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TAI announces women of innovation finalists

 

The Technology Association of Iowa has named the finalists in the Des Moines Area Community College Iowa Women of Innovation Awards. The awards recognize and celebrate women in business, government and academia who are …

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NOTEBOOK: Let’s 3-D print a mountain range

Futurist Thomas Frey is in town to talk to a Greater Des Moines Partnership breakfast Friday. I caught up with him by phone to discuss how our metro is likely to change as disruptive technologies pile up.…
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Doctor’s startup creates app to help patients understand what they’ll face in surgery

Jonathan Fialkov worked as a urologist for the Iowa Clinic for 14 years. The native of South Africa and son of a physician had watched many presurgery discussions with patients. Often, the interactions weren’t pretty,…
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Serious Social Media lands $700,000 investment from two Iowa insurers

Serious Social Media, a maker of social media software for insurers, has received a $700,000 private capital investment from two Global Insurance Accelerator investor companies.


Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co. is the lead investor for the…
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New venture capital firm to specialize in ag tech sector

Prairie Crest Capital, a venture capital firm focused on early to mid-stage investments in breakthrough agriculture and technology firms, has been launched in Des Moines by principals Barry Adams and Mark White. The partners said the …

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Oct. 26: ciWeek 8 Speaker Unveiling & Launch Event

Host: DMACC About: Attend the first-ever VIP Launch Party and Reception for ciWeek 8, where they will unveil the national speakers and this year’s video trailer. The event will also share the activities beginning this…
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ISU event to premiere Vermeer, StartUp Factory spaces

Iowa State University StartUp Factory and Vermeer Corp. will host the “Vermeer Applied Technology Hub Premiere: A Collaborative Technology Showcase” on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Vermeer Applied Technology Hub …

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Vilsack: Bio-based goods boost Iowa economy

The production of bio-based goods in Iowa has helped improve the rural economy with jobs and revenue, The Des Moines Register reported. A report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated production of bio-based items …

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IowaBio accepting applications for innovation showcase

The Iowa Biotechnology Association is accepting applications for the Partnering for Growth Innovation Showcase, a March 21 forum for biotech leaders. The top company selected by an investor panel wins $5,000. Applications will be accepted through …

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Nov. 9: Iowa Women of Innovation Awards

Host: Technology Association of Iowa About: The awards recognize and celebrate women in business, government or academia who are leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Students at both the secondary (grades 7-12)…
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