CED News
December 22, 2006
VCIC Celebrates 10 Years of Connecting Entrepreneurs and VCs While Educating MBAs
EMD Pharmaceuticals, Partner Receive Approval for Cyanide Kit
Targacept Begins Phase II Clinical Trial in Acute Post-Operative Pain
MTV Chooses Motricity to Launch Mobile Service
Trinity Convergence Acquires Swell Software
Aldagen Secures $17.3 Million in Financing
Madison River Communications Acquired in Deal Worth $830 Million
VCIC Celebrates 10 Years of Connecting Entrepreneurs and VCs While Educating MBAs
EMD Pharmaceuticals, Partner Receive Approval for Cyanide Kit
Targacept Begins Phase II Clinical Trial in Acute Post-Operative Pain
MTV Chooses Motricity to Launch Mobile Service
Trinity Convergence Acquires Swell Software
Aldagen Secures $17.3 Million in Financing
Madison River Communications Acquired in Deal Worth $830 Million
December 19, 2006
Metabolon Adds New Drug Screening Service
Aldagen to Launch Clinical Trial Using Stem Cells to Combat Disease in Arms, Legs
Tranzyme Pharma Receives European Patent
Trana Discovery to Work with Southern Research Institute on Potential AIDS Drugs
Cisco Acquires Digital Signage Software Firm
Integrian Strengthens Mobile Video Arsenal with Acquisition of Video Analytics Company
Accipiter Acquired By Seattle Company
Metabolon Adds New Drug Screening Service
Aldagen to Launch Clinical Trial Using Stem Cells to Combat Disease in Arms, Legs
Tranzyme Pharma Receives European Patent
Trana Discovery to Work with Southern Research Institute on Potential AIDS Drugs
Cisco Acquires Digital Signage Software Firm
Integrian Strengthens Mobile Video Arsenal with Acquisition of Video Analytics Company
Accipiter Acquired By Seattle Company
December 11, 2006
SCYNEXIS Announces Research Agreement with Merck for Discovery of Novel Oncology Agents
Seven NCSU Scientists Elected As Fellows
Hosted Solutions Picked by INC Research for Data Hosting Services
More Growth for Talecris: Company Opens European Headquarters
Broadwick Launches IntelliContact Enterprise
RTP’s LVL7 Systems to be Acquired for $62 Million
CEA to Acquire Hagemeyer's Wire Harness Assembly Unit
Majority of RFMD's Bluetooth Assets to Be Acquired by QUALCOMM
SCYNEXIS Announces Research Agreement with Merck for Discovery of Novel Oncology Agents
Seven NCSU Scientists Elected As Fellows
Hosted Solutions Picked by INC Research for Data Hosting Services
More Growth for Talecris: Company Opens European Headquarters
Broadwick Launches IntelliContact Enterprise
RTP’s LVL7 Systems to be Acquired for $62 Million
CEA to Acquire Hagemeyer's Wire Harness Assembly Unit
Majority of RFMD's Bluetooth Assets to Be Acquired by QUALCOMM
December 4, 2006
Quintiles to Invest $10 Million, Create 1,000 Jobs in RTP
Affinergy & Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Form Strategic AllianceDurham-based Affinergy
Accipiter, Mobile Ad Server Provider Sign Technology Exchange Agreement
Raleigh-Cary Tops List of 'Best Metros for Women Entrepreneurs'
Bariatric Partners Raises $12 Million in Second Round
RTP’s LVL7 Systems to be Acquired for $62 Million
Quintiles to Invest $10 Million, Create 1,000 Jobs in RTP
Affinergy & Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Form Strategic AllianceDurham-based Affinergy
Accipiter, Mobile Ad Server Provider Sign Technology Exchange Agreement
Raleigh-Cary Tops List of 'Best Metros for Women Entrepreneurs'
Bariatric Partners Raises $12 Million in Second Round
RTP’s LVL7 Systems to be Acquired for $62 Million
November 20, 2006
Gentris Corporation Expands GentriSure Line of Human Genomic DNA Reference Controls
3DSolve Inc. Wins MT2’s Top 100 Award for the Fourth Year in a Row
Cyberlux Acquires Patent-Pending LED Technology
FairPoint Acquires Germantown Independent Telephone Company
Pfizer Animal Health Agrees to Acquire Embrex, Inc. for $155 Million
Gentris Corporation Expands GentriSure Line of Human Genomic DNA Reference Controls
3DSolve Inc. Wins MT2’s Top 100 Award for the Fourth Year in a Row
Cyberlux Acquires Patent-Pending LED Technology
FairPoint Acquires Germantown Independent Telephone Company
Pfizer Animal Health Agrees to Acquire Embrex, Inc. for $155 Million
November 13, 2006
Phase Bioscience Announces Licensing Agreement with Duke University
Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc. Obtains Exclusive Licensing Rights for Spectracef
NC State Start-Up Looks to Turn ‘Lights Out’ on Flu and Other Viruses
CubeShield Awarded U.S. Patent for Product that Reduces Workplace Vision Problems
RTI International Awarded $4 Million Contract to Develop Technology to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions
Talecris Biotherapeutics to Acquire Plasma Collection Centers
Hosted Solutions Acquires Boston Datacenters, Inc.
Sicel Technologies Raises $7 Million in Convertible Debt
NewHope Bariatrics, Inc. Secures $18.5 Million in Capital
Phase Bioscience Announces Licensing Agreement with Duke University
Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc. Obtains Exclusive Licensing Rights for Spectracef
NC State Start-Up Looks to Turn ‘Lights Out’ on Flu and Other Viruses
CubeShield Awarded U.S. Patent for Product that Reduces Workplace Vision Problems
RTI International Awarded $4 Million Contract to Develop Technology to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions
Talecris Biotherapeutics to Acquire Plasma Collection Centers
Hosted Solutions Acquires Boston Datacenters, Inc.
Sicel Technologies Raises $7 Million in Convertible Debt
NewHope Bariatrics, Inc. Secures $18.5 Million in Capital
November 6, 2006
Peak 10 Renews Agreement with LendingTree
Covelight Systems and Digital Resolve Form Strategic Alliance
Argos Therapeutics Awarded NIH Contract to Further Develop HIV Immunotherapy Candidates
Inspire Expands Allergy Product Portfolio with Phase 3 Compound
N.C. Biotechnology Center Launches New Grant Program
Hosted Solutions Acquires Boston Datacenters, Inc.
AAIPharma Raises $30 Million through Rights Offering
Peak 10 Renews Agreement with LendingTree
Covelight Systems and Digital Resolve Form Strategic Alliance
Argos Therapeutics Awarded NIH Contract to Further Develop HIV Immunotherapy Candidates
Inspire Expands Allergy Product Portfolio with Phase 3 Compound
N.C. Biotechnology Center Launches New Grant Program
Hosted Solutions Acquires Boston Datacenters, Inc.
AAIPharma Raises $30 Million through Rights Offering
October 30, 2006
Adherex Enters Agreement with SIOPEL for Conduct of Phase III Trial of STS
Red Hat Launches New Fedora for Desktop
Gentris Submits Tests for FDA Approval
Metabolon Expands Service Offerings with Launch of mProveClinical™ for First-in-Human Studies
China’s Suzhou Industrial Park to Open North American Headquarters in NC
Constella Group to Acquire Lineberry Research Associates
Over $99.4 Million in Venture Capital Raised in RTP in Q3
Advanced Liquid Logic Lands Angel Investment, Loan from Biotech Center
Adherex Enters Agreement with SIOPEL for Conduct of Phase III Trial of STS
Red Hat Launches New Fedora for Desktop
Gentris Submits Tests for FDA Approval
Metabolon Expands Service Offerings with Launch of mProveClinical™ for First-in-Human Studies
China’s Suzhou Industrial Park to Open North American Headquarters in NC
Constella Group to Acquire Lineberry Research Associates
Over $99.4 Million in Venture Capital Raised in RTP in Q3
Advanced Liquid Logic Lands Angel Investment, Loan from Biotech Center
October 23, 2006
Maverick Endeavors Launches to Offer Strategy, Marketing and Sales Services
UNC Named Genome Analysis Center for Federal Cancer Genome Atlas Project
Misys Project Begins Accepting Applications for $10 Million in Community Grants
Visitar and Sylantro Announce Joint Integrated CRM Solution
Business Leader Acquires Two National Magazines; Announces National Circulation Agreement
FormScape Purchased by Bottomline Technologies for $22 Million
Constella Group to Acquire Lineberry Research Associates
Maverick Endeavors Launches to Offer Strategy, Marketing and Sales Services
UNC Named Genome Analysis Center for Federal Cancer Genome Atlas Project
Misys Project Begins Accepting Applications for $10 Million in Community Grants
Visitar and Sylantro Announce Joint Integrated CRM Solution
Business Leader Acquires Two National Magazines; Announces National Circulation Agreement
FormScape Purchased by Bottomline Technologies for $22 Million
Constella Group to Acquire Lineberry Research Associates
October 16, 2006
Misys Healthcare Accepting Applications for $10 Million in IT Grants
TriPath Imaging Receives FDA Clearance for P53 Application for Ventana Analysis System
SciQuest and Huron Consulting Group Team to Offer Services to Colleges and Universities
Global Knowledge Launches Cisco Channel Specialization Solution
OVO Announces ThinkAway Ideation Service
Environmental Protection Agency Awards Contract to SciMetrika for De-Icing Study
SJF Ventures Leads $2.25 Million First Round in groSolar
Smart Online Sells CRM Subsidiary for $2.3 Million
Cempra Pharmaceuticals Closes Series A Investment Round at $22 Million
Misys Healthcare Accepting Applications for $10 Million in IT Grants
TriPath Imaging Receives FDA Clearance for P53 Application for Ventana Analysis System
SciQuest and Huron Consulting Group Team to Offer Services to Colleges and Universities
Global Knowledge Launches Cisco Channel Specialization Solution
OVO Announces ThinkAway Ideation Service
Environmental Protection Agency Awards Contract to SciMetrika for De-Icing Study
SJF Ventures Leads $2.25 Million First Round in groSolar
Smart Online Sells CRM Subsidiary for $2.3 Million
Cempra Pharmaceuticals Closes Series A Investment Round at $22 Million
October 9, 2006
LabCorp Selected Exclusive National Laboratory for UnitedHealthcare
Webfargo Signs Multi-Year Managed IT Security Services Contract with Datacraft Solutions
Hosted Solutions Lands Managed Hosting Deal with Krispy Kreme
Red Hat Recognized in Lists from FORTUNE and Business 2.0 Magazines
SJF Ventures Leads $2.25 Million First Round in groSolar
Smart Online Sells CRM Subsidiary for $2.3 Million
Cempra Pharmaceuticals Closes Series A Investment Round at $22 Million
LabCorp Selected Exclusive National Laboratory for UnitedHealthcare
Webfargo Signs Multi-Year Managed IT Security Services Contract with Datacraft Solutions
Hosted Solutions Lands Managed Hosting Deal with Krispy Kreme
Red Hat Recognized in Lists from FORTUNE and Business 2.0 Magazines
SJF Ventures Leads $2.25 Million First Round in groSolar
Smart Online Sells CRM Subsidiary for $2.3 Million
Cempra Pharmaceuticals Closes Series A Investment Round at $22 Million
October 2, 2006
AskBio Licenses GSK Technology to Attack Muscular Dystrophy, Hemophilia B
Projection’s Future? ImagineOptix Develops Cutting-Edge Means for Displaying Video
RTI to Lead $100 Million Project to Treat Tropical Diseases
Duke University Health System Establishes $280 Million R&D Fund
Affinergy Awarded $1.8 Million Phase 2 SBIR Grant for Implant Coatings
CED Uses Technology to Promote Technology
Orthofix Completes Acquisition of Blackstone Medical
Bright Path Merges with Canadian Publishing Solutions Company
RF Micro Devices to Sell Stake in Jazz Semiconductor
AskBio Licenses GSK Technology to Attack Muscular Dystrophy, Hemophilia B
Projection’s Future? ImagineOptix Develops Cutting-Edge Means for Displaying Video
RTI to Lead $100 Million Project to Treat Tropical Diseases
Duke University Health System Establishes $280 Million R&D Fund
Affinergy Awarded $1.8 Million Phase 2 SBIR Grant for Implant Coatings
CED Uses Technology to Promote Technology
Orthofix Completes Acquisition of Blackstone Medical
Bright Path Merges with Canadian Publishing Solutions Company
RF Micro Devices to Sell Stake in Jazz Semiconductor
September 25, 2006
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Touch360 Partners with Taiwan’s SQV Design International
3Dsolve Selected to Join America’s Army Development Team
Wireless Communications Firm Wavecom Opens Regional Headquarters in RTP
TransTech Pharma Inks Major Licensing Agreement with Pfizer
AAIPharma Inc. to Acquire Cvitkovic & Associés Consultants S.A.
INC Research Acquires Pharmaceutical Resource Corporation
POZEN Receives $40 Million Upfront Payment from AstraZeneca
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Touch360 Partners with Taiwan’s SQV Design International
3Dsolve Selected to Join America’s Army Development Team
Wireless Communications Firm Wavecom Opens Regional Headquarters in RTP
TransTech Pharma Inks Major Licensing Agreement with Pfizer
AAIPharma Inc. to Acquire Cvitkovic & Associés Consultants S.A.
INC Research Acquires Pharmaceutical Resource Corporation
POZEN Receives $40 Million Upfront Payment from AstraZeneca
September 18, 2006
TriE Medical, Inc. Expands to Include New Commercial Group
Trimeris Extends Research Agreement with Roche Covering Next-Generation HIV Fusion Inhibitors
Affinergy Signs Exclusive Development & License Agreement with Synthes
Grant to Fund New Center at N.C. A&T University
Gates Foundation to Invest Another $21.3 Million in Disease Fighting Efforts Led by UNC
R.H. Donnelley Acquires Search Marketing Provider LocalLaunch!
Bank of America Acquires HealthLogic Systems Corporation
TriPath Imaging to be Acquired by Becton, Dickinson and Company
TriE Medical, Inc. Expands to Include New Commercial Group
Trimeris Extends Research Agreement with Roche Covering Next-Generation HIV Fusion Inhibitors
Affinergy Signs Exclusive Development & License Agreement with Synthes
Grant to Fund New Center at N.C. A&T University
Gates Foundation to Invest Another $21.3 Million in Disease Fighting Efforts Led by UNC
R.H. Donnelley Acquires Search Marketing Provider LocalLaunch!
Bank of America Acquires HealthLogic Systems Corporation
TriPath Imaging to be Acquired by Becton, Dickinson and Company
September 11, 2006
DLT Solutions and Emu Software to Provide Open Source Systems Management to Government
LVL7 Selected by D-Link to Deliver Innovative WLAN Switch Special
Salix Pharmaceuticals and Debiopharm Sign SANVAR License Agreement
SAS Expanding Relationship with HP for Business Intelligence
TriPath Imaging to be Acquired by Becton, Dickinson and Company
Accipiter Acquires BidClix Advertising Marketplace
Paraclete Armor and Equipment Bought by MSA for $30 Million
Nortel Sells Wireless Business Unit to Alcatel for $320 Million
DLT Solutions and Emu Software to Provide Open Source Systems Management to Government
LVL7 Selected by D-Link to Deliver Innovative WLAN Switch Special
Salix Pharmaceuticals and Debiopharm Sign SANVAR License Agreement
SAS Expanding Relationship with HP for Business Intelligence
TriPath Imaging to be Acquired by Becton, Dickinson and Company
Accipiter Acquires BidClix Advertising Marketplace
Paraclete Armor and Equipment Bought by MSA for $30 Million
Nortel Sells Wireless Business Unit to Alcatel for $320 Million
August 28, 2006
StrikeIron Inc. Adds 12 New Commercial Web Services
CEI Releases Three New Products and Launches Redesigned Web Site
NC IDEA Seeks Grant Applications
LiveCargo Partners with Singapore’s StarHub
Vision Technology Corporation Completes Strategic Acquisition
Inlet Technologies Raises Additional $4.4 Million
IBM Acquires Internet Security Systems for $1.3 Billion
StrikeIron Inc. Adds 12 New Commercial Web Services
CEI Releases Three New Products and Launches Redesigned Web Site
NC IDEA Seeks Grant Applications
LiveCargo Partners with Singapore’s StarHub
Vision Technology Corporation Completes Strategic Acquisition
Inlet Technologies Raises Additional $4.4 Million
IBM Acquires Internet Security Systems for $1.3 Billion
August 21, 2006
Companies Selected for Southeastern BIO Investor Forum
rPath Launches Linux Software Appliance
Argos Begins Phase 1/II Trial for Kidney Cancer Therapy
FairPoint Completes Acquisition of Unite Communications
eMinor Secures $2 Million In Series A Financing
LipoScience, Inc. Closes on $13 Million in Series F Financing
Cempra Pharmaceuticals Raises $14 Million
Companies Selected for Southeastern BIO Investor Forum
rPath Launches Linux Software Appliance
Argos Begins Phase 1/II Trial for Kidney Cancer Therapy
FairPoint Completes Acquisition of Unite Communications
eMinor Secures $2 Million In Series A Financing
LipoScience, Inc. Closes on $13 Million in Series F Financing
Cempra Pharmaceuticals Raises $14 Million
August 14, 2006
Duke MBA Students Offer Small Business Consulting Services
NCSU Named Finalist for $450 Million Homeland Security Research Facility
Micell Inks Licensing Deal with National Lab for Fluid Technology
Quintiles Expands Global Data Management Network
Durham-based Greenfire International Acquires Intercede
Bioptigen Closes $1.3 Million Series A
Duke MBA Students Offer Small Business Consulting Services
NCSU Named Finalist for $450 Million Homeland Security Research Facility
Micell Inks Licensing Deal with National Lab for Fluid Technology
Quintiles Expands Global Data Management Network
Durham-based Greenfire International Acquires Intercede
Bioptigen Closes $1.3 Million Series A
August 7, 2006
BioDelivery Sciences Signs European Licensing Agreement with Meda AB
International IT Services Inks Deal with CanDo
RTI to Lead National Project on Privacy of Patient Information
Fidelity to Add 2,000 Jobs in RTP
Capital Analytics Acquires PerformTek
Peak 10 Acquires Tennessee-based RenTech
Sicel Raises $12 Million and Launches Dose Verification System
BioDelivery Sciences Signs European Licensing Agreement with Meda AB
International IT Services Inks Deal with CanDo
RTI to Lead National Project on Privacy of Patient Information
Fidelity to Add 2,000 Jobs in RTP
Capital Analytics Acquires PerformTek
Peak 10 Acquires Tennessee-based RenTech
Sicel Raises $12 Million and Launches Dose Verification System
July 31, 2006
Savvy Marketing Group Adds Clients and Expands Market Coverage in China
rPath Expands Headquarters, Moves to New Space
Inspire Initiates Phase 3 Trial on Cystic Fibrosis Drug
Quintiles Creates Biostatistics Unit to Reduce Time and Costs of Drug Development
TriE Medical’s Product Line Improves the Standard of Lab Testing for Metered Dose Inhalers
FairPoint Communications To Buy Telecom Near Kansas City
VitalSource Acquired by Ingram Digital Ventures
Motricity Acquires GoldPocket Wireless
Savvy Marketing Group Adds Clients and Expands Market Coverage in China
rPath Expands Headquarters, Moves to New Space
Inspire Initiates Phase 3 Trial on Cystic Fibrosis Drug
Quintiles Creates Biostatistics Unit to Reduce Time and Costs of Drug Development
TriE Medical’s Product Line Improves the Standard of Lab Testing for Metered Dose Inhalers
FairPoint Communications To Buy Telecom Near Kansas City
VitalSource Acquired by Ingram Digital Ventures
Motricity Acquires GoldPocket Wireless
July 24, 2006
Geomagic Expands Operations in China
Scientigo and Infocall S.p.A. Form Strategic Partnership
SAS Opens New Office In Charlotte
Tranzyme Receives U.S. Patent for Chemistry Technology
Clinipace Releases New Software
Parata Completes Acquisition; Expands Durham Headquarters
VitalSource Acquired by Ingram Digital Ventures
Motricity Acquires GoldPocket Wireless
Geomagic Expands Operations in China
Scientigo and Infocall S.p.A. Form Strategic Partnership
SAS Opens New Office In Charlotte
Tranzyme Receives U.S. Patent for Chemistry Technology
Clinipace Releases New Software
Parata Completes Acquisition; Expands Durham Headquarters
VitalSource Acquired by Ingram Digital Ventures
Motricity Acquires GoldPocket Wireless
July 17, 2006
BioMachines Announces New Proteomics Services Division
SAS and NCSU to Develop New Master’s Degree Program
Agri-Ethanol Products to Construct Ethanol Plants on East Coast
Integrated Textile Systems Acquired by Florida Firm
Digital Optics Acquired By Tessera
Parata Completes Acquisition; Expands Durham Headquarters
BioMachines Announces New Proteomics Services Division
SAS and NCSU to Develop New Master’s Degree Program
Agri-Ethanol Products to Construct Ethanol Plants on East Coast
Integrated Textile Systems Acquired by Florida Firm
Digital Optics Acquired By Tessera
Parata Completes Acquisition; Expands Durham Headquarters