Viasphere International is a Silicon Valley, California, based incubator and accelerator for high technology startups. Since 1999, Viasphere has incubated several cutting-edge startups in enterprise software, embedded systems, electronic design automation (EDA), and semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and devices. Viasphere has led successful technology spin-offs from research institutions and multinationals into commercial entities. In 2001, Viasphere International established a technology park in Armenia (Technopark) utilizing advanced local capabilities in computer science, physics and mathematics. Today, the Technopark continues to successfully bridge Armenia and high technology companies in the US.

Tecnocentro is a state-of-the-art technology center in Curitiba, Paraná, established to host startups, research spin-offs, and foreign subsidiaries in the ICT field. The newly completed facilities of the Tecnocentro were inaugurated December 19, 2002, by Paraná Governor Jaime Lerner. Tecnocentro provides modern facilities and advanced infrastructure to support burgeoning companies in Curitiba. The Center also provides access to the capabilities of the Paraná Institute of Technology (TECPAR) and five universities and research institutions in the area.

“We have had extensive experience with professionals from Brazil in our various startups and we were invited to Brazil to establish a commercial relationship to utilize the local high tech capabilities” said Anthony Moroyan, Chairman of Viasphere International. “Tecnocentro presented itself as an ideal environment and by utilizing its superb infrastructure, we will be able to apply our experience and bring new products and technologies to market in the US and Brazil.”

“Our relationship with Viasphere allows us to access cutting-edge capabilities in Silicon Valley, USA,” noted Dr. Roberto Antonio Rodrigues de Almeida, Manager of Tecnocentro. “We're excited to be breaking new ground for high tech in Paraná through our relationship with Viasphere, a partner who is clearly savvy in creating world-class startups.”

Tecnocentro provides low-cost facilities and infrastructure to companies in Curitiba. Strategic consulting and support services are provided by RedeTIC, a consortium to promote the development of ICT in the state. Research and development support is provided by affiliated institutions including CEFET and TECPAR. Viasphere International will provide a window to Tecnocentro through its worldwide network in the US, Europe and the Fast East based on its proven business and technology models.

About Viasphere
Viasphere International, Incorporated, is a Silicon Valley, USA, based incubator and accelerator established in 1999 with a proven track record in building successful high technology startups and multinationals. Viasphere has a worldwide network of industry leaders, experts, and sources of capital through affiliated industry groups, universities and venture funds. For more information, visit http://www.viasphere.com

About Tecnocentro
Tecnocentro is a technology center in the Curitiba, Brazil, established in 2002 by the Paraná State Secretary of Science and Technology. Tecnocentro is affiliated with the Paraná Institute of Technology (TECPAR) and the Information and Communications Technologies Network of Paraná (RedeTIC). TECPAR is a world class research and development facility in Curitiba. RedeTIC is a consortium of government agencies and private companies which promotes the development of the ICT sector in Paraná. For more information, visit http://www.tecpar.br and http://www.redetic.net

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For Press Relations

Viasphere: Anne-Marie Dekker; Tel: +1-408-774-5203; email: amd@viasphere.com

TecnoCentro: Roberto Almeida; Tel: +55-41-316-3017; email: almeida@redetic.net