The American Security Challenge
TeleContinuity, Inc. Awarded $100,000 at America's First Business Plan Competition Devoted to National Security
Across America entrepreneurs, innovators and small businesses all know how difficult it is to launch and sustain a successful business. Even moreso in the business of security, the start-up, research & development and commercialization costs often overwhelm the innovation.
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The Honorable Tom Ridge Awarded 2008 Patriot Award at the American Security Challenge
I’m honored to receive the Patriot Award. The innovation and creativity necessary to secure our nation comes from our innovators and entrepreneurs and I am honored that they count me among them.”
--- Tom Ridge, former Secretary and founder, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Biography of Tom Ridge
The American Security Challenge, America's first business plan competition devoted to our nation's security, seeks to fill this gap in funding and assure the long term security and prosperity of our nation. In conjunction with the 2008 Homeland Security S&T Stakeholders Conference East, presented by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) with subject matter support provided by the Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the American Security Challenge awarded $100,000 to TeleContinuity Inc for their winning business plan. The event took place June 5, 2008 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.
The American Security Challenges gratefully acknowledges our prize money sponsor:
Nobska Ventures and other attendees listen to the Honorable Jay Cohen, Undersecretary for Science & Technology, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
