University of South Florida is among the top 65 public research universities in the country, currently drawing in more than $300 million in sponsored research funds. While licensing revenues again doubled over the previous year, research revenues derived from licenses also continued to grow as a result of the Division’s emphasis on near-term income generation. The synergy that grows out of the use of current technology to both generate royalties and fund new research that will foster additional technology is especially noteworthy. http://www.usf.edu

 

Florida State University is committed to creating an environment that is conducive to performing superior research and creative activities. Our staff is dedicated to providing university faculty, staff, and students with the support necessary to fulfill FSU's goal of becoming one of the best research universities in the country. http://www.research.fsu.edu/

 

Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute has made a lasting commitment to the prevention and cure of cancer, working tirelessly in the areas of patient care, research and education to advance one step further in fighting this disease. As part of an elite group of National Cancer Institute (NCI) -Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Moffitt focuses on the development of early stage translational research aimed at the rapid translation of scientific discoveries to benefit patient care. http://www.moffitt.usf.edu/

 

Colorado State University (CSU) and Colorado State University Research Foundation (CSURF) work closely to develop a process to facilitate successful interactions between academia and industry. At the conclusion of the process, the goal is to have an invention that is being commercially exploited and generating revenue.

 

The mission of the Byrd Alzheimer's Research Center is to collaborate with researchers throughout the State of Florida and the wider global research community to develop treatment to cure and prevent this disease. http://www.byrdinstitute.org

 

For more than 50 years, customers have recognized the quality and convenience of the Circle K brand. Today, Circle K is one of North America's largest chains of company-operated convenience stores with approximately 2,000 stores in 18 states and an additional 4,000 international locations.  http://www.circlek.com

 

Colorado-based Instapure was the first ever tap filter system, invented in 1975. Since then, innovation of Instapure filters has led the industry. Its first carbon based filter provides essential reduction of chlorine, while improving taste and reducing offensive odors.  The newest Instapure technology contains a sophisticated carbon block with maximum reduction of 53 contaminants - unsurpassed in the water filtration market.

 

IC INTRACOM develops, manufactures and sources more than 2,000 PC peripherals, accessories and networking products under the MANHATTAN and INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS brands. The company’s attractively packaged, lifetime warranted products generate high profit margins for more than 40,000 PC retailers, VARs and system integrators in over 90 countries around the world. http://www.icintracom.com

 

Founded in April 1988, AJT & Associates, Inc. is a licensed engineering firm providing services to federal state, and local government, aerospace prime contractors, and commercial clients. Its specialty is to perform work on a fixed price basis. AJT is well known in the industry as a premier designer of aerospace facilities and are nationally recognized by NASA, Lockheed Martin, Small Business Administration and others. Its staff is composed of highly experienced licensed engineers, architects, and project managers. http://www.ajt-assoc.com

 

Sure Feed manufactures a line of paper feeding accessory machines for the mailing and the packaging industry. In addition, a staff of engineers design custom systems for the individual requirements of their customers.  At this juncture they manufacture 14 friction feeder models, 1 vacuum placer in addition to conveyors and a material reorienting bump turn. http://www.sure-feed.com/ 

Tampa Armature Works employs several hundred skilled engineers, designers and support staff throughout the Southeast. They manufacture and service motors, AC drives, switchgears, motor controls, pumps and blowers as well as other industry-grade equipment.  http://www.tawinc.com 

 

Mintek Corporation prides itself in developing and customizing software solutions to meet our customers product identification and data collection requirements. From basic label design packages to complex, customized system integration Mintek has a software solution for a variety of business applications. Software development and support are the cornerstones of the Mintek corporate philosophy. http://www.mintek.com 

 

Clearwater Engineering has over 48 years of engineering experience and has been producing quality disposable groundwater bailers, filters and pumps since 1988.  They provide over 70 standard pre-cleaned, ready-for-use bailers in polyethylene, polypropylene and Teflon which are produced in a wide variety of lengths and diameters. http://www.clearwatereng.com 

 

Jack’s Magic Products, Inc. was formed in 1989 as a specialty chemical manufacturer. They produce a comprehensive (and complete) line of swimming pool problem solving p://www.jacksmagic.com