Department of Development | News Room
INNOVATION FORUM BRINGS TOP INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES TO CLEVELAND

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 24, 2006

Cleveland, OH -- More than 200 Ohio-area companies and investors are attending the Eurasian Innovation & Investment Forum, June 6-8 at the Idea Center at Playhouse Square. The Forum has attracted exciting technology commercialization opportunities from Russia, Ukraine, Armenia and other Eurasian nations; providing local businesses and ventures with a premier showcase of investment and partnership opportunities.


Hosted by the Ohio Department of Development, the U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) and 5itech, the Forum expands upon Governor Taft's Third Frontier Program which aims to build world class research capacity, support seed-stage capital development and finance advanced manufacturing industries in Ohio.

Area investors and strategic partners are expected to view presentations from 13 companies interested in entering their advanced materials, equipment and controls, renewable energy and other cutting-edge innovations in the Ohio market. All are seeking to establish a local presence, strategic partnerships and business relationships.

In addition to the investment presentations, participants will enjoy keynote addresses from the following:

  • Lt. Governor Bruce Johnson
  • Jerry C. Cirino, President and CEO, Imalux
  • Sarah Carey, Partner, Squire Sanders and Dempsey
"We are pleased to team up with CRDF and 5iTech on this initiative, as they represent best practices in technology commercialization deals with former Soviet States," Pat Valente, Deputy Director, Ohio Department of Development said.

Interested media should contact Frances Reimers at 703-526-6773 or pr@crdf.org for additional information.

Media are invited to attend this Forum's opening ceremonies, led by Ohio Lt. Governor Bruce Johnson Tuesday, June 6 at 9:00-9:30am at the Idea Center.

For additional information or to register visit: www.innovationforums.org. Media registration is complimentary.