TRDA 2012 CleanTech Venture Initiative – REGISTER NOW

TRDA 2012 CleanTech Venture Initiative – REGISTER NOW

Request for Qualifications – Subject Matter Experts

The Technological Research and Development Authority (TRDA) is seeking qualified subject matter experts (SMEs) to support the business development, professional mentoring and technology assessment and commercialization activities of Florida-based clean technology entrepreneurs and early-stage companies under the initiatives known as Clean Tech Ventures, the Space Coast Clean Energy Jobs Accelerator and the Igniting Innovation Cleantech Acceleration Network (collectively referred to as the Initiatives).  CLICK HERE for more information.

 

Registration Now Open for the 2012 Igniting Innovation (I2) Capital Acceleration Program

The I2 is a program of the Technological Research and Development Authority (TRDA) with support from Space Florida.  It will consist of three months of intense mentoring that kicksk off with a two-day boot camp and culminates with a day of presentations to a panel of investors that will provide honest feedback on your business.  To learn more about the program benefits and requirements for application, visit http://i2florida.com/how-to-apply .

2012 I2 Capital Acceleration Program Accepting Applications

The 2012 I² Capital Acceleration Program will kick off on January 5^th, 2012. Due to the overwhelming response last year, TRDA will provide two “preliminary” program sessions that will enable companies to refine their business plans and garner feedback from experienced mentors and investors before submitting their applications for the annual showcase event. Companies interested in participating should apply at http://i2florida.com/how-to-apply. Selected companies will be required to attend a two-day business boot camp, and to interact with TRDA’s mentor network over a 2-3 month period. At the end of each preliminary session, participating companies will have the opportunity to present their companies to a panel of investors. The investor panel will provide direct feedback to each company, and will also advise TRDA on companies they would like to see in the showcase. Companies selected by the investor panel at the end of each preliminary session will automatically be eligible to participate in the annual showcase and to compete for the $100,000 grant that is again being provided by Space Florida in 2012.  For more information visit http://www.trda.org/ndex.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=232 . 

2012 I2 Capital Acceleration Program Accepting Applications

The 2012 I² Capital Acceleration Program will kick off on January 5^th, 2012. Due to the overwhelming response last year, TRDA will provide two “preliminary” program sessions that will enable companies to refine their business plans and garner feedback from experienced mentors and investors before submitting their applications for the annual showcase event. Companies interested in participating should apply at http://i2florida.com/how-to-apply. Selected companies will be required to attend a two-day business boot camp, and to interact with TRDA’s mentor network over a 2-3 month period. At the end of each preliminary session, participating companies will have the opportunity to present their companies to a panel of investors. The investor panel will provide direct feedback to each company, and will also advise TRDA on companies they would like to see in the showcase. Companies selected by the investor panel at the end of each preliminary session will automatically be eligible to participate in the annual showcase and to compete for the $100,000 grant that is again being provided by Space Florida in 2012.

TECH REACH December 2011 Newsletter

TECH REACH December 2011 Newsletter

FastTrac (R) NewVenture (TM) Boot Camp – November 3-4, 2011 8:30 am–5:00 pm

This two day entrepreneurship boot camp will provide the tools and hands-on mentorship to help participants understand the business behind successful technology companies.  The workshop will help technology entrepreneurs develop a business plan, market strategy and an investor pitch, and will also help participants understand how to finance technology ventures via angel or venture capital.  For more information visit:  http://www.trda.org/workshops/220-kauffmans-fasttrac-r-boot-camp-november-3-4-2011