Guided Particle LLC

Guided Particle LLC Awarded Phase 0 SBIR by Enterprise Florida

October 2007- Guided Particle LLC was recently awarded a Phase 0 SBIR Grant from Enterprise Flordia. The Phase 0 SBIR program provides small businesses up to $3000 to be used toward the preparation and submittal of a Phase 1 SBIR proposal to a Federal Agency. During the application process, preliminary proposals are evaluated by a panel of experts with regard to technical innovation and suitability of the project to the solicitation. Guided Particle is based in St Petersburg Florida and has under development novel printing technology for the printed electronics, biotechnology and materials development industries. For more information on Enterprise Florida's Phase 0 SBIR program, visit www.eflorida.com.

Guided Particle LLC Identified as a Champion of USDC FPO Initiative

July 2007-Guided Particle LLC was identified with Motorola, Kodak, General Electric and other US corporations and universities as a “Champion” of the US Display Consortium’s Flexible Printed & Organic Electronics (FPO) initiative. The initiative seeks to develop the flexible, printed & organic electronics supply chain and support a world-class competitive FPO Industry. Guided Particle’s CEO and founder, Carolyn Fries, is enthusiastic about her company being among those selected: “We’re confident that a significant opportunity exists for Guided Particle’s products in the area of printed electronics and are thrilled to be involved in the USDC FPO initiative. Our technology enables printing on a molecular level and increases the material types customers can print by eliminating the need for ink development.” Guided Particle is based in St Petersburg Florida and has under development novel printing technology for the printed electronics, biotechnology and materials development industries. Fore more information on the USDC’s FPO Initiative, visit www.fpoelectronics.org

Florida High Tech Corridor Awards Guided Particle Research Grant

July 2007-Guided Particle LLC was recently awarded a grant from the Florida High Tech Corridor (FHTC) for a research project now underway at the University of South Florida’s St Petersburg campus. The project seeks to enhance the understanding of the science behind the company’s novel technology for printing of materials. The project goal is to deposit and evaluate characteristics of specialized ultra thin materials using the patented technology. Dr. Rod Casto, Associate VP for Economic Development at USF, says “The project with Guided Particle is an excellent example of academic-industrial partnerships made possible through the Florida High Tech Corridor Program. Guided Particle’s founder has a proven track record for product commercialization success and the University of South Florida was pleased to work with the company on this project.” Guided Particle LLC is based in St Petersburg Florida and has under development novel printing technology for the printed electronics, biotechnology and materials development industries. For more information on Florida’s High Tech Corridor Program, visit http://www.floridahightech.com.