List of Participating Tech Seekers |
Total records: 9 |
| AutoHarvest Foundation Detroit, MI | |
Headquartered
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Detroit, MI |
Senior Management |
Jayson D Pankin |
www.autoharvest.org |
Privately Held |
Founded |
2008 |
Sector |
N/A |
Employment |
10 |
Industry |
Automotive |
Extent and form of SBIR-STTR involvement |
VC Entity |
No |
VC SBIR transactions |
VC SBIR transactions |
N/A |
|
M&A transactions |
0 |
Working relationships |
0 |
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AutoHarvest is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization and is led by some of the most highly respected figures in the automotive industry, including: long-standing automotive analyst Dr. David Cole; Jayson Pankin, formerly Delphi's new venture creation specialist; an Innovation Advisory Council led by Ford Global Technologies, LLC that includes General Motors Company, The Chrysler Group, LLC, Covisint, Delphi, 3M, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, University of Michigan, The Ohio State University - Center of Automotive Research; and a peer group of more than 50 prominent government, university, OEM, supplier and manufacturing organizations.
Support has been provided by Ford Global Technologies, LLC, The Chrysler Group, LLC, General Motors Company, Covisint, University of Michigan, The Ohio State University - Center of Automotive Research, C.S. Mott Foundation, Ann Arbor SPARK, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and members of the automotive supplier community.
AutoHarvest has a presence within the innovation hubs of the region including Wayne State University's Research and Development Park, TechTown, and the University of Michigan's North Campus Research Complex. |
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| BASF North America Florham Park, NJ | |
Headquartered
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Florham Park, NJ |
Senior Management |
Kurt W Bock |
www.basf.us |
XETRA- Ger:BAS.DE |
Founded |
1865 |
Sector |
Basic Materials |
Employment |
111995 |
Industry |
Chemicals - Major Diversified |
Extent and form of SBIR-STTR involvement |
VC Entity |
Yes |
VC SBIR transactions |
VC SBIR transactions |
8 |
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M&A transactions |
2 |
Working relationships |
45 |
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BASF SE operates as a chemical company worldwide. Its Chemicals segment primarily provides basic chemicals, glues, and electronic chemicals for the semiconductor and flat panel display industry; solvents and plasticizers; and starting materials for detergents, plastics, textile fibers, paints, coatings, and pharmaceuticals. The company’s Plastics segment supplies performance polymers, including engineering plastics, polyamides and polyamide intermediates, foams, and specialty plastics; and polyurethanes, such as basic products, systems, and specialties for automotive, construction, and furniture industries, as well as household appliances and sports equipment. Its Performance Products segment offers pigments, resins, dispersions, additives, protective films, adhesive tapes, and resins for water-based printing systems; polymers, surfactants, chelating agents, UV filters, and other specialties; human and animal nutrition products; and binders, functional and process chemicals, and kaolin minerals. This segment also offers antioxidants, pigments, light stabilizers, and specialty additives; water treatment chemicals; superabsorbents; active ingredients, such as caffeine and ibuprofen; excipients and customized synthesized services; and aroma chemicals. The company’s Functional Solutions segment offers automotive and process catalysts; adsorbents; concrete admixtures and construction systems for the building sector; automotive and industrial coatings; and architectural coatings. The BASF’s Agricultural Solutions segment provides fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides, as well as seed treatment products for crop protection. Its Oil and Gas segment engages in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in Europe, North Africa, South America, Russia, and the Caspian Sea region, as well as in the trade, transport, and storage of natural gas in Europe |
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| BASF North America Florham Park, NJ | |
Headquartered
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Florham Park, NJ |
Senior Management |
Kurt W Bock |
www.basf.us |
XETRA- Ger:BAS.DE |
Founded |
1865 |
Sector |
Basic Materials |
Employment |
111995 |
Industry |
Chemicals - Major Diversified |
Extent and form of SBIR-STTR involvement |
VC Entity |
Yes |
VC SBIR transactions |
VC SBIR transactions |
8 |
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M&A transactions |
2 |
Working relationships |
45 |
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BASF SE operates as a chemical company worldwide. Its Chemicals segment primarily provides basic chemicals, glues, and electronic chemicals for the semiconductor and flat panel display industry; solvents and plasticizers; and starting materials for detergents, plastics, textile fibers, paints, coatings, and pharmaceuticals. The company’s Plastics segment supplies performance polymers, including engineering plastics, polyamides and polyamide intermediates, foams, and specialty plastics; and polyurethanes, such as basic products, systems, and specialties for automotive, construction, and furniture industries, as well as household appliances and sports equipment. Its Performance Products segment offers pigments, resins, dispersions, additives, protective films, adhesive tapes, and resins for water-based printing systems; polymers, surfactants, chelating agents, UV filters, and other specialties; human and animal nutrition products; and binders, functional and process chemicals, and kaolin minerals. This segment also offers antioxidants, pigments, light stabilizers, and specialty additives; water treatment chemicals; superabsorbents; active ingredients, such as caffeine and ibuprofen; excipients and customized synthesized services; and aroma chemicals. The company’s Functional Solutions segment offers automotive and process catalysts; adsorbents; concrete admixtures and construction systems for the building sector; automotive and industrial coatings; and architectural coatings. The BASF’s Agricultural Solutions segment provides fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides, as well as seed treatment products for crop protection. Its Oil and Gas segment engages in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in Europe, North Africa, South America, Russia, and the Caspian Sea region, as well as in the trade, transport, and storage of natural gas in Europe |
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| Battelle Columbus, OH | |
Headquartered
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Columbus, OH |
Senior Management |
Jeffrey (Jeff) Wadsworth |
www.battelle.org |
Privately Held |
Founded |
1929 |
Sector |
N/A |
Employment |
22,000 |
Industry |
Research |
Extent and form of SBIR-STTR involvement |
VC Entity |
No |
VC SBIR transactions |
VC SBIR transactions |
N/A |
|
M&A transactions |
1 |
Working relationships |
60 |
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Battelle Memorial Institute, Inc. operates as a science and technology company that develops and commercializes technology in the United States. The company develops technology in the areas of energy, health and life sciences, national security and defense, laboratory management, and community and education. It also offers solutions for advanced materials, agrifood, consumer products, economic development, environment, industrial products, medical devices, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, public health, and transportation sectors, as well as manages laboratories for customers. In addition, the company conducts independent safety audits and assessments of train control/signaling systems and equipment for transit, freight, and high-speed rail applications. It serves federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as corporations and private sector customers. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with additional operations in the United Kingdom and internationally. |
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| Colgate-Palmolive Company New York, NY | |
Headquartered
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New York, NY |
Senior Management |
Ian M Cook |
www.colgate.com |
NYSE:CL |
Founded |
1806 |
Sector |
Consumer Goods |
Employment |
38600 |
Industry |
Personal Products |
Extent and form of SBIR-STTR involvement |
VC Entity |
Yes |
VC SBIR transactions |
VC SBIR transactions |
1 |
|
M&A transactions |
0 |
Working relationships |
21 |
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Established in 1806 and headquartered in New York, New York, Colgate-Palmolive Company manufactures and markets consumer products worldwide. The company has two business segments, Oral, Personal, and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. Oral, Personal, and Home Care Toothpaste and manual toothbrush brands in the oral care are offered worldwide. The firm's oral care business also includes dental floss and pharmaceutical products for dentists and other oral health professionals. In the personal care market, the company products include Palmolive and Softsoap brand shower gels, Palmolive, Irish Spring and Protex bar soaps and Speed Stick, and Lady Speed Stick deodorants and antiperspirants. Various products are offered for home care, including Palmolive and Ajax dishwashing liquids, Fabuloso and Ajax household cleaners and Murphys Oil Soap. Through its Hills Pet Nutrition segment, the company offers specialty pet nutrition products for dogs and cats with products marketed in 95 countries worldwide. Pet foods are offered primarily under two trademarks: Science Diet, which is sold by authorized pet supply retailers and veterinarians for everyday nutritional needs; and Prescription Diet, a range of therapeutic products sold by veterinarians to help nutritionally manage disease conditions in dogs and cats. |
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| Lyco Works Incorporated Atlanta, GA | |
Headquartered
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Atlanta, GA |
Senior Management |
Jason Lye |
www.lycoworks.com |
Privately Held |
Founded |
2012 |
Sector |
N/A |
Employment |
1 |
Industry |
N/A |
Extent and form of SBIR-STTR involvement |
VC Entity |
No |
VC SBIR transactions |
VC SBIR transactions |
N/A |
|
M&A transactions |
0 |
Working relationships |
0 |
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Jason Lye PhD. is an accomplished innovation technologist and the prime mover at Lyco Works. With over two decades of collaborative experience in fields as diverse as photochemistry, organic chemistry, printing technology, quantum mechanical molecular modeling, business development and intellectual property licensing, Lyco Works are experts at establishing and managing productive, innovative partnerships. Jason also has a great Rolodex® of hand-chosen collaborators lined up ready to help us with each project. (read more about Jason’s successes here: [PDF Resume])
What we do
The word ‘machine’ comes from the Ancient Greek mechos. Mechos is both a means and a remedy. Your company is a machine, building products to satiate a market need. Lyco Works integrates into your company’s R&D department. Like a cog spinning in service of a larger purpose, Lyco Works helps your company gain market control through innovative and effective technology sourcing. Combine Lyco’s focus and deep industry knowledge with your niche know-how—and successful innovation happens.
Where we connect
Like any ecosystem, technological innovation is interconnected and always evolving. Lyco Works’ technology network spans four continents, government labs, universities and industries too numerous to count. We turn product concept wish lists into realities through practical partnering. |
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| Novartis AG Basel, SW | |
Headquartered
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Basel, SW |
Senior Management |
Daniel L Vasella |
www.novartis.com |
NYSE:VTX:NOVN |
Founded |
1895 |
Sector |
Healthcare |
Employment |
135696 |
Industry |
Drug Manufacturers - Major |
Extent and form of SBIR-STTR involvement |
VC Entity |
Yes |
VC SBIR transactions |
VC SBIR transactions |
34 |
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M&A transactions |
4 |
Working relationships |
213 |
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Novartis AG, through its subsidiaries, engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of healthcare products worldwide. Its Pharmaceuticals division offers prescription medicines in various therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular and metabolism; oncology; neuroscience and ophthalmics; respiratory; integrated hospital care; and other additional products. The companys Vaccines and Diagnostics division provides preventive vaccines and diagnostic tools. This division sells influenza, meningococcal, pediatric, and traveler vaccines; and blood testing and molecular diagnostics to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Its Sandoz division provides prescription medicines, as well as pharmaceutical and biotechnological active substances. This division offers active ingredients and finished dosage forms of medicines; active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates, primarily antibiotics; protein or biotechnology-based products; and cytotoxic products, as well as provides biotech manufacturing services to other companies. The companys Consumer Health division consists of three business units: over-the-counter medicines (OTC), Animal Health, and CIBA Vision. OTC unit offers readily available consumer medicines. Animal Health unit provides veterinary products for farm and companion animals. CIBA Vision unit manufactures contact lenses and lens care products. It has strategic partnership with Lonza, a Swiss pharmaceuticals manufacturing company; and a research collaboration agreement with BioVista LLC. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. |
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| PolyOne Corporation Avon Lake, OH | |
Headquartered
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Avon Lake, OH |
Senior Management |
Stephen D Newlin |
www.polyone.com |
NYSE:POL |
Founded |
1927 |
Sector |
Basic Materials |
Employment |
4700 |
Industry |
Specialty Chemicals |
Extent and form of SBIR-STTR involvement |
VC Entity |
No |
VC SBIR transactions |
VC SBIR transactions |
N/A |
|
M&A transactions |
0 |
Working relationships |
21 |
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PolyOne Corporation provides specialized polymer materials, services, and solutions with operations in thermoplastic compounds, specialty polymer formulations, color and additive systems, thermoplastic resin distribution, and specialty polyvinyl chloride resins. Its Global Specialty Engineered Materials segment offers custom plastic formulations, and compounding services and solutions for processors of thermoplastic materials across various markets and end-use applications, as well as provides high-performance polymer compounds. The companys Global Color, Additives, and Inks segment provides specialized color and additive concentrates, as well as inks and latexes. Its Performance Products and Solutions segment offers vinyl compounds, vinyl resins, and specialty coating materials based on vinyl to various manufacturers of plastic parts and consumer-oriented products, as well as provides materials testing and component analysis, custom compound development, colorant and additive, design assistance, structural analyses, process simulations, and extruder screw design services. The companys PolyOne Distribution segment distributes engineering and commodity grade resins to custom injection molders and extruders. Its SunBelt Joint Venture segment produces chlorine and caustic soda. The company primarily serves durable goods, transportation, building and construction materials, packaging, wire and cable, healthcare, electrical and electronics, and textiles, as well as various industrial applications. PolyOne sells its products worldwide through direct sales personnel, sales agents, and distributors. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio. |
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| Westinghouse Electric Company LLC Cranberry Township, PA | |
Headquartered
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Cranberry Township, PA |
Senior Management |
Daniel L Roderick |
www.westinghousenuclear.com |
Privately Held |
Founded |
1884 |
Sector |
Energy |
Employment |
14500 |
Industry |
Nuclear Power |
Extent and form of SBIR-STTR involvement |
VC Entity |
No |
VC SBIR transactions |
VC SBIR transactions |
N/A |
|
M&A transactions |
0 |
Working relationships |
64 |
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Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC, a nuclear power company, provides fuel, services, technology, plant design, and equipment for the commercial nuclear electric power industry in the United States and internationally. The company specializes in the technology of nuclear power plants and component manufacturing. It offers fuel assembly fabrication, zirconium-alloy products, nuclear grade tubing, and components; and performs the product engineering, testing, and processing of commercial nuclear fuel. The company also provides nuclear services, such as customers maintenance, repair equipment and services, and methods in the design and safety of power plants; and training services, which include educational techniques, computer-based learning, and nuclear technology. In addition, it offers various publications for individuals and community groups on topics related to nuclear energy. The company serves utility, government, and industrial customers in power-related industries. It has a strategic alliance with Curtiss-Wright Corp. Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC was formerly known as Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company and changed its name to Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC in 1886. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. It has locations in Washington, Utah, Minnesota, Illinois, Tennessee, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania; and Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, and Bulgaria. Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Toshiba Nuclear Energy Holdings (US) Inc |
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