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Florida’s 11 public universities are being tapped to help diversify the state’s economy.

Today, the University System’s Board of Governors announced the winners of 12 million dollars in grants to advance research in science and technology. The money is being divided among all 11 public universities with many schools sharing awards. Board of Governor Chancellor Frank Brogan says the research being conducted will eventually attract high-tech jobs to Florida.

“Take great ideas in the making and turn them into a commercialized opportunity, that’s with the hope and belief in mind to create job opportunities and spark business and industry in the state of Florida,” said Brogan.

Florida has long relied on agriculture and tourism to keep the state afloat, but the recession has the state hard, and sales tax collections have plummeted.