Startup

Syntilla Medical's newly patented surgical method for implantable head mounted neurostimulation system for head pain. [Images: USPTO]

Dallas Invents: 58 Patents Granted for Week of Feb. 6

Newly granted patents include Syntilla Medical’s neurostimulation system for head pain and Baylor Research Institute’s methods to treat or prevent hepatitis C.
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On Tap: BionorthTX Event, Cocktails + Conversation & Foodies for Philanthropy
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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WeWork Creator Awards 2018 Applications Now Open
by | Feb 13, 2018
Winners could receive up to $360,000 in funding. The deadline to apply is April 10.
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jobs
UTD Professor Says He Has an Easier Way to Find Out What Jobs Are Where
by | Feb 13, 2018
Evan Stair’s data technology gives lay people access to numbers on occupations in metro areas nationwide.
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Student Entrepreneur

Student Wins $10K, Title of ‘Best Student Entrepreneur in the U.S.’

by | Feb 12, 2018
There was no lack of creativity when it came to the ideas proposed at the Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards. Businesses ranged from an outdoor adventure company, to fast-casual dining chains, to napkins that can detect date rape drugs.
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Festival of Ideas
UTA Festival of Ideas: There’s ‘No One Path’ to Becoming an Entrepreneur
by | Feb 12, 2018
The annual event hosted by UTA empowered youth to take that leap of faith to become their own boss no matter what they’re passionate about.
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mayors
Deadline Nears to Enter Mayors Matchup Pitch at SXSW
by | Feb 12, 2018
The pitches will be made before a panel of industry experts and mayors including Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, as entrepreneurs compete for up to $10,000 in prize money.
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Tech Titans
Innovators Wanted: Tech Titans Seeks North Texas Tech Leaders to Honor
by | Feb 9, 2018
Nominations are being sought by Tech Titans in 14 awards categories. Winners will honored at a gala in August.
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funding

Follow the Money: Exxon Leads $13.7M Yoshi Raise, Agrinos Nets $14.7M Equity Investment

by | Feb 8, 2018
From agricultural biotech to medical innovation and software makers, here are some of the latest capital raises and acquisitions with North Texas ties.
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ATM
GivePay Readies Gift Card Mall Solution for ATMs
by | Feb 8, 2018
The Gift Card Mall provides kiosk-style functionality in an ATM to buy digital gift cards, or make digital payments.
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CruiseBe's Marina and Alex Shumaiev at TechCrunch Disrupt.
From Trip Itineraries To Navigable Maps, Dallas Startup Puts Cruise Planning In One Platform
by | Feb 7, 2018
What started as a trip aggregator has evolved into everything someone needs to take a cruise.
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Kubos Major Tom, Mission Control
Kubos, ISISpace Partnering For Mission Control Software
by | Feb 7, 2018
The Denton-based startup provides an open-source, integrated platform that is made to run on any satellite subsystem.
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Varidesk

With Stand2Learn Purchase, Coppell’s Varidesk Expands Its Role in Active Workspace Market

by | Feb 6, 2018
Varidesk announced the purchase Tuesday noting it aligns with the company’s mission to transform workspaces for all ages into more active environments.
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speed bands
Bouncie Introduces Speed Bands Feature to Enhance Safety
by | Feb 6, 2018
The new feature from the Addison startup displays color-coded indicators that show the full range of speeds a vehicle travels during trips.
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5G
Allen Startup Perfecting 5G Tech To Power ‘Network of the Future’
by | Feb 6, 2018
Phazr's miniature antennas will send out tiny beams that have more than 1,000 times the capacity of the existing 4G LTE cell network. Its goal is to sell the technology to the telecommunication giants, including Dallas-based AT&T.
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Foldable tiltrotor aircraft
Dallas Invents: 66 Patents Granted for Week of Jan. 23
Patents secured this week include Bell Helicopter Textron's foldable tiltrotor aircraft and rewardStyle's method for providing targeted marketing to a user based on the user's social media interaction.
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