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Integrated DNA Technologies, Hamilton partner to automate next-gen sequencing workflows

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has announced a global partnership with Hamilton, a company specializing in precision laboratory automation, to streamline next generation sequencing (NGS) workflows for researchers worldwide. According to a release, the collaboration will combine IDT’s customizable sequencing tools…

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…

UI JPEC Innovation award winner Noah Healy.

Iowa JPEC honors 13 individuals

The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) is recognizing 13 people at…

The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is honoring 13 individuals for their contribution toward innovation and entrepreneurship.

NewBoCo among winners in SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition

The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) in Cedar Rapids has been named one of 35…

Anthony Betters NewBoCo

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.…

Mark Pattison, founder, COO, and board president of Solon-based Buck Creek Distributing water

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…

Iowa City Public Works CREDIT DEZEEN

Gov. Reynolds awards UI $8.2 million for bioscience research, economic development

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has awarded an $8.2 million grant to the University of Iowa…

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds

Alliant Energy offering 25 innovation scholarships

Alliant Energy is seeking applications for their 2023 innovation scholarships. Up to 25 students will…

Alliant Energy

Coralville startup CartilaGen receives IEDA grant

A Coralville medical technology startup has received an innovation grant from the Iowa Economic Development…

CartilaGen IEDA grant

NewBoCo annual meeting highlights entrepreneurial spirit

As one of the featured speakers at the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) annual meeting,…

Anthony Betters NewBoCo

Laminar Scientific combats climate change

A startup energy company — with an early-stage hybrid energy system and near-shore buoy technologies…

Google announces $150,000 grant to Iowa STEM Council

Google has announced a $150,000 grant to the Iowa STEM Council to help support the…

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Mediacom: nearly 7K Iowa households participating in Affordable Connectivity Program

Mediacom Communications reports that it now has more than 25,000 customers, including nearly 7,000 Iowa…

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UFG Insurance honored for excellence in marketing, video

The Insurance Marketing & Communications Association (IMCA) announced UFG Insurance as a winner of five…

UFG Insurance

Iowa Workforce Development awards more than $3.6 million to expand apprenticeship programs

Iowa Workforce Development announced it has awarded over $3.6 million in funding designated to create…

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