Two NBIF startups nominated for KIRA Awards

Enovex Technologies Inc., and Spinzo Corporation, both NBIF-funded startups, in the running for KIRA Awards. Link to KIRA press release

Fredericton (April 13, 2012) –The KIRA Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that the 2012 KIRA Finalists have been selected.

“We are extremely excited this year to host the 14th Annual KIRA Awards in the Fredericton Convention Centre once again” said Co-chair Colleen Benson “With the knowledge industry playing such an important role in our daily lives and the economic health of our province, it is important to step back and recognize the amazing talent we have in New Brunswick”.

“The KIRA Awards have flourished over the last 14 years because of our growing need for technology solutions” commented Co-chair Alan Gray “This year our keynote speaker Jim Carroll is one of the world's leading international futurists, trends and innovation experts, with a client list that ranges from Northrop Grumman to Johnson & Johnson, the Swiss Innovation Forum to the National Australia Bank; the Walt Disney Organization to NASA, and we can’t wait to hear his talk focused on our innovation!”

Below are the 2012 KIRA finalists for each category in alphabetical order.

Export – Products & Services
• C-Therm Technologies
• Q1 Labs, an IBM company
• Quick Service Software Inc.

Most Promising Start-Up
• Enovex Technologies Inc.
• Masitek Instruments Inc.
• Spinzo Corporation

Technological Advancement / Innovation (Private)
• Atwood Technology Inc.
• T4G
• VINVOX International Corp.

Technological Advancement / Innovation (Public)
• FacilicorpNB
• Province of New Brunswick – Department of Natural Resources
• Service New Brunswick/Department of Health/New Brunswick Internal Services Agency

Community Engagement & Industry Commitment
• Propel ICT
• Science East Science Centre
• Tech South East Inc.

Special Recognition
• Knowledge Park
• Pond-Deshpande Centre Founders