Partners
Applied Materials, Inc.
Applied Materials, Inc. Presenting sponsor of the Tech Awards,
Applied Materials, Inc., is a global nanomanufacturing technology leader with a broad portfolio of equipment, service and software
products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, solar photovoltaic cells, flexible electronics and energy
efficient glass. With revenues of nearly $10 billion, Applied Materials employs approximately 14,000 people in 15 countries around
the world. Since the inception of The Tech Museum Awards, Applied Materials has proudly contributed each year to increasing the
reach and impact of this global program. Applied Materials is the presenting sponsor and the founding sponsor of the overall
Tech Awards program and the Tech Laureates Venture Network, a suite of resources that is provided to the Laureates to assist
them in extending the reach of their life-changing applications of technology. Applied Materials also sponsors the James C.
Morgan Global Humanitarian Award, named after the company's Chairman.
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"The Tech Awards powerfully demonstrate the vitality and promise of innovation in Silicon Valley and around the world and will serve as a trusted and valued voice in honoring those using technology to improve our lives." James C. Morgan |
The Center for Science, Technology, and Society
The Tech Museum and the Center for Science, Technology, and Society at Santa Clara University share the goal of fostering understanding and awareness of the benefits of technology for the common good. Working together, they interpret and communicate new applications of technology to the citizens of our rapidly shrinking planet. The Center conducts the judging process and chronicles the decisions of the international panels of judges in the STS NEXUS publication.
The Millennium Project, World Federation of UN Associations
The World Federation of UN Associations (WFUNA) communicates through its
international network to disseminate information about the Awards. The concept for the Awards and the five universal
categories were inspired in part by the ACUNU's Millennium Project State of the Future
report. The report recommends that award recognition is an effective way to accelerate scientific breakthrough and
technological applications to improve the human condition.
United Nations Development Programme
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) assists with the global outreach of the Awards. Through their partnership, the UNDP helps identify nominees within their network of 166 countries and disseminates the Awards results, allowing people around the world to benefit.
United Nations Secretary-General's Office
The Secretary-General's Office has extended support and encouragement to the Awards program, and The Tech is accredited as a Major Group for the World Summit, and effort of the UN Division for Sustainable Development.
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"One of the most pressing challenges of the new century is to harness the extraordinary force of technological innovation, spread it throughout the world, and make its benefits accessible and meaningful for all humanity... the true winners of these Awards are the many people who stand to benefit from the innovations the Awards are intended to recognize." Kofi A. Annan |
World Bank Institute
The World Bank Institute (WBI) helps inform the global community about The Tech Museum Awards through its Global Development Learning Network and its extensive world-wide association of partners. The WBI is the capacity development arm of the World Bank, and helps countries share and apply global and local knowledge to meet development challenges. WBI's capacity development programs are designed to build skills among groups of individuals involved in performing tasks, and also to strengthen the organizations in which they work, and the sociopolitical environment in which they operate.
Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services works through its international network of offices to help identify and nominate potential Tech Museum Awards Laureates. In addition, they assist in the promulgation of the Laureates’ work to expand the impact of their technological innovations. Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. The agency provides assistance to people in 98 countries and territories based on need, regardless of race, nationality or creed.
The CORE Group
Established in 1997, CORE Group is a membership association of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of children and women in developing countries through collaborative NGO action and learning. Collectively, CORE Group’s 47 member organizations work in more than 180 countries. CORE Group offers one-stop access to this network of skilled and effective implementers of maternal and child health programs.
National Center for Technology Innovation (NCTI)
The National Center for Technology Innovation (NCTI) advances learning opportunities for all students, with a special focus on individuals with disabilities. Funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at the U.S. Department of Education, NCTI offers technical guidance to facilitate growth and sustainability of assistive and learning tools by fostering innovative technology solutions.
