FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 06, 2011
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Five SC Launch Companies Named InnoVision Award Finalists
Greenville, SC - October 6, 2011 - SCRA, on behalf of its SC Launch program, today announced that five of its companies have been selected as finalists for this year's InnoVision Technology Awards. Dreamweaver International, SensorTech, Teludyne Tech Industries, Zipit Wireless and CareCam Innovations are among the thirteen finalists. The award winners will be announced at the InnoVision Technology Awards program in November.
The InnoVision Technology Awards program, founded in 1999 and presented by McNair Law Firm, P.A., recognizes and honors Upstate businesses, individuals and organizations that have demonstrated significant advancements in the areas of innovation and technological progress.
"We congratulate each of these deserving companies for this recognition," said SCRA Executive Vice President and SC Launch Executive Director Dave McNamara. "The SC Launch program was established to assist South Carolina businesses commercialize innovative technologies and develop high-paying, technical jobs within the state. These finalists demonstrate the types of technology companies that are truly impacting South Carolina's economy and improving lives."
Dreamweaver International Dreamweaver International is an early stage development company headquartered in Greenville, SC, using disruptive fiber technology in a versatile manufacturing process to improve rechargeable battery performance. Applications include portable electronics such as cell phones and portable computing and also electric vehicles and power tools.
SensorTech SensorTech offers a new, patent-pending contact sensing technology that can accurately measure force, pressure, torque, or impact, and has the ability to be formed into any shape and size. The new platform technology is simpler in operation and allows sensors to be more durable and be used in more applications because of its ability to be shaped.
Teludyne Tech Industries Teludyne Tech is a technology company manufacturing vibration dampening and heat absorbing materials that are applied to weapon systems and is available for use in many commercial and industrial applications.
Zipit Wireless Zipit is a premier provider of wireless device software and infrastructure software for connected and managed devices. Zipit is focused on delivering fully connected, wireless IP devices that use the company's unique strengths in wireless connectivity, user-friendly device software and server infrastructure to enable administration and access to Internet services.
CareCam Innovations The CareCam is a patient issued video documentation system. This patented invention and peripherals create a specific and complete electronic point of care health record whose interoperability will save time and money. This solution ensures safety while benefitting and protecting all parties involved.
"This honor reinforces the quality of companies that are coming through the Innovation Pipeline in South Carolina," said SCRA CEO Bill Mahoney. "We are proud to support our SC Launch companies as they continue to reach successful milestones and gain much-deserved recognition."
Since its inception by SCRA in 2006, and with initial funding of $12 million in SCRA earnings, SC Launch has supported and funded 188 companies in SC, helped draw 11 landing parties to the state, provided business services to 230 early stage companies in SC through a powerful Resource Network and helped position emerging South Carolina companies to secure more than $140 million in follow-on funding from angel, venture and other private capital sources. SC Launch has been recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for leadership in entrepreneurial support and technology-based economic development.
About SCRA http://www.scra.org
SCRA is a global leader in applied research and commercialization services with its headquarters in South Carolina. SCRA has a dual mission:
To advance the Knowledge Economy - SCRA affiliate SC Launch is an economic development program that helps early-stage companies to commercialize innovations and create jobs. Learn more at www.sclaunch.org.
To deliver technology solutions to complex challenges - SCRA affiliate Advanced Technology International (ATI) leads applied research collaborations that develop technologies to improve the mission effectiveness of Federal agencies and the business execution of Corporations. Learn more at www.ati.org.
In support of both missions, SCRA builds and manages research facilities that include wet labs, secure rooms for sensitive work and advanced, high-tech manufacturing shops.