“These firms convey the strength and diversity Florida’s high-tech community,” said Space Florida President and CEO Frank DiBello. “The creative solutions these companies are deploying clearly demonstrate the significant potential that exists for Florida’s high-tech growth in the near term. We look forward to helping these businesses reach their goals.”
Space Florida will award one of the presenting companies a cash prize of $100,000 at the conclusion of the Showcase event.
The I2 presenting companies include:
In addition to the 10 companies presenting their business plans at the Showcase, 11 additional I2 program applicants were selected as event exhibitors. The invited exhibitors are:
Angiopoietix
Nova Rocketcraft
XobotiX
“After managing the Showcase selection process for Space Florida, TRDA is now ready to provide additional business guidance to help advance the financing and commercialization efforts of these companies,” said Chester J. Straub, TRDA Executive Director. “By September 7th these firms will be well prepared to engage the investment community and strategic partners.”
Space Florida and TRDA expect to attract more than 200 investors, business development executives and entrepreneurs to the Showcase event located at the Radisson at Port Canaveral. The day-long forum will highlight aviation, aerospace, biotech, life science, clean tech, defense, homeland security, IT and telecommunications businesses in the morning. The afternoon business plan session will feature presentations on the latest clean tech opportunities from 10 additional Florida companies.
For questions about the Showcase email Chester Straub, TRDA Executive Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Dave Kershaw, TRDA Deputy Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call 321-872-1050. For additional information about the I2 Capital Acceleration Showcase, visit the website at www.i2Florida.com.
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About Space Florida: Space Florida was created to strengthen Florida’s position as the global leader in aerospace research, investment, exploration and commerce. As Florida’s aerospace development organization, we are committed to attracting and expanding the next generation of space industry businesses. With its highly trained workforce, proven infrastructure and unparalleled record of achievement, Florida is the ideal location for aerospace businesses to thrive – and Space Florida is the perfect partner to help them succeed. www.spaceflorida.gov
About TRDA: Launched in 1987, the TRDA is a technology-based economic development organization with a focus on the incubation of new businesses, the acceleration of the growth of existing firms, and the commercialization of innovative technologies. For more information, visit www.trda.org
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