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The Minnesota High Tech Association is inviting innovators in science and technology from across the state to apply for the prestigious Minnesota High Tech Association Tekne Awards. Applications are now being accepted through Aug. 3. The ceremony announcing finalists for the Tekne Awards will be on Nov. 29 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Info, online application and tips for apply can be found on TekneAwards.org.
Since 1997, the Tekne Awards have recognized cutting-edge leaders in the state’s science and technology fields. The 2018 Tekne Awards are accepting applications in 15 categories, from newly emerging areas, such as companies innovating in 4.0 concepts of advanced manufacturing and biotechnology gene therapies, to long-standing categories for innovations in software and STEM workforce development.
The categories for the 2018 Tekne Awards are:
Advanced Manufacturing
Biotech/Pharmaceuticals
Building Design and Infrastructure
Clean Tech/ Clean Energy
Community Impact
Cybersecurity
Emerging Technologies
Food/Ag Tech
Health IT
IT Solutions Consulting
Medical Device
Science & Technology Startup
Software – established companies
Software- small and growing companies
STEM workforce development