A number of Houston tech jobs are being supported by funding for innovation.
The Greater Houston Partnership recently announced that it will donate $100,000 to the Houston Technology Center through the organization's Opportunity Houston program. That funding will support several tech jobs through the Goradia Innovation Prize.
The Greater Houston Partnership received a $1 million contribution from Mr. Vijay Goradia and Dr. Marie Goradia, for whom the prize is named. That money will be distributed for the awards throughout the next 10 years.
"The Greater Houston Partnership is pleased to join forces with the Houston Technology Center to promote the Goradia Innovation Prize and build upon the region's reputation for pioneering spirit and technology savvy," Jess Moseley, GHP president and CEO, said in a statement. "Innovation is the key to securing the future prosperity and excellent quality of place for the Houston region."
The Goradia Innovation Prize awards a total of $150,000 to local early stage tech companies that have commercialized or are close to commercializing innovative technology. Finalists and award winners are chosen by a panel of expert judges.
The winning company is chosen based on a number of factors, including the commercial potential of their innovation, the soundness of their business plan, the potential for job creation, and the likelihood of significant long-term success.
"The Goradia Innovation Prize is meant to inspire entrepreneurialism, support the Gulf Coast region with job growth, and take innovation the last mile to reach customers, consumers, and patients," Walter Ulrich, HTC president and CEO, said in a statement. "The additional donated funds from the Greater Houston Partnership will allow for larger prize monies thus compounding the impact on the greater Houston area."
Comments