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May 9, 2012

Client & Graduate News
HTC Graduate OrthoAccel Receives $10 Million Investment
HTC Graduate, OrthoAccel Technologies Inc., has received an investment of $10 million in growth capital. The investment will help fund the U.S. launch of its AcceleDent system, which can decrease the time a person needs to wear braces, as well as ongoing working capital needs.
Source: Houston Business Journal 

HTC Graduate PLx Pharma Licenses GI Safer Aspirin Product to Lee's Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited
HTC Graduate PLx Pharma Inc, a pharmaceutical company developing gastrointestinal (GI) safer drugs, has licensed to Lee's Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited the rights to register and commercialize in China, Hong Kong and Macau the PL2200 Aspirin.
Source: Yahoo! Finance

Welcome HTC's New Client Tech Trans Services
Lack of trip planning tools for owners of private jet fleets makes in-house international trip planning very cumbersome because of manual processes and complex work flows with spreadsheets, checklists, and paper folders to keep track of all the logistics. Trans tech Services provides a comprehensive web based “Self-Serve” solution that simplifies the work-flow and securely automates the planning process.

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HTC Insider
$150,000 Prize Monies
Applications Now Available for Goradia Innovation Prize
The Goradia Innovation Prize is awarded to those early stage companies that have commercialized or are very close to commercializing innovative technologies within the region. The selection of awardees is based upon the commercial potential of the innovation, the soundness of the business plan, the potential for job growth within the region and the likelihood of significant long-term success. The prize is a direct grant to be applied to bringing the technology to market. The Deadline for submissions is July 9, 2012

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Upcoming Events
TOMORROW Thursday, May 10
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Houston
1200 Louisiana Street
Houston, Texas 77002
*Black Tie Optional

CALL FOR PRESENTERS
HTC will present an Energy Technology Investor Forum on Wednesday, June 20. This private, invitation-only event provides an opportunity for renewable, efficiency and cleantech related technology companies to showcase their product or service. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, May 29
To be considered to present, please contact Meghan Smith at msmith@HoustonTech.org or call 713-658-1750.

Technology Champions® - Friday, June 1
Texas Medical Center: Past, Present, Future
Richard Wainerdi, PE, PhD
President & CEO
Texas Medical Center
CONNECTION ♦ SUPPORT ♦ COMMUNICATION ♦ RECOGNITION
Open to the public, this forum offers some of Houston’s
best networking opportunities for the tech community.
Learn about three of HTC's Client Companies.
Friday, June 1
7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
HTC Conference Center
410 Pierce Street
Houston, Texas 77002
$25 Registration Fee
Register Today

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Community Events
Tuesday, May 22 - Friday, May 25
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, Texas 77010
Full Event Schedule

Pre-Screening of Energy At The Movies
Energy At The Movies is coming to prime time and you are invited to an exclusive pre-screening and celebration at the historic KLRU Austin City Limits stage with The CleanTX Foundation! More Information
Thursday, May 24
KLRU-TV Capital Of Texas
2504 Whitis Ave #B
Austin, Texas 78712
Register

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