Gov. Kim Reynolds, along with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the Iowa Innovation Council, last week released the state’s Manufacturing 4.0 plan, a 120-page report commissioned by IEDA and prepared by TEConomy Partners. […]
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Kauffman Foundation announces funding opportunity for nonprofits
The Kauffman Foundation this week opened its applications for the 2021 Heartland Challenge, a new funding opportunity for nonprofits that support entrepreneurs. The 2021 Heartland Challenge will fund entrepreneurship support organizations to pilot solutions for specific challenges faced by entrepreneurs […]
Middle Bit: FarmlandFinder announces online farm sale-leaseback program
FarmlandFinder announced this week a sale-leaseback program as a part of its online marketplace for farmland. “Talking with farmers, there is a contagious curiosity to find ways to unlock equity that’s tied up in their […]
IEDA announces new round of funding available for innovation projects in rural Iowa
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced this week that funding is available for rural innovation projects throughout the state. In total, the IEDA’s Rural Innovation Grant Program will award $300,000 in grants to projects […]
Speeko 2.0 launches as the startup surpasses 100,000 users
Following on the heels of a successful first three years, speech coaching app Speeko released its 2.0 update this week. Speeko uses artificial intelligence and automated speech recognition to listen to how you speak, measuring […]
Gross-Wen Technologies Receives $2 million Grant for Algae Partner Project
Gross-Wen Technologies has announced a new partnership with University of California, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Algix to develop carbon-sequestering molecular films that capture carbon dioxide with algae. This new partnership was awarded a $2 […]
Middle Bit: Microsoft announces funding opportunity for Des Moines nonprofits this spring
A new funding opportunity is available this fall for Des Moines-based nonprofits. The Microsoft Community Empowerment Fund will look to fund projects that promote social, economic, and civic equity in the Des Moines area. Funded projects must […]
Iowa Startup Accelerator’s new expanded programming helps startups at all stages
Iowa’s startup ecosystem has had its share of changes over the last year, and the state’s first startup accelerator has been changing along with it. Late last year, the Iowa Startup Accelerator (ISA) announced that […]
Neapolitan Labs launches vaccine appointment solution for COVID-19
Neapolitan Labs, a full-service web development, marketing, and advertising company based in Des Moines, recently announced that it has created a vaccine appointment and scheduling system for public health entities and other organizations. The system, […]
NewBo City Market launches new program for minority business owners
NewBo City Market recently launched The Hatchery, a new entrepreneurial development program for minority business owners. The new program helps underserved residents of our local community who want to start a food or retail business […]