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March Madness Continues: This Time the Court is UNC Charlotte and the Sport is Business Acumen
CHARLOTTE, N.C. --(Business Wire)-- March 21, 2006 -- Today, the top ten semi-finalists from an international pool of applicants will be down selected to a group of five finalists that will present at UNC Charlotte's annual entrepreneurial event, Five Ventures(R) on April 6, 2006 on UNC Charlotte's campus (See http://fiveventures.uncc.edu)
The ten competing teams are CardioVascular Resonances (East Carolina), CrystalFarm, Inc. (UNCC), ECPrep (Duke), GaNtasic (UNCC), KidKare! (UNCC), KnowNow (Duke), M7 Studios (UNCC), SoyMeds (UNCC), Street Track(UNCC), YAP.mp (Wake Forest). The referees are approximately two dozen business experts from the community. This year's competitors represent a large number of sophisticated technologies.
CardioVascular Resonances, LLC a spinout from the physics department of East Carolina University, will present its patent-protected technology that tests the heart function in a few minutes versus a half hour. The technology decreases cost for materials, expertise and time.
CrystalFarm, Inc a spinout from UNC Charlotte, will present its electronic chip technology that is sturdier, has less defects, and can withstand higher power, temperature and frequencies.
ECPrep's technology developed at Duke University targets its products to help individuals infected with HIV in the developing nations by providing a low-cost method to monitor progression of the disease. With better monitoring, healthcare providers can improve the quality of life.
GaNtasic's technology originates from UNC Charlotte. The technology allows for the rapid and inexpensive detection of X-rays thus improving workplace safety, homeland security and environmental protection.
KidKare! from UNC Charlotte provides for the monitoring of childcare facilities through a state-of-the-art web casting system. Parents are allowed to log in and check on the safety and security of their child. After all, 80 diapers $12, DayCare for a week $250, a peace of mind priceless.
KnowNow is a high-powered computing solution from Duke University which provides the client with the ability to rapidly and continually take electronic information from different fragmented sources and create a concise profile. Applications include marketing, security and risk management.
M7 Studios, an all-student team from UNC Charlotte, provides a sleek automated beverage distribution solution for the tavern owner. Loss from inventory issues are decreased and customer satisfaction is improved.
SoyMeds, Inc. a spinout of UNC Charlotte provides cost-effective mechanism for the delivery of vaccines and pharmaceutical protein products (e.g. edible vaccines). SoyMeds platform technology will not just treat disease; it will more importantly prevent disease.
StreetTrak a spinout of UNC Charlotte takes target marketing from surfing on the web to the streets, literally. Drivers, walkers, bikers and commuters receive a local business almanac, complete with free content about products, services, pricing, promotions and satisfaction ratings. The consumer is more informed and the businesses have an inexpensive marketing alternative.
YAP.mp from Wake Forest University allows individuals to send text messages by simply speaking into your phone. The solution addresses the illegality of text messaging while driving, small keyboards and difficulty seeing up close.
For more information please visit, http://fiveventures.uncc.edu
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