WATERTOWN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WiTricity, the industry pioneer in highly resonant wireless power transfer over distance, today announced that it has won the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council’s Award for the 2013 Innovative Technology of the Year at the Council’s 16th annual Awards Gala.
More than 700 senior executives attended the Westin Waterfront for Boston’s premier annual tech awards event, which showcases and celebrates the depth and breadth of the state’s vibrant technology ecosystem.
“We are honored to award WiTricity with the 2013 Innovative Technology of the Year,” said Tom Hopcroft, President and CEO of MassTLC. “WiTricity’s leadership is a shining example of what it takes to keep the Commonwealth’s tech sector growing and thriving. It’s our pleasure to recognize and encourage such excellence. Congratulations to WiTricity and the strong team behind their success.”
“We are proud to be recognized by our peers in the Massachusetts tech community as an innovator in the rapidly evolving space,” said WiTricity CEO Eric Giler. “Our team is committed to developing revolutionary wireless power transfer technology, and this award fuels our motivation to one day fulfill our mission to never have to ‘plug in’ again.”
See all the 2013 winners and learn more about the MassTLC award program at www.masstlc.org.
About WiTricity
WiTricity is the industry leader in wireless electricity delivered over distance. The company was founded in 2007 to commercialize an exciting new technology for wireless electricity invented by world renowned physicists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). With a growing list of global clients in industries including consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices and defense, WiTricity has emerged as the leader for IP and expertise in highly resonant wireless power transfer. For more information, visit www.witricity.com. Follow WiTricity on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
About The Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc.
The Mass Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC) is the region’s leading technology association and the premier network for tech executives, entrepreneurs, investors and policy leaders. MassTLC’s purpose is to accelerate innovation by connecting people from across the technology landscape, providing access to industry-leading content and ideas and offering a platform for visibility for member companies and their interests. For more information on MassTLC visit www.masstlc.org.
