geoAMPS, a technology company located in the Columbus, Ohio, area, is a semi-finalist for the Outstanding Startup Business award for the 2012 TechColumbus Innovation Awards.

Companies in the Central Ohio area that are less than five years old and have fewer than 250 employees are considered for the Outstanding Startup Business award.

“The entire geoAMPS Team is excited about the news that we are a semi-finalist for this prestigious award,” Yogesh Khandelwal, geoAMPS President and Chief Executive Officer, said. “I am proud of each and every member of our team and thank them for their part in the phenomenal success we have experienced in such a short time.”

The finalist and winner of the Outstanding Startup Business, as well the finalists and winners in several other categories, will be announced at the 2012 TechColumbus Innovation Awards gala scheduled for Feb. 7 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center – Battelle Hall.

geoAMPS provides software solutions to manage land rights and infrastructure assets. Its clients are located in the United States and Canada. geoAMPS solutions are aimed at bringing efficiency, standardization, transparency and predictability to organizations of all sizes.

This marks the 17th year for the TechColumbus  Innovation Awards, a time when the region has come together to honor individuals, teams and companies which, through their outstanding achievements, have transformed their businesses and been instrumental in creating the future for the Central Ohio economy.

The judging pool for the awards consists of more than 50 respected professionals with strong, diverse backgrounds in business and technology.

In order to be considered for the Outstanding Startup Business award, the business must have developed a technology innovation that is groundbreaking and/or superior to the market alternatives. The company also must demonstrate an impact on the target market, and show evidence of historical growth and measurable projected growth.

TechColumbus is the public-private partnership whose mission is to accelerate the advancement of Central Ohio’s innovation economy. It is distinguished by its comprehensive breadth of services, including membership, advocacy, venture acceleration and seed funding. Through its services and programming, TechColumbus supports the innovation initiatives of all companies within the Central Ohio region from the newest entrepreneurial startups to the Fortune 500 companies that call Central Ohio home.

TechColumbus accelerates the growth of the innovation economy by providing vital resources and assistance to people and enterprises that depend on technology to achieve their business goals.

Dan Liggett is Communications and Public Relations Manager for geoAMPS, a technology company located in Powell, Ohio, that offers software solutions to manage land rights and infrastructure assets. For more information call 614-389-4871 or visit www.geoamps.com.