Award Categories and Descriptions
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The Tekne Awards honor innovation in science and technology in each of the following categoreies.
Applications will be accepted online through July 15th. We encourage applicants to use the worksheets included below to work through the application prior to submitting online.
**Please note: while the overall focus of the Teknes is innovation - criteria may vary depending on the award category, please be sure to select the correct category when submitting your application**
Applicants do not need to be MHTA members | There is no fee to apply.
download application instructions (PDF)
Contact Erika MacCallum (952-230-4553) or Anglea McLaughlin (952-230-4552) with any questions.
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ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
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| Honors technological innovation in the manufacturing process to increase speed, accuracy and reduce costs. One award will be given. Category worksheet (.doc) |
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COMPUTER HARDWARE & ELECTRONIC DEVICES
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| Honors innovative development of computer products, equipment or consumer electronic devices. Examples include but are not limited to: server and storage devices, mainframes, PCs, memory cards. One award will be given. Category worksheet (.doc) |
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EDTECH
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Recognizes innovative development of technology to measureable improve K-12 student learning and academic performance in the classroom. Examples could include the development of educational games, learning apps for mobile devices, or innovative student project assignments that engage students with core curriculum via technology. One award will be given.Category worksheet (.doc)
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STEM EDUCATION AND DIGITAL LEARNING
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Recognizes innovative apporaches or programs successful in engaging K-12 students in applied learning opportunitiesin science, technology, math and engineering in or outside the classroom. Examples could include robotics leagues, student media programs, internship or externship programs or innovative student projects. One award will be given. Category worksheet (.doc)
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INNOVATIVE COLLABORATION
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| Honors a collaboration or partnership that demonstrates leadership, dedication and excellence in delivering an innovation that greatly impacts the science and technology ecosystem, community and/or industry. There must be two or more parties involved with the collaboration. One award will be given. Category worksheet (.doc) |
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HEALTHCARE DELIVERY
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Honors innovative development or deployment of medical devices, diagnostics or equipment, data management, communication systems integration, disease treatment, pharmaceuticals that measurably improves patient care delivery, reduces recovery times, or improves patient health. One award will be given to a Small & Growing Company* and one award will be given to an Established Company** (or division within an established company) Category worksheet (.doc)
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MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES
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Recognizes innovative development of mobile applications and devices. One award will be given. Category worksheet (.doc)
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SOFTWARE
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| Honors innovative development of applications for business or consumer use. One award will be given to a Small & Growing Company* and one award will be given to an Established Company** (or division within an established company) Category worksheet (.doc) |
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STARTUP
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| Honors an early-stage Minnesota technology company with commercialized products that demonstrates significant potential, creativity and a promising future. Company must be: less than three years old, have 1-30 employees and generating revenues. One award will be given. Category worksheet (.doc) |
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IMPACT ON INDUSTRY
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Recognizes the contributions of technology service providers whose creative approaches to business solutions streamline client processes, reduce customer costs, shorten time to market, and/or increase service capacity or customer access through technology. One award will be given to a Small & Growing Company and one award will be given to an Established Company (or division within an established company). Category worksheet (.doc)
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AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
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Recognizes innovation in technologic development and/or usage in Minnesota agricultural operations, improving productivity, efficency and environmental sustainability. One award will be given. Category worksheet (.doc)
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SAFETY AND SECURITY
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| Honors innovative products or services used to improve, enhance or secure networks, computers or systems from unintended or unauthorized access. The category also includes biometrics identity management products or services used for trusted authentication and verification. One award will be given. Category worksheet (.doc) |
