June Innovators

We’re changing things up in the Innovation Nights world again — our June event will be on a THURSDAY! Thursday, June 3 to be exact.  This special Mass Innovation Nights (#MIN15 if you keep count) will coincide with the IBM Smartcamp being held that day.

We’re also going to be showcasing some of the state’s “Smartest” start-ups from SmartCamp.  SmartCamp is a global program bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and experienced mentors who want to build a Smarter Planet. SmartCamp provides access to world-class advisers plus a direct route to seed and venture capital. In each location, five companies will be selected to spend one day networking with 25 world-class entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts. (Note: the Boston deadline is May 21 — you still have time to enter your company!)   Some of the SmartCamp finalists will stick around and show off their products!

In addition, we have our usual assortment of cool companies.  VOTING IS NOW CLOSED. We’re saving room to get a look at the SmartCamp winner too!  Our three presenters will be Jumper Networks, Rate it Green and thebuyersNET.com.  BUT these great companies will ALL have a table AND we’ll get to see the SmartCamp companies too!

Founder Institute — 4-month apprenticeship and training program for both new and seasoned entrepreneurs
Jumper Networks, Jumper 2.0 –  enterprise bookmarking engine
Porticus Technology, Inc. VoiceKeyID — Wireless Voice Biometric Security
Rate it Green — Green building peer-review directory/community
thebuyersNET.com from Stellar Netcom, Inc. — Group buying, buyers get together and negotiate volume discounts
Laxy – Footwear and apparel for lacrosse players