Upcoming Event
The TECH Fort Worth IMPACT Awards recognize North Texas start-up companies that are bringing innovative technologies to market that will impact our world. Awards are given in three categories: Health - Recognizing companies that will improve our health and wellness. Environment - Recognizing companies that will solve environmental problems. Community - Recognizing companies that provide solutions for social issues. APPLY SPONSOR ATTEND |
Featured Client
MobiMed Technologies has created self-contained, plug-in telemedicine kiosks featuring non-invasive testing equipment interfaced with patient information software. MobiMed is establishing a vast physician network to provide video consultations to patients using the kiosks TRANSLATION: MobiMed Technologies provides devices that enable caregivers to have more comprehensive information on semi-independent patients. (THINK: seniors, disabled veterans, etc) |
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What's Cookin' at TECH Fort Worth?
ZS Pharma, one of our current clients, is a finalist for the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award. We wish them the best, and we'll keep you posted on the outcome.
OxySure, a finalist for our 2010 IMPACT Awards, has won the 2010 Lone Star Award for Innovation in Respiratory Technology. This award, from the...(more) |
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Greetings!
It's an exciting time for emerging technology. The recently announced "StartUP America Partnership" has pledged to provide support for emerging businesses, to create an environment for new ideas, bring new products to market, and generate new businesses.
Speaking of exciting, we're very excited to direct you to this week's Fort Worth Business Press article about Darlene Ryan, our Executive Director. "After selling the company she had worked so hard to build, Darlene Ryan decided to take some time off. It wasn't long before she received a call from..." (more) |
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Program Highlight
ACCELERATION PROGRAM
TECH Fort Worth's Acceleration Program is designed for early stage companies that are commercializing new and unique technologies. Qualified companies will have rights to a proprietary and commercially viable technology and a feasible business model. During the Acceleration Program client companies receive assistance with... (more) |
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Did You Know?
TECH Fort Worth is about MENTORING, CONNECTING and COACHING. We mentor entrepreneurs to build their business, connect them with resources, and coach them toward financial stability. In general, we create an environment for technology-based entrepreneurship.
What we do might be high-tech, but the results impact each of us where we live. From new medical drugs and devices to ways to more efficiently generate energy, the technology we help grow makes our community better, improves healthcare, and works to clean up our environment.
Come and join us - whether as a participant in our program, a referral source, a sponsor, or a cheerleader. We invite you to be a part of the future! |
On the Hill with... The Innovation Coalition On Wednesday, February 16, 2011 the following leaders in emerging technology are joining forces to educate the new Congress about innovation.
Association of University Research Parks (AURP)
Technology Councils of North America (TCNA)
National Business Incubation Association (NBIA)
State Science and Technology Institute (SSTI)
(and others)
Darlene Ryan, Executive Director of TECH Fort Worth, sits on the board for the NBIA. Lawmakers and their staffs will be briefed about the innovation process and why innovation is so important in creating a thriving economy. The afternoon will be spent in individual meetings with legislative representatives and their staffs.
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On the Local Side...
The Dallas Regional Chamber invites you to attend a "Cyber Threats Issue Forum" on Thursday, February 24 from 11:30 to 2:30. Prsented by the TRC Technology Business Council, this forum will bring together leaders in the IT field to network and discuss the current threat environment and how it has evolved. Click HERE for more information. |
What *is* a Business Incubator?
David Monkman, President & CEO of the National Business Incubation Association (www.NBIA.org) says, "For 50 years, incubators have been helping entrepreneurs turn their ideas into viable businesses, promoting innovation and creating jobs by providing emerging companies with business support services and resources tailored to young firms to increase their chances of success. The most common goals of incubation programs are... (more)
Want to hear first-hand how a technology incubator helps businesses grow? Join us at TexChange's next event, "Incubators and Accelerators: The Startup's Perspective" on Wednesday, February 23 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Debra Waro from Resonant Sensors (one of TECH Fort Worth's clients) will be on the panel. For more information, please email pbudd@esondemand.com. |
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Current Sponsors for TECH Fort Worth IMPACT Awards (May 18, 2011)
(www.ImpactOurWorld.org)
VISIONARY ($10,000 and above)
ACCELERATOR ($5,000 and above)
INNOVATOR ($2,500 and above)
2011 Sponsorship Form
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