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 

Nearly 300 Expected to Attend Igniting Innovation Showcase

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

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 I² Showcase.   www.i2florida.com/news

SYNNBIO Joins TRDA Business Innovation Center

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.

Only 3 CLEAN TECH VENTURES WEBINARS Remain This Year!

Register for one or all of the remaining three Clean Tech Venture Webinars this year sponsored by TRDA.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 10:00 AM (EST)

“Securing Your Intellectual Property”

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM (EST)

“The Anatomy of the Deal Structuring and Negotiating”

 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 10:00 AM (EST)

“Financing Technology Ventures”

 To register and learn more about the upcoming webinars, visit www.trda.org/workshops

IGNITING INNOVATION SHOWCASE IS FAST APPROACHING!

The Igniting Innovation and Clean Tech Venture Showcase sponsored by Space Florida and TRDA is Tuesday, September 7, 2011 at the Radisson at the Port. This is a full day of presentations and exhibits by more than 30 of Florida’s most promising tech companies, culminating in the award of $100,000 from Space Florida to one of the presenters. The winner will also receive commercialization assistance from TRDA.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to interact with other entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, and Angel investors, and to learn about more about TRDA’s entrepreneur programs, workshops and seminars to help you grow your company.

To Register for the Showcase Click Here