{"69370":{"#nid":"69370","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech\u0027s ATDC Joins New Incubator Network","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0027s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) has joined a unique national network of business and technology incubators that is focusing the power of entrepreneurship on the nation\u0027s most pressing security challenges.  \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Technology Acceleration for National Security (TANS) Network includes seven founding incubators from Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, New York, Texas and Virginia.  Additional applications are being processed and the Network is expected to reach 10 states by early 2006.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022We are proud to be chosen to participate in this network of elite incubators around the country,\u0022 said Tony Antoniades, general manager of the ATDC.  \u0022This effort will make it much easier for our companies with homeland security technologies to get in front of the right audiences.  The use of their innovative technologies will ultimately lead to a safer America.\u0022\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESelected for their superior services and capabilities, these incubators represent 106 resident small businesses.  The incubators will work with these and future member companies to meet the emerging technology needs of major government organizations and corporations.  The TANS Network will create a channel into the security marketplace, providing advanced technologies to improve national security while helping the incubator members advance their local economic development goals.  \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECompanies represented by the Network provide solutions such as compliance-driven vulnerability scanning for networks, high-beam X-ray scanning for containers, nanotechnologies, multimedia search, wireless antenna technology, transliteration data mining to match terrorist names, IT user authentication, data visualization, massive data storage\/transfer, and a treatment for anthrax.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Network will provide a powerful method for major corporations and government agencies to identify and nurture innovative security technologies, including those being developed outside the Washington, DC-area. TANS organizer the Chesapeake Innovation Center (CIC) already works with partners such as Northrop Grumman, BearingPoint, ARINC and the National Security Agency (NSA).  The new network will expand these efforts while adding additional security technology customers located near each member incubator.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022We believe entrepreneurship is a key national asset for enhancing the security of our nation.  The TANS Network will help entrepreneurs across America address critical technology challenges faced by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, intelligence community, state\/local government, and major corporations,\u0022 said John Elstner, CEO of the CIC.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBusiness incubators and accelerators provide support services - often including consulting and office space -- to accelerate the success of small businesses.  TANS Network members will provide proprietary services to help their residents succeed in the often complex world of government contracting and security technology. Services will include market intelligence, focused networking, and teaming on contracts.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFounding Members of the TANS Network include:\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) is a nationally recognized science and technology incubator that helps Georgia entrepreneurs launch and build successful companies. ATDC provides strategic business advice and connects its member companies to the people and resources they need to succeed.  Part of the Georgia Institute of Technology, the ATDC serves 36 early-stage technology companies in Atlanta, Columbus, Savannah and Warner Robins.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTony Antoniades, General Manager\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atdc.org\u0022 title=\u0022http:\/\/www.atdc.org\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.atdc.org\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EChesapeake Innovation Center (CIC)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAmerica\u0027s first business accelerator for the homeland and national security sectors, the CIC harnesses the power of entrepreneurship to enhance our nation\u0027s technological edge.  A public-private partnership initiated by the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, the CIC is a driving component of Maryland\u0027s emerging \u0022Informatics Corridor.\u0022  CIC partners include Northrop Grumman, BearingPoint, Next Century Corp. and the National Security Agency.  Among the Center\u0027s sponsors are DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP, ARINC, M\u0026amp;T Bank, Kelly FedSecure, and Whiteford Taylor and Preston. The Center\u0027s 19 resident member companies offer a range of security and informatics technologies and services.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nJohn Elstner, CEO\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.cic-tech.org\u0022 title=\u0022www.cic-tech.org\u0022\u003Ewww.cic-tech.org\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EColorado Springs Technology Incubator (CSTI)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOpened in March 2001, the Colorado Springs Technology Incubator serves to foster the development and success of high-growth companies in the greater Colorado Springs area. The mission of the organization is to provide resources to entrepreneurs, allowing them to successfully grow their companies into major employers in the area.  These companies will contribute high-wage jobs, an outlet for local intellectual capital and contributions to the local economy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGary Markle, President\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.cstionline.org\u0022 title=\u0022http:\/\/www.cstionline.org\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.cstionline.org\u003C\/a\u003E \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHarrisonburg Innovation Center (HIC)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Harrisonburg Innovation Center (HIC) is the first technology innovation center in the City of Harrisonburg\u0027s newly created Harrisonburg Downtown Technology Zone (HDTZ). Located two hours from Washington, D.C. and ideal for federal contractor relocation, the HIC is a \u0022self-networking\u0022 environment that integrates intellectual capital with technology to develop health and security solutions for corporate and national well-being.  The HIC provides client-members unprecedented support through their highly developed philosophy and model that networks client-members, provides contracting and research vehicles, helps grow client-members through business assistance seminars and workshops and provides a \u0022world class\u0022 and secure technology infrastructure. (facility opens January \u002707)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nJim Barnes, Executive Director\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www2.ci.harrisonburg.va.us\/index.php?id=211\u0022 title=\u0022http:\/\/www2.ci.harrisonburg.va.us\/index.php?id=211\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www2.ci.harrisonburg.va.us\/index.php?id=211\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.hdtz.org\u0022 title=\u0022www.hdtz.org\u0022\u003Ewww.hdtz.org\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENortheast Alabama Entrepreneurial System (NEAES)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Northeast Alabama Entrepreneurial System (NEAES) is an economic development program designed to assist new and emerging businesses by providing a series of business incubation services which accelerate the growth of companies and provide for long-term stability. NEAES is working to develop new business opportunities centered around technology clusters developing in the East Alabama region. As a founding partner of the Center for Collaborative Research \u0026amp; Training CCRT), NEAES, along with its private and public partners, is leading in the development of an initiative that will focus on training and education for corporate and public executives to optimize their decision making capabilities in dealing with emergency situations. CCRT will also focus on the development of simulation programs leading to more effective emergency planning exercises and clearer decision making by mid to upper level management.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGiles McDaniel, Executive Director\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.neaes.org\u0022 title=\u0022http:\/\/www.neaes.org\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.neaes.org\u003C\/a\u003E \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETexas Research \u0026amp; Technology Foundation (TRTF)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Texas Research and Technology Foundation (TRTF) is a non-profit scientific research and education organization focused on leveraging the life science and technology-based assets in San Antonio and South Texas to provide medical and technological benefits and economic development opportunities in the South Texas Region, State of Texas, and the Nation.  The TRTF network includes universities, colleges, industry representatives, military medical and intelligence professionals, technology commercialization and venture capital experts to provide a systematic process to create commercial enterprise around cutting-edge technologies, and nurture the enterprise through business development to maturity.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYork Duncan, President\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.trpf.com\u0022 title=\u0022http:\/\/www.trpf.com\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.trpf.com\u003C\/a\u003E \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWatervliet Innovation Center (WIC)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Watervliet Innovation Center (WIC) is a state-of-the-art business incubation program focused on accelerating the growth of emerging homeland defense and security technology companies. A new, focused program of the Center for Economic Growth, the WIC is located in a modern facility at the Watervliet Arsenal, home to the US Army\u0027s manufacturing center for large caliber cannon, 10 established private sector technology companies and defense contractors, and Benet Laboratories, a $120 million government research laboratory with world-class capabilities in materials, composites, and coatings. The Watervliet Innovation Center supports existing and start-up technology companies developing advanced materials, nanotechnology, and information technology for cutting edge homeland defense and security applications.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSimon Balint, Director\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.watervlietinnovation.org\u0022 title=\u0022www.watervlietinnovation.org\u0022\u003Ewww.watervlietinnovation.org\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EATDC News \u0026amp; Information\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n75 Fifth Street, N.W., Suite 100\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAtlanta, Georgia  30308  USA\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMedia Relations Contact: John Toon (404-894-6986); E-mail: (\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:john.toon@edi.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ejohn.toon@edi.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E).\n\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Technology Acceleration for National Security Network includes seven incubators"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u0027s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) has joined a unique national network of business and technology incubators that is focusing the power of entrepreneurship on the nation\u0027s most pressing security challenges.","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"ATDC has joined a homeland security network"}],"uid":"27303","created_gmt":"2005-11-11 01:00:00","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:03:34","author":"John Toon","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2005-11-11T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2005-11-11T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"}],"keywords":[{"id":"4238","name":"atdc"},{"id":"4239","name":"incubator"},{"id":"167055","name":"security"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cstrong\u003EJohn Toon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EResearch News \u0026amp; Publications Office\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/contact\/index.html?id=jt7\u0022\u003EContact John Toon\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E404-894-6986\u003C\/strong\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["jtoon@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}