InnoVision Awards announces 2020 award finalists
September 27, 2020
InnoVision Awards recognizes innovation in South Carolina annually through its InnoVision Awards program. This year, InnoVision received a record number of applications reflecting both the strength of the innovation economy in South Carolina and the special circumstances of the 2020 pandemic. Finalists hail from all four regions of the State.
Each year, InnoVision Awards recognizes innovative companies and individuals in several categories: Technology Development, Technology Application, Small Business, Sustainability, Education, and Community Service. It also recognizes programs that teach STEM and innovation through its Ibrahim Janajreh Young Innovator Award and individual life-time achievement through the Dr. Charles Townes Individual Achievement Award.
After observing so many innovative responses to the Covid-19 challenge, the InnoVision Board of Directors added a special award category for 2020: Covid-19 Response. Once applications were received, they were divided into three categories: technology research, technology application, and community service.
InnoVision will host a series of Tuesday Meet the Finalists online get-togethers to announce and congratulate the finalists in two award categories each Tuesday at 4:00, starting Sept 29th and ending October 20th. “We invite everyone to join us for our weekly virtual receptions to meet our finalists and hear them talk about their innovations,” said Amy Robichaud. The finalists, reception dates, and event links are noted below.
The winners will be announced at the Tuesday, November 17th Awards Ceremony. Since it is a virtual celebration this year, it is open and free to the public. InnoVision appreciates the important role their sponsors have played in making this happen. Contec is the Award Celebration Sponsor. South Carolina Research Authority and Velux are the Meet the Finalist Series sponsors. Sponsors for individual award categories are noted in the list below. Additional sponsorships are available as Contec, SCRA and Velux increased their sponsorship levels.
InnoVision Awards, established in 1999, is South Carolina’s premier organization dedicated to the advancement of innovation and technology. InnoVision is the only program of its kind in SC – a grass-roots, non-profit organization led by volunteers from businesses, organizations, and universities. The organization is dedicated to finding innovation and technology from across the state, and recognizing and honoring peers for achievements in their respective fields. InnoVision Awards are the mark of distinction for outstanding leadership, innovation, and technological excellence.
Tuesday, September 29th 4:00: Meet the Finalists: Technology Development and Community Service
Technology Development Award sponsored by Fluor
Technology Development Finalists: Aravis Biotech; Blinktbi; Techtronic Industries Power Equipment
Community Service Finalists: Know2; StartME Spartanburg; Union County Library System
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-finalists-technology-development-and-community-service-tickets-121770951193
Tuesday, October 6th 4:00: Meet the Finalists: Technology Integration and Sustainability
Technology Integration Award sponsored by Immedion
Technology Integration Finalists: Agulus, Inc.; Clemson University’s Composite Center; and Delta Bravo Artificial Intelligence
Sustainability Finalists: Clemson University’s Foam Recycling Center; Sonoco Products Company; and tForm, Inc.,
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-finalists-technology-integration-and-sustainability-tickets-122108041439
Tuesday, October 13th 4:00: Meet the Finalists: Small Business and Education
Education Award sponsored by Techtronic Industries Power Equipment
Small Business Finalists: Oversight, Inc.; Stand Yourself Up, LLC; and Verifyii Intelligent Identification
Education Finalists: IT-oLogy; Spartanburg Community College; and VR Mondi.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-finalists-small-business-and-education-tickets-122115608071
Tuesday, October 20th 4:00: Meet the Finalists: Covid-19 Response
Covid-19 Response – Technology Deployment Finalists: Blue Eye Soft Corp; Hoowaki, LLC; LANCR Health Technologies
Covid-19 Response – Technology Research Finalists: Clemson Autonomous Systems Team (Clemson University Mechanical Engineering); Negative Pressure Chamber Project (Clemson University Bioengineering); Covid Microbead Screening Project (Clemson University Chemistry); and Covid Biomarker Detection Test Project (Clemson University Bioengineering)
Covid-19 Response – Community Service Finalists: SaveMAPS, United Way of the Piedmont, Clemson University’s Watt Family Innovation Center
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-finalists-covid-19-innovators-tickets-122117788593
