Mainframe Studios has announced the five fellows accepted into Iowa Creative Incubator, a new program designed to create new pathways between artists and businesses to build more collaborative, vibrant and connected communities.
The new initiative includes a personalized 4-month fellowship program that helps artists navigate the process of broadening their career possibilities by partnering with…
Two Iowa State University graduates have created a new app designed to make online transactions faster and more convenient for consumers.
Founded by Aaryaman Anerao and John Jago, PeachPay is an application consumers can download on their smartphones to connect with online merchants to complete their purchases. Users enter their credit card information, shipping address…
Smart-building technology firms Igor and Somfy today announced a partnership to make it easier for architects, designers and building owners to seamlessly connect and control natural and manufactured lighting.
Igor's Nexos IoT platform, enables a variety of devices, such as Somfy smart shading, HVAC controls, low voltage lighting, occupancy sensors and more to talk to…
The National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS) in Iowa City has been awarded $1.45 million from the National Highway Safety Administration through the U.S. Department of Transportation to study transition control in automated vehicles.
Transition control allows humans to take back control from the automation vehicle. In some vehicles, there are features that allow the vehicle…
Per Mar Security Services, a residential and commercial security firm based in Davenport, has acquired Martin Security Systems of Valparaiso, Indiana.
This deal marks Per Mar’s second acquisition of 2020. In April, the company acquired GT Fire & Security based in Nebraska. Since the start of 2019 Per Mar has acquired a total of six…
Des Moines entrepreneur Matt Ostanik has launched a new startup designed to help nonprofits raise money. The new platform, Given, connects individuals and businesses interested in donating with nonprofits that need additional help.
"I feel like in the tech space we spend a lot of time talking about new products we can build and don't…
The state of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Education have awarded 43 Iowa colleges and universities nearly $4.4 million to increase internet connectivity for students in the 2020-21 school year.
The funding is part of the state’s $26.2 million in Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Funds, and is part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief…
With the opening of the Student Innovation Center at Iowa State University comes new opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the public to interact with and learn from industry leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship. The state-of-the-art Student Innovation Center opened its doors in August and kicked off a series of events, lectures and one-of-a-kind professional…
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) has released its 2020 Annual Report, sharing highlights and stories from University of Iowa entrepreneurs.
The report highlighted several new student ventures including Graze Analytics, founded by Daniel Machlab, and Fortius Accessories, founded by Shamira Rothmiller. According to the report, more than $480,000 was…
South Slope Cooperative Communications, a telecommunications company based in North Liberty, has won a $5.4 million dollar award from the the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand broadband service in rural areas.
South Slope was awarded support through the ReConnect Program from the U.S Department of Agriculture. This program offers unique federal financing and funding…
Most finance applications tend to offer one of two things — personal finance software for individuals or business accounting software for medium-to-large sized businesses. A new financial management platform is looking to change that.
hello benji, a new Des Moines-based startup is giving self-employed (sole proprietors, freelance workers, gig workers, independent contractors, etc.) the opportunity…
DeltaV, a Cedar Rapids-based coding and digital marketing school, has launched new curriculum and a program that features fully-paid tuition costs, thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund.
The new one-week Ops 102 class, Intro to Computer Operations, kicks off in November and is offered fully online. The follow…