Press Releases

Guest lecture – and a seafood lunch -- leads to inventive collaboration between ASU and MIT

For Immediate Release
Nov. 17, 2009

Contact: Jim Brewer, AzTE
Jim.brewer@azte.com
480.884.1564

(Tempe, Ariz.) – For Arizona State University (ASU) Professor Thomas Moore, an invitation to guest lecture became a demonstration in a lab which led to a seafood lunch – which led to a joint invention with colleagues from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that contributed to a sustainable energy start-up company.

Harvard, MIT, Caltech, University of Pennsylvania among prestigious universities participating in event that kicks off the 2009 Invest Southwest Capital Conference

For Immediate Release
Nov. 17, 2009

Contact: Jim Brewer, ASU SkySong
Jim.brewer@asu.edu
480.884.1564

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jim Brewer, AzTE
Nov. 12, 2009
jim.brewer@azte.com
480.884.1564

(Tempe, Ariz.) Arizona State University (ASU) has been chosen as one of five universities to become a member of the Boeing Technology Alliance (BTA). In consultation with Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE), the technology venturing arm of ASU, Boeing selected the university based on the breadth of its scientific research capabilities and ability to generate market-impacting technologies.

Program at ASU SkySong serves as training ground and springboard to success

For Immediate Release
Nov. 2, 2009

Contact: Jim Brewer, ASU SkySong
jim.brewer@asu.edu
480.884.1564

(Scottsdale, Ariz.) For early stage companies in Arizona, the opportunity to present at the Invest Southwest Capital Conference is as prestigious as it is potentially lucrative.

Oct. 29 appearance brings ‘sustainable’ art to event that promotes sustainable practices

(Scottsdale, Ariz. – Oct. 26, 2009) The Sustainable Symphony will bring orchestral music to the new Evening Farmers’ Market at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, on Thursday, Oct. 29th at 7 p.m.

SEMI High Tech U to Introduce Students to Technology Industry

(Scottsdale, Ariz.) For Arcadia and Coronado High School students selected to participate in an innovative program called High Tech U, there is a ray of light in an otherwise gloomy economic picture.

Despite the economic downturn, high-tech and aerospace industries are taking the long-term view and working with the non-profit SEMI Foundation to make sure that when the economy turns around, there will be a supply of young women and men who are prepared to enter the high-tech workforce.

Funding Will Accelerate Launch of Ubidyne’s Revolutionary Antenna Embedded Radio Technology™

ULM, GERMANY and SCOTTSDALE, AZ, August 20, 2009 - Ubidyne, the global leader in antenna embedded digital radio technology for the wireless industry, announced today that Gimv has made a large investment in Ubidyne joining existing investors Baytech, Doughty Hanson and TVM Capital. This funding will accelerate the company’s ramp to production and drive global market penetration.

Scottsdale, AZ, May 14, 2009 – Five families participating in Habitat for Humanity’s new homeowner program will be moving into solar-powered homes this year as a result of an industry partnership coordinated by American Solar Electric. The solar electric systems are being donated by American Solar Electric to Habitat for Humanity as part of the company’s 2009 Community Outreach Program.

Forty-four enterprises from 11 countries affiliated with SkySong

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (May 6, 2009) – ASU SkySong celebrated its first anniversary by showcasing the high-tech firms that have been attracted to the innovation center over the past year.

Magnet for high-tech companies from around the world

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (April 27, 2009) -- Wii-like video games, solar power, new skate-board technology- that’s what you’ll experience at the first anniversary celebration of ASU SkySong Wednesday morning from 7:30 to 10 a.m.

Those activities represent just a few of the 44 enterprises involved in ASU SkySong, an innovation center designed to help companies grow by providing business services and programs offered or facilitated by Arizona State University.

Lilian Myers brings 20 years of entrepreneurial and technology experience to the world-renowned organization

Adaptive Curriculum Now Available through PASCO Online Academy for Science and Math

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 19 -- Research shows that students learn much better when they're actively engaged, as opposed to when they're just passively absorbing information. Sebit, LLC, and PASCO(R) scientific have partnered to make active learning possible for middle school students through the new PASCO Online Academy for Science and Math. Activity Objects from Adaptive Curriculum, developed by Sebit, are now available through the PASCO Online Academy for Science and Math.

SCOTTSDALE, March 16, 2009 – Bye Energy, Inc., an integrator of clean energy solutions for aviation, announced today it has expanded its operations to include a presence at the Arizona State University (ASU) SkySong Innovation Center in Scottsdale, Ariz.

A Frank Discussion of the Economy and Recovery Strategies for Businesses

Second-year program growing, working alongside real-life entrepreneurs

Interactive online and in-person session will focus on improving technology in Arizona’s schools

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (February 18, 2009) — An international education organization and its Arizona affiliate are hosting an interactive workshop for educators this Friday at one of the state's newest tech centers.

A Workshop by ASU’s Technology Based Learning and Research and Arc Capital Development

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (February 9, 2009) — From the moment the light clicks on to the final step when a product or business is in the works may seem like the longest trek on the entrepreneurial path. But many come to a dead stop after going around the next blind turn — how to take that idea or business model and make it successful in the education market.

SCOTTSDALE (February 9, 2009) – Developers of SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, announced that Lee & Associates, one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate firms, was awarded the leasing assignment for the 37-acre, mixed-use international business and innovation center in Scottsdale. Craig Coppola, Mark Seale, Chris Krewson and Andrew Cheney from the Arizona office of Lee & Associates will be the marketing team for the project. The first two buildings, totaling 300,000 square feet, are up and running with a strong tenant mix.

SCOTTSDALE (February 4, 2009) – ASU SkySong, the Scottsdale Innovation Center, will soon have a new occupant - the Tecnológico de Monterrey (TEC) Phoenix International Liaison Office.

‘You’ve Been Sentenced’ will now go online and into classrooms with the help of Technology Based Learning and Research and Arizona Technology Enterprises

SCOTTSDALE (December 16, 2008) –  The visit of the Irish president to SkySong highlighted the importance of forging global links for Irish companies. During her visit, Mary McAleese reflected on the current economic circumstances, the need for new thinking and the importance of Irish entrepreneurs forging the way for Ireland Inc.

Blogs Focus on the Use of Technology to Teach Science and Math

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Dec. 11, 2008) – Sebit, LLC, developer of Adaptive Curriculum, announces the sponsorship of two educational technology blogs, Ed Tech 4 Science and Ed Tech 4 Math, to showcase the industry’s leading voices and promote discussion regarding math and science education.

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY News Release December 27, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New ASU-SkySong partnership offers entrepreneurs global connections A new collaborative agreement between Arizona State University’s (ASU) Enterprise Arizona Venture Center (EAVC) and iAxil, the business incubator arm of Asia’s leading business space provider, Ascendas, will create global opportunities for local entrepreneurs. The agreement aims to facilitate the expansion of EAVC tenants into Asia by connecting them with iAxil’s resources, and vice versa. iAxil has an impressive portfolio of innov

ULM, GERMANY and TEMPE, ARIZONA, May 14, 2008 -- Ubidyne, the leader in digital radio technology for the wireless industry, today announced that it has secured $34 Million (22 Million Euros) in second round funding lead by Doughty Hanson Technology Ventures. This completes one of the largest venture capital investments in the European wireless equipment market segment in recent years. Previous investors Accel Partners and TVM Capital have participated in the funding, along with new investor BayTech Venture Capital.

With its engaging visuals, strong interactivity and rich library of online learning activities, Adaptive Curriculum is enhancing math and science instruction for middle-grade students and teachers. The Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) has honored Adaptive Curriculum for this accomplishment with a 2008 Distinguished Achievement Award, in the Mathematics Instruction Website category for grades 6-8.

Business leaders gather at the Scottsdale Innovation Center to meet President McAleese

For Immediate Release – December 8, 2008

Who: ASU President Michael Crow, City of Scottsdale and local business leaders gather for a VIP breakfast with Irish President Mary McAleese.

What: ASU SkySong will welcome an Irish delegation, including President McAleese, Dublin City University president Ferdinand von Prondzynski and Irish ambassador to the U.S., Michael Collins.

Invest Southwest Capital Conference Announces Ira Ehrenpreis, Pioneering Cleantech Venture Capitalist, as Keynote Speaker for December 2008 Event

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 13, 2008) – Invest Southwest, the premier capital conference in Arizona and the Southwest, with title sponsor The Miller Group, announces today that Ira Ehrenpreis will be this year’s keynote speaker. Ehrenpreis, a general partner with Technology Partners and a seasoned venture capitalist, is regarded as one of the preeminent and pioneering VCs focused on the cleantech sector.

SkySong partners with Heliae Development in Multi-Million Dollar Biofuel Initiative

SCOTTSDALE (November 6, 2008) – ASU SkySong, the Scottsdale Innovation Center, will soon have a new occupant, Heliae Development, LLC. Heliae will use space at SkySong according to an agreement signed last week. Heliae was formed by several members of the Mars family, who have an extremely successful private family business with a long-standing commitment to the environment.

Event is Part of Global Entrepreneurship Week

(SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA — November 5, 2008) Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) of Arizona will support The Kauffman Foundation’s Global Entrepreneurship Week with a free speed mentoring event open to student entrepreneurs and young business owners on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at The Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale.

SCOTTSDALE (October 20, 2008) – The State of Arizona has signed a partnership deal with the Ministry of the Economy of Mexico to establish a general framework of interactions between the Ministry and the State, through SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. Arizona is the first U.S. state to have such a broad-reaching agreement with the Mexican government.

SCOTTSDALE (October 13, 2008) – Arizona State University has signed a major deal to bring a technology business accelerator (TechBA) for Mexico's most innovative start-ups to SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center.

SkySong will work in partnership with the United States-Mexico Foundation for Science and the Ministry of the Economy of Mexico to operate TechBA Arizona.

The joint venture will bring representatives of knowledge-based Mexican businesses to Arizona and provide them with office space and support for accelerating their businesses in the U.S. or international markets.

Adaptive Curriculum Recognized as Best Middle School Math and Science Website

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Oct. 13, 2008) – Sebit, LLC has been honored with a 2008 EDDIE Award for its online learning system Adaptive Curriculum. Now in its 13th year, the Annual Education Software Review (EDDIE) Awards are presented by ComputED Learning Center, and target innovative and content-rich programs and websites that provide parents and teachers with the technology to foster educational excellence.

Company recognized by panel of experts for innovation and excellence in the education industry

SCOTTSDALE (August 29, 2008) – The leader in healthcare industry technology platforms for health systems and regional health information exchanges, Salt Lake City-based Medicity, Inc., has just spun out a specialized operating group in SkySong, the Scottsdale Innovation Center. The new venture, Allviant, has begun product development of a new product called CarePass™.

Online Learning System from Sebit, LLC Honored by Learning Magazine

ASU, EyePower Games collaboration brings new program to local schools

(Phoenix, Ariz. – June 25, 2008) – Invest Southwest, the premier capital conference in Arizona and the Southwest, launches a series of “Get Ready Seminars” for companies aiming to present at this year’s conference. Every year, hundreds of emerging companies in Arizona and across the Southwest compete to be one of the few chosen to present at the exclusive annual conference every December. This year, Invest Southwest is helping them better understand the submission process with these free events in Phoenix and Tucson.

16 student-run ventures receive seed money for 2008-09 academic year

SCOTTSDALE (May 28, 2008) –Arizona State University’s Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative recently announced the financial award winners for the 2008-2009 program.

Entrepreneurial businesses at SkySong will also include 16 student-run ventures this fall. The students will be awarded seed money for their businesses based on an initial comprehensive application process, and a live presentation to a panel of judges.

Global visitors gather for celebration; major announcement will be made regarding new ASU programs and partnerships

For Immediate Release – March 24, 2008

ASU, Scottsdale collaboration begins

SCOTTSDALE (March 24, 2008) –Arizona State University and the City of Scottsdale are observing their vision of the future become a reality with the opening of SkySong, a cutting-edge international business and innovation center. The opening marks the completion of the first 157,000-square-foot building and partnerships with over 20 global startups and mid-sized companies from Ireland, China, India, Japan, Turkey, Mexico and Singapore.

SCOTTSDALE (March 16, 2008) – SkySong’s goal to be a hub of global business activity and innovation in the region and state is well underway. Arizona State University is commemorating its opening at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, March 27, 2008 with a special ceremony celebrating its global outreach. In addition, eleven more agreements with business entities and four university agreements are being announced. This brings the total number of SkySong partnerships to X companies and business development entities from Y countries, including the United States.