innovation
Coe College lands $1.3 million physics grant
A new federal grant will enable Coe College undergraduates to conduct research at some of the world’s premier physics laboratories, including CERN in Switzerland. The Cedar Rapids liberal arts college received $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office…
University of Iowa launches new mobile app for students
On Aug. 1, the University of Iowa rolled out a new mobile app designed to…
Hintz Biomedical, HMUIRL take top prize for Iowa JPEC Summer Track pitch
A health care startup that recently took top prize at an Iowa JPEC spring competition…
New licensing agreement between Integrated DNA Technologies, SeQure Dx, will advance CRISPR-based therapeutics
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has entered into a licensing agreement with SeQure Dx, a specialist…
Fareway partners with Alliant Energy on Boone solar field
Boone-based Fareway Stores is harnessing the power of solar energy with its recent partnership with…
EV charging infrastructure growing slowly in Iowa
A devoted environmentalist, Mike Carberry purchased a Chevy Bolt last year and is now among…
Perspective Therapeutics, Bristol Myers Squibb partner to evaluate drug combo for skin cancer
Perspective Therapeutics has entered into a clinical collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb to investigate the…
Kirkwood to introduce new Cybersecurity and Compliance program this fall
Beginning fall 2024, Kirkwood Community College will be offering a new Cybersecurity and Compliance program.…
UI to petition Board of Regents to plan for new hydroscience research building
In a bid to expand its IIHR – Hydroscience & Engineering program, the University of…
Coralville-based AI risk-mitigation platform IntelliSee partners with Singlewire Software
IntelliSee, an AI risk-mitigation platform, announced a recent partnership with Singlewire Software, a leading provider…
Cedar Rapids Public Library to host Maker and Technology Fest
Technology and creativity will meet at the Cedar Rapids Public Library with the Maker and…
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…
