We are very pleased to share the list of Tekne finalists; we are so proud to be on the list. The Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities (MIRC) project made the short list for innovative Collaborative Programs. We are humbled to be in such good company with the other finalists:
Innovative Collaboration
Also it’s exciting because earlier this year the Blandin Foundation made a strategic decision to continue efforts to promote better broadband around the state. Communities are invited to check out the website to apply to participate in the new Blandin Broadband Community Program.
The awards will be given out on November 1 at the Tekne Award ceremony.
Here are the other finalists that were announced last night. (I’ve bolded the companies based outside of the Twin Cities.):
Software – established:
- GE Capital Feel Services
- JAMF Software
- Open Access Technology International
Software – small and growing:
- Code 42 Software
- Savigent
- Third Wave systems
EDUTECH
- eLumen Collaborative
- St Cloud State University
- UofM Rochester
Startup
- Sophia Learning
- SparkWeave
Technology Excellence in NP
- GiveMN
- MacPhail Center for Music
- The Works
CleanTech & Energy
- Biovation Holding
- Sheerwind
- TransUNImission
Life Science – established
- 3M
- Starkey Hearing Technologies
- Vital Images
Life Sciences – small and growing
- Cardio3 BioSciences
- Circle Biologics
- OrthoCor
Mobile & Communication Technologies
- MakeMusic
- MN Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Starkey Hearing Technologies
Advanced Manufacturing
- 3M
- Seagate Technology
- Top Tool
Computer Hardware
- Imation (Dataguard)
- Imation (RX Media Source)
- Network Instruments
Robotics
- Parr Systems
- ReconRobotics
- Robotics Innovation
Tech Services & Consultants – established
- Digital River
- PeopleNet
- Thomson Reuters
Tech Services & Consultants – Small & Growing
- Agosto
- SWAT Solutions
- Trissential