Office of Innovation (OOI) was established within the Department of Economic and Community Development to advance Maine's economic well-being and expand employment opportunities by encouraging and coordinating the State's R&D; activities and fostering collaboration among its higher educational and nonprofit research institutions and the business community. Primary duties include creation and implementation of the State Science and Technology Plan, report card on Maine's innovation assets, and evaluation Maine's R&D; investments. The Office oversees the Maine Technology Institute and coordinates the state's business incubators - the Technology Centers.