Gravitate Coworking is opening a second coworking space in Windsor Heights, the company announced last week. The new location, called Gravitate Windsor Heights, is located at 6611 University Ave., Suite 200. Gravitate Midtown, the current location in Windsor Heights located across the intersection of University Avenue and 66th Street, will continue operating with a new […]
5 startups receive more than $1.5 million in loans from SSBCI program The Iowa Economic Development Authority awards funding to startups in the form of low-interest loans through its Innovation Continuum, which includes five funds that are designed to offer companies non-dilutive funding at every stage of business growth. The funds are: Proof of Commercial Relevance […]
ABI conference shares top cybersecurity needs on the horizon Before an organization can use technology as an asset to support innovation, it should have a foundation of cybersecurity protections and defenses in place to help prevent a breach of company data. This was one key of the message shared during the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s […]
A few weeks ago, innovationIOWA shared that local investors Tej Dhawan and JD Geneser are launching a new statewide venture capital fund targeting early-stage startups. Last summer, Plains Angels created the Plains Angels Investment Fund, which was designed so members of the angel investor could pool funds together to fund startups and diversify their investment portfolios by investing […]
The fund stems from recent efforts to clarify startup funding needs, says managing partner Two local investors are launching a new statewide venture capital fund designed to bolster Iowa’s early-stage startup funding continuum. Managing Partner Tej Dhawan and General Partner JD Geneser told the Business Record they plan to raise $6 million from Iowa investors […]
The new entity will target research, workforce efforts in manufacturing and defense sectors Iowa State University, Western Illinois University and the University of Illinois System launched Friday the Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute, a partnership to drive innovation and economic development through new technologies and workforce education supporting the U.S. manufacturing and defense sectors. The new entity, […]
Podcast’s first season looks to elevate insights of founders, ecosystem builders around Iowa, says host Kaylee Williams InnoVenture Iowa Investment Director Kaylee Williams met many startup founders while traveling the state hosting workshops to coach early-stage businesses on raising venture capital. In those moments, she wished she could tell their stories to a wider audience and in […]
Plus, Greater Iowa City CEO shares update on ICAD, ICABP merger Greater Iowa City Inc. recently completed renovations on Merge, a coworking space in downtown Iowa City, and has updated its mission to help meet the needs of Johnson County’s businesses after COVID. Since opening in 2017, Merge has centered on serving early-stage entrepreneurs and connecting […]
The tangible results of innovation are easy to spot in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, whether it’s new technologies and services or a company’s growth in terms of new employees or revenue. But what makes those milestones meaningful is what preceded them — hours of work, pivots, failures and a culture that supports innovators throughout the journey. […]
Greater Iowa City Inc. has completed renovations on Merge, a coworking space it operates, and announced an expanded mission and programs. The coworking space will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated space on Aug. 7 from 5-6:30 p.m. at its location at 136 S. Dubuque Street in Iowa City. To attend, register here. According to a news […]