ANN ARBOR ? Eleven alternative energy and technology start ups have been selected to pitch potential investors at the 2005 Michigan Growth Capital Symposium, which starts next week.
In addition to the life sciences track, these two tracks are comprised of 32 companies that will present on the second day, June 16, at the 24th annual symposium held at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
The 2005 MGCS conference will showcase 32 companies carefully screened by members of the Midwest venture capital community in information technology, life sciences and alternative energy. These companies represent the highest quality deals in the Midwest.
2005 presenting companies for alternative energy and technology include:
Bluespring Software, is a provider of third generation, “pure play” business process management software (BPMS). Built on a .NET, service-oriented architecture, the software boasts an unparalleled capability of orchestrating work between people and systems within the flow of operational processes.
CoalTek, was formed to commercialize a patent-pending technology that is used to improve the burn efficiency and BTU output of a broad range of raw coal fuels while concurrently minimizing the sulfur, ash and heavy metal content of the processed product.
EcoDuro, manufactures and distributes high strength, low weight, shipping pallets engineered from 100 percent recyclable paper and glue.
Entyre, has developed the first enterprise class closing system in the mortgage industry designed and built as a web service in .NET. This new system, eMortgage-X4TM, was built specifically for large and medium size mortgage lenders (those closing over 200 loans per month).
GreenFuel Technologies Corporation, has developed an innovative biotechnology that harnesses sunlight to transform waste gases from power plants into renewable biofuels at a market-competitive price.
Hy9 Corporation, has developed a family of membrane-based hydrogen generators and purifiers with proprietary, patented technology. Hy9 endeavors to establish a respected niche position with the HyMaker in onsite hydrogen generation that provides a competitive economic and compelling technological solution against conventional delivered hydrogen.
KTM Industries, has developed a one-step, environmentally friendly extrusion process – the only one of its kind in the world – to manufacture bio-based, biodegradable, foam sheets.
Nextek, has developed a breakthrough technology enabling higher efficiency, security and control for electrical power. This is a digitally addressable device that connects different sources of electricity to electronic loads, including lighting, computers, motor controllers, telephones, office equipment.
Optimer Photonics (OPI), was spun out of Battelle Memorial Institute in August 2001 to commercialize an extensive portfolio of research in electro-optical (EO) light control. OPI’s novel EO materials platform, in combination with its unique functional design capabilities, cost effectively adds light control to industry standard products and technologies, increasing their value and range of application.
SmartCollector Holdings, has an opportunity to create a leading online marketplace for fine collectible toys. Coordinating the growth of two wholly owned subsidiaries, SmartCollector Holdings intends to develop its marketplace and complementary online collectible research tools and education platform to an adequate size and capability to affect an acquisition of the company.
Virent Energy Systems, Inc., is a privately held company commercializing the Aqueous Phase Reforming (APR) process. This patented process will enable localized production of hydrogen using readily available sugar-based feedstocks effectively eliminating hydrogen transport, storage and safety roadblocks that impede adoption of hydrogen fueled power systems.
Further agenda details and online registration for the event are available at MichiganGCS.Com
