Esker Technologies and ZeroWire Recognized for Technology Innovation

June 12, 2007 - Esker Technologies was recognized as finalist in Governor’s Business Plan Competition for the second time in 3 years at the 5th Annual Wisconsin Entrepreneur’s Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Governor Jim Doyle recognizes the top 20 innovative companies based on technological advances and business planning.

November 1, 2006 – The Pulse Jet vehicle wiring system was awarded an International New Product Award at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Pulse Jet was specially designed for Limeworks Speed Shop in Whittier, California using ZeroWire technology. A complete vehicle wiring system can be installed in less than 2 hours.

October 30, 2006 – At an awards dinner at the Small Business Innovation Consortium Conference in Madison, Wisconsin, Esker Technologies was recognized by WISBIC with the “Wisconsin Small Business Innovation Award for Outstanding Achievement” award for working with the US Air Force and the University of Wisconsin – Space Science & Engineering Center to evaluate the use of ZeroWire on Surveillance Satellites.

June 9, 2006 – Small Business Times Highlights ZeroWire In June 9th Issue
Milwaukee-based Esker Technologies recently received a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 1 program grant from the U.S. Department of Defense working with the U.S. Air Force. Esker received about $100,000 in funds to conduct a feasibility study to determine if its flagship product, ZeroWire, will help the U.S. Air Force control the cost, weight and ease of service for its satellites, said Brad Rake, managing partner and president of Esker.
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May 2006 – Esker Technologies was awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I program grant from the Department of Defense working with the Air Force. This funding was used to conduct a feasibility study to determine if ZeroWire could be used in surveillance satellites.

February 2006 – Esker Technologies was featured in the Milwaukee Business Journal the week of February 3, 2006 as an emerging technology development company. Featuring the launch of Esker's "flagship" product, ZeroWire, the article provides insight into the history of the business, the anticipated rapid growth, and future plans, Click here to read the article!