Zachary R. Miles

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Interim Vice President for Economic Development
Executive Director, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Research Foundation
Expertise: Intellectual property, Economic development, Small business, Venture capital, Community engagement

Biography

Zach Miles serves as the interim vice president for economic development and executive director for the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Research Foundation.

In these capacities, Miles manages the assessment, protection, and commercialization of intellectual property owned or controlled by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and assists start-up companies in building a strong business foundation and seeking capital.

Prior to joining 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, Miles served as the deputy executive director of Technology Venture and Commercialization at the University of Utah. Miles has also co-founded, advised, and served as general counsel for a number of Utah based start-up companies.

 

Education

  • B.S., Weber State University
  • J.D., University of New Hampshire School of Law

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Las Vegas Sun
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers are on the cutting edge of techniques that can reduce the amount of waste left over from the process of creating nuclear fuel and weapons by rendering those toxic waste products both safe and useful.
Las Vegas Review Journal
A new venture fund is stepping onto the scene in Las Vegas, with the goal to close the funding gap for Nevada startups.
GOED
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and global venture firm and startup accelerator gener8tor today announced the launch of the Electrify Nevada Accelerator Powered by gener8tor. This initiative will support early-stage startups developing innovative energy solutions, with a particular focus on advanced battery technology and sustainable energy systems, leveraging Nevada’s unique position in the global energy market.
GOED
On Oct. 4, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced that it had selected Nevada as one of six new states to win a FAST Partnership Program grant, which supports technology-driven small businesses in turning their research and development expertise into commercial products. The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) architected the grant application, which builds upon the Sierra Accelerator for Growth and Entrepreneurship (SAGE), a statewide program housed at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the University of Nevada, Reno. This is the first time that Nevada has won a FAST grant since 2019.
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Articles Featuring Zachary R. Miles

Keeping the Lights On with Nuclear Waste
Radioactive contents safely contained in David Hatchett's lab space.
Research | July 15, 2025

How 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ radiochemistry is pioneering the future of energy in the Southwest by salvaging strategic materials from nuclear dumps – and making it safe.

A Hidden Sea of Opportunity
WAVR device
Research | August 29, 2024

A newly launched 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ startup advances the search for water sustainability solutions to the Southwest climate crisis.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Research Foundation Approves Agreement for Future 'Nevada Studios Campus' at Harry Reid Research & Tech Park
Rendering of proposed Nevada Studios Campus
Business and Community | April 30, 2024

Partnership between 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Research Foundation, Birtcher Development, Gardner Group, and The MBS Group on full-service media production campus in Southwest Las Vegas; project intends to break ground in 2027.

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