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

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

Green Technology Alliance (GTA) founder and COO Heath Naquin has been asked to serve as a commercial reviewer for a Phase II Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) panel with the National Science Foundation (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 funds to further advance the technology to market ready status and is specifically targeted at helping develop cutting edge, innovative technologies with real commercialization potential. Commercial Review is an important part of the SBIR process ensuring that funds are wisely invested in technologies that have significant potential for commercial viability.

For the first time we are participating in a commercial review for a Phase II grant award. This is significant because many of the technologies up for review are those we were familiarized with during other panels. It is exciting to see the progression of the companies and to know that soon many of these technologies will be brought to market. — Heath P. Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Operating Officer.

The panel will be held on April 23rd with a focus on Separations and Membrane Technology. Phase II SBIR support provides successful SBIR Phase 1 Grantees up to $500,000 for a 24-month concept refinement/ prototype development. The Phase II is critically important for next step commercialization of NSF supported technologies.

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 companies in the green, clean and sustainable space. In 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.

Green Technology Alliance (GTA) COO Selected To Return as a SBIR Phase I Commercial Reviewer for the National Science Foundation.

Green Technology Alliance (GTA) founder and COO, Heath P. Naquin, has been selected as a commercial reviewer for a Phase I Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) panel with the National Science Foundation (NSF). The panel will be held on March 10th with a focus on Engineered Materials.

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 excited and honored to have Heath return and serve as a commercial reviewer for the NSF, Michelle Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Executive Officer. “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. This panel is especially important because so many green/clean technologies work with a number of engineered materials.

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 companies in the green, clean and sustainable space. In 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.

The Green Technology Alliance (GTA) and Microsoft have partnered together to demonstrate value in sustainable technologies and business practices for all size organizations. Microsoft’s new BizSpark program is another way for the GTA to support startups that are interested in developing a sustainable organization. Startups are the lifeblood of innovation and economic development, the GTA provides the unique resources startups require to adopt the most efficient business practices and help accelerate the development of new technologies by identifying market opportunities and channels. Microsoft’s partner programs are an important tool in the GTA’s commercialization programs.

BizSpark is a uniquely designed Microsoft partner program focused on accelerating a start-ups success by providing fast, affordable access to current, full-featured Microsoft tools and technologies, plus production licensing for hosted solutions. For support, BizSpark unites a global community of technology and entrepreneurial experts who can guide startups through the hurdles of growing a new business. This unique community offers opportunity for both start-ups and business partners to help support the accelerated success of new technologies.

The GTA is proud to be selected as a network partner for Microsoft’s new and innovative BizSpark program. said Heath Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Operating Officer. The GTA is focused on supporting all ventures desiring to gain exposure for their emerging green, clean and sustainable technologies as well as those that wish to operate more efficiently. As always our goal is to ensure their success. The benefit of the BizSpark approach is now startups have Microsoft resources to obtain the skills, resources and knowledge to be successful in their commercialization efforts.

To be eligible for the Microsoft BizSpark Program, startups must be actively engaged in development of a software-based product or service with additional benefits for companies developing hosted Software As A Service (SAAS) products, startups must also have been in business less than three years, and have less than USD$1M in revenue. Startups may enroll for the program by obtaining sponsorship from a designated BizSpark Network partner.

If you’re interested in joining this innovative program, or in learning more about the GTA 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 companies in the green, clean and sustainable space. In 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.

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

Green Technology Alliance (GTA) founder and COO, Heath P. Naquin, has been selected as a commercial reviewer for a Phase I Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) panel with the National Science Foundation (NSF). The panel will be held on Feb 24th with a focus on Environmental Technologies and Water Treatment.

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 very excited to have Heath return and serve as a commercial reviewer for the National Science Foundation says Michelle Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Executive Officer. With the economy in the state it is with venture and other funding sources tightening it is programs like the NSF SBIR Grant program that will help ensure that we transition our economy to more sustainable technologies. This panel offers some very important technologies with its’ focus on clean water, a critical environmental concern.”

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 companies in the green, clean and sustainable space. In 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.

Green Technology Alliance (GTA) Founder, Heath P. Naquin, Chosen as Commercialization Instructor for UTEN/COLAB International Commercialization Internship.

Green Technology Alliance (GTA) founder Heath Naquin has been selected as a commercialization instructor for the international University Technology Enterprise Network (UTEN) commercialization training program for international interns. Senior staff members from 6 leading tech transfer units in Portugal will arrive and receive training in several different aspects of commercialization ranging from analysis, market research networks, incubation techniques, funding strategies and IP protection.

We are excited and honored to have Heath serve as a commercialization instructor for the International UTEN Commercialization Project. International collaboration centered on innovation, technology transfer and commercialization is critical to increasing the adoption of green technologies. — Michelle Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Executive Officer.

Representatives from the Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial, University of Porto, Universidade de Aveiro, University of Coimbra, University of Évora and the Tagus Park Incubator are a part of this exciting project. Each representative brings with them 2-4 technologies which will be thoroughly evaluated for US market potential.

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 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

Austin Business Journal

The Austin Business Journal profiles the challenges and opportunities in the Clean Technology marketplace.

Cleantech has grown to be a hot investment category. Nationally, such companies have raised $3.3 billion in venture capital through three quarters this year, compared with $2.5 billion during all of 2007, according to Dow Jones VentureSource.

It has to enable the buyer to save energy and cost,” says Heath Naquin, managing director of the Austin-based Green Technology Alliance. “You’ve got to demonstrate it, then you have a chance of making a sale.

Read the entire article

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

Corporate Social Responsibility

Web 2.0 TV posted a new interview of our co-founder and CEO Michelle Naquin regarding the GTA our efforts and those of our partners.

Hear the clip…

The Green Technology Alliance mission is to build sustainable economies. We believe the only way to accomplish this mission is to create an alliance that provides the support, resources and venues that build and grow both existing technologies and emerging technologies in the Green IT space. So our mission in action is to accelerate the adoption of green, clean and sustainable business practices, technologies and solutions. Simply put: We strive to help build businesses that are green, sustainable and contribute to the economy here in Austin and beyond.

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 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.

The GTA hosted a full conference track dedicated to Green IT including a Green IT Pavilion in the InnoTech Austin exhibit area.

Industry experts from across the Green IT spectrum from world class organizations including, Aperio Marketing, Applied Materials, Austin Energy, Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy, ClearCube, Chatsworth Products, Green Planet Energy, IBM, Rackspace, Sun Microsystems, and TechTurn presented on a variety of Green IT topics. The conference program included sessions and panels on greening the datacenter, supporting emerging green technologies, best practices in Green IT evaluation and implementation as well as the first steps in greening your organizations operations.

Dr. Webber opened the day long event with a standing room only opening session on the “economic state of the environment.” He engaged the audience in a rousing discussion on the connections between energy and the economy, and the critical energy technologies of the future that be brought online to solve the problem without upending the economy. The sessions continued with case studies and rousing panel debates on the best approaches for an organization going green. Virtualization was of course discussed but it became clear that the best benefit for green from virtualization is the ability to more effectively track and monitor usage and energy consumption. This and many other valuable insights from the day long series of events kept many in their seat long after the sessions ended.

InnoTech Austin is a one day focused event where education, innovation, peer-to-peer networking and the latest technology and business solutions are all available specifically for IT professionals. The fourth annual Austin InnoTech assembled the leading business and technology executives in the region for a day of answers to IT issues, real world case studies and is the best chance to see the latest products and solutions that support your business.

Green is a hot topic and a strategic area for all IT organizations and InnoTech Austin is proud to partner with the GTA, an organization at the forefront of innovation in the Green IT space, to help create and support our first dedicated Green IT conference track and Green IT pavilion at the InnoTech conference. — Sean Lowery, Executive Director, Prospera Events.

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 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
Michelle C. Naquin
(877) GTA-4114
greentechnologyalliance.org
partner@greentechnologyalliance.org