Monday, May 21, 2012
FSU: Musical pacifier invention to help premature babies one lullaby at a time

Many premature babies enter the world with a mountain of challenges in front of them. Even after they overcome any life-threatening issues, they face ongoing, and typically unpleasant, medical procedures, long hospital stays and increased chances of chronic health issues throughout their lives. To help address one of their biggest problems — learning how to suck and feed — Florida State University has announced the availability of the Pacifier Activated Lullaby (PAL) device to hospitals around the world. ..

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Thursday, April 05, 2012
FL-CAN Provides Services to Cleantech Companies

Entrepreneurs in the cleantech field now have access to a one-stop shop of professional mentors and programs, thanks to a statewide initiative led by the Florida Cleantech Acceleration Network program (FL-CAN.) The mentor network offers entrepreneurs access to scientists, business leaders, professional service providers, and investors. ..

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Friday, February 24, 2012
3-Day Startup startup seeking tech entrepreneurs, sponsors

Florida State University is hosting 3-Day Startup (3DS), an entrepreneurship education program designed for university students with an emphasis on learning by doing. The weekend is designed with two specific goals in mind: first, to kick-start new student-run companies; and second, to build entrepreneurial capabilities in students and their university communities. ..

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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Academic inventors critical to American innovation

National Academy of Inventors and US Patent and Trademark Office to work closely to promote American academic innovation. ..

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Saturday, February 11, 2012
'Power Plant' business incubator goes on line

Marion County's first business incubator, dubbed the "Power Plant," went on line Friday amid hopes that it will become a key spoke in what local leaders say is downtown Ocala's emerging "innovation hub." ..

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Saturday, February 11, 2012
The Sweet Smell of Inventions

A device that uses UV light to kill smelly and potentially dangerous bacteria on kitchen sponges, a holiday tree watering system disguised as an ornament and a easier way to charge smart phones were the winning inventions Friday at the University of South Florida Young Innovator Competition. ..

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Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Inventive Coolness at USF

Fourteen young inventors from across the Tampa Bay region will showcase their original creations and vie for top awards before a panel of celebrity and industry judges in the 4th Annual Young Innovator Competition, Friday, Feb. 10, at the University of South Florida’s Patel Center for Global Solutions. ..

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