Innovation is the central
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Binarydock, Inc., is an information technology services firm that provides a complete package of technology solutions including project management, contingent workforce, IT solutions, web and software development. Binarydock's consulting, technology, and outsourcing services are customized to address our clients' industry-specific challenges and drive improvements in business performance. With more than 15 years of industry experience, certified project managers, ISO compliances, and access to the best global workforce, Binarydock provides a unique solution to your business. Our consulting offers advice and a pragmatic, realistic approach to addressing client needs. This enables our clients to become increasingly effective and to generate more value through an innovative approach to business processes, well-integrated supporting technologies, and strategic investments in people. MOgene, LC, is an emerging biotechnology company, focused on understanding the mechanisms of cellular toxicity of chemical compounds and applying the knowledge to improve safety and efficacy of products across life science industries. MOgene uses a systems biology approach to understand gene function in the context of biological networks, to develop assays and biomarkers for molecular diagnostic solutions that would help address toxicity issues. MOgene is an Agilent-certified gene expression service provider and provides microarray services including custom design of arrays, experiment design and detailed bioinformatics analysis. read more Akermin, Inc. was established to commercialize a unique platform technology to immobilize and stabilize enzymes in polymers. Enzymes can significantly increase the performance of industrial processes as catalysts that can function to improve yield and/or lower operating costs. However, the inability of enzymes to withstand the extremes of industrial process environments has previously limited the development of transformational bioprocess applications. Akermin’s platform immobilization technology can dramatically improve enzyme stability under industrial conditions such as elevated temperature and extremes of pH. This technology has been validated with Akermin’s first application, biofuel cells, which are currently being developed for the US military. Akermin is developing a stabilized enzyme catalyzed CO2 capture technology that achieves transformational cost savings compared to current gas separation systems for large stationary plants such as flue gas, natural gas, industrial hydrogen, or cement plants. MoFAST is a partnership among the U.S. Small Business Administration, University of Missouri Extension, Missouri Department of Economic Development and its partners to bring government research and development awards to your small business.Our goal is to help Missouri companies become aware of the SBIR/STTR program, assist in preparing successful proposals, implement Phase II technical/business proposal assistance program, and assist in Phase III management and commercialization. Seasoned business specialists provide these services with specific expertise in SBIR/STTR programs, business assistance and development, corporate management and federal procurement procedures.
The St. Louis IT Entrepreneur Network (ITEN) is an initiative of the St. Louis IT Coalition and Innovate St. Louis started in April of 2008 to be a catalyst for the emergence of a thriving and robust entrepreneurial community that creates successful IT ventures. ITEN provides connections, services and programs that help IT entrepreneurs launch successful ventures. There is no fee to participate in ITEN’s programs. ITEN's mentors have experience in all of the key areas that challenge the IT start-up. Many mentors have experience at the senior level in IT start-ups. Others have related expertise that gives them an invaluable perspective for what makes ventures successful. In ITEN's Mongel (Mock Angel) Training companies pitch their deal to a highly-experienced group of mentors with particular expertise in launching and funding IT start-ups. Companies that successfully complete Mongel Training are more attractive to potential investors. Large companies are searching for innovative technology and services to help them solve their problems. ITEN’s Beta Program prepares early stage ITEN companies to make successful matches with targeted corporate customers. These matches can mean a quick start for an early-stage company. ITEN holds numerous networking events. Some are open to the public, and some are for entrepreneurs and mentors only. StartUp Midwest Management is a broadly based international management and consulting company that specializes in the assessment, creation, management, and financing of early stage technology and plant and life science companies as well as public and private institutions that assist those companies in the commercialization process such as incubators, accelerators, and research and innovation parks, federal granting agencies, angel networks, and venture capital funds. read more Triathlon Medical Ventures is a Midwest-based venture capital firm that invests exclusively in the life sciences. We provide equity capital to early and expansion stage companies with proprietary biomedical technology platforms or products addressing significant human healthcare needs. We are geographically focused on early stage opportunities in the Midwest but will also invest in later stage companies nationwide. We are headquartered in Cincinnati, with offices and partners in Indianapolis, Louisville and St. Louis. The partners are industry veterans with extensive experience as both operational managers and venture capitalists. |
