The American Farm Bureau Innovation Challenge will give out $145,000 in prizes to 10 different startups. The challenge, which began in 2015, was the first national competition focused exclusively on rural entrepreneurs. The 10 semifinalists will […]
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New app allows farmers to buy and sell livestock in real time
There’s a new app on the market that allows farmers to upload photos of livestock and buy, sell and manage the status of listings in real-time. Launched just over a month ago, The Stock Barn […]
Techstars partners with Grinnell College to launch Techstars Iowa
Techstars, in partnership with Grinnell College, has announced the creation of a new accelerator program, Techstars Iowa, which will take place in Des Moines starting next year. The investment office of Grinnell College will provide […]
New accelerator will spur growth in Iowa’s edtech sector
Last month, NewBoCo announced a new accelerator program in Iowa City, establishing the Midwest’s first-ever edtech-specific accelerator program. The new accelerator program—called Iowa EdTech Accelerator—is modeled after NewBoCo’s current Iowa Startup Accelerator (ISA), but will focus […]
Cultivation Corridor launches Cultivo Global Ag Innovation Program
During this week’s World Food Prize activities in Des Moines, America’s Cultivation Corridor announced the launch of the Cultivo Global Ag Innovation Program, a 10-day immersion program for international startup companies and entrepreneurs. The new program will […]
Facebook announces education grants for multiple Iowa schools
Facebook announced this week education investment grants to multiple education institutions in the Des Moines area. In one grant, Facebook is expanding its partnership with the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) by giving $97,000 […]
New Iowa Innovation Challenge will award $225,000 in funding
A newly announced startup competition by the University of Iowa—The Iowa Innovation Challenge—will award $225,000 in total funding during the 2019-2020 academic year to startups across the University of Iowa’s campus. The Iowa Innovation Challenge […]
Rantizo becomes first company fully licensed for drone spraying in 10 states
Lask week Rantizo, an agtech drone spraying startup, added 5 more states to its list of eligible operations. With the latest approvals, the Rantizo footprint has grown beyond the Midwest, spanning into eastern and southern […]
The Dealt Hand offers a new way to play board games
A new way to play board games is now available for residents in the Des Moines area. A Des Moines couple—Joseph and Mary Roth—are co-founders of The Dealt Hand, a new organization that hosts pop-up board game […]
Middle Bit: Viewpoint Molecular Targeting awarded $2 million SBIR grant
Coralville-based Viewpoint Molecular Targeting has been awarded a $2 million Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Viewpoint is a University of Iowa start-up pharmaceutical company that has […]