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SAIC Software Program Ranked Among U.S. Government's Top Five
The OneSAF Testbed Baseline (OTB) program, developed by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), was recently
selected as one of the U.S. Government's top five software projects. SAIC is the prime contractor for OTB, which is managed by the
Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) in Orlando.
The award, which was presented at the annual Software Technology Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, is jointly sponsored by the
Director of the Acquisition Resources and Analysis Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, and CrossTalk - the Journal of
Defense Software Engineering. The program was selected by a panel of government and industry judges based on customer value,
performance and technical value. For additional information, visit
www.saic.com.
NSF/NASA Seeking Proposals for Computing Systems Research
With $1.6 million in funding available in fiscal 2003, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) are seeking proposals for research grants that will promote and design testing, implementation, evolution
and certification of highly dependable software-based computing and communications systems. All categories of non-profit and
for-profit organizations and institutions are eligible. Individual awards range up to $160,000 a year, each for four years.
Deadline is June 18, 2003; the fourth Friday of February thereafter.
For more information contact Frank Anger, NSF, at
703-292-8912 or e-mail fanger@nsf.govor
contact Michael Lowery, NASA Ames Research Center, 650-604-3369 or e-mail
mlowery@mail.arc.nasa.gov.
Governor Bush to Recognize Local High Tech Companies
Governor Bush, along with Enterprise Florida, has created the Governor's Business Diversification Awards to spotlight companies in
emerging and high technology industries - such as aviation and aerospace, homeland security and defense, biosciences and
information technology - that help diversify Florida's economy. Recipients will be invited to an awards luncheon at the Governor's
mansion in Tallahassee in September, and will also be recognized in Florida Trend magazine, the state's and Enterprise Florida's
Web site, and in a statewide e-newsletter.
The deadline for entries is June 20. For more information or to apply electronically, log on to
www.eflorida.com/govawardsor contact Susan Gallo at 407-316-4615.
Big News for Biotech at USF
University of South Florida
(USF)
president Judy Genshaft recently unveiled plans for a 100,000 square-foot biotechnology and life sciences research center that
will anchor an 87-acre research park on USF's Tampa campus. The university expects to break ground on the project this fall,
anticipating that by partnering its applied research with private business expertise to create spin-off companies, these
companies will remain in the area and provide the economic advantage of forming clusters.
The proposed interdisciplinary research
facility will be of special interest to small area businesses and entrepreneurs in the biotech field, including makers of
plastic, single-use medical equipment, specialized valves and advanced pharmaceuticals. Benefits of the facility include
co-location, access to laboratories and high tech equipment; low-cost USF graduate student labor; and the expertise of USF's
medical, engineering and biology faculties.
For more information, visit www.sptimes.com.
What's Next for Central Florida's Technology Future?
Anyone interested in sharpening their technology "saw" and meeting new people with fresh ideas should attend the William C.
Schwartz Industry Innovation Awards and CFTP Technology Conference to be held on Friday, June 27 in Orlando. Honoring companies
for creating, developing and successfully implementing their products and ideas, the purpose of the William C. Schwartz Industry
Innovation Awards is to inspire future entrepreneurs, scientists, technologists and dreamers.
"What's Next?", the CFTP Technology Conference following the awards breakfast, will bring technology industry leaders and
community, government and academic leaders together for an interactive forum focused on technology issues, emerging clusters and
significant industry trends. RSVPs must be received by June 23. For more information, contact Rosellen Kraus at 407-422-7159, x243
or
rosellen.kraus@orlandoEDC.com.
Start-ups to Learn How to Enter International Markets
Executives of young entrepreneurial companies will learn how to tap
into international markets at the International Technology
Entrepreneurship Conference. Hosted by the University of Tampa on
February 7, conference highlights include panels on successfully
capitalizing on international marketing opportunities, finding local
support services for entering these markets, and the need for an
international support network of incubators and services for young
start-ups. There will also be a keynote address by Eduardo Hauser,
executive vice president of AOL Latin America, on how AOL entered
Brazil. For more information or to register for the event visit
http://techcon.ut.edu.
US Army Places $1.3 Million Order with Melbourne-Based Symetrics
With the help of Symetrics, US Army pilots will be able to share information - such as targets, weapons status or fuel status -
between aircraft and ground stations. Symetrics Industries has begun work on a delivery order to manufacture 24 Improved Data
Modems (IDM-302: MD-1295/A) to meet these important needs of the US Army. The modems will be used in the aviation community on
such platforms as the AH-64D Longbow Apache and OH-58D Kiowa helicopter programs.
The IDM-302 is a sophisticated airborne data modem that uses embedded computers to allow data to be passed from
aircraft-to-aircraft or to-and-from ground vehicles or stations and/or maritime vessels, without adding radios or modifying the
aircraft's operational flight program. For additional information on Symetrics or its products, visit http://www.symetrics.com.
Calling All Innovators!
Those interested in presenting at Innovation Florida 2003, a regional venture capital conference presented by the Central Florida
Innovation Corporation (CFIC) better hurry ... the deadline to apply is this Friday, June 6.
CFIC is still looking for startups and existing companies who are seeking
"first outside" equity financing. Candidate companies must be technology-based, headquartered in Florida, be capable of achieving
$25 million in revenue after five years of growth and must have a minimum of $250,000 in prior investment or cash flow. The event
will take place in Orlando on Thursday, September 25. Further information and applications are available at:
www.cfic.org or
by calling CFIC at 407-277-5411
New Fund Sees Promise in the Young
A new venture capital fund - established by Inflexion to invest solely in barely hatched companies - has opened its first
office in Gainesville, with plans to establish offices in Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville in the coming months. The fund hopes
to invest in 15 emerging companies in the next three to four years.
Inflexion is led by four partners with Silicon Valley experience and an eye for research coming out of the university
system. They chose Florida upon realizing there has been a major shift at the university level to assist the technology
transfer process. With concerted efforts underway to partner university-based researchers and companies with industry talents
and money based in the state, the investment profit and the economic impact are enjoyed in Florida - as well as the quality of
life. For more information, visit
www.itflorida.com.
Powerful University Partnership Generates High Tech Success Story
When Orlando-based Rini Technologies, Inc. first started its research partnership with the University of Central Florida
(UCF),
the start-up company's primary focus was on cooling systems for military lasers. From this technology, another device evolved - a
Portable Soldier Cooling System. This system, designed to keep warriors cooler under flak jackets and chemical-protection suits,
recently received a $70,000 U.S. Army contract.
Though still in its early phases, the project - a result of a collaborative effort between UCF and Rini - has been widely
successful. The Army is considering using the technology in its 2006-2007 Objective Force Warrior Program. The company has also
been invited to submit a Phase II proposal to Natick Soldier Center and is currently trying to obtain funding for further
development from the U.S. Navy. For more information, visit
www.rinitech.com.
Calendar of Events
The following are events taking place across the Corridor's 21-county region which readers may be interested in attending.
How to Survive and Thrive in a Difficult Economy
Hosted by: The Emerging Business Network and The Team of Professional Internet
Entrepreneurs (TOPIE)
Thursday, June 5th - Orlando, Florida
For more information: E-mail
joldham@mail.ucf.eduor
call 407-882-2801.
What's Ahead For Web Services?
Presented by: Tampa Bay Technology Forum
Sponsored by: St. Petersburg College and Pinellas County Economic Development
Thursday, June 5th - St. Petersburg, Florida
For more information: Visit
http://www.tbtf.org.
A Tech Tour of Intersil Corporation
Presented by: The Emerging Business Network and Economic
Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast
Wednesday, June 11th - Palm Bay, Florida
For more information: E-mail
joldham@mail.ucf.eduor call 407-882-2801.
2nd Annual Summer Tech Jam to Benefit TBTF's Computer-rific Program
Presented by: Tampa Bay Technology Forum
Sponsored by: St. Petersburg College and Pinellas County Economic Development
Thursday, June 26th- Tampa, Florida
For more information: Contact Michelle Bauer at 727-510-2524.
William C. Schwartz Industry Innovation Awards and CFTP Technology Conference
Presented by: Central Florida Technology Partnership and Metro Orlando Economic
Development Commission
Friday, June 27th - Orlando, Florida
For more information: E-mail Misty.Eubinag@OrlandoEDC.com or call
407-422-6325 x230.
ITFlorida Awards Gala & Technology Forum
Presented by: ITFlorida
Thursday, July 24th and Friday, July 25th - Orlando, Florida
(ITFlorida Room Rate Cutoff Deadline: July 1, 2003)
For event information: Visit
www.itflorida.com or call
800-748-1120.Inside Florida's High Tech Corridor
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