PROGAMS PREVIOUSLY HOSTED BY THE YOUNGSTOWN BUSINESS INCUBATOR AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INITIATIVE

YSU College of STEM First Annual Award Dinner

The College of STEM celebrated the achievements of individuals committed to the STEM disciplines.  Girard City Schools Superintendent Joseph Jeswald, Outstanding Education Leader; Mark Peters, General Manager, Fireline-TCON, Outstanding Community Partner; Joseph G. Hamrock, COO, AEP, Inc. Outstanding Alumnus and Christopher J. Ciolli, Scientist, Ricerca Biosciences, Outstanding Young Alumnus.

 

FirstLink

FirstLink is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) National Center of Excellence for First Responder Technology Transfer, both civilian and military.  At no cost to program users, FirstLink creates connections between businesses and DoD by assisting with technology validation, transfer, licensing and commercialization, identifying research in progress for collaborative and joint opportunities.  www.dodfirstlink.dod

 

Alpha Micron

Founded by three Kent State University faculty members of the Liquid Crystal Institute to fulfill an Air Force SBIR award to develop a liquid crystal visor for helmets, this for-profit business has a patented technology that is basis for several commercial applications including digital lens eyewear, market-ready fashion, auto dimming mirrors and electronic shutters. www.alphamicron

 

Ohio Aerospace Institute

OAI supports the aerospace industry through research and technology development, education and training, and networking.  OAI connects Ohio’s manufactures, universities and federal laboratories with opportunities and resources.  www.oai.org

 

Innovation Accelerator

The Innovation Accelerator is designed to help small and mid size manufacturers develop innovative solutions and ideas.  The program includes monthly programs led by innovation experts, peer groups for networking and idea exchange, and innovation guides which connect companies with other resources to spur innovation and growth. www.magnetwork.org/competitiveness/innovation.htm

 

Refractory Specialties, Inc.

Dick Wilk, President, discussed RSI’s evolutionary and extraordinary transition from a basic manufacturer to a leading edge visionary that has developed innovative applications of industrial insulation components for a variety of industries and products including fuel cells and solar panels.  The company has successfully pursued international trade and competitive R & D grants.

 

Energy Industries of Ohio

EIO is dedicated to developing, demonstrating and incubating technologies that improve the competitiveness of Ohio’s industries. EIO recognizes the economic future of Ohio is closely tied to its industries’ abilities to utilize technology to increase productivity and manage energy consumption in a manner that is environmentally friendly. www.energyinohio.

 

Ohio-Midwest Fund

Created by Ohio PERS to encourage business growth, this fund-of-funds invests in private equity funds that focus on making investments in the Ohio and Midwest regions.  The Fund is committed to investing in Ohio’s “clusters of innovation”: aerospace and defense, advanced electronics, information technology, biosciences, and advanced materials. www.ohioinvestmentfund.com