SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- EvoNexus, the
leading tech startup incubator in Southern California, is partnering with
InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC) to invite early stage companies
and innovators to present their technologies to InterDigital
executives through the EvoNexus MarketLink program. The goal: give
incubator-stage innovators a chance to secure investment or other
opportunities from one of the world's leading mobile research and
development companies. Among InterDigital's primary technology
interest areas include augmented, mixed and virtual reality,
artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, 5G, and advanced
handheld display technologies.
InterDigital designs and develops advanced technologies that
enable and enhance mobile communications and capabilities. For over
four decades, InterDigital has been a pioneer in mobile technology
and a key contributor to global wireless standards. The company is
active in funding technology before and beyond the seed stage.
InterDigital's Innovation Partners program provides financing for
companies, research institutes and even individuals engaged in
leading-edge research in a variety of areas. The company also has
an active M&A program, and makes targeted investment in
venture-round companies.
Local and non-local emerging companies are requested to submit
an online application by April 24,
2017, for the opportunity to engage with the InterDigital
team. Following the application approval process, EvoNexus plans to
host the selected companies on May 16-18,
2017 at its headquarters in San
Diego, Calif., for a private networking reception and series
of hour-long one-on-one private meetings for selected companies.
InterDigital executives expected to participate in the MarketLink
event include, among others: B.K.
Yi, CTO and Scott McQuilkin,
Senior Executive VP, Innovation, as well as other senior executives
from the company's InterDigital Labs team.
Now in its 12th year, the EvoNexus MarketLink program connects
tech industry leaders with emerging technology companies. The
program has brought dozens of tech industry giants to San Diego, such as LG, Samsung, Sony, Huawei,
and many more. Emerging companies from the region and from afar
have gained the opportunity to meet privately with decision-makers
within these large corporations.
The event is free to the applicant. Companies can view
InterDigital's interest areas and apply at
evonexus.org/interdigital, or contact the EvoNexus MarketLink
program manager, Beth Henneberg,
619-889-7792 or beth@evonexus.org.
About EvoNexus
EvoNexus is the leading tech startup
incubator in Southern California. Under its non-profit,
pro-bono model, EvoNexus startups receive mentorship, access to
capital and space in a collaborative working environment, without
giving up equity or fees. EvoNexus is supported by corporate
investors, including some of the largest multinational corporations
in the world. Its startups enjoy Class A office and dry lab space
provided by Irvine Company, California's leading real estate
developer.
About InterDigital®
InterDigital develops mobile
technologies that are at the core of devices, networks, and
services worldwide. We solve many of the industry's most critical
and complex technical challenges, inventing solutions for more
efficient broadband networks and a richer multimedia experience
years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and
strategic relationships with many of the world's leading wireless
companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ and is
included in the S&P MidCap 400® index.
InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.
EvoNexus Contact:
Beth Henneberg, 619-889-7792,
beth@evonexus.org
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