to be the director of the office of entrepreneurship and innovation.
(b) The director:
(1) serves at the governor's pleasure;
(2) is entitled to receive compensation in an amount set by the governor subject to the approval of the budget agency under IC 4-12-1-13; and
(3) is responsible to the secretary of commerce.
(c) The director may appoint employees in the manner provided by IC 4-15-2.2 and fix their compensation, subject to the approval of the budget agency under IC 4-12-1-13.
(d) The director may delegate the director's authority to the appropriate office staff.
As added by P.L.145-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-3-28.1-5 Duties of the office
Sec. 5. The office shall do the following:
(1) Develop and administer programs to support the growth of small business, entrepreneurship, and innovation in Indiana.
(2) Direct and oversee programs and sources of funding related to the growth of small business, entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation in Indiana.
(3) Work to strengthen policies and programs supporting the growth of entrepreneurship in Indiana.
(4) Coordinate with state agencies and other state funded entities to align services and programs related to entrepreneurship and starting and scaling a business.
(5) Work with funded entities on identifying strategies and metrics around the disbursement of funds to measure funds reaching rural communities and other underrepresented socioeconomic communities.
(6) Work with stakeholders and organizations supporting entrepreneurship to enhance learning and skills, provide technical support, and expand access to resources for entrepreneurs across Indiana.
(7) Develop and administer programs to support and encourage youth entrepreneurship, including supporting students and teachers in fostering entrepreneurial skills.
As added by P.L.145-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-3-28.1-6 Adoption of rules
Sec. 6. The office may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out the duties, purposes, and functions of this chapter.
As added by P.L.145-2025, SEC.1.
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