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Recently Graduated Companies

Aeria Games	Incubator: BIC Industry: Online Games, Game Portals, Mobile Contents Core Technology Aeria operates an online game portal for multiplayer online games. Aeria has exclusive relationships with a number of game developers from across Asia. They are creating an American game portal site that will bring many of these popular games into the American market for the first time. They are hoping to operate on both mobile and PC platforms. Potential Customers/Partners Multiplayer gamers, game developers hoping to distribute games in Japan, mobile contents developers and distributors and mobile network operators.

Ciscotec, Inc.	Incubator: BIC Industry: Precision mechanical components/parts Core Technology: Ciscotech uses computerized CNC lathing technology to create highly precise metal parts such as screws, bolts, axels, spacers, etc. These parts are used in a variety of devices, most commonly consumer electronics. Ciscotech is able to manufacture parts to the custom specifications of designers. Potential Customers/Partners: Manufacturers of cameras, printers, cell phones, etc. R&D or prototype design teams of such companies. Mechanical parts distributors and suppliers.

Endext Corporation (JP: Cell Free Sciences)	Incubator: BIC Industry: Biotechnology, Automated Protein Synthesis Core Technology: Endext/Cell Free Science is a developer of a unique cell-free technique for protein synthesis based on the use of wheat germ embryos. Endext/Cell Free Science manufactures chemical/biological reagents, automated cell free protein synthesizers and assay technology. Potential Customers/Partners: Researchers and Scientists at pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, academic or independent research facilities.

FOI Corporation	Incubator: BIC Industry: Semiconductor manufacturing equipment Core Technology: FOI utilizes an advanced technology for semiconductor manufacture known as plasma etching. FOI's unique technology allows chip manufacturers to realize an extremely high yield and low defect rate process. Potential Customers/Partners: Semiconductor Manufacturers, distributors of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Kenxa Corporation	Incubator: BIC Industry: Telemedicine, Medical Instruments, Medical Imaging, Diagnostics, Wireless Devices, Mobile Phones, Mobile Applications Core Technology: Developer of software for camera phones that allows a user to take medical quality images of the eye and automatically transmit them for diagnosis of known eye diseases. Kenxa also distributes a medical use DVR (digital video recorder) for capturing and editing video from surgery. Potential Customers/Partners: Mobile phone carriers (Sprint, Cingular, Verizon); Mobile phone manufacturers, telemedicine service providers, HMOs, public and private health providers.

Laplace Systems	Incubator: BIC Industry: Alternative/Renewable Energy; Solar/Photovoltaics; Cleantech; Greentech Core Technology: Developer of simulation and monitoring software for solar (PV - photovoltaic) energy systems. The CAD based simulation tool allows designers to build a PV installation in a 3D environment and calculate power outputs based on real sun/shadow movements. The monitoring product displays power data in a friendly public display format and also has extensive analytics capability. Potential Customers/Partners: Architects, Designers, Contractors dealing with the installation of solar panels. Companies seeking to create a public display for their solar system. Public or non-profit organizations concerned with solar power.

Milestone Inc.	Incubator: BIC Industry: Enterprise Software, Database Integration, Remote Data Accessibility, Corporate Data Management Core Technology: Milestone provides an OLAP database integration solution that allows remote access via web browser, access logging as well as extensive data analytics, charting and graphing capabilities. Potential Customers/Partners: All companies maintaining multiple, large databases. Companies with sensitive data requiring access logging. Companies seeking an analytics tool that can operate across multiple databases.

Stem Cell Science KK	Incubator: BIC Industry: Biotechnology Core Technology: Stem Cell Sciences is a research oriented biotechnology company specializing in the provision of stem cells and stem cell technologies for the clinic. Stem Cell Sciences currently has three cell therapy programs utilizing various cell sources. Myoblast cells are used in reference to stress urinary incontinence disorders. Human multipotent adipose-derived stem (hMADS) cells are used in reference to muscular dystrophy, serious cardiac insufficiency and obstructive arteriosclerosis. Pancreatic β cells are used in reference to diabetes. Potential Customers/Partners: Biopharmaceutical companies seeking specific stem cell technologies for clinical research and development programs. US- based contract manufacturer partners able to produce stem cell products.

VOICE-BANK, Inc.	Incubator: BIC Industry: Podcasting, (voice) blogging Core Technology: VoiceBank is a developer of unique products and applications in the podcasting, blogging and voice-services space. They are the creators of "Alligator" podcast aggregating software and are also developing VXML based services in the areas of voice-blogging, Voice to Text and Text to Voice. Potential Customers/Partners: Other Podcasting Companies, XML/VXML based service providers, Companies seeking to integrate a podcasting element into their businesses or websites.