Organizations
An entry on TDB (Technology Database) to map and compile start-ups, companies, governments, institutions, universities, and organizations
An organization entry on TDB refers to companies, startups, research labs, universities and governments that are financing a technology development and/or one of our projects. All technologies must have at least three organizations following our guidelines.
Name
Directions
Examples
If there is an acronym, add the acronym followed by the organization full name (ex: MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
When adding a research lab, refers to its university followed by the research lab name (ex: MIT Media Lab)
If you add a research lab that is related to another organization, add the related organization to TDB as well (ex: add MIT Media Lab and MIT)
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
LSE Behavioural Research Lab
Blizzard Entertainment
Description
Directions
Don't
State objectively what the organization does using 300 characters on average, and minimum of 150
If there is an alternative name, use it on the description
When referring to a research lab owned by a university/company, mention it.
Don't copy+paste, edit the description you find
Don't use commercial jargon or adjectives to describe it
Founding year
If possible, use the information provided on the official website of the company
When an organization has been divided/sold/changed name there are several founding years, always use the most recent one.
Type
Type
Description
Academic
Related to a college, academy, school, or other educational institution, especially one for higher education
Governmental
Belonging or relating to a government, including private-public orgs
Non-profit
Conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and profit as primarily motive
Private
Not a public body that is operated for profit
Logo
Directions
Don't
The logo must have white or transparent background.
Prioritize logo compositions with square proportions.
Make sure to add the latest version of the logo.
When adding an image with transparent background, be sure to choose one with no white content.
Don't use icons with visual effects such as shadows, flares or volumetric representations.
Don't use monochromatic images or negative versions of the logo. All logos must have color elements and white background
Don't use logos alone. All images must have the company name.
Don't use logos with slogans or publicity images
Don't use product photos or screen captures as logos
Don't use small, rotated, misshapen or off-center logos
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