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Follow on Google News | Kepley Biosystems Incorporated Selected as Finalist for 2015 NC Tech AwardsKepley Biosystems Incorporated formed in 2013 to research, develop, manufacture, and distribute a patent-pending, synthetic crustacean bait that improves upon the function and performance of established methods. The synthetic crustacean bait will eliminate the use of “bait” fish to attract and trap lobster and crab in the fishing industry. Crustacean traps are typically baited using a vital link in the food chain; these fish are also called forage fish, small schooling fish routinely caught using gill nets. Kepley Biosystem’s mission is to serve the crustacean fishing industry (and the global community) by providing high quality, affordable synthetic bait as an alternative to forage fish consumption and practices. “The NC Tech Awards recognize and honor the best of innovators and innovations,” A review committee comprised of non-profit, media, education, and technology leaders representing various regions of the state selected this year’s finalists. The awards process culminates with the NC Tech Awards Gala on November 12, 2015 at the Raleigh Convention Center where nearly 800 leaders from across the state will gather to celebrate the tech sector and honor the winners and finalists in each category. “Kepley Biosystems Incorporated is honored to be recognized by the North Carolina Technology Association as one of NC’s most innovative technologies in Environment and Energy. This is a prestigious honor for everyone at KBI, and we want to thank our supporters and collaborators for contributing to our incredible success.” Anthony L. Dellinger, PhD, President of KBI and University of North Carolina’s Entrepreneur of the Year, 2015. About NCTA The North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) is a not-for-profit, membership-driven trade association and the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina. NCTA is the intersection of leadership and technology, fueling the growth of North Carolina through Executive Engagement, Public Affairs, and a Knowledge Workforce. For more information, visit our website at www.nctechnology.org. About KBI Kepley Biosystems Incorporated is an emerging enterprise operated in Greensboro, NC and is dedicated to preserving the ocean’s habitat and serving our customers. The KBI team is made up of scholars, scientists, students, business professionals, and professors. We leveraged this experience as well as generous National Science Foundation funding to develop Organobait™, a synthetic crustacean bait for the fishing industry. Organobait™ will provide the world’s first sustainable solution for the crustacean fishing industry and prevent the removal of millions of tons of forage fish from the world’s oceans each year, restoring balance one of earth’s most critical resources, the ocean. NCTA Media Contact: Ellen Williamson ewilliamson@ 919-890-0779 End
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