GTA Founder to present on the “Wild Side of Technology Transfer” at a summer continuing education session for technology transfer professionals from across the European Union (EU). The Summer School is hosted by the New University of Lisbon (NOVA University) in Lisbon Portugal and focused on transferring knowledge related to best practices and scenarios in technology transfer internationally.

We are excited and honored to have Heath present a session to this esteemed group of technology transfer professionals from across the European Union. NOVA University in Lisbon is a leader in technology transfer and commercialization. Through programs at NOVA University there is growing international collaboration focused on sustainability and green as an integral component to effective innovation, technology transfer and commercialization. — Michelle Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Executive Officer.

If you or your organization would like to learn more about technology commercialization training, feel free to contact us at partner@greentechnologyalliance.org. Let us know how we can support you.

About The GTA

The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions. The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of organizations in the green, clean and sustainable space. In early 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

Contact Information

Green Technology Alliance
Heath P. Naquin
(877) GTA-4114
greentechnologyalliance.org
partner@greentechnologyalliance.org

GTA contracted by EPA to provide grant proposal review services for the EPA’s SBIR program. As part of that contract commercialization review services will be provided on green building technologies. These are the next generation technologies that will change the way we all work, live and go about our daily lives.

With our new role supporting the NSF with their SBIR program, the GTA continues to provide expertise to an ever growing network of organizations, businesses and emerging technology firms. We will continue to provide front line assistance in evaluating market opportunities and commercialization positioning for organizations across the green, clean and sustainability sectors. Our comprehensive services help us connect those with needs with those that offer a solution, thereby accelerating the timeline of adoption for innovation and helping develop the technologies that will succeed in today’s globalized economy. — Michelle Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Executive Officer.

EPA SBIR Program

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is one of 11 federal agencies that participates in the SBIR Program established by the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982. The purpose of this Act was to strengthen the role of small businesses in federally funded R&D and help develop a stronger national base for technical innovation. An SBIR small business is defined as a for-profit organization with no more than 500 employees. In addition, the small business must be independently owned and operated, at least 51 percent owned by U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted resident aliens, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is proposing, and have its principal place of business in the United States. Joint ventures and limited partnerships are eligible for SBIR awards, provided the entity created qualifies as a small business.

EPA issues annual solicitations for Phase I and Phase II research proposals from science and technology-based firms. Under Phase I, the scientific merit and technical feasibility of the proposed concept is investigated. EPA awards firm-fixed-price Phase I contracts of up to $70,000 for 6 months. Through this phased approach to SBIR funding, EPA can determine whether the research idea, often on high-risk advanced concepts, is technically feasible, whether the firm can do high-quality research, and whether sufficient progress has been made to justify a larger Phase II effort.

Phase II contracts are limited to small businesses that have successfully completed their Phase I contracts. The objective of Phase II is to develop and commercialize the Phase I technology. Competitive awards are based on the results of Phase I and the commercialization potential of the Phase II technology. In Phase II, EPA awards contracts of up to $225,000 for two years. EPA also offers up to $120,000 and one additional year as Phase II Options for firms with third party financing for accelerating commercialization or for technologies accepted into an EPA technology verification program.

If you or your organization would like to learn more about SBIR/STTR programs, feel free to contact us at partner@greentechnologyalliance.org. Let us know how we can support you.

About The GTA

The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions. The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of organizations in the green, clean and sustainable space. In early 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

Contact Information

Green Technology Alliance
Heath P. Naquin
(877) GTA-4114
greentechnologyalliance.org
partner@greentechnologyalliance.org

Green Technology Alliance (GTA) Founder, Heath P. Naquin, to Provide Business Development Support for International Chilean Technology Commercialization Program.

GTA Founder to aid in Business Development for CORFO and INNOVA Chile. Heath will act as a strategic consultant for the international commercialization program which is part of the Chilean Economic Development Agency (CORFO), and its Innovation Committee (INNOVA Chile). Heath Naquin has been engaged to support business development for a variety of companies and technologies. The program is part of a larger effort coordinated by the University of Texas Global Commercialization Group (part of the IC² Institute) to develop an “industry” for technology incubation and business acceleration management. This initiative is part of an “offset” program designed in collaboration with Lockheed Martin Aerospace and the Chilean government, the goal of which is to build cooperative, action-oriented programs focused on technology incubation, commercialization and business acceleration. Heath will be focused on developing key commercialization contacts in the US and global market for technologies from this program.

Supporting global commercialization projects is a critical success factor for the GTA. International collaboration centered on innovation, technology transfer and commercialization is fundamental to increasing the adoption of green, clean and sustainable technologies. — Michelle Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Executive Officer.

IC² Institute Global Commercialization Group

The Chilean project is just one of many international benchmarking programs the IC² Institute supports in order to provide knowledge transfer on effective innovation and technology commercialization in both the US and global marketplace.

Through funding provided by Lockheed Martin, the GCG is working with the Chilean Economic Development Organization (CORFO) on a nation-wide program to develop an “industry” of technology incubation and international business acceleration management. The program assesses selected Chilean incubators and trains incubator managers, CORFO staff and entrepreneurs through hands-on training, workshops and business development activities. Training topics include: technology screening and assessment, technology business development, and international commercialization and incubator management. Additionally, the program provides assessments and selection of Chilean technologies, and provides international business development of those technologies by matching Chilean enterprises with business opportunities outside Chile in order to produce cooperative agreements and open new markets and opportunities for Chilean companies.

If you or your organization would like to learn more about accelerating your international technology commercialization programs, feel free to contact us at partner@greentechnologyalliance.org. Let us know how we can support you.

About The GTA

The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions. The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of organizations in the green, clean and sustainable space. In early 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

Contact Information

Green Technology Alliance
Heath P. Naquin
(877) GTA-4114
greentechnologyalliance.org
partner@greentechnologyalliance.org

GTA to support the National Science Foundation’s Commercialization Assistance Program (NSF-CAP1) administered by LARTA Institute. Heath Naquin has been named Principal Adviser for National Science Foundation CAP 1 Program by the LARTA Institute. The 12 month NSF-CAP 1 SBIR/STTR Program is designed to provide commercialization planning assistance to Phase 1 awardees as they prepare to submit Phase 2 proposals. As a part of this program Heath Naquin will be actively involved in helping individual companies craft the commercialization portions of their proposals focused on market analysis, IP strategy, financial analysis and project milestones.

Our continued and ongoing support of the SBIR/STTR program meets many strategic objectives for the GTA. Funding for innovation research is a fundamental requirement for new technologies especially in the green, clean and sustainability sectors. By providing front line assistance in evaluating market opportunities and positioning for commercialization we are able to help develop the technologies that will succeed in today’s globalized economy. — Michelle Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Executive Officer.

NSF/LARTA Commercialization Assistance Program

In support of its SBIR/STTR program, NSF has contracted with Larta Institute, a premier technology commercialization assistance organization, to design and deliver a program which will assist the Agency’s SBIR/STTR Phase I grantees in their commercialization efforts.

The Larta Institute is a leading “innovation hub” based in the U.S. LARTA offers a network and influence across the world. LARTA focuses on helping companies adopt a systems method of operation, referred to as “networked organizations,” which is central to the movement of ideas and technologies in an interconnected world. LARTA’s mission is to vastly improve the transition of scientific and technological breakthroughs from the laboratory to the marketplace, where they can solve problems, enhance economic opportunities and better people’s lives.

If you or your organization would like to learn more about accelerating your international technology commercialization programs, feel free to contact us at partner@greentechnologyalliance.org. Let us know how we can support you.

About The GTA

The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions. The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of organizations in the green, clean and sustainable space. In early 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

Contact Information

Green Technology Alliance
Heath P. Naquin
(877) GTA-4114
greentechnologyalliance.org
partner@greentechnologyalliance.org

Green Technology Alliance (GTA) Founder and COO Asked to Evaluate Environmental Technologies for the National Science Foundations SBIR Phase I Grant Program.

Green Technology Alliance (GTA) founder and COO, Heath P. Naquin, returns again to serve on the National Science Foundation Phase 1 SBIR panel on Environmental Technologies. With increased commitment and support of emerging technologies and a growing emphasis of the administration on environmental technologies across the green, clean and sustainability spectrum the NSF has again requested that Heath Naquin return as a commercial reviewer for the SBIR Phase 1 program. Mr. Naquin will help evaluate environmental technologies from across the United States with a focus on commercial potential and return. Eligible companies will receive up to $150,000 in Phase 1 funding from the NSF.

The panel will draw commercialization and subject matter experts from across the country to review proposals for technical accuracy and economic viability. Approved proposals will be awarded research and limited operational funds targeted at helping small businesses develop cutting edge, innovative technologies with a focus on commercialization. Commercial Review is an important part of the SBIR process ensuring that tax dollars are wisely invested in technologies that have significant potential for commercial viability.

We are proud to support the efforts of the SBIR program and in particular are excited to be involved in evaluation of technologies in our core area– green, clean and sustainability. Of all the programs we support, the NSF SBIR Grant program is one of the most important for our collective future. — Michelle Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Executive Officer

Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program

The Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program at the NSF is designed to support innovation among our nation’s small businesses (less than 500 employees). The NSF SBIR/STTR Program supports innovation in seven broad topic areas: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Processes, Biotechnology, Chemical-Based Technologies, Electronics, Environmental Technology, Emerging Opportunities, and Information Technology.

The SBIR/STTR Program at NSF is divided into three phases: Phase I grantees receive up to $100,000 for a 6-month (SBIR) or 12-month (STTR) feasibility or proof of concept project. Phase II support is available for successful Phase I performers up to $500,000 for a 24-month concept refinement/ prototype development.

To be eligible for SBIR consideration a company must qualify as a small business (according to the federal government) and must submit a detailed application to the NSF during one of three submission windows.

If you would like to learn more about the SBIR program, feel free to contact us at partner@greentechnologyalliance.org. Let us know how we can support you.

About The GTA

The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions. The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of organizations in the green, clean and sustainable space. In early 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

Contact Information

Green Technology Alliance
Heath P. Naquin
(877) GTA-4114
greentechnologyalliance.org
partner@greentechnologyalliance.org

Green Technology Alliance (GTA) COO Returns to Serve as a SBIR Phase I Commercial Reviewer for the National Science Foundation.

Green Technology Alliance (GTA) founder and COO, Heath P. Naquin, to serve on National Science Foundation Environmental Technologies Phase 1 SBIR panel. Heath Naquin will help evaluate environmental technologies from across the United States with a focus on commercial potential and return. Eligible companies will receive up to $150,000 in Phase 1 funding from the NSF.

The panel will draw commercialization and subject matter experts from across the country to review proposals for technical accuracy and economic viability. Approved proposals will be awarded research and limited operational funds targeted at helping small businesses develop cutting edge, innovative technologies with a focus on commercialization. Commercial Review is an important part of the SBIR process ensuring that tax dollars are wisely invested in technologies that have significant potential for commercial viability.

Heath’s continued work with the NSF is critically important to helping develop a more sustainable future for all of us. Programs like the NSF SBIR Grant program help ensure that start-up businesses are able to get the funding they need to complete critical research into their technologies on the path to commercialization. — Michelle Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Executive Officer

Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program

The Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program at the NSF is designed to support innovation among our nation’s small businesses (less than 500 employees). The NSF SBIR/STTR Program supports innovation in seven broad topic areas: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Processes, Biotechnology, Chemical-Based Technologies, Electronics, Environmental Technology, Emerging Opportunities, and Information Technology.

The SBIR/STTR Program at NSF is divided into three phases: Phase I grantees receive up to $100,000 for a 6-month (SBIR) or 12-month (STTR) feasibility or proof of concept project. Phase II support is available for successful Phase I performers up to $500,000 for a 24-month concept refinement/ prototype development.

To be eligible for SBIR consideration a company must qualify as a small business (according to the federal government) and must submit a detailed application to the NSF during one of three submission windows.

If you would like to learn more about the SBIR program, feel free to contact us at partner@greentechnologyalliance.org. Let us know how we can support you.

About The GTA

The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions. The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of organizations in the green, clean and sustainable space. In early 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

Contact Information

Green Technology Alliance
Heath P. Naquin
(877) GTA-4114
greentechnologyalliance.org
partner@greentechnologyalliance.org

PROMOTING EUROPEAN INNOVATION

Innovation Days is an event organised by the Portuguese Innovation Agency, AdI (Agência de Inovação). It aims to promote the results of successful market-oriented R&D projects, boosting their economic exploitation and promoting new partnerships between companies, researchers and investors.

Innovation Days offers:

• An interactive exhibition of R&D Project Results that have reached the market, or are close to the market, with innovative products and services
• An open air demonstration of technologies
• A parallel programme of international conferences, workshops and brokerage events to promote the international valorisation of the results exhibited and new R&D projects.

As 2008-2009 Chair of EUREKA, Portugal has decided to expand the event to attract exhibitors, public and media from Europe and beyond. This aims to meet the Portuguese EUREKA Chairmanship objective of raising the visibility of the EUREKA label and promoting the importance of trans-frontier R&D for European competitiveness.

Heath Naquin, COO and co-founder of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) will be presenting on market opportunity analysis and effective technology commercialization assessment strategies.


Special Session Title: Technology and Market Assessment

A workshop on the basics of effective marketing, creating a written one-page “pitch,” and application of these ideas to globally assess your technology and market potential. We will actively work on pitching and assessing your technologies during the workshop.

About The GTA

The primary mission of the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) (www.greentechnologyalliance.org) is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions.The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations gain the necessary knowledge to understand the products, tools, methodologies and services that can help you better conserve resources, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and ultimately improve the bottom line.

Since 2006, the founders of the GTA have been developing and supporting an alliance of companies in the green, clean and sustainable space. In early 2008, the GTA was launched to provide the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green, Clean and Sustainability space. Simply put: The GTA helps build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy.

Contact Information

Green Technology Alliance
Heath P. Naquin
(877) GTA-4114
greentechnologyalliance.org
partner@greentechnologyalliance.org