2011 QED Program: Bridges the "Valley of Death"

In 2011, the QED program - the first of its kind in the nation - will continue to bridge that gap - so daunting to researchers that it's been called "the valley of death" - between academic research and commercial development by providing scientists with guidance from experienced regional entrepreneurs, feedback from regional investors, and funding to demonstrate proof of concept. A small, radiation-free, breast-scanning device and a non-invasive wound monitoring device were peer reviewed last year, were licensed this year.