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