Building Companies, Changing Lives
Issue 36- December 2015
Three Companies Receive Institute Funding
The Institute has finalized first-round funding agreements with Genetic Networks, a Miami based company with technology licensed from the University of Miami, Kairos a Miami-based company with technology licensed from the University of Central Florida, and KynderMed, a medical device start-up company with technology licensed from Florida State University.
Genetic Networks accelerates drug discovery and predictive medicine through its proprietary data-driven approach that delivers actionable data on both genes and compounds. Kairos is a human analytics company that uses three-dimensional data to measure people's feelings and interactions. KynderMed has developed a safe, non-invasive product that enables at-risk women to avoid the onset of premature labor, which causes one million infant deaths globally per year and costs the healthcare system an estimated $50+ billion.
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Fan Fund Completes Initial Closing
FAN Investors I GP, LLC (FAN) announced the initial closing of FAN Investors Fund I, LP with capital in excess of $5 million. FAN Fund was established to invest capital and seek appreciation in growth-oriented seed and early stage technology and life science companies within the State of Florida. The FAN Fund takes a hands-on approach with its portfolio companies, and works closely with members of the Florida Angel Nexus, an entity whose purpose is to coordinate, educate and grow the community of angel investors who invest in emerging companies and to promote the entrepreneurial environment in Florida. For more information about the FAN Fund contact Mitch LaskeyFan Fund Completes Initial Closing
Paracosm’s CEO Presents at TEDxYOUTH@BeaconStreet
Amir Ruben, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Paracosm presented at the TEDxYOUTH@BeaconStreet in Boston on November 14th. Started in 2012, TEDxBeaconStreet is one of the most innovative TEDx events in the world. Widely recognized in the TED and TEDx community for their unique vision, TEDxBeaconStreet is a multi-generational learning community with the goal of putting Ideas in Action. Prior to co-founding Paracosm, a cloud-based software company that leverages 3D mapping technology to unleash the digital world, Amir graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in computer engineering. He co-founded Prioria Robotics during his senior year, developed a stereo-vision system for weighing cattle based only on imagery, and later joined Shadow Health as employee No. 1 where he helped develop and launch their 3D simulation healthcare product.
Institute CEO Jamie Grooms with industry and policy leaders discussing strategies to advance Florida’s innovation economy at the Florida Chamber Foundation Quarterly Innovation Caucus Meeting
Register Today for 2015 TSensors Summit
TSensors Summits, the world’s leading visionaries in sensor technologies will come together in Central Florida in an effort to accelerate the development of ultra-high volume sensors that will support the vision of “abundance”, mobile health (mHealth) and the Internet of Things (IoT). A division of the MEMS Industry Group®, the TSensors Summit is part of a worldwide initiative to create a roadmap for the production of trillions of sensors to meet critical life sustaining/transforming needs in areas such as healthcare, food, safe water and clean air.
This year’s event will take place on December 9-10, 2015 at the Florida Hospital Nicholson Center in Celebration, FL. The TSensors Summit’s Central Florida location is made possible thanks to the combined efforts of Enterprise Florida, University of Central Florida, ICAMR, Orlando EDC and Florida High Tech Corridor, with additional support from ROHM, ams, QuickLogic, Tousimis,Qualcomm, PNI Sensor and New Generation M2M Consortium. More details and event registration may be viewed here.
Save the Date for Moffitt’s Annual Business of Biotech 2016
Join the Moffitt Cancer Center Office of Technology Management and Commercialization on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Moffitt Cancer Center for the 10th Annual Business of Biotech Conference. The conference brings together biomedical companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and investors for networking and partnership discussions. This year’s keynote address will be presented by Arie Belldegrun, M.D. President, CEO and founder of Kite Pharma and Sam Donaldson former ABC news correspondent and member of the Moffitt Board of Advisors. More details and event registration may be viewedhere.
The University of Florida will hold its tenth annual startup showcase, “A Celebration of Innovation” on March 8th at the Hilton University of Florida Hotel and Conference Center. The showcase offers a unique opportunity to see startup companies commercializing the latest life science, medical device, and cutting-edge technologies generated as a result of the more than $700 million research conducted at UF. The University has earned a reputation as a leader in commercializing discoveries that cure diseases, create jobs and make the world a better place. UF consistently ranks among the top universities for startup launches and licensing, and in the past 12 years, the Office of Technology Licensing has launched 157 biomedical and technology startups, generating more than $1 billion in private investment. More details and event registration may be viewed here.
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The Institute delivers company building and funding programs to facilitate new venture and job creation through commercially-viable technologies in major industries that are driving the global economy. In addition to providing company support services, the Institute manages the Seed Capital Accelerator Program launched in 2011, and the Florida Technology Seed Capital Fund launched in 2013. For more information, visit www.florida-institute.com.
This year’s event will take place on December 9-10, 2015 at the Florida Hospital Nicholson Center in Celebration, FL. The TSensors Summit’s Central Florida location is made possible thanks to the combined efforts of Enterprise Florida, University of Central Florida, ICAMR, Orlando EDC and Florida High Tech Corridor, with additional support from ROHM, ams, QuickLogic, Tousimis,Qualcomm, PNI Sensor and New Generation M2M Consortium. More details and event registration may be viewed here.
Save the Date for Moffitt’s Annual Business of Biotech 2016
Join the Moffitt Cancer Center Office of Technology Management and Commercialization on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Moffitt Cancer Center for the 10th Annual Business of Biotech Conference. The conference brings together biomedical companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and investors for networking and partnership discussions. This year’s keynote address will be presented by Arie Belldegrun, M.D. President, CEO and founder of Kite Pharma and Sam Donaldson former ABC news correspondent and member of the Moffitt Board of Advisors. More details and event registration may be viewedhere.
Save the Date for UF Celebration of Innovation
The University of Florida will hold its tenth annual startup showcase, “A Celebration of Innovation” on March 8th at the Hilton University of Florida Hotel and Conference Center. The showcase offers a unique opportunity to see startup companies commercializing the latest life science, medical device, and cutting-edge technologies generated as a result of the more than $700 million research conducted at UF. The University has earned a reputation as a leader in commercializing discoveries that cure diseases, create jobs and make the world a better place. UF consistently ranks among the top universities for startup launches and licensing, and in the past 12 years, the Office of Technology Licensing has launched 157 biomedical and technology startups, generating more than $1 billion in private investment. More details and event registration may be viewed here.
About Us
The Institute delivers company building and funding programs to facilitate new venture and job creation through commercially-viable technologies in major industries that are driving the global economy. In addition to providing company support services, the Institute manages the Seed Capital Accelerator Program launched in 2011, and the Florida Technology Seed Capital Fund launched in 2013. For more information, visit www.florida-institute.com.