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Please contact Nancy Hammerman at: [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3D Robotics Brings Drones Into The Schoolroom ---- Are unmanned aerial vehicles the next hot ticket in education? San Diego-based consumer drone developer 3D Robotics is hoping to bring its unmanned aerial vehicles to school, with a new program it launched Thursday called DroneEDU, saying that it will offer free and discounted hardware and support to the classroom. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/3d_robotics_brings_drones_into_the_schoolroom/s-0058762.html WiSpry Gets Antenna Design Win ---- Irvine-based WiSpry reported a win Thursday with radio frequency identification product maker SkyeTek. WiSpry said that SkyeTek has leveraged its tunable radio frequency micromechanical (RF MEMS) semiconductor products to develop an RF-tuned, UHF RFID antenna. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/wispry_gets_antenna_design_win/s-0058763.html Microsemi, Rambus Link In Cryptography Deal ---- Aliso Viejo-based Microsemi has linked up with Rambus, in a deal where Microsemi will resell advanced security technologies from Rambus into the government and military market. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The two said the deal covers certain differential power analysis (DPA) technologies developed by Rambus in its Cryptography Research division, plus AES cryptogrpahic cores. Differential power analysis (DPA) apparently is being used by attackers to determine the cryptography keys by analyzing the power usage of a smart card or chip, and deriving the key from repeated analysis of those devices. Microsemi said that DPA is a "significant" vulnerability in chip security, and specifically a threat in the government and military area. IDrive Rolls Out Full System Image Backups ---- Los Angeles-based online storage and backup service IDrive is extending further into the enterprise side of the disaster recovery and backup market, saying this week that it has added disk image backup--the backup of entire system drives and operating systems--to its suite of services. The company said the service is aimed at allowing its users to recover their systems in the event of system crashes and other disasters, which it says is specifically important for larger organizations with business continuity needs. Pricing on the new service was not announced. The new backup supports just the Windows operating system. BlackLine Sees 50 Percent Rise In Revenues ---- Los Angeles-based financial automation software develper BlackLine continues to see its revenues grow, saying Thursday that its 2014, year-over-year revenues were up more than 50 percent. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/blackline_sees__percent_rise_in_revenues/s-0058761.html Ouya Wins $10M From Alibaba, Eyes China ---- Santa Monica-based game console developer Ouya has just scored $10M in an investment round from Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, as part of an effort to take the company's technology to China, according to a report citing people familiar with the matter. Ouya's game console leverages the Android operating system. Ouya ha previously raised funding from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Mayfield Fund, NVIDIA, Shasta Ventures, and Occam Partners. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=61882 HelloTech Finds $2.5M For Tech Support ---- Los Angeles-based HelloTech said this week that it has raised $2.5M in a seed funding round, to bring remote, technology support to consumers. The startup, led by Richard Wolpert, scored the funding from Upfront Ventures, Accel Partners, Crosscut Ventures, Amplify.LA, Ron Burkle, and others. The startup was incubated from within Amplify.LA. HelloTech is taking an Uber-like approach to its technology support services, tapping into an external network of IT support providers, rather than its own employees. Cargomatic Raises $8M For Shipping Marketplace ---- Los Angeles-based Cargomatic said Thursday that it has raised $8M in a Series A funding round, for its online marketplace for shipping services. The startup, led by Jonathan Kessler, offers up a service which helps connect local shippers with carrier companies who have extra space on their trucks. The funding came from Canaan Partners, Volvo Group Venture Capital, Morado Venture Partners, SV Angel, Sherpa Ventures, Winklevoss Capital, Structure Capital, along with angels. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=61881 Tech Coast Angels: Record Amount Invested In 2014 ---- Southern California's biggest organized, angel investment group, the Tech Coast Angels, said Thursday morning that the group had its biggest investment year ever in 2014, investing a total of $16.37M across 61 total deals. The group said the investments make 2014 its largest ever since 1997 in terms of deals funded and amount raised. The Tech Coast Angels said that it saw five more exits in its portfolio in 2014, with the exits of AIRSIS, Allylix, Bluebeam Software, Hookit (formerly Loop'd Networks), and Mindbody Software. The investments were up by 12 percent from 2013, when the angel group invested $14.64M in its portfolio. Nativo Taps NBCUniversal Vet As Exec ---- Los Angeles-based native advertising technology developer Nativo has tapped a NBCUniversal veteran as its new Vice President of Product Development, the company said today. Nativo said that Carlos Sapene previously was VP of Digital and New Media at NBCUniversal, and worked on such properties as E! Online, Style Network, and Bravo. Nativo said Sapene will help the company to expand its offerings. Nativo is venture backed by Greycroft Partners, e.ventures and Signia Venture Partners. Seriously Launches Best Fiends Onto Amazon ---- Santa Monica- and Helskini-based mobile games and entertainment startup Seriously said this morning that it has launched its popular Best Fiends mobile game onto the Amazon Appstore. The game already is available for iOS and Android. Seriously said that it currently has one million, daily active players using the game. Seriously's Amazon title runs on Amazon's Fire tablets and Fire Phone, as well as other Android devices. Seriously is venture backed by Upfront Ventures, Sunstone Ventures, and Daher Capital, and is led by former Rovio executive Andrew Stalbow. Uber Used In Drug Deal In Thousand Oaks ---- The Ventura County Sheriff's department reported Thursday morning that it arrested two suspects in Thousand Oaks, who were using Uber to help conduct deals. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/uber_used_in_drug_deal_in_thousand_oaks/s-0058747.html Tagg, Fitbit For Dogs, Acquired By Whistle ---- San Diego-based Tagg, the maker of a GPS-based pet tracker (ala Fitbit for Dogs), has been acquired by San Francisco-based Whistle. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Tagg was founded in 2010 as a subsidiary of Qualcomm, and offered up a system to help pet owners track a pet's location using GPS plus monitor your pet's fitness activities, all through smartphone apps. 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For TechCXO Los Angeles, please contact: Tim Noonan Managing Partner, LA Region TechCXO (805)290-3720 [email protected] ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Stradling Stradling, Attorneys At Law (http://www.sycr.com) ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT JOB POSTINGS More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs Members post jobs for free Software Developer, Carlsbad, MakeJay Inc http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5606 Head of Product (VF iQ), Venice, Vision Fleet http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5605 User Experience (UX) Design Manager - Mobile, San Luis Obispo,, MINDBODY Inc. http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5604 User Experience (UX) Design Manager - Mobile, San Luis Obispo,, MINDBODY Inc. http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5603 Senior User Experience (UX) Designer, San Luis Obispo,, MINDBODY Inc. http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5602 Mid + Sr. Software Engineer, San Luis Obispo,, MINDBODY Inc. http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5601 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT FUNDING SUMMARY 01/29/15 Ouya $10.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61882 01/29/15 Cargomatic, Inc. $8.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61881 01/28/15 Lootsie, Inc. $3.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61873 01/27/15 Money Mailer $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61868 01/20/15 SpaceX $1000.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61678 01/15/15 Sense360 $2.8M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61658 01/15/15 Ciphrex $0.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61655 01/14/15 Soylent $20.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61653 01/14/15 Obalon Therapeutics $20.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61652 01/14/15 Lynda.com $186.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61651 01/13/15 iPourIt $2.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61606 01/13/15 Allegro Opthamics $20.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61601 01/08/15 Seismic $20.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61548 01/06/15 Antenna79 $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61542 01/05/15 GlySens $12.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61526 01/02/15 Snapchat $485.6M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61547 12/31/14 TruMed Systems $5.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61650 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Events This Month http://www.socaltech.com/Calendar socaltech.com Calendar of Southern California High Tech Events Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html January 30, Annenberg Community Beach House, Santa Monica -- LA Uncubed. LA Uncubed is a packed day of founder-led classes, startup skill workshops, & hiring (for those seeking their next startup gig). Meet the teams behind 25+ of LA's fastest-growing innovators. Apply to attend @ la.uncubed.com Hiring companies include Media Temple (web hosting service acquired by GoDaddy set to IPO for $4.5 billion), Whisper (anonymous social network for sharing secrets, w/ 3.5 billion monthly page views), Bottlenose (using Big Data to identify, anticipate, and create trends), + more. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24479 January 30, Burbank -- 3D Printer World Burbank 2015 brings together the largest range of 3D printers, technology and professionals ever assembled under one roof. The three-day 3D printing event, which includes exhibits, demonstrations, education tracks, contests and networking opportunities. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24457 January 31, Burbank -- 3D Printer World Burbank 2015 brings together the largest range of 3D printers, technology and professionals ever assembled under one roof. The three-day 3D printing event, which includes exhibits, demonstrations, education tracks, contests and networking opportunities. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24458 February 3, Culver City -- Engage: The LA Digital Storytelling Conference. ENGAGE is a one-day event that connects you with a carefully selected group of experts, visionaries and leaders to talk about trends in digital storytelling—and what new developments to get ready for. It’s a terrific opportunity to meet people in a setting that’s informal, informative, and inspiring. Register now for ENGAGE, and we’ll save your seat for the one conference that digital content creators and client-facing teams shouldn’t miss. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24372 February 4, San Diego -- Green Power Conference Solar Power Generation USA is the must-attend strategic meeting for developers in North America committed to driving new business opportunities in US solar. Attending Solar Power Generation USA Congress 2015 will give you a real perspective of how to capture the BIG money-making opportunities, taking a fresh look at the pressures on the US solar developers. San Diego Marriott Mission Valley.(via Green LAVA). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24498 February 4, Los Angeles -- Recurring Revenue Conference. For consumers we see examples such as music, package delivery, even razor blades. The impact on the Business to Business subscription economy is even deeper because of SaaS or Software as a Service. Today, companies no longer need to invest millions of dollars for internal IT departments when they can outsource the same capabilities with no upfront fee. These outsourced services range from back office support, to sales, and marketing intelligence. There are literally thousands of successful companies in this space, most of them less than 5 years old. This is creating a golden age of entrepreneurship. We have a lineup of industry leading speakers who are entrepreneurs, investors and executives. Our keynote speaker is one of the SaaS pioneers, Rick Stollmeyer, founder and CEO of MindBody. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24471 February 5, Los Angeles -- Global LAVA - Italia Restarts Up! Is Italy a good place to find innovation and make investments? Find out at this special program report. Italia Restarts Up - A two-day event held to draw the attention of foreign investors to Italian startups and local ecosystems, participation in competitions and exhibitions with dedicated spaces for startups, training schemes and many other projects for 2015: these are just some of the initiatives planned by ICE (the Italian Trade Promotion Agency) to encourage the internationalization of research and promote innovative companies. Speakers include: Gerard Castale – Managing Director at TyltLab; Buck Jordan – Managing Partner at Canyon Creek Capital; BiBop Gresta – Founder and Deputy Chairman of digital media incubator DIGITAL MAGIC; James Roberts III – CEO at Global Capital Strategic Group; Leonard Lanzi – Executive Director , LAVA. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24493 February 5, San Diego -- Green Power Conference Solar Power Generation USA is the must-attend strategic meeting for developers in North America committed to driving new business opportunities in US solar. Attending Solar Power Generation USA Congress 2015 will give you a real perspective of how to capture the BIG money-making opportunities, taking a fresh look at the pressures on the US solar developers. San Diego Marriott Mission Valley. (via Green LAVA). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24499 February 6, Los Angeles -- Green LAVA presents Sunken Treasure: Cleantech Funding & Sales Opportunities hidden in the Water Bond. MWD Headquarters, downtown Los Angeles – 1 – 3 PM. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24500 February 6, Irvine -- OCTANe and Executive Next Practices will be hosting a leadership and strategy summit on February 6, 2015 at the Taco Bell headquarters in Irvine. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24453 February 7, Pomona -- The Alliance to Save Energy convenes the 2015 Energy Efficiency Summit , an ambitious event like no other. The agenda will include presentations of unique and innovative best practices in energy efficiency projects on college campuses, structured campus planning and networking sessions, a student poster exhibit, and more! The PowerSave Campus Program builds effective partnerships among students, staff, administrators, and faculty from 16 California State and University of California campuses around the common goal of empowering students to be energy efficiency leaders. CalPoly Pomona. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24501 February 8, Pomona -- The Alliance to Save Energy convenes the 2015 Energy Efficiency Summit , an ambitious event like no other. The agenda will include presentations of unique and innovative best practices in energy efficiency projects on college campuses, structured campus planning and networking sessions, a student poster exhibit, and more! The PowerSave Campus Program builds effective partnerships among students, staff, administrators, and faculty from 16 California State and University of California campuses around the common goal of empowering students to be energy efficiency leaders. CalPoly Pomona. (via Green LAVA). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24502 February 9, Pomona -- The Alliance to Save Energy convenes the 2015 Energy Efficiency Summit , an ambitious event like no other. The agenda will include presentations of unique and innovative best practices in energy efficiency projects on college campuses, structured campus planning and networking sessions, a student poster exhibit, and more! The PowerSave Campus Program builds effective partnerships among students, staff, administrators, and faculty from 16 California State and University of California campuses around the common goal of empowering students to be energy efficiency leaders. CalPoly Pomona .(via Green LAVA). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24503 February 10, Los Angeles -- SAE 2015 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium addresses critical information on both the technical developments in electronic vehicle technologies as well as the business decisions around technology development and implementation. Additionally, it allows for attendees to meet with those industry experts and technology specialists from the entire supply chain of EV, HEV and EREV to engage in dialogue about the topics of greatest interest. Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. (via Green LAVA). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24504 February 10, San Diego -- The annual Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit continues to the best event for the wind power industry. Once again, the entire spectrum of the wind industry, at the highest levels — developers, tax equity investors, lenders, private equity funds and other investors, turbine suppliers, PPA offtakers, customer and more—will gather to network and exchange valuable insights on financing and business opportunities; an effort that would require months of flying around the country. Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24507 February 10, Los Angeles -- 2015 Digital Entertainment World (DEW) to Feature Keynotes from Sony Pictures, Maker Studios and VICE.DMW announced 3 Keynotes for the 2015 Digital Entertainment World (DEW):Steve Mosko, President of Sony Pictures Television, Ynon Kreiz, President of Maker Studios, Eddy Moretti, Chief Creative Officer of VICE Media Worldwide. DEW 2015 will feature 100 sessions with senior executives from leading companies and brands in entertainment, media and technology. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24426 February 11, Newport Beach -- Hiring from Competitors. OC Tech Alliance. The best employees often come from your direct competitors, but recruiting them can raise a host of legal issues for all parties — the previous employer, the new employer, and the employee being recruited. This timely workshop will discuss the best practices for all concerned.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24478 February 11, Thousand Oaks -- The Clean Technology Council hosts Dennis Washburn, President of the Santa Monica Mountains Fund to discuss Wildlife Conservation Technology. The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is the world’s most successful. No other continent retains as close to a complete complement of native wildlife species. While other countries struggle to conserve the little they have left, we enjoy great abundance and diversity of native wildlife. Total Wine Conference Center, Thousand Oaks, 5:30 – 7:30 PM. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24510 February 11, San Diego -- “Automation is increasing everywhere. In the home, the office, the medical examining room, and in factories. IBM's Watson can debate, aid physicians, and make up new recipes for cooks. My approach is to get rid of the word automation and replace it with the word "teams"; teams of intelligent agents, some people, some groups of people, some machines.”Mr. Norman will start with a summary of the recent developments in automation, from the automobile to the office, schools, and health systems. He also plans to present his findings on Human-Technology teamwork and the research they are conducting at the new Design Lab at UC San Diego. This should be a lively and entertaining evening as Mr. Norman likes to involve the audience in his discussions. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear this world-renowned designer and authorNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24523 February 11, San Diego -- The annual Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit continues to the best event for the wind power industry. Once again, the entire spectrum of the wind industry, at the highest levels — developers, tax equity investors, lenders, private equity funds and other investors, turbine suppliers, PPA offtakers, customer and more—will gather to network and exchange valuable insights on financing and business opportunities; an effort that would require months of flying around the country. Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24508 February 11, Los Angeles -- SAE 2015 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium addresses critical information on both the technical developments in electronic vehicle technologies as well as the business decisions around technology development and implementation. Additionally, it allows for attendees to meet with those industry experts and technology specialists from the entire supply chain of EV, HEV and EREV to engage in dialogue about the topics of greatest interest. Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. (via Green LAVA). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24505 February 11, Los Angeles -- 2015 Digital Entertainment World (DEW) to Feature Keynotes from Sony Pictures, Maker Studios and VICE.DMW announced 3 Keynotes for the 2015 Digital Entertainment World(DEW):Steve Mosko, President of Sony Pictures Television, Ynon Kreiz, President of Maker Studios, Eddy Moretti, Chief Creative Officer of VICE Media Worldwide. DEW 2015 will feature 100 sessions with senior executives from leading companies and brands in entertainment, media and technology. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24432 February 12, San Diego -- CONNECT FrameWorks Workshop: Introduction to Venture Capital. Raising money is no easy task — but it can be done if you focus on the right priorities and avoid common deal-killers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24481 February 12, Irvine -- How to Fund Your Lifescience Startup. OCTANe. Fund-raising and partnering for small to medium sized life sciences companies are more challenging in today’s capital sourcing environment. These challenges include a smaller number of venture funds, investors favoring later-stage opportunities and a greater focus on revenue-generating assets. Yet despite these challenges, many early stage and new life science companies are getting funded and completing accelerated financing. Of course, the successful companies start with an attractive product concept or technology that clearly addresses an unmet need. Importantly, however, they also develop a compelling plan and implement the necessary company structuring in advance of the partnering process. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24491 February 12, San Diego -- The annual Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit continues to the best event for the wind power industry. Once again, the entire spectrum of the wind industry, at the highest levels — developers, tax equity investors, lenders, private equity funds and other investors, turbine suppliers, PPA offtakers, customer and more—will gather to network and exchange valuable insights on financing and business opportunities; an effort that would require months of flying around the country. Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24509 February 12, Newport Beach -- The Sustain Summit showcases corporate sustainable innovation strategies and best practices across multiple industries for peer-to-peer learning which reveals the massive opportunities offered by solving our collective global challenges. This event will bring together top innovators, corporations, government agencies, investors and thought leaders, in a program unlike any other – where sustainability strategies meet innovation opportunities. The Island Hotel, Newport Beach, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24511 February 12, Los Angeles -- SAE 2015 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium addresses critical information on both the technical developments in electronic vehicle technologies as well as the business decisions around technology development and implementation. Additionally, it allows for attendees to meet with those industry experts and technology specialists from the entire supply chain of EV, HEV and EREV to engage in dialogue about the topics of greatest interest. Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. (via Green LAVA). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24506 February 12, Los Angeles -- 2015 Digital Entertainment World (DEW) to Feature Keynotes from Sony Pictures, Maker Studios and VICE.DMW announced 3 Keynotes for the 2015 Digital Entertainment World (DEW):Steve Mosko, President of Sony Pictures Television, Ynon Kreiz, President of Maker Studios, Eddy Moretti, Chief Creative Officer of VICE Media Worldwide. DEW 2015 will feature 100 sessions with senior executives from leading companies and brands in entertainment, media and technology. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24433 February 12, Los Angeles -- Cassandra Day Los Angeles 2015 - February 12th, 2015. Cassandra Days are full day conferences designed to bring together beginner and expert Apache Cassandra users in an environment that fosters: beginner-level training, advanced use cases/tutorials, executive sessions, networking and more. Join us at this upcoming Cassandra day to: — Learn about how to get started with Cassandra, model your data, optimize your cluster, advanced technical tutorials and company use cases.— Hear from local Cassandra users and DataStax engineers, with sessions for both beginners and experts. — Discover new features available in the latest release of Apache Cassandra. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24470 February 16, San Diego -- The 18th Annual Energy, Utility & Environmental Conference is the largest-running networking and professional event of its kind. The EUEC conference features a plenary program, followed by a technical program with concurrent tracks with 500 speakers, and EUEC exhibit companies provide the latest innovations and technologies that can benefit the energy and utility industry. The inaugural Clean Car Expo will share the floor with the EUEC. San Diego Convention Center. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24512 February 17, San Diego -- The 18th Annual Energy, Utility & Environmental Conference is the largest-running networking and professional event of its kind. The EUEC conference features a plenary program, followed by a technical program with concurrent tracks with 500 speakers, and EUEC exhibit companies provide the latest innovations and technologies that can benefit the energy and utility industry. The inaugural Clean Car Expo will share the floor with the EUEC. San Diego Convention Center. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24513 February 17, Orange -- Food Science and Technology – Innovating What You Eat. OCTANe. Innovations in food science, production and distribution have made California the primary source of the world’s food chain. This program is designed to bring together innovators so that new ideas can be discussed, best practices leveraged, and new innovations catalyzed. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24489 February 18, San Diego -- The 18th Annual Energy, Utility & Environmental Conference is the largest-running networking and professional event of its kind. The EUEC conference features a plenary program, followed by a technical program with concurrent tracks with 500 speakers, and EUEC exhibit companies provide the latest innovations and technologies that can benefit the energy and utility industry. The inaugural Clean Car Expo will share the floor with the EUEC. San Diego Convention Center. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24514 February 19, Irvine -- TriTech and UCI Present SBIR/STTR Introductory Workshop providing an overview of the Small Business Innovative Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. Small technology-based businesses are eligible to apply for these funds. This workshop provides an overview of eligibility considerations, information about the programs, and hints for success in obtaining SBIR or STTR funds. This workshop will focus on the SBIR and STTR programs sponsored by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and Department of Defense. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24521 February 20, San Diego -- Capital and Growth in High Tech SMBs organized on Tuesday, 20 January 2015 at 7:30am at San Diego State University - Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center Ballroom. For further details see http://app.greenrope.com/c1.pl?ed84c436f1b5fcc093082c0db69d0fe94c13b38762d864d1. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24436 February 22, Ventura -- Gordon Research presents Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Developing sources of sustainable energy is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Nanotechnology may contribute paradigm-changing approaches to energy technology, because many energy conversion and storage processes occur at interfaces and surfaces, which are abundant in nanomaterials. Ventura Beach Marriott. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24515 February 23, Ventura -- Gordon Research presents Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Developing sources of sustainable energy is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Nanotechnology may contribute paradigm-changing approaches to energy technology, because many energy conversion and storage processes occur at interfaces and surfaces, which are abundant in nanomaterials. Ventura Beach Marriott. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24516 February 24, Ventura -- Gordon Research presents Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Developing sources of sustainable energy is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Nanotechnology may contribute paradigm-changing approaches to energy technology, because many energy conversion and storage processes occur at interfaces and surfaces, which are abundant in nanomaterials. Ventura Beach Marriott. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24517 February 25, Ventura -- Gordon Research presents Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Developing sources of sustainable energy is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Nanotechnology may contribute paradigm-changing approaches to energy technology, because many energy conversion and storage processes occur at interfaces and surfaces, which are abundant in nanomaterials. Ventura Beach Marriott. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24518 February 26, Ventura -- Gordon Research presents Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Developing sources of sustainable energy is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Nanotechnology may contribute paradigm-changing approaches to energy technology, because many energy conversion and storage processes occur at interfaces and surfaces, which are abundant in nanomaterials. Ventura Beach Marriott. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24519 February 27, Ventura -- Gordon Research presents Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Developing sources of sustainable energy is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Nanotechnology may contribute paradigm-changing approaches to energy technology, because many energy conversion and storage processes occur at interfaces and surfaces, which are abundant in nanomaterials. Ventura Beach Marriott. (via Green Lava). 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