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Jason Tatge wins 2009 "Innovator of the Year"
Jason Tatge, Farms Technology, Overland Park, was announced as the “Innovator of the Year” this evening at PIPELINE’s signature event where Kansas legislators, regional and national entrepreneurs, policy and innovation leaders converged. The PIPELINE “Innovator of the Year” event is the capstone of the nation’s first statewide technology entrepreneur fellowship programs.
Michael Beckloff Named Top 100 Life Science Leaders in America
KTEC PIPELINE announced today that its board chairman, Michael Beckloff (President of Beckloff Associates, Overland Park) has been named as one of the top 100 life science leaders in the nation. Beckloff serves as chair of KansasBio, and as a member of many charitable organizations related to the life sciences. Established five years ago by PharmaVOICE magazine, the PharmaVOICE 100 is an annual list of individuals recognized for their positive contributions to the life sciences industry.
KTEC PIPELINE Announces National Advisory Board
KTEC PIPELINE has announced its National Advisory Board, which will work with PIPELINE to provide counsel and networks to the program leadership as the PIPELINE continues to gain national attention as a model program to foster high-growth entrepreneurs. The Advisory Board is comprised of national thought leaders in entrepreneurship, investment, technology and policy. They will work to extend the network and reach of the program, provide best practices from around the nation - and work with entrepreneurs, mentors and leadership on how to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Kansas.
Kansas Ranks First in Nation for High-Tech Industry Job Growth
Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation (KTEC) announced today that Kansas ranks No. 1 nationally in high-tech industry job growth. According to the recently released 2009 Cyberstates Report published by TechAmerica, Kansas high-tech companies added jobs at a rate of 8.1 percent during the most recently reported period of 2007. Additionally Kansas high-tech companies paid their workers 91% more than the state’s average wage during that period.
Bruce Ianni Wins KTEC PIPELINE "Innovator of the Year"
Bruce Ianni, Chemidex, Overland Park, was announced as the “Innovator of the Year” this evening at KTEC PIPELINE’s signature event where Kansas legislators, regional and national entrepreneurs, policy and innovation leaders converged. The KTEC PIPELINE “Innovator of the Year” event is the capstone of the nation’s first statewide technology entrepreneur fellowship program.
KTEC PIPELINE Announces 2009 Class
The KTEC PIPELINE announced today its class for 2009 and recognized the 2008 Innovators and their mentors at its premier “Innovator of the Year” event where Kansas, regional and national entrepreneur, policy and innovation leaders converged.
KTEC PIPELINE Announces Judges and Keynote for "Innovator of the Year"
The KTEC PIPELINE has announced the panel of experts who will judge the “Innovator of the Year” competition on January 22 in Overland Park. This competition caps off the final stage of the KTEC PIPELINE Fellowship – the nation’s premier technology entrepreneurship fellowship program.
KTEC PIPELINE Opens Applications for Technology Entrepreneurial Fellowship
The KTEC PIPELINE technology entrepreneur fellowship has announced September 4, 2008 as the opening date to apply for the 2009 class. The KTEC PIPELINE is the nation's premier state-sponsored technology entrepreneur fellowship program. The PIPELINE is designed to identify high potential technology entrepreneurs, match them with best-inclass training, resources and mentors and facilitate their dynamic growth in Kansas.
Olga Koper Named "Innovator of the Year"
This evening at its premiere awards event, the KTEC PIPELINE announced Olga Koper, NanoScale Corporation, Manhattan, Kan., as the KTEC PIPELINE “Innovator of the Year.” The “Innovator of the Year” was chosen after a competition that included a refined business plan, a pitch to an expert panel and a score carried over from performance during the technology fellowship year.
KTEC PIPELINE Announces 2008 Innovator Class
Today at its premiere “Innovator of the Year” event celebrating the graduation of its Charter Class, the KTEC PIPELINE announced its class for the 2008 year. This announcement took place as the culmination of a day of technology entrepreneurship events and announcements for the state of Kansas.
KTEC PIPELINE Announces Innovator of the Year Judges - Judging Panel to Include National and Regional Experts in Venture Capital, Technology and Biosciences
The KTEC PIPELINE will cap off its inaugural year with an “Innovator of the Year” event on January 24, 2008. At this event, regional and national innovation and capital leaders will convene to determine the KTEC PIPELINE “Innovator of the Year” – a competition among the Charter Class (2007) - and then announce the 2008 class.
KTEC PIPELINE Extends Application Deadline; Sets Early Consideration Date
To recognize the importance of the Kansas Day of Innovation in Wichita, Kan. on September 6 and the attention that Kansas’ innovative programs will receive during this day, the KTEC PIPELINE Entrepreneurial Fellowship program has extended its application deadline for its 2008 class of Innovators until September 10, 2007. The extended deadline will capture any entrepreneurs who may still learn about the program during the statewide day of innovation.
KTEC PIPELINE Accepting Applications for Technology Entrepreneurial Program
The KTEC PIPELINE technology fellowship program has officially opened the application process for its 2008 class. The KTEC PIPELINE is the first program of its kind, designed to identify the state’s best and brightest technology entrepreneurial talent and surround them with resources, education and networks that can assist them over their entire career in Kansas. This past year was the inaugural year for the cutting-edge technology fellowship program.
Governor proclaims "Entrepreneurship Week in Kansas"
According to the Department of Labor, most new jobs created throughout the United States in the past decade have come from the creative efforts of entrepreneurs and small businesses. To bring focus to these efforts, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has proclaimed February 24th —March 3rd, 2007, as ‘Entrepreneurship Week in Kansas.'
Mentors Announced for KTEC PIPELINE
The KTEC PIPELINE announced the 10 mentors who will work with the 10 "Innovators" during the first year of Kansas' cutting edge technology entrepreneurial fellowship program.
KTEC PIPELINE Innovators Announced
The KTEC PIPELINE announced its charter class of PIPELINE “Innovators” today, marking the first year of Kansas' cutting edge technology entrepreneurial fellowship program.
Technology, Bioscience and Capital Leaders Announce
Kansas Day of Innovation
Kansas technology, bioscience and capital leaders have announced the first Kansas Day of Innovation on September 7, 2006 at the Wichita Marriott in Wichita, Kan.
KTEC Names Joni Cobb as President of KTEC PIPELINE
The Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation (KTEC) has announced Joni Cobb as president of the KTEC PIPELINE, KTEC’s newly formed technology entrepreneurial fellowship program.
KTEC Accepting Applications for Tech Entrepreneurial Program
In furtherance of Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation’s mission to encourage technology-based economic growth in Kansas, KTEC has unveiled the KTEC PIPELINE program and has officially opened the application process.
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