This was part of a larger event being held that day called the Cantor Colburn/CCAT Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit, which included a northeast angel investor summit sponsored by The Angel Investor Forum (www.angelinvestorforum.com/). Nearly 100 angel investors from Connecticut Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania attended. A key component of the evening’s program put the spotlight on 115 “Companies to Watch” in a poster fair exhibit of their products and services to attendees.
For a complete list, visit http://ct.typepad.com/c2w/2010/08/2010c2wlist.html.
During the awards ceremony, the Connecticut Technology Council honored U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd (D) with an Award of Appreciation. Senator Dodd has been a friend and supporter of efforts to help grow the Connecticut technology economy and has consistently supported the angel community. He addressed the gathering via video from Washington, congratulating the winners and applauding the efforts of all the participating entrepreneurs.
The awards event and the Innovation Pipeline program were sponsored by the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), Cantor Colburn LLC, Connecticut Innovations, CNA Insurance, the Economic Development Corporation of New Haven, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP, Fiondella Milone & LaSaracina, Launch Capital, Microsoft Corporation, Open Solutions Inc., the University of Connecticut, Wellstone Insurance and Yale University.
The Innovation Pipeline Awards winners for 2010 are:
| 1. | The Most New Patents Award- Tumor Biology Investment Group (TBIG, Inc.), New Haven | |
| 2. | The Most Significant Early Stage Capital Investment Award- Sustainable Real Estate Solutions, Inc., Trumbull | |
| 3. | The Deal of the Year Award- HR411, Waterbury | |
| 4. | The Most Promising Technology Product or Service of the Year- Tutor Trove, LLC, New Haven | |
| 5. | The Most Promising Software Product of the Year- HadoopDB (New Haven) and PowerPhone, Inc., Madison | |
| 6. | The Most Promising New Internet/New Media Company of the Year - Interactive Mobile @dvertising, Inc., Westport | |
| 7. | The Most Promising Life Sciences Company of the Year- NovaTract Surgical LLC, Guilford | |
| 8. | The Most Promising New Green Tech Company of the Year- SilviaTerra, New Haven |
Cantor Colburn LLP is the largest full service intellectual property law firm in the state of Connecticut with over 40 patent and trademark attorneys. The firm provides the skills and experience needed to help large and small companies succeed in this critically important area of law. With locations in Bloomfield and Norwalk, the firm covers all aspects of intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition, computer, trade secret, and related licensing and litigation. Cantor Colburn’s industry expertise includes biotechnology, telecommunications, polymeric and composite materials, electrical power systems, medical instruments, software, optics, computer hardware and systems, semiconductors, e-commerce and business methods.
About CCAT
The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (www.ccat.us) helps private and public entities to apply innovative tools and practices to increase efficiencies, improve workforce development and boost competitiveness. CCAT functions as a unique economic development organization that combines expertise in cutting-edge technology with specialized centers of excellence in manufacturing, education, training, energy and entrepreneurialism.
About CTC
The Connecticut Technology Council is a statewide association of technology oriented companies and institutions, providing leadership in areas of policy advocacy, community building and assistance for growing companies. Speaking for over 2,000 companies that employ some 200,000 residents, the Connecticut Technology Council seeks to provide a strong and urgent voice in support of the creation of a culture of innovation. This includes working to position Connecticut as a leader in idea creation, workforce preparation, entrepreneurial aptitude, early stage risk capital availability and providing on-going support and mentoring to high potential firms. Online at: www.CT.org.
The Connecticut Technology Council is interested in attracting investors and technology companies from the Northeast to participate in the Cantor Colburn LLP / CCAT 2010 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summit.
General Info
Register to attend the event on September 30, 2010, click here ($25/$45/$55 fee)
Nominate:
Click here to nominate a Tech Startup for the Tech Companies to Watch,
Date & Time:
Thursday, September 30, 2010, 10:00 - 7:30 PM
Location:
New Haven - Ballrooms at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Park for a fee - We suggest you park either in the parking garage below the Omni Hotel or just across the street in the Temple St. Garage (which is slightly less expensive).
Basic Agenda:
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM - Northeast ACA Angel Summit (open to accredited investors only, $55 for full day)
Early Stage Company Presentations - Reviewing four companies with the aim of deal syndication, open to the selected presenters and accredited investors only
(open to all registrants, $45)
3:00 -5:30 PM - Companies to Watch Awards, Poster Fair and Networking, Elevator Pitches by Companies to Watch
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Innovation Pipeline Awards, final round of elevator pitches, presentations
Program Highlights:
This juried event is designed to showcase the products and services from approximately 100 exciting startups. Each year the event draws several hundred angels, VCs, corporate business development executives, propective customers and partners and the media.
This multifaceted event will include a technology showcase of the award-winning Companies to Watch. Network with and learn about the best of up-and-coming tech companies in all tech clusters: Advanced Manufacturing, Energy/Environmental Technologies, Life Sciences, New Media/Internet/Telecom Technologies, IT Services, Software. This event focuses primarily on young, emerging technology companies who have:
In attendance the evening of September 30th will be angel investors from Connecticut, Massachusets/Boston, New York, New Jersey and beyond, as earlier in the day, angels of the Angel Capital Association (ACA) will be meeting at a regional gathering of the ACA in New Haven.This event provides exhibiting “Companies to Watch” a unique opportunity to meet with investors. The event will include a showcase of and elevator pitches by the award-winning Companies to Watch.
Network with and learn about the best of up-and-coming tech companies in Connecticut.
Any questions, please contact Paige Rasid, [email protected] at CTC at 860-289-0878, x335
Program presented by:
Connecticut Technology Council, Angel Investor Forum
Sponsored by:
Cantor Colburn LLP, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc., Wellstone Insurance, CNA, Open Solutions, Microsoft, Connecticut Innovations, Inc., Edwards Angell Palmer and Dodge LLP, Economic Development Corporation of New Haven, Launch Capital LLC, Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP
Any questions, please contact Paige Rasid, [email protected] at CTC at 860-289-0878, x335
NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE STARTUP HERE
Eligibility Citeria:
For consideration in the Connecticut Technology Council 2010 Tech Companies to Watch Awards, a company must meet the following criteria:
Register to attend the event on September 30, 2010, click here
Learn more about the CT INNOVATION PIPELINE, Click Here
Interested in learning about other emerging tech companies in Connecticut?
Visit CTC's Tech Companies to Watch Blog.
