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Richardson's Innovation Quarter [Photo: Michael Samples]
How North Texas Can Become a Top‑Ranked National Technology Innovation Hub
by Bill Sproull | Jun 22, 2021
The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, which passed in May, has the power to develop 20 tech hubs throughout the United States. According to Tech Titans' CEO Bill Sproull, Dallas-Fort Worth could be a strong contender for one of those spots.
by Alex Edwards |
Jun 11, 2021
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from Cyber Group, the Dallas Regional Chamber, Imaginuity, and Questpro.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jun 8, 2021
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awarded a $3.9 million grant to The University of North Texas Health Science Center (HSC) in Fort Worth to expand a program that aims to create more diversity in the medical and biomedical sciences fields.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 8, 2021
The EdTech marketplace and PaaS startup will expand its HQ with a grant from the McKinney Economic Development Corporation's (MEDC) Innovation Fund. The startup connects learning resource buyers and sellers in 7,000 languages and dialects.
The woman-owned and minority-led company says it's "empowering micro-entrepreneurs to reach their customers globally."
The woman-owned and minority-led company says it's "empowering micro-entrepreneurs to reach their customers globally."
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The Perot Museum Goes Hollywood With Season One of “The Whynauts” Online Kids Series
by Alex Edwards | Jun 7, 2021
The digitally enhanced “Whynauts” tracks young actors on fun adventures sparked by science. Conceived by the Museum’s leadership and educational team, the STEM series was made in partnership with Dallas-based studio Groove Jones and backed by major donors.
The bilingual show aims to reach a million kids by next year—and become a high-tech hit.
The bilingual show aims to reach a million kids by next year—and become a high-tech hit.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 3, 2021
"There hasn't been a superhero like El Peso Hero," Hector Rodriguez III says. "A hero that transcends cultures and borders for Texas and Mexico."
The creator of the celebrated comic book series, who is a fifth-grade bilingual teacher for McKinney ISD, wears a lot of hats. He's also the co-founder of Texas Latino Comic Con, a publisher and CEO, and development director of a lucha libre multimedia company. Coming soon: the movie.
The creator of the celebrated comic book series, who is a fifth-grade bilingual teacher for McKinney ISD, wears a lot of hats. He's also the co-founder of Texas Latino Comic Con, a publisher and CEO, and development director of a lucha libre multimedia company. Coming soon: the movie.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 1, 2021
With five new UT Dallas research centers, an extension of the university's Venture Development Center, and new attractions like TheLab makerspace, The IQ may just realize Richardson's vision to be "the premier tech hub in Texas."
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by Alex Edwards |
May 26, 2021
“This is a campaign primarily about people,” said UT Dallas President Dr. Richard C. Benson. The public phase of New Dimensions: The Campaign for UT Dallas has three priorities: attracting the best and brightest students, enhancing lives through research, and transforming the arts on campus.
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Dallas Startup Rhithm Raises $4M for Emoji-Based Student Wellness Platform
by David Seeley | May 19, 2021
To prevent suicides, hunger, and learning issues, Rhithm's emojified bio-social assessments app lets kids say how they feel.
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by David Seeley |
May 17, 2021
Plano-based Adaptive3D is a category leader in printed elastomers for additive manufacturing, competing in a $129B industry. So it's no wonder the Boston company snapped them up.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 17, 2021
Following a temporary tour brought on by a COVID delay, the most statues of women ever assembled in one location at one time has finally been unveiled at NorthPark Center. It's a culmination of Lyda Hill Philanthropies' work with the IF/THEN Initiative to create a cultural shift in how the world perceives women in STEM.
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by Michaela Markels |
May 17, 2021
22-year-old Dallas native Kush Singh launched Hitch at UT Austin to provide an affordable rideshare in the 50-350 mile range. Now, Hitch looks to expand beyond Texas and become a national household name post-pandemic.
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The DEC Sets Dallas Startup Week 2021: Get Ready for 19 Tracks, 3 Summits, and Startup Alley
by Quincy Preston | May 7, 2021
The hybrid event in August will take place in person at SMU and virtually. The seventh annual Dallas Startup Week powered by Capital One is Dallas-Fort Worth's largest event focused on driving entrepreneurial success, economic impact, and innovation in the region.
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by Alexa Vickaryous |
Apr 19, 2021
To facilitate COVID-19 vaccinations, organizations such as the Texas Department of State Health Services and Los Angeles and Orange Counties in California, are using UNT's emergency planning tech. We spoke with the leader behind the tech, Marty O'Neill, about its origins and how the tech was pivoted on such short notice.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Apr 15, 2021
It can take up to 15 years for a new drug to be available for the public to use. Through SMU's patent-pending ChemGen, researchers believe chemists may be able to "increase their productivity from working on as few as six problems a year to as many as 60."
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Your Two Cents: The Dallas Mayor’s Task Force on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Wants Your Feedback
by Quincy Preston |
Apr 13, 2021
What should the city be doing to attract, retain, and support startups? Share your recommendations and ideas.
But hurry, the Startup Information Survey will close by the end of the week.
But hurry, the Startup Information Survey will close by the end of the week.
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