Posts tagged “UNC Charlotte”

April 15, 2002

UNC-Charlotte Hosting Five Ventures Entrepreneurship Event

Five finalists will share their vision for the next multi-billion dollar business and discuss investment criteria with venture capitalists.

February 16, 2002

Bridging the Gap Between Charlotte and RTP?

Can Charlotte, RTP, other parts of NC find common ground to help state succeed as a biotech leader? UNC-Charlotte, bolstered recently by a $2.25 million NIH grant, intends to be a player on its own.

February 13, 2002

'Optical Mammogram' Could Be Major Step Forward in Battle To Detect Breast Cancer

Medical Optical Imaging says its laser device could prevent biopsies, save money, and reduce patient worry. First devices could hit market in 2004.

February 11, 2002

VC Profile: Academy Venture Funds Has Vision of Becoming Major Player in Southeast

John Ciannamea, Glenn Kline team up to build rapidly growing firm. Sweet spot: Life science, semi conductor and information technology companies

February 6, 2002

MindValve, a Data Mining Firm Spun Out of UNCC, Gets Seed Money and a CEO from Academy Funds

Company is working to assemble a management team and line up customers before pursuing more venture capital later this year. 'A marketing manager could do this analysis, it's so user-friendly,' new CEO says of software.

February 3, 2002

Charlotte-based Waveguide Gets More Funding From Southeast Interactive and Academy Funds

UNCC spin-off unveils prototypes of semiconductors with integrated optical components for faster telecom, networking applications. More jobs to be added.

February 1, 2002

$10 Million Gift - Charlotte Institute of Technology Innovation Fueled by Duke Energy

UNCC to use $10 million to establish a fund to help university make even bigger name for itself in the technology community. Gift is largest given by Duke Energy Foundation

February 1, 2002

New Director of UNCC Optoelectronics Center Wants To Build a 'Mecca' for the Industry

Facility is major part of Charlotte's Institute for Technological Innovation. 'This is my dream job,' says Dr. Michael Fiddy.

January 29, 2002

The Ben Craig Center: Fostering Technology and Entrepreneurship in Charlotte Since 1986

Nearly half of the firms that called the Center home are high-tech; so are many existing tenants. Infrastructure, consulting, networking benefits continue to draw new tennants.

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