PowerCalc Selected as a 2020 Cohort of Net Zero Accelerator
PowerCalc, a Venture Class 3 company, was selected as a U.S Green Building Council's Net Zero Accelerator cohort member to promote building technology innovation that empowers Net Zero's positive future; focusing on their methodology: circuit-by-circuit, building-by-building, city-by-city.
The Net Zero Accelerator program concentrates on building decarbonization, clean construction and occupant wellness for all building types. Read more about the program
here.
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Guident Issued Patent and Appoints New Advisory Board Members
Guident, a Venture Class 8 company, appointed professors from Florida International University, Michigan State University and
Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics to their science advisory board.
Guident also announced their recent issue of a patent that teaches new methods to improve the safety of autonomous vehicles and land-based delivery drones.
READ MORE.
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Honorlock Helps Universities Transition to Remote Exams
Honorlock, a Venture Class 2 company, provides universities across the nation an easy transition to proctoring exams remotely during these trying times.
The company
was recently featured in the South Florida Business Journal, highlighting the success of their technology during the global pandemic.
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SBIR/STTR Specialzed Consulting Services
The Florida SBDC at FAU offers new specialized services for the
Smalll Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) consulting programs.
These no-cost services are highly competitive and encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research and R&D that have potential for commercialization.
Register for SBIR/STTR specialized consulting and other services below.
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Opportunity Zone Workshop
The Florida SBDC at FAU is hosting a free
Opportunity Zone workshop from 1 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 4
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ο»ΏThe goal of the workshop is to help aspiring and existing business owners and investors learn how to leverage and benefit from new investment programs.
Presenters will explain all aspects of Opportunity Zones from tax benefits, eligibility requirements, available resources, and more.
To learn more and register, click the link below.
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Cade Prize for Innovation
As one of the largest cash prize competitions for innovation in Florida, the Cade Prize has drawn hundreds of creative thinkers from diverse sectors, who enter cutting-edge inventions with real market potential. In 2020, the Cade Prize will award $50,000 in seed-capital.
FAU companies won three out of the 16 semi-finalist slots last year, with one making it to the top four.
Applications will be accepted through Aug. 1.
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What is the TRIN?
The FAU Tech Runway Investor Network (TRIN) is an organization that provides privileged access to investment opportunities for return-driven investors who are financially motivated to back talented FAU-connected entrepreneurs.
To learn more about this opportunity and the membership benefits you can enjoy,
CLICK HERE.
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Palm Beach Tech is partnering with
Premier Virtual
, a Venture Class 8 company, to host a
Career Expo, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 15.
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This event brings together a
virtual community of Florida's top educational institutions with tech professionals and companies for educational sessions, live chat hours with hiring managers, and more.
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The United States Department of Agriculture's Small Business Innovation Research Program is offering a free
Small Business Innovation Workshop
to help set-up small businesses for success by offering competitively awarded grants up to $100,000.
They are accepting small businesses that support the growth of research and ideas into products and services that could lead to significant public benefit in agriculture and community development.
Register now for the workshop session times below (*Session 1 is already closed):
Session 2: Wednesday, July 15, 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Session 3: Thursday, July 16, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Click the link below to see proposal topics they are accepting and to register for their workshops.
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Join the Florida Venture Forum for the
13th Annual Florida Early Stage Capital Conference
and the 10th Annual Statewide Collegiate Startup Competition on
Oct. 15 and 16 at the Westshore Grand Hotel in Tampa, Florida.
This is an opportunity to reach the next level of expansion, through meaningful interaction and exposure to the angel investor community in Florida and beyond.
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eMerge Americas
is the premier technology event connecting the Americas, held annually at the
Miami Beach Convention Center.
By connecting global industry leaders and investors with corporate business executives, government leaders and entrepreneurs, eMerge Americas is transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas.
eMerge Americas serves as a catalyst in order to foster innovation and investment in South Florida and Latin America. The upcoming eMerge Americas conference is scheduled for
Nov. 4 and 5
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10 a.m. β noon, July 10
Virtual Event
6 β 6:45 p.m., July 13
Virtual Event
8 β 8:45 a.m., July 14
Virtual Event
10 β 11 a.m., July 14
Virtual Event
6:30 β 7:30 p.m., July 15
Virtual Event
1 β 2 p.m., July 16
Virtual Event
7 β 9 p.m., July 16
Virtual Event
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1:30 β 2:30 p.m., July 21
Virtual Event
1 β 1:30 p.m., July 29
Virtual Event
10 β 11 a.m., July 30
Online event
noon β 1:15 p.m., July 31
Miami, FL
12 β 1 p.m., Aug. 26
Miami, FL
7:15 a.m. β 5 p.m., Oct. 30
University of Miami Watsco Center, Miami
Nov. 4 and 5
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami
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Deadline: July 13
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We're always looking for news!
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