Thomson Scientific, a leading provider of information solutions to the worldwide research and business communities, is pleased to sponsor the Thomson Innovation Award at InfoVision 2007.

This award is designed to recognize innovation and entrepreneurship in India and will be awarded to the organization that in the judgment of Thomson Scientific most represents the new spirit of innovation in India.

Potential award winners will be selected from small and medium-sized enterprises headquartered in India.  The award winner will be decided by analyzing their innovation through patented technology as recorded in Thomson Scientific patent information services. Criteria for award will include the number of patents, the efficiency of innovation and the impact of innovation as measured by patent citations.