Pre-Seed Workshop
Tuesday January 22, 2007
Wednesday January 23, 2007
Tuesday January 29, 2007
Wednesday January 30, 2007
WHAT:
The Pre-Seed Workshop is aimed at taking great technical ideas from a variety of sources (universities, existing early-stage R&D companies, etc.) and putting those ideas through an evaluation process to determine if they can serve as the basis for new technology companies. This workshop will highlight four (4) energy-related and two life science-related technologies. The workshop serves as a catalyst to further support the innovation infrastructure and entrepreneurial culture of our region by creating opportunities for company formation and economic growth within the technology sector.
WHEN:
Tuesday, January 22nd – evening kickoff dinner
Wednesday, January 23rd – Day 1 of Workshop (all day)
Tuesday, January 29th – evening dinner for coaches (Appreciation Dinner)
Wednesday, January 30th – Day 2 of Workshop (all day)
WHERE:
GE Theatre at Proctors432 State Street, Schenectady
For directions and parking information, please visit
http://www.proctors.org/visiting/parking.
About the Center for Economic Growth:
The Center for Economic Growth (CEG) is a regional economic and business development organization dedicated to attracting high-tech talent and companies and to providing innovative services to bolster local businesses in New York state's Capital Region and Tech Valley. CEG receives significant financial support from the New York State Office of Science, Technology and Academic Research (NYSTAR), New York’s high-technology economic development agency, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). CEG serves as NYSTAR’s designated Regional Technology Development Center for Tech Valley, one of nearly 350 MEP locations across the country assisting local manufacturing and technology companies with generating new sales, creating stronger operational infrastructure and overcoming barriers to growth. Visit www.ceg.org.
