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True Innovation
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Bell Labs is a revered name as an important part of New Jersey's technology pedigree. Jon Gertner new book "The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation" tells its story.
From a February 25, 2012, NYTimes article
By JON GERTNER
"INNOVATION is what America has always been about," President Obama remarked in his recent State of the Union address. It's hard to disagree, isn't it? We live in a world dominated by innovative American companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google and Facebook. And even in the face of a recession, Silicon Valley's relentless entrepreneurs have continued to churn out start-up companies with outsize, world-changing ambitions.
But we idealize America's present culture of innovation too much. In fact, our trailblazing digital firms may not be the hothouse environments for creativity we might think. I find myself arriving at these doubts after spending five years looking at the innovative process at Bell Labs, the onetime research and development organization of the country's formerly monopolistic telephone company, AT&T.
Why study Bell Labs? It offers a number of lessons about how our country's technology companies - and our country's longstanding innovative edge - actually came about. Yet Bell Labs also presents a more encompassing and ambitious approach to innovation than what prevails today. Its staff worked on the incremental improvements necessary for a complex national communications network while simultaneously thinking far ahead, toward the most revolutionary inventions imaginable.
Indeed, in the search for innovative models to address seemingly intractable problems like climate change, we would do well to consider Bell Labs' example - an effort that rivals the Apollo program and the Manhattan Project in size, scope and expense. Its mission, and its great triumph, was to connect all of us, and all of our new machines, together." [READ MORE]
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From a joint meeting of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, the state's Business Action Center and the Consulate General of Canada on March 28... | |
"Canada's largest energy companies are seeking suppliers from New Jersey to help them tap into the oil reserves of Alberta - a region estimated to hold almost two trillion barrels of oil in the form of a petroleum that occurs naturally in the sands of western Canada.
These energy companies are looking for energy partners to help them build plants, drill for oil and operate facilities in these oil sands of Alberta - the kind of partnerships that can lead to lucrative contracts for New Jersey engineers, architects, environmental experts, office managers, software providers, manufacturers and others."
For more information on doing business with Canadian energy companies, e-mail Ben Steltzer at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce at [email protected]. |
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Applications are now being accepted from any female high school senior living and studying in New Jersey for the Association of Women In Science- NJ Annual Scholarship Competition.
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Who is eligible: Female high school seniors who reside in New Jersey (only), who are entering college, university, or any educational institution in the fall of 2012 and who are interested in studying any area of STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2012 (11 pm) -
Winners will be announced May 31, 2012 via email.
Click Here for a pdf of our Application Guidelines,
or visit www.awisnj.org
The AWIS NJ Annual Scholarship Competition offers cash grants to 3 applicants each year. Awards may be used for any purpose at any college, university, or other education institution.
Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
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About the EDA incubator in Einstein's Alley? | |
From Sarah Portlock / The Star-Ledger March 25, 2012
"...Twenty-five biotechnology firms have set up shop in the Commercialization Center for Innovative Technologies, a 10-year-old "incubator" for companies in the early stages of their research or foreigners beginning to conduct research in America. The facility offers access to labs, affordable rent, common areas like conference rooms and - most important of all - a network among each other, the state's pharmaceutical industry and 15 research universities in New Jersey and nationwide.
The incubator program is part of the EDA's larger Technology Centre of New Jersey, which at more than 50 acres of land, offers more established companies customizable laboratory and production facilities. Biotech firms that have "graduated" from CCIT can also lease space here. The goal is to help companies get started and then as they grow, give them a reason to stay in New Jersey... There are resources on hand to help companies with their business plans and connect them with executives at bigger pharmaceutical companies and researchers at Rutgers University, Princeton and other universities. So far, seven companies have moved on from the CCIT labs."
If you'd like your company to be a tenant you must submit an application and a business plan and be approved by the CCIT's advisory board. |
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About the Edison Innovation Angel Growth Fund?
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- If you are: An angel supported New Jersey-based technology company with minimum trailing 12 month commercial revenues of $500,000 derived from core business activities, such as the sale of technology products.
- The company can get up to $250,000 to be used for key hires, product rollout and enhancement, along with marketing/sales.
- Contact the NJ Business Action Center for information
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About the Edison Innovation VC Growth Fund? |
- If you are: A venture capital (VC) supported New Jersey-based technology company with minimum trailing 12 month commercial revenues of $500,000 derived from core business activities, such as the sale of technology products.
- The company can get up to $500,000 to be used for key hires, product rollout and enhancement, along with marketing/sales.
- Contact the NJ Business Action Center for information
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| How NOT to Attract Venture Capital | |
APRIL 4, 2012
HEAR TALES FROM THE TRENCHES OF VENTURE CAPITAL, AND LEARN HOW YOU CAN GO RIGHT WHERE OTHERS HAVE GONE WRONG
For more information and to register, see our website at www.njen.com
NJEN brings you a group of venture capitalists who invest in companies from early stage to late stage, and in all forms of technology and healthcare enterprises. While there are many programs which try to tell you how to raise money, no one tells you what NOT to do. As one mistake can sink your presentation, this could be the most valuable program you attend all year.
Join NJEN for lunch on April 4, and hear from these VC's:
When: APRIL 4, 2012, Noon-3PM
Where: Princeton Marriott Hotel and Conference Center at Forrestal, 100 College Road East, Princeton, NJ
$45.00 per person, pre-registered and pre-paid by 5:00 PM Friday, March 30, 2012
$55.00 at the door
A full buffet lunch and dessert will be provided
Registration: www.njen.com |
| Building the Capacity to Serve New Jersey's Skilled Immigrant Population | |
Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 3:00-4:00PM EDT
Webinar cosponsored by Einstein's Alley, an organization committed to fostering economic growth in central New Jersey
Presenters:
- Paul Feltman, Director, Global Talent Bridge Initiative, World Education Services
- Members of the IMPRINT Project, a coalition of organizations active in the emerging field of immigrant professional integration.
New Jersey's immigrant population includes more than 500,000 adults with university degrees, yet many find themselves unemployed or underemployed in the U.S. After outlining the issues and discussing the barriers that hinder these immigrants' professional integration, our presenters will introduce existing resources and suggest further programmatic investments and policy reforms that would enable this talented population to more fully contribute their skills to New Jersey's high-tech, health care and other key economic sectors. Participants will be asked to respond to these suggestion and to pose questions about the actions and resources necessary to move forward.
Click here to register for the webinar.
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| NJ Regional Planning Summit: "Reshaping New Jersey to Unleash Our Creative Potential"
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April 10, 2012
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
War Memorial, Trenton NJ
PlanSmart NJ's mission is to improve the quality of community life in New Jersey through the advancement of sound land use planning and regional cooperation.
Keynote Speaker:
Richard Florida
Professor University of Toronto, New York University, and Senior Editor, The Atlantic, Author The Flight of the Creative Class
Nationally known author and New Jersey native Richard Florida will serve as our keynote speaker. He will describe how the recent recession will change our geography of where we live and how we work. He will inspire the audience with his ideas on how new ways of living and working will foster innovation and drive
post-recession prosperity.
To register: www.plansmartnj.org |
| NJTC/Rutgers University Entrepreneur Bootcamp | |
May 2, 2012
An intense day long conference of speakers and panel discussions for pre-seed and early stage entrepreneurs. Bootcamp will take place on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Rutgers University Busch Campus Center, 604 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ.
For more information or to register: www.njtc.org
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People to Business (P2B) Talent Network Meet-Up | |
May 16, 2012 from 12 to 4:30 pm
An Event Linking Middle to Top Executive Level Job Seekers with
Small and Early Phase Technology-Based Companies & Organizations
Job Seekers & Employers:
REGISTER BY MAY 4, 2012
http://p2bjobseeker.eventbrite.com/
For additional information, please contact:
Lou Wagman
Entrepreneur-in-Residence,
NJIT Enterprise Development Center
(609) 688-9252, [email protected]
This program is developed in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Talent Networks
*** FOR JOB SEEKERS ***
New Jersey is home to many start-up and early-phase technology based companies that could benefit from additional executive-level experience as they grow. In the current economic climate where funding is tight, many firms lack the resources to hire all the talent they need or could use.
The goal of the P2B Talent NetworkMeet-Up is to make connections for you.
What We Seek:
- Middle to top executive level professionals who want to volunteer time to work with small and early stage companies.
- Individuals who want to make a difference and help grow ventures from the ground up.
- People who can work well in small teams
What We Offer:
In return for your volunteer services, you will have the opportunity to fill in a r�sum� gap, obtain a solid reference, do meaningful work, learn new skills/insights, associate with exciting innovators, expand your network, and create positive change. Those currently receiving unemployment won't jeopardize those benefits as you continue your job search.
How to Get Involved
Participation in the P2B Talent Network Meet-Up is by invitation only. R�sum�s must be submitted so we can introduce you to organizations in need of your talents. If your skills and experience match with one or more of our participants, you will be notified of the north jersey location for the program. Please note that only confirmed individuals will be able to attend.
To get started please complete the registration information by May 4, 2012 and send your resume to Kelly Carthens and Lou Wagman
*** FOR EMPLOYERS ***
Many highly qualified middle to top executive-level professionals are looking for work, thinking about changing careers and considering new options and funding for small and early-stage companies has changed radically. This is a once in an economic cycle opportunity to pull some great talent into small and early-stage companies. The P2B Talent Network Meet-Up will connect your organization with professionals whose experience matches your need.
- Introductions to experienced professionals to help you reach your goals and/or grow your business. P2B assignments can be a few hours a week or more.
- P2B job seeker/volunteers available to you at no cost with skills like marketing, accounting,sales, advertising, finance, IT, technology.
- Pre-screened qualified candidates so you connect with job seekers at that meet your specific needs
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Many more events and news items on the EA website
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| Einstein's Alley Website
www.einsteinsalley.org | |
The Einstein's Alley website is for you. Check the Directory section and see the companies listed that you need to know.
It's also a great place for visibility for your company so contact [email protected] for information on membership and how to get a highlighted listing in the Directory or, go to the website and download the form.
Katherine
[email protected]
What is Einstein's Alley?
Einstein's Alley's purpose is to attract, build and retain technology-based businesses in its five county Central New Jersey region. Einstein's Alley collaborates and coordinates with existing governmental and private sector organizations to grow the region as a magnet for entrepreneurial activity and as a globally recognized economic powerhouse. Einstein's Alley, a 501C4, is currently raising awareness through presentations, STEM gatherings and municipal signs designating the high tech corridor at key locations; fostering more entrepreneurial funding in New Jersey as well as looking at issues surrounding immigration and employment.
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