EDC Client, Radiology Protocols, Takes Third Place in John Pappajohn Business Plan Competition
EDC client, Radiology Protocols, won third place Wednesday, November 16, in the John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition. The Iowa City-based company was recognized at the sixth annual competition held at Levitt Hall on the Drake University campus in Des Moines.
Radiology Protocols was founded in 2008 by Stephen Baker. The company has developed an online medical imaging process to make radiologic imaging more efficient and accurate, resulting in lower imaging costs.
VSI Aerospace of Ames won the $25,000 first place prize. VSI combines software and air pressure sensors to alert pilots of trajectory changes, enhancing safety and fuel savings.
M&S Flowmatics of Ames received the $15,000 second-place prize. It developed a flow meter for real-time measurement of granular materials such as gravel, sugar or sand through a pipe.
The John PappajohnIowa Business Plan Competition is designed to stimulate business development and provide support for exemplary business plans. This year a total of $50,000 will be awarded to the top three submitted business plans ($25,000 for first prize, $15,000 for second and $10,000 for third).
The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers are located at Drake University, Iowa State University, North Iowa Area Community College, the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa. The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers provide entrepreneurial education and business support, partnering with agencies like the Small Business Development Center, the Iowa Department of Economic Development, Entrepreneurial Development Centers and local entrepreneurs to assist with funding and other business needs.
