NovaUCD, the Innovation and Technology Transfer Centre at UCD is holding an open day on Monday, December 8 to coincide with worldwide events to mark the 1st Global Business Incubation Day. The purpose of the 1st Global Business Incubation Day, which is being organised by the UK Business Incubation Association, is to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship through business incubation. Over 1500 physical business incubation environments from more than 50 countries are hosting events on this day.
Contact: Please let miceal.whelan@ucd.ie know if you are planning to visit NovaUCD on December 8th. If you wish to attend a demonstration of BiancaMed's technology please indicate if you'd like to attend in the morning or afternoon session as places are limited at each demonstration. If you wish to visit ChangingWorlds offices please also let me know as places are also limited for this event.
Location: The vehicular entrance to NovaUCD is located on Fosters Avenue, approximately 200m from the Stillorgan dual carriageway (N11). The road from this gate leads directly towards NovaUCD. Car parking for visitors is on the right hand side of the road, before reaching NovaUCD. The main entrance to the NovaUCD Reception is through the front door of the building as indicated in the map.
NovaUCD Open Day - Activities
| Events | Time |
|---|---|
| Overview of NovaUCD This session will present the history of NovaUCD and give an overview of NovaUCD's activites and services. |
10-10:30 am |
| Tour of NovaUCD | 10:30-11am |
BiancaMed Technology Demonstrations |
10:30-11:30am |
| Meet NovaUCD's 2008 Start-Up Award Winners
Presentations from Paul Groarke, ASimil8 and Joy Redmond, Flexitimers |
11-12pm |
| Visit the Offices of ChangingWorlds ChangingWorlds is a provider of personalization and intelligent portal solutions for mobile service providers. |
12-1pm |
Support for new Enterprises at NovaUCD |
12:10-12:40pm |
Technology Transfer at NovaUCD |
12:40-1:10pm |
| Overview of NovaUCD This session will present the history of NovaUCD and give an overview of NovaUCD's activites and services. |
2-2:30 pm |
| Meet NovaUCD Entrepreneurs An opportunity to meet and hear from NovaUCD-based entrepreneurs John Travers, founder & CEO, Alternative Energy Resources, David Seavers, co-founder & CEO, Aonta Technologies and Alan Kearney, CEO, Lightwave Technologies. |
2:30-3:30pm |
| BiancaMed Technology Demonstrations At the core of BiancaMed's technology platform is a very sensitive motion sensor that detects heart rate and respiration - without having to touch a person - completely wirelessly. The sensor is ombined with BiancaMed's sophisicated health analysis software and provides solutions to monitor and help improve the wellness of sleep, health, respiration and fitness. |
3:30-4:30pm |
| Support for new Enterprises at NovaUCD This session will outline the various supports and activities available for knowledge-intensive start-up companies at NovaUCD. The role of the NovaUCD sponsors and other state agencies will also be discussed. |
3:40-4:10pm |
| Technology Transfer at NovaUCD This session will provide an overview of the technology transfer function and services at NovaUCD. |
4:10-4:40pm |
| Tour of NovaUCD | 4:45pm |
NB: All the above events will take place in Room 1.37, NovaUCD, except for BiancaMed's technology demonstrations and the visit to ChangingWorlds' office.
