With the sustaining support of the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology
(OCAST), and other funding partners, 2009 marked i2E's tenth year in serving Oklahoma advanced technology entrepreneurs. Supporting new advanced technology companies from proof-of-concept through early market entry is proving to be a vital component of the state's economic development efforts.
i2E assists Oklahoma companies, researchers and entrepreneurs to create, launch and gain market acceptance for new technology-based products and services. Our suite of programs are a catalyst for the creation of new companies, jobs and investment capital. Since we began operations, our client companies have garnered more than $250 million in private financing.
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2008 Impact |
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2008 Client Survey Impact Report
- Over 98% of clients were satisfied or very satisfied with i2E services
- Virtually all clients would use i2E services again or refer i2E to others
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2007 Impact
- 57 research technologies reviewed.
- 124 companies received i2E services.
- 27 start-ups raised investment capital.
- $24M total investment raised by i2E portfolio companies.
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2006 Impact - Creating 124 advanced technology jobs.
- 23 of the thirty companies secured private equity capital.
- Over $500 thousand in TBFP Awards repayment.
- 96% increase in number of university technologies reviewed.
- 32% increase in the number of new commercialization clients served.
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