Texas Emerging Technology Fund - News & Announcements
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010 • Dallas, Texas • Press Release
Gov. Perry Announces $3.35 Million in TETF Investments
Gov. Rick Perry today attributed the strength of the Texas economy to low taxes, a reasonable and predictable regulatory climate and an educated workforce, which together have helped Texas employers lead the nation in job creation. The governor spoke at the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce, where he also announced a total of $3.35 million in investments to three companies through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF).
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010 • Houston, Texas • Press Release
Gov. Perry Announces $2.9 Million TETF Investments in Three Houston Companies
Gov. Rick Perry today announced the state is investing $2.9 million through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) in three Houston area companies for the development and commercialization of their innovative biomedical technologies.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010 • San Antonio, Texas • Press Release
Gov. Perry Announces $9.2 Million in TETF Investments in Three Companies
Gov. Rick Perry today announced investments totaling $9.2 million through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) in three spin-out companies from InCube Labs for the development and commercialization of treatments to help patients afflicted by iron-deficiency anemia, epilepsy and atrial fibrillation. The companies are relocating to San Antonio from California, and are in talks with the Institute for Preclinical Studies at Texas A&M University to develop these treatments.
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Monday, September 27, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
In Case You Missed It… Texas Universities are Doing Something Right
In The Austin American Statesman, university system chancellors Kent Hance, Francisco G. Cigarroa and Mike McKinney discuss the benefits and accomplishments of the Texas Emerging Technology Fund in Texas Universities.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
Gov. Perry Announces TETF Investment in Nanofiber Production Technology
Gov. Rick Perry today announced the state is investing $1.5 million through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) in FibeRio Corp. for the development of proprietary equipment for the fabrication of nanofibers.
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Monday, August 30, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
Gov. Perry: TETF Investment to Help Those With Kidney, Liver Disease
Gov. Rick Perry today announced a $2 million investment through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) in ZS Pharma, Inc., for the development of its therapeutic solution for the treatment of complications associated with liver and kidney failure.
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Friday, July 30, 2010 • Laredo, Texas • Press Release
Gov. Perry: Emerging Technologies Will Help Texas Meet Future Energy Challenges
Gov. Rick Perry today highlighted the importance of pursuing new technologies to find sustainable solutions for Texas’ growing energy needs. The governor announced a $2.75 million investment through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) in Terrabon Inc. for the commercialization of its technology to convert non-food biomass into bio fuels.
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Monday, July 26, 2010 • Lubbock, Texas • Press Release
Gov. Perry: Wind Power Will Help Address Texas’ Growing Energy Needs
Gov. Rick Perry today discussed the importance of diversifying the state’s energy portfolio in order to protect our environment, reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources and grow our state economy. The governor announced an $8.4 million research superiority investment through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) in the Texas Tech University System for the development of a collaborative wind energy project.
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Thursday, June 10, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
Gov. Perry Announces TETF Investment in Savara Inc.
Gov. Rick Perry today announced the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) is investing $1.9 million in Savara Inc. of Austin for the development of their innovative product that improves lung cancer diagnostics and treatment delivery.
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Friday, June 04, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
Gov. Perry Announces TETF Investments in Four Houston Area Companies
Gov. Rick Perry today announced the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) is investing in four Houston area companies for the development and commercialization of their innovative technologies.
