Technological Research Development Authority

TRDA 2012 CleanTech Venture Initiative – REGISTER NOW

trdaflorida — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:22:42 +0000

TRDA 2012 CleanTech Venture Initiative – REGISTER NOW

Request for Qualifications – Subject Matter Experts

trdaflorida — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:36:30 +0000

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

trdaflorida — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:36:06 +0000

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

trdaflorida — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:55:05 +0000

The 2012 I²Capital 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

trdaflorida — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:15:06 +0000

TECH REACH December 2011 Newsletter

trdaflorida — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:11:10 +0000

TECH REACH December 2011 Newsletter

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

trdaflorida — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:09:37 +0000

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

Nearly 300 Expected to Attend Igniting Innovation Showcase

trdaflorida — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:22:56 +0000

Ten high-tech companies to compete for $100,000 Prize

Melbourne, Fla. – Space Florida and the Technological Research and Development Authority (TRDA) expect nearly 300 participants at the Igniting Innovation (I²) Showcase on September 7, 2011 in Port Canaveral. The Showcase attendees will represent a diverse group of venture capital and angel investors, business development executives, investment bankers, entrepreneurs and others interested in technology business development in Florida.

The day-long Showcase of business plan presentations begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Radisson at the Port convention center. Registration services will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. The Showcase combines two efforts lead by the TRDA—the Capital Acceleration Program funded by Space Florida, and Clean Tech Ventures supported by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Both of these TRDA managed initiatives competitively sought out the most promising and investment ready technology businesses in Florida. For more information visit www.trda.org

Igniting Innovation Capital Acceleration Showcase Participants Announced

trdaflorida — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:08:38 +0000

Ten high-tech companies to compete for $100,000 Prize

Melbourne, Fla. – Space Florida and the Technological Research and Development Authority (TRDA) jointly announced today the ten companies selected to present at the I² (Igniting Innovation) Capital Acceleration Showcase scheduled for September 7, 2011 in Cape Canaveral. The companies were chosen from among a group of 62 Florida technology firms that applied last month for a chance to present their business case at the I²Showcase. www.i2florida.com/news

SYNNBIO Joins TRDA Business Innovation Center

trdaflorida — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:03:48 +0000

TRDA welcomes its latest client, Synnbio, an entrepreneurial company specializing in the production of specialty chemicals from organic materials. To learn how your company can benefit from TRDA’s programs, contact Chet Straub, TRDA Executive Director at cstraub@trda.org or call 321-872-1050 x101.