Are you struggling to get your innovative technology or business idea in front of companies that have a proven record in commercializing technology products, services, or ideas?
Welcome to the Metroplex Technology Business Council’s TechQuest program where we match Innovation Seekers with Innovation Providers. The match-making TechQuest program is designed to do just that through a simple process.
Through TechQuest, small tech companies, university researchers, savvy technologists and others have an opportunity to present their technology-based ideas and business plans to a major DFW company. Those connections may result in technology licensing, funding, a customer/supplier relationship or a strategic partnership.
Participation in TechQuest does not require MTBC membership or even a DFW business address.
Step 1:
Respond to the request for information from the Innovation Seeker. In order to be considered for an introduction to the Seeker company, you must complete and email your Application by Friday, October 3, 2008. The earlier you submit, the more attention and time you'll receive from the reviewers, so don't delay!
Step 2:
MTBC will acknowledge your submittal and it will be screened by the MTBC Innovation Team reviewers based on the criteria provided by the Seeker company.
Step 3:
If you are selected to meet with the Seeker company, a participation fee is paid to the MTBC. There is no fee for applying. Costs are as follows:
- $100 individual fee
- $250 company participation fee
Selected Participants are then invited to attend an orientation by the MTBC which will provide them with information concerning the Innovation Seeker's guidelines, and practice in making a presentation.
Step 4:
Selected participants will attend the TechQuest matching event held in late October/early November at the offices of the Seeker company. Selected Participants will have the opportunity for a 50 minute face-to-face meeting with the Seeker company executives to discuss the innovative technology and a possible business relationship with the seeker company.
Current Innovation Seeker:
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Innovation Seekers for the Fall event:
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here to view a list of areas of technology interest for these Seeker companies.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
In the email link below, make an application by providing us with:
- Your Name (Title and Company name, if applicable)
- Address
- Phone
- Email
and answer the following three questions. Be as detailed as possible, but also succinct.
- Specify how your technology relates to the areas of interest of the Innovation Seeker. (400 words or less)
- What is your ideal outcome in terms of a business relationship(s) with the seeker company(ies)?
- Provide company and/or personal background information, with particular attention to how it applies to your technology. (400 words or less)
Submit your Application to
MTBC Tech Quest Program
Note: By submitting this information, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the disclaimer notice below, and that any information you provide will become available to the stated company.
Previous Innovation Seekers:
Even though the face-to-face matching event for an Innovation Seeker has occured, you may still submit an application to them. Your application will be received and forwarded by the MTBC to the appropriate individual at the Innovation Seeker company. Submittal of application may not result in an actual face to face meeting and there is no guarantee the Innovation Seeker will respond to the submitted application.
The Innovation Seeker for the June 3-4, 2008 event:
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here to view list of TI's areas of technology interest.
DISCLAIMER – IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Content submitted to the MTBC through the Tech Quest submission process is being done so over a public network with no expectation of security. Because of the volume of information we receive, the fact that we often receive similar information from multiple parties, and the fact that we distribute information to many parties for their evaluation, we do not enter into non-disclosure agreements regarding, and accept no confidentiality obligation with respect to, information that the MTBC and Innovation Seeker companies, and their respective staffs, mentors or others in our networks receive through our website, in presentations, meetings or otherwise.
Information in your submission will be shared with the Innovation Seeker company that created the
request. DO NOT disclose information that is intended to remain proprietary, confidential, or you otherwise wish not to have disclosed or until a more formal meeting or relationship occurs.
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