In a partnership between Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD), Heartland Forward, and Builders and Backers, the Idea Accelerator will launch its inaugural program in January 2022. The new 90-day virtual accelerator is focused on finding creative solutions to community problems in Iowa City. Every applicant that is accepted will receive $5,000 to test out […]
International startups looking to prepare for U.S. market entry can now apply for the third cohort of Cultivo Virtual Academy in spring 2022. Applications are open through Feb. 1, and cohort sessions begin March 22. All participants who have completed one of the three cohorts will also be eligible to attend an in-person event in […]
The Technology Association of Iowa hosted its Catalysts Live event Tuesday in Des Moines where seven technology leaders shared their stories and recommendations for improving diversity, equity and inclusion in Iowa’s technology sector. The event was the culmination of a series of interviews with each Catalyst published throughout 2021. TAI started the Catalyst initiative in 2018 […]
First year’s projects further sustainability, STEM education After having 26 local groups participate in community initiatives during last year’s Des Moines Community Challenge, ChangeX and the Microsoft West Des Moines data center complex are offering another $75,000 in a combined grant to fund the project for a second year. The new round of funding became available […]
Iowa State University and Alliant will work together on a new solar farm following approval from the Board of Regents. The solar farm will be located on university land south of Ames that is currently managed by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Alliant Energy will design, build, own, operate and maintain the […]
The Technology Association of Iowa is accepting applications for speakers at the 2022 Iowa Technology Summit scheduled for April 11-12. Professionals who have real-world experience using technology to solve common problems are encouraged to apply. Tentative topics will include cybersecurity and leadership, and applicants can suggest others. The application deadline is Jan. 26. Learn more and […]
Rantizo, an Iowa City-based startup providing drone crop spraying equipment and services, is the first U.S. company to receive approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to use the DJI Agras T-30 drone for agricultural applications. The drone launched earlier in 2021 but required approval from the FAA because it weighs more than 55 pounds. “This […]
Iowa State University and the University of Iowa both ranked on the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine’s list of the top 50 undergraduate programs for entrepreneurship, ranking at No. 11 and No. 28, respectively. The list was based on a 60-question survey of almost 300 schools with entrepreneurship offerings that included questions about student and […]
The Technology Association of Iowa released Wednesday the following legislative priorities for 2022: Connectivity: Facilitate high-performance internet connectivity using the best available technologies for all Iowans. Education access: Support programs, such as Future Ready Iowa, that connect Iowans to the training and education required for good-paying jobs and careers to improve people’s lives. IEDA funding: […]
Dr. Heidi Vermeer-Quist “lives” family business, both personally and professionally. Her personal experience is as a member of the Vermeer family, which owns Pella-based manufacturer Vermeer Corp. She also co-owns two businesses with her husband: a family business consulting firm called VQ Consult, and Heartland Christian Counseling, where she practices as a clinical psychologist. Businesses that are family-owned […]