The University of Iowa sent four teams to pitch their business ideas at the 2019 University Pitch Madness Competition Tuesday in Chicago.
This was the second annual University Pitch Madness Chicago competition, where top student startups from 7 Universities came and showcased and pitched their businesses, competing for a chance to win the top prize.…
Iowa City-based agtech startup Rantizo last week became the first company in Iowa legally authorized to use drones for the aerial application of agrochemicals.
The approval was the last obstacle the company needed for legal authorization, following two certifications it obtained from the Federal Aviation Administration in May.
"Our drone technology had been ready for…
After having multiple bad experiences waiting for drinks at local bars, Carson Goodale decided he wanted to do something about it. Goodale envisioned people ordering their food and drinks from a mobile device and having a server deliver it to him opposed to waiting in line.
Goodale began pursuing the idea with his friends…
Over the last month, the University of Iowa (UI) held two different pitch competions—the Spring 2019 IdeaStorm and the Iowa Startup Games.
Spring 2019 IdeaStorm
The competition was open to all UI students and hosted over 250 students from across all areas of study on campus. Students pitched their business ideas in under two minutes…
On November 13 and 14, the University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) hosted the Rose Francis Elevator Pitch Competition.
Over forty teams pitched their business ideas over the two day competition, in which a total of $50,000 in cash prizes was awarded. The first day of the competition was for early stage companies who have not…
Bahrain-based digital currency exchange Rain is looking to bring a regulated, secure exchange to the Middle East.
Despite having a well developed financial system, the Middle East currently lacks a safe and secure way to buy and sell digital currencies. The region's combination of high fees and pricing, poor user experience, and a lack of clear…
Iowa Startup Games
Iowa Startup Games, a three-day event where students, from all areas of study, pitch their ideas to have an impact will take place October 26-28.
Students will start off by sharing their ideas and will then form teams and work together to bring the best ideas to life. On the third and final…
Traditionally, data has been distributed in large bundles with high upfront costs. Three University of Iowa alumni are looking to change that.
Their company, SuredBits, is using blockchain technology to allow people to purchase the data they need in micropayments, something that has not been possible with traditional financial systems.
Founded by Chris Stewart in 2014,…
The University of Iowa recently announced plans to ask the state's Board of Regents at its September 12 meeting for permission to convert the former Art Building into an innovation center.
"The Art Building will once again become a space for inspiration and collaboration," said David Hensley, executive director of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center in a…
For University of Iowa professor Gregg Barcus, entrepreneurship is an adventure.
Barcus became an adjunct professor at the University of Iowa in 2016 and now teaches statewide for several UI JPEC entrepreneurial programs including Venture School, UI Innovators Workshop and the Washington Mandela Fellowship.
Venture School, an innovative training program focused on real-world experimentation, customer discovery, and Lean…