Finalists Announced for Phoenix!
September 30, 2009 by admin
Eleven finalists will unveil their products before a live audience at the second annual i-stage competition, the technology event featuring the most innovative new consumer technology products that will soon come to market.
Products include 3D and environmental technologies, new platforms that bring together converging markets, and accessories that facilitate connectivity.
The 2009 i-stage finalists, listed by company and product name, are:
- Cubicvue LLC, CubicVue 3D Filter
- Entourage Systems Inc., The eDGe
- Immerz Inc., KOR-FX
- Meld Technology, WholeHomeHD™
- Regen Inc., ReNu™
- Tenrehte Technologies, PICOwatt
- Thinkeco Inc., the modlet
- Thinkoptics Inc, iWavit™
- Valencell, Healthset®
- Zagg Inc., ZAGGbox
- zero1.tv Gmbh, VooMote
i-stage will be held during CEA Industry Forum on Monday, October 19, at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, AZ. Register for i-stage by purchasing Monday-only tickets or attend the full CEA Industry Forum for networking, research and business development sessions with hundreds of leading electronics manufacturers, buyers and press.
Last year’s winner, Boxee, went on to receive over $10 million in venture capital and was named by BusinessWeek as one of the “20 Most Important Inventions of the Next Ten Years.” Other finalists continue to make the news and rise up the retail charts, including the Minoru 3D webcam, the IPEVO Kaleido for digital photos, and Occipital’s expanding product line.
Boxee Secures an Additional $6 Million in Funding
August 16, 2009 by admin
Boxee, the start-up company that won the inaugural i-stage competition just secured another $6 million in financing. We say “another” because last year they raised $4 million from various venture capitalists following their big win.
There’s no doubt the secret to their success was developing a truly great product at the perfect time and getting amazing early exposure for it. You may remember that part of their i-stage prize, in addition to a check for $50,000, was a booth at the 2009 International CES where they were able to demonstrate their product to thousands of attendees as well as generating media attention on an international scale.
We congratulate Boxee on their continued success!
Minoru 3D Webcam Gains a New Dimension at i-stage
May 18, 2009 by admin
After winning “Fan Favorite” at i-stage last year, the Minoru 3D webcam got its first public showing at the International CES in January. “There has been tremendous interest in the Minoru 3D Webcam, and I’m excited to finally have products that people can try out,” said Minoru designer David Holder. Indeed, Minoru’s CES debut was covered in innumerable blogs and news sites like Engadget, Discover Magazine, CNET, NBC, BBC and more. Yet another illustration of how i-stage and a CES debut garner critical attention for your product launch.
Where Are They Now: Boxee
April 30, 2009 by admin
Want proof that i-stage is the right platform for your product launch? Over the next few months we’ll take a look back at some of the products launched at the inaugural i-stage, beginning with the judges’ pick from last year, Boxee.
Launched from last year’s i-stage to their major debut at CES, Boxee, a portal for web-based content and entertainment, was named by BusinessWeek as one of the 20 Most Important Inventions of the Next Ten Years. The New York Times documented Boxee being swarmed by dozens of CTOs at their CES debut, and within a month of winning i-stage, they had raised over $4 million in venture capital funding.
“On the first day of the Consumer Electronics Show … two dozen chief technology officers from the country’s largest cable operators visited the [i-stage winner] Boxee’s demonstration area. Then they told their colleagues, who swarmed Boxee’s booth over the next three days of the show.”
-New York Times
Way to go, team Boxee!