A Grand Opening Celebration will be held for the newly constructed Innovation Center at Kettering University on August 31 from 5-7PM. Please join us for a celebratory event as Kettering University marks the official opening of the Innovation Center at Kettering University. In conjunction with Tech Works, the celebration will include participants in FastTrac TechVenture, an entrepreneurial program providing comprehensive training in all aspects of starting, growing and managing a business. Meet our tenants, Global Energy Innovations and Swedish Biogas International. Both of these companies are working on innovative solutions to economic and environmental issues affecting our world.
Feel free to join us for hors d’oeuvres, wine and a special toast by President Stan Liberty as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the Innovation Center at Kettering University! Please RSVP by sending a brief email containing your contact information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Videos of the Innovation Center Open House
1stFigure 8 Rescue is a developing fire safety company preparing to emerge in 2011. Please visit www.figure8rescue.com for updates.
2ndLeSoft, Inc is dedicated to providing simple and harmonious solutions for safety-critical distributed embedded systems.
3rdKDM will develop and manufacture simple, easy-to-use phones for people seeking uncomplicated and reliable cellular devices .
Global Energy Innovations.
President: Dr. Joel Berry
Arrival Date: 2006
GEI intends to be known as a leader for innovation in fuel cell systems engineering and for developing products and strategies that both improve the social and economic quality of life for millions and help to accelerate the commercialization of the hydrogen and fuel cell economy world-wide.
Additionally, the high volume manufacturing will provide much needed high-tech jobs for mid-Michigan, improve the overall quality of life, and establish the first high volume fuel cell systems manufacturer in Michigan.
Swedish Biogas International, LLC.
CEO: Tom Guise
Arrival Date: 2009
Swedish Biogas International is a private company with exclusive rights to technology, personnel and practical experience relating to biogas and biomethane, developed in Linköping, Sweden.
Swedish Biogas International’s mission is to make this knowledge, which has been built up within Tekniska Verken and Svensk Biogas, available to a national and international market.
Prismitech, LLC.
CEO: Kristina Kamensky
Arrival Date: 2009
Prismitech was founded in response to the ever-increasing demand of more energy efficient refrigeration systems. To promote the education and importance of energy savings, the company is a co-op sponsor for Kettering University. Currently, Prismitech is located at TechWorks, a business accelerator that resides on the University campus.
The company is proudly building new coalitions for economic growth in Michigan. The partnership with Kettering University is an example of how entrepreneurship is supported and cultivated.
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