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As part of the Hawai`i Innovation Initiative, Governor Lingle is presenting a monthly Innovation Award, which will acknowledge and encourage innovation across all sectors in Hawai`i.
The awards recognize deserving individuals, companies, nonprofits, organizations and government agencies that are developing innovative products, services and ways of doing things.
Hawai`i residents are encouraged to nominate a deserving organization, individual or government agency that is innovating new ways to meet the challenges of the 21st century in one of the following categories.
Read about past honorees, selection criteria, process and committee.
October Innovation Award Recipients:
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Innovation by an Organization: Nanopoint, Inc.
Nanopoint, Inc. is a Honolulu-based biotechnology company that is making important advancements in the study and treatment of diseases with its live cell imaging solutions. Nanopoint's imaging system products have broad applications to reproductive technology, drug discovery and testing, cell culturing, and biopharmaceutical production, and other life science research where live cell analysis is important.
View Nanopoint's website.
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Innovation by Individuals: Dr. Tobias Owen
University of Hawai`i planetary astronomer Dr. Tobias Owen is one of the world's leading solar system astronomers. His areas of expertise include comets, the origin and evolution of planetary and satellite atmospheres, and the origin and distribution of life in the universe. His scientific achievements include the discovery of the rings of Jupiter and noble (inert) gases and heavy water on Mars. Over his 40-year career, he has worked on numerous space missions, including Apollo 15 and 16 (launched in 1969), the Viking mission to Mars (1976), the Voyager missions to the outer planets (1977), and the Galileo mission to Jupiter (1989).
Read more about Dr. Owen.
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Innovation in Government: Hawai`i Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies
The Hawai`i Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies (HCATT) focuses on finding alternative fuel transportation solutions to decrease Hawai`i's dependence on imported fuel. A state agency under the Hawai`i Technology Development Corporation, HCATT has partnered with local and mainland companies, the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Transportation, educational institutions and other organizations to develop and demonstrate advanced transportation technologies, including battery-powered electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and vehicle charging infrastructure.
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CLICK TO NOMINATE
A Hawai`i-based business, nonprofit, or other organization that has developed innovative products of processes.
A Hawai`i resident who stands out for their innovative ideas or is fostering innovation in others, such as a teacher, creative leader, mentor or an exceptional student.
A government agency, division or department that is leading by example through innovative programming or services.
PAST HONOREES
- Click here to learn more about past honorees.
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