http://www.cic-tech.org/press-releases_and_news/10-24-05_tans.html
Entrepreneurs Across America Recruited for War Against Terrorism
TANS (Technology Acceleration for National Security) Network Launches
Annapolis, MD (October 24, 2005)
A new network of business incubators across the nation will focus the power of entrepreneurship on America's most pressing security challenges.
The TANS Network is launching with seven founding members from: Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, New York, Texas, and Virginia (see details on the members below). Additional applications are being processed and the Network is expected to reach 10 states by early 2006.
Enhancing Security and Advancing Economic Development (((it's a dessert topping and a floor wax)))
The incubators selected for their superior services and capabilities – represent a total of more than 100 resident small companies. The incubators will work with their current and future companies to address the emerging technology needs of major government organizations and corporations. The TANS Network will create a channel into the security marketplace, providing advanced technologies to improve security while allowing local incubators to advanced their economic development goals. The Network also provides a powerful new method for major corporations and government agencies to identify and nurture innovative security technologies being developed outside the Washington, DC-area.
'We believe entrepreneurship is a key national asset for enhancing the security of our nation. The TANS Network will help entrepreneurs across America meet critical technology challenges faced by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, intelligence community, and major corporations.' said John Elstner, CEO of the CIC.
Building on America's Business Incubation System
The Network has been organized by the Chesapeake Innovation Center (CIC), America's first business accelerator for national and homeland security. Business incubators and accelerators provide support services, often including consulting and office space – to accelerate the success of small businesses. TANS Network members will provide unique services to help their residents succeed in the often complex world of government contracting and security technology. Services will include providing resident companies with market intelligence and focused networking, plus connecting the requirements of major organizations with cutting-edge solutions via the TechBridges portal (http://www.cic-tech.org/techbridgewweb.html)
Founding Members of the TANS Network
The Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)
The Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) is a nationally recognized science and technology incubator that helps Georgia entrepreneurs launch and build successful companies. ATDC provides strategic business advice and connects its member companies to the people and resources they need to succeed.
Chesapeake Innovation Center (CIC)
America's first business accelerator for the homeland and national security sectors, the CIC harnesses the power of entrepreneurship to enhance our nation's technological edge. A public-private partnership initiated by the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, the CIC is a driving component of Maryland's emerging Informatics Corridor; CIC partners include Northrop Grumman, BearingPoint, Next Century Corp. and the National Security Agency. Among the Center's sponsors are DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP, ARINC, M&T Bank, Kelly FedSecure, and Whiteford Taylor and Preston. The Center's 19 resident member companies offer a range of security and informatics technologies and services.
http://www.cic-tech.org
Colorado Springs Technology Incubator (CSTI)
Opened in March 2001, the Colorado Springs Technology Incubator serves to foster the development and success of high-growth companies in the greater Colorado Springs area. The mission of the organization is to provide resources to entrepreneurs, allowing them to successfully grow their companies into major employers in the area.
These companies will contribute high-wage jobs, an outlet for local intellectual capital and contributions to the local economy.
Harrisonburg Innovation Center (HIC)
The Harrisonburg Innovation Center (HIC) is the first technology innovation center in the City of Harrisonburg's newly created Harrisonburg Downtown Technology Zone (HDTZ). Located two hours from Washington, D.C. and ideal for federal contractor relocation, the HIC is a 'self-networking' environment that integrates intellectual capital with technology to develop health and security solutions for corporate and national well-being. The HIC provides client-members unprecedented support through their highly developed philosophy and model that networks client-members, provides contracting and research vehicles, helps grow client-members through business assistance seminars and workshops and provides a 'world class' and secure technology infrastructure.
Jim Barnes, Director
Northeast Alabama Entrepreneurial System (NEAES)
The Northeast Alabama Entrepreneurial System is a business incubation program for start-up service and light manufacturing businesses. Business incubation is a dynamic process of business development. The Entrepreneurial Center is a facility in which growing companies locate and operate under one roof with affordable rent and access to a wide range of business services.
Giles McDaniel, Executive Director
Texas Research & Technology Foundation (TRTF)
The Texas Research & Technology Foundation is currently composed of many organizations whose work involves various stages of the very complicated drug development process. Researchers at The University of Texas Institute of Biotechnology/Department of Molecular Medicine are making tremendous advances in breast cancer gene research. The Institute for Drug Development is dedicated to the discovery and development of new and unique anticancer agents and conducts preclinical studies which result in innovative drug candidates for advancement into clinical trials. The Southwest Oncology Group staff coordinates cancer treatments and chemoprevention studies conducted by a network of more than 3,600 registered physicians. ILEX Oncology is dedicated to accelerating the development of drugs for cancer treatment by managing clinical trials, preparing registrations, and developing manufacturing processes. GeneTex, Inc. is developing new products needed for basic and preclinical research.
York Duncan, President, COO
Watervliet Innovation Center (WIC)
The Watervliet Innovation Center (WIC) is a state-of-the-art business incubation program focused on accelerating the growth of emerging homeland defense and security technology companies. A new, focused program of the Center for Economic Growth, the WIC is located in a modern facility at the Watervliet Arsenal, home to the US Army's manufacturing center for large caliber cannon, 10 established private sector technology companies and defense contractors, and Benet Laboratories, a $120 million government research laboratory with world-class capabilities in materials, composites, and coatings. The Watervliet Innovation Center supports existing and start-up technology companies developing advanced materials, nanotechnology, and information technology for cutting edge homeland defense and security applications.
Simon Balint, Director
For Media Inquires and Requests for TANS Membership:
Dana Liedholm
410-224-2030
