PIPELINE Innovators

CHARTER CLASS:

Clint Batman

Joey Blue

Tim Donnelly

Debra Ellies

Lisa Friis

Jay Humbard

Olga Koper

William Rosenberg

Toby Rush

2008 CLASS:

2008 Innovators

The KTEC PIPELINE announced its charter class of PIPELINE Innovators Thursday, September 7, 2006, marking the first year of Kansas' cutting edge technology entrepreneurial fellowship program. The select group of 10 was unveiled in Wichita during the “Kansas Day of Innovation.”

The application process for the KTEC PIPELINE drew candidates from across the state competing for the opportunity to participate in this inaugural year. The charter class of Innovators represents a cross-section of technology, including the areas of information technology, nanotechnology and the life sciences.

The PIPELINE Innovators will spend one year in the technology entrepreneurship program. During this year, each Innovator will receive cutting edge education, skill building and networking and access to accomplished mentors. Additionally, the year will include self-assessments, individualized growth plans, field trips and bonding processes. The KTEC PIPELINE will also provide Innovators access to venture capitalists with the capabilities of financing early stage technology companies.