Company Profile

EDVOTEK Inc
Profile last edited on: 4/25/2017      CAGE: 0WH88      UEI: NDH2RDP5N6M6

Business Identifier: Biotechnology education
Year Founded
1987
First Award
1991
Latest Award
2022
Program Status
Active
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Location Information

1121 5th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001
   (202) 370-1500
   info@edvotek.com
   www.edvotek.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 00
County: District of Columbia

Public Profile

Edvotek develops biotechnology education solutions, with the aim of exposing students to experimentation, theory, and ongoing developments. Recognizing that the emerging field of biotechnology could inspire students to choose a career in science, Edvotek has expanded to be the world’s leading supplier of biotechnology kits and equipment designed specifically for education. Through these tools -- including blogs, workshops, and regular online updates -- Edvotek keeps readers informed of upcoming events, new developments, and timely science stories. Edvotek provides high-quality molecular biology products at affordable pricing to the teaching community. Created by and for educators, Edvotek equipment and experiments are intended to engage students from middle school through graduate-level education. Product offerings have expanded to include anatomy and physiology, neurobiology, and plant biotechnology. Edvotek also develops resources for the biotechnology classroom, including a series of professional development workshops designed in conjunction with scientific conferences. These short courses couple theory with active experimentation to help students update their skills and knowledge in various areas of biotechnology.

Extent of SBIR involvement

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Synopsis: Awardee Business Condition

Employee Range
20-24
Revenue Range
2M-2.5M
VC funded?
No
Public/Private
Privately Held
Stock Info
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IP Holdings
1-4

Awards Distribution by Agency

Most Recent SBIR Projects

Year Phase Agency Total Amount
2023 2 NIH $1,225,785
Project Title: Development of the EdvoReader: a Quantitative PCR and Colorimetry Instrument for Laboratory Skills Training
2014 1 NSF $150,000
Project Title: Integrating Neurobiology and Cell Culture for Careers in Neuroscience
2010 1 NIH $184,067
Project Title: Environmental Human Health Education
2009 2 NIH $1,127,496
Project Title: Informal Bioscience Resources
2009 1 NIH $151,766
Project Title: Educational Strategies To Prevent Abuse Of Household Chemicals

Key People / Management

  Marjorie Caines -- President

  Mark C Chirikjian -- COO

  Brian Ell -- Industrial Consultant

  Karen Miyaki Graf -- Consultant

  Helen L Thompson