A Celebration of NC State Startups Getting Organized and Off the Ground

Learn about the inaugural class of the NC State Fast 15 portfolio companies being generated at NC State University.  These ventures range from high growth to very profitable lifestyle companies.  Some of these companies are beginning to raise seed funds, some seek to grow their teams, and some need help acessing potential strategic partners.

During the event, the Office of Technology Transfer's New Venture Services will provide an overview of how it is supporting the Fast 15 companies, as well as receive feedback regarding how the program can improve its interface with the entrepreneurial community.

Bob Creeden, Executive Director, the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network will provide an update on the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network engagement model with local universities.

Companies expected to make presentations include:

• Galaxy Diagnostics
• Huffines Design
• Hypothermia Inducer
• ImagineOptix
• Katharos
• Knowit
• Leiva Strings
• Oryx Bio
• Nanovector
• Polymer Braille
• SPARKmoto
• SpitterSpatter
• Vapor Pulse
• Xanofi