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

GTA co-founders appointed Green Enterprise Thought Leaders for Business Trends Quarterly as part of the addition of Green Enterprise as a fundamental and yet innovative business strategy to their well regarded line up of key topics on trends in business management.

Green Technology Alliance (GTA) founder and CEO, Michelle C. Naquin and GTA founder and COO, Heath P. Naquin, have both been honored by Business Trends Quarterly by being named Green Enterprise thought leaders (see profile and more information here).

BTQuarterly has a global network of executives, scientists, engineers, attorneys, consultants and other professionals, that deliver expertise and decision-making analysis of top business strategies to business, government and investment leaders from around the world.

We are very proud about our appointment as thought leaders for the Business Trends Quarterly Green Enterprise advisory board. We look forward to improving decision-making and accelerating business innovation by educating the business and investment leaders shaping our industry. — Michelle C. Naquin

Thought leaders whose backgrounds match a current need will then be invited to participate in a consultation, survey, meeting, panel, discussion or interview. At times thought leaders are asked to host a panel discussion as an expert moderator.

Green Enterprise Best Practices

Michelle C. Naquin, CEO of the Green Technology Alliance was invited to become a thought leader by Business Trends Quarterly in recognition of her first-hand knowledge of the Green IT industry in general, and her insight into the direction of many leaders in the Green IT industry including vendors and first adopters.

As the CEO and more often as the Chief Strategy Officer of the GTA, Ms. Naquin consults with business and investment leaders from around the world who want to be better informed on Green industry topics and who are looking for continuing education on best practices, allowing them to make better informed decisions.

Green Industry Direction

Heath P. Naquin, COO of the Green Technology Alliance was invited to become a thought leader by the Business Trends Quarterly in recognition of his direct interaction with multiple international technology development programs from around the globe, including Chile, Egypt, India, Portugal, and Mexico. He is regularly asked to instruct and train program staff on commercialization analysis, development of funding proposals, and trends in the industry relative to all things innovative.

As the COO of the GTA, Mr. Naquin consults with emerging technology programs from around the globe including the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Egyptian Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF), Portugal’s University Technology Enterprise Network (UTEN) projects among many others. Heath often is directly involved with the commercial evaluation of emerging technologies across the green, clean and sustainability sectors giving him unique insight into market trends, R&D and funding priorities across the industry.

Business Trends Quarterly (part of Analysts in Media portfolio)

Business and investment leaders trust BTQ for advice about industry trends, particularly as it relates to business strategy, and all types of innovation including technological. The goal of BTQ is to encourage a meaningful dialog across the industry through interaction with thought leaders, key decision makers, technology analysts, innovation experts and business consultants to not only address business and technology challenges but forecast industry trends.

Business Trends Quarterly establishes a dynamic forum where business strategy experts and IT decision-makers unite to analyze existing enterprise systems and challenges from an IT solutions standpoint. BTQ continues to supply senior-level decision-makers with on-demand, real life business experience and leading industry research to address the needs of a diverse and consistently changing marketplace.

Audience Reach and Scope

Business Trends Quarterly magazine is distributed to 35,000 business and technology decision-makers in mid-large organizations, throughout all major industries, on a by-name and job title basis. Our audience is comprised of the individuals actively involved in establishing and managing corporate IT investments.

Editorial Focus

Business Trends Quarterly magazine provides senior level business and technology executives with in-depth analysis of, and key insight in to market trends and innovative technologies.

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 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.

Greening Innovation…Innovating Green

The green industry regardless of sector requires innovation and entrepreneurship strategies focused on viable commercialization opportunities. Microsoft and the Green Technology Alliance (GTA) are proud to sponsor this special innovation and entrepreneurship mini-conference.

Accelerating Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Opportunity

One technology may have many opportunities to develop funding, deliver a product and go to market. Different markets present different opportunities and that is the key to success according to global innovation expert, Heath Naquin, co-founder and COO of the GTA. The complexity of today’s global marketplace means that there is more opportunity than ever before but channeling that opportunity into viability is key.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to see Heath’s popular session, Evaluation, Validation and Opportunity: Strategies For Discovering The Real Value For Your Customers And Partners. This GTA I&E mini-conference will provide a strategic overview of the three key integrated aspects of driving an innovation to market.

The key is to access the viability of an innovation relative to the market. Sounds straightforward, but how do you access the true market viability of a technology? Through an integrated approach that addresses the three interdependent areas of technology commercialization. This special GTA event will offer more than just theory it will focus on real programs and opportunities to validate and effectively commercialize new technologies.

1. Technology evaluation and validation of IP relative to market opportunity.
2. Programs and partners that can accelerate your development cycle and time to market.
3. Proven strategies to develop real global opportunity.

Special Sessions and Presenters

Special Guest: The GTA is proud to welcome Reed Benet the new Director of the Clean Energy Division, Austin Technology Incubator (ATI).Mr. Benet will present a unique and valuable perspective on the conference topics and provide an overview of the vision and future direction the ATI Clean Energy group will take.

Reed M. Benet has spent over a decade founding, funding, consulting to, or leading venture capital backed start-ups in cleantech, high-tech, and the life sciences. He is the co-inventor on four patents, an in-licensor of university technologies into his start-ups, and the out-licensor of these technologies to major corporate partners. His first venture capital backed start-up was sold to Eastman Chemical. His educational path includes an ongoing A.B.D. Ph.D. in the College of Engineering at the University of California Davis — with a focus on alternative fuels, vehicles and energy– an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, and an A.B. from Princeton University.

Special Session: Microsoft’s new technology accelerator program– BizSpark. The GTA is proud to host a special information session within the conference on Microsoft’s new and innovative BizSpark program.

BizSpark is uniquely designed to accelerate 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 you 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.

Conference Topics

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

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

Green Technology Alliance (GTA) Founder, Heath P. Naquin, Chosen as Instructor for IC² Training Programs for Commercialization Managers, Entrepreneurs and Technologists.

The pilot project, headed by the University of Texas Global Commercialization Group (GCG) and funded in part by the US Department of State, is designed to provide Egyptian Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF) managers with best practices in commercialization. Instruction will be provided in 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 Egyptian Science and Technology Development Fund. International collaboration centered on innovation is critical to increasing the adoption of green technologies. — Michelle Naquin, Green Technology Alliance, Chief Executive Officer.

In the initial phase of the Egyptian project, 45 technologies were analyzed to determine those that had the most commercialization potential. Submitted technologies covered a range of industries including the medical, agricultural, material science and environmental fields. The top 10 technologies have been sent for analysis by commercialization experts in the United States. Heath will be working in tandem with STDF managers on several commercialization reports helping STDF managers determine the potential strengths and weaknesses of technologies in their portfolio as they relate to the US Market.

The 10 finalists will make their presentations to a panel of three international judges in Cairo, Egypt on November 23 ‐ 24. The four technologies judged to have the highest potential for successful international commercialization will be awarded a minimum of USD$15K each by the STDF, as well as ongoing support and training to help bring the technologies to market.

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