innovation
UI student, entrepreneur Dasia Taylor showcases NERD STEM Box on Good Morning America
A University of Iowa student and entrepreneur appeared Wednesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” showcasing a science kit she designed to bring hands-on experiments into homes. Dasia Taylor, a junior majoring in global health studies, demonstrated her NERD STEM Box:…
IntelliSee partners with AtlasIED
IntelliSee, a leading AI risk-mitigation platform located in Coralville, recently announced a partnership with AtlasIED,…
Dr. Joseph Walder, founder of Integrated DNA Technologies, dies at 73
Dr. Joseph Walder, founder of Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), died on March 26 in Skokie,…
EntreFEST 2024 tickets now on sale
EntreFEST, a two-day conference celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurialism and innovation, returns to Cedar Rapids…
Surgeon-turned-entrepreneur creates device to prevent surgical delays
Bariatric and general surgeon Dr. Maria Iliakova sets a silver, metal canister on the wooden…
Travel Buddy takes $1000 grand prize at Startup games
Travel Buddy, an app that streamlines group travel, took first place and $1,000 at the…
Iowa high school students invited to ABI ‘Business Horizons’ week of innovation
Registration is now open for Business Horizons 2024, a five-day innovation program provided by the…
Second da Vinci Xi Surgical System Installed at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital is expanding its surgical robotic program, adding a second…
IEDA awards $550,000 in innovation funding to six Iowa startups
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) recently awarded $550,000 in innovation funding to six startup…
Cedar Rapids startup FES Solutions receives IEDA loan
A Cedar Rapids-based startup was recently named a recipient of an innovation funding loan from…
Corneal injury project wins top prize in Innovation Challenge Awards
A project that treats corneal injuries won a $20,000 grand prize at the University of…
Iowa JPEC honors 13 individuals
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) is recognizing 13 people at…
NewBoCo among winners in SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) in Cedar Rapids has been named one of 35…
How Sólás H2O went from idea to national brand in under a year
“We’re kind of in the top three of canned water right now,” Mark Pattison said.…
TAI accepting nominations for Prometheus Awards
The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is accepting nominations for its 2023 Prometheus Awards, which…
Two Iowa City buildings honored with international sustainability award
Two Iowa City facilities, designed by Neumann Monson Architects, have received 2023 Green GOOD DESIGN…
