Authoritative Ranking of Nanotechnology Start-up Companies to Be Released at Upcoming Lux Executive Summit.Study Ranks 136 Venture-Capital-Backed Nanotech Start-ups Worldwide on Suitability for Partnership NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- 2006 has been a banner year for nanotechnology partnerships, as small companies like A123Systems and NanoMaterials Technology tied up with corporate giants like Black & Decker and BASF BASF Bar Association of San Francisco (since 1872; San Francisco, California) BASF Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik (German chemical products company) BASF Builders Association of South Florida . But nanotechnology's technical challenges, contorted con·tort·ed adj. 1. Twisted or strained out of shape. 2. Botany Twisted, bent, or partially rolled upon itself; convolute. con·tort intellectual property landscape, and multi-step value chains make selecting a partner difficult. The good news: Corporate executives can rely on objective criteria to shortlist short·list also short-list n. A list of preferable items or candidates that have been selected for final consideration, as in making an award or filling a position. Noun 1. start-ups for partnership on an industry-specific basis, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a new report from Lux Research entitled "Ranking Nanotech Start-ups for Partnership Value." The ranking from this report, which evaluates all 136 venture capital-backed, independently-operating nanotech start-ups worldwide, will be exclusively released at the upcoming Lux Executive Summit conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts This article is about the city of Cambridge in Massachusetts. For the English university town, see Cambridge, England. For other places, see Cambridge (disambiguation). Cambridge, Massachusetts is a city in the Greater Boston area of Massachusetts, United States. on October 16-17. To assess nanotechnology start-ups on their suitability for corporate partnerships, the Lux Research analyst team developed a robust evaluation tool with 20 objective criteria spanning four success factors - 1) scientific pipeline, 2) commercial viability, 3) legal and regulatory position, and 4) operational and financial performance. The evaluation incorporated both quantitative criteria like the number of U.S. patents issued as well as qualitative criteria like the strength of companies' management teams. All criteria were scored on well-documented 1 to 5 scales, and each company evaluated was provided with a summary of initial scores for feedback prior to finalization Writing the table of contents (TOC) on a recordable CD or DVD disc. The finalization process ensures that the disc can be played back on most CD and DVD players. See disc-at-once. . In addition to the overall results, the report also presents rankings by success factor and industry sector. Lux Research Senior Analyst Mark B1/4nger will unveil the results of the study on Tuesday, October 17 during a speech at the second annual Lux Executive Summit. "The Lux Executive Summit is a forum for corporate and start-up leaders to meet, learn, and transact An earlier e-commerce system for the Web from Open Market that included order capture and secure order fulfillment using credit cards, ecash and other payment systems. It included customer service and subscription administration capabilities as well as an integrated database for reporting ," said Lux Research President Matthew M. Nordan. "This ranking of nanotech start-ups - and the analytical rigor rigor /rig·or/ (rig´er) [L.] chill; rigidity. rigor mor´tis the stiffening of a dead body accompanying depletion of adenosine triphosphate in the muscle fibers. behind it - will help set the stage for dealmaking." The Lux Executive Summit is the only event designed to provide corporate executives and investment managers with the knowledge and insights required to create a visionary nanotechnology strategy. The event is grounded by the proprietary data and analysis from Lux Research's world-renowned analyst team, joined onstage on·stage adj. Situated or taking place in the area of a stage that is visible to the audience. adv. In or into the area of a stage that is visible to the audience. Adj. 1. by more than 50 speakers from large corporations, innovative start-ups, forward-thinking investment management firms, and the public sector. Capacity is limited at this premier event. For the 2006 Lux Executive Summit agenda, early registration and additional event details, please visit www.luxexecutivesummit.com. For more information on speaker and sponsorship opportunities, contact Lux Research Vice President Rob Burns at rob.burns@luxresearchinc.com. About Lux Research: Lux Research provides market intelligence and strategic advice on nanotechnology and the physical sciences. We help our clients make better decisions to profit from cutting-edge technologies by tapping into our analysts' unique expertise and unrivaled network. Our clients include top decision makers at large corporations, investment professionals at leading financial institutions, CEOs of the most innovative start-ups, and visionary public policy makers. To get connected and for more information, visit www.luxresearchinc.com. For Lux Executive Summit registration and additional event details, please visit www.luxexecutivesummit.com |
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