VC-owned firms want SBIR grants
The biotechnology industry once again is pushing Congress to make small companies that are majority-owned by venture capital firms eligible for Small Business Innovation Research grants. Through the SBIR program, 11 federal agencies set aside 2.5% of their outside research budgets for small businesses. The National Institutes of Health is one of the largest awarders […]
Ultrawideband: Down, But Far From Out
It’s been a particularly rough few months for ultrawideband (UWB) technology. First, leading UWB startup WiQuest closed its doors, then Intel shut down its UWB research group and TZero Technologies closed up shop—and then, last month, the WiMedia Alliance announced that it was transferring all current and future specifications to the Bluetooth SIG and the […]
Tax Change Can Re-ignite Venture Investing by: Roman Kikta
Like the rest of the economy the venture capital industry is struggling. Even the best of VC firms are finding it difficult to raise new money and even collect on prior commitments. Venture Capitalists are responding in several ways. Nearly all are pruning their portfolios. This means some cutting some inevitable losses a bit early. […]
IEEE Photonics Society’s “Exceptional Talk 2009” Series featuring Roman Kikta
As every entrepreneur knows, you need three things to create a successful startup: to start with good people, to make something customers actually want, and successfully raise capital funding at the right time is crucial. Most startups that fail do it because they fail at one of these. A startup that does all three will […]
Alereon Powers New Toshiba Worldwide Wireless USB Solutions for Home and Office
AUSTIN, Texas – October 22, 2008 – Alereon, Inc., the Certified Wireless USB technology leader for Ultra Wideband (UWB) WiMedia solutions, today announced Toshiba’s new Wireless USB dynadock™ is powered by Alereon’s AL5000 Worldwide Wireless USB Chipset. The new Toshiba solution is the world’s highest performance and the only full featured docking station to meet […]
Roman Kikta to Speak at the Banff Venture Forum panel:
“Entrepreneurs Turned Investors: The View From Here”. Fairmount Banff Springs Hotel Banff Alberta
Alereon Announces FCC Certification for Worldwide Wireless USB Adapter
AUSTIN, Texas – August 11, 2008 – Alereon, Inc.,the Certified Wireless USB technology leader for Ultra Wideband (UWB) WiMedia solutions, today announced the AL5604 Worldwide Wireless USB Adapter, which provides Wireless USB connectivity for laptops and desktop PCs, has been granted FCC modular certification as the first approved Wireless USB product for use in UWB […]
10C Technologies’ super chargers help Dallas get ready for the 2011 Super Bowl
In the construction business, a minute saved is way more than a penny earned. Time is of the essence, and when the batteries in power tools run down on the jobsite, it can be a major interruption. Typically, it can take 45 minutes to an hour to recharge. Plus, with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) chargers, […]
InnerWireless®, Inc., the premier provider of converged wireless solutions, today announced that El Camino Hospital, in Mountain View, Calif., will deploy Horizon™ in its new 300-bed hospital to guarantee wireless connectivity and coverage for mission- and life-critical applications. El Camino Hospital so strongly believes in mobility that it chose to deploy the InnerWireless system throughout […]
10C Technologies’ CREW Charger receives “Tools of the Trade 2008 Editors’ Choice Award”
10C CREW receives Tools of the Trade 2008 Editors’ Choice Award. “Each year, Tools of the Trade editors scan our incredible universe searching for the best of the best to honor as Editors’ Choice Awardees. This year, 10C Technologies is among those honored for delivering innovative, high technology solutions—enabling industries to work faster and safer […]