innovation
IDT introduces new protein to boost precision in CRISPR editing
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a global genomics company, has released a new tool designed to improve the accuracy of CRISPR-based gene editing. The Alt-R HDR Enhancer Protein helps cells repair DNA in a more precise way, doubling the efficiency of…
Alliant Energy awards innovation scholarships to students
A Cedar Rapids teenager is one of 25 students in Iowa and Wisconsin receiving $1,000…
ProCircular earns $250,000 for virtual cybersecurity escape room game
Coralville-based ProCircular, a cybersecurity and compliance firm, will be using $250,000 in funds from the…
Cedar Rapids to host sustainable economy and transportation conference
Alliant Energy, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and the City of Cedar Rapids are…
General Dynamics Information Technology opens new geospatial innovation center
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics with operations in Coralville,…
Kraft Heinz forming North America Zone to support innovation agenda
The Kraft Heinz Company, with operations in southwest Cedar Rapids, has announced it will combine…
Alliant Energy offering 25 innovation scholarships
Alliant Energy is seeking applications for their 2022 Innovation Scholarships as the company recognizes outstanding…
Alliant Energy awards innovation scholarships
A total of 25 students in Iowa and Wisconsin recently received $1,000 Innovation Scholarships from…
University of Iowa startups featured in Science Coalition report
A growing number of Iowa-based companies trace their roots to federally funded University of Iowa…
Diversity Straight Up: Live from EntreFEST 2020
In the latest episode of “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington take…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Scott Case
Scott Case speaks as part of the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and…
Wintersteen discusses Iowa State’s COVID-19 response, fall plans
The exterior of the new $84 million Student Innovation Center at Iowa State. The facility’s…
VIDA gets big cash infusion as focus turns to lung disease
Lung computerized tomography (CT) scans are unlikely to play a major role in detection of…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Dara Schmidt
Dara and Nate pose for a photo after their recent recording session at CBJ Studios…
Can the Terminator be an inventor?
By Charlie Damschen | Guest Column Nearly everyone is aware of artificial intelligence (AI) at…
World Class Industries keeps growing in Hiawatha
World Class Industries employees sit for a photo during the Nov. 7 open house and…