accelerator

‘Vision for Life’: Richardson Startup Evergaze Chosen for National MedTech Program

by | Jun 26, 2019
The optical technology startup aims to improve the lives of millions of people suffering from severe vision loss due to macular degeneration or diabetes. It was one of 50 selected for MedTech Innovator's 2019 Accelerator and Showcase program—and the only one from North Texas—out of 800 applicants.
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eye Sharma
UNTHSC Scientist Shoots for the Stars with Device to Study Eye Damage in Astronauts
by | Jun 21, 2019
A $321,000 grant is helping Dr. Tasmeen Sharma use her patent-pending device to study a condition affecting astronauts returning from outer space. Her startup could help the rest of us, too.
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science
Texas’ Booming Life Sciences Sector Draws Financial Advisory Firm to Dallas
by | Mar 1, 2019
Danforth Advisors LLC provides integrated and scalable consulting teams ranging from controller through CFO for life sciences companies, freeing time for innovation.
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health wildcatters
Health Wildcatters Ranks Among Nation’s Top Accelerators for 3rd Year
by | Oct 26, 2018
The SARP evaluation is based mostly on the accelerator’s portfolio and the performance of companies that have successfully completed its program. Health Wildcatters has grown to 57 health startups in its portfolio, collectively raising over $50 million in investment.
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REVTECH

RevTech Retail Accelerator Selects Quartet of 2018 Cohort Companies

by | Aug 21, 2018
The companies were selected becaue they exhibit strong entrepreneurial experience and ability to solve retail’s biggest challenges.
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funding
Follow the Money: Fetch Gets $3M in Seed Funding, Hedera Hashgraph Raises $100M
by | Aug 2, 2018
From Service Fusion to Spartan Crypto and Olsen-Stelzer Boot Co., here's a look at recent funding and acquisitions involving companies and investors with North Texas ties.
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pitch contest
Trinity Groves Hosting Pitch Contest to Find its Next Business
by | Jul 13, 2018
Retailers and restaurateurs interested in becoming the next Trinity Groves business can apply online for the opportunity to operate the West Dallas dining destination.
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sports
St. Louis Sports Accelerator Launching Program in Frisco
by | Apr 30, 2018
Stadia Ventures has aligned with LaunchPad City to make its move into North Texas. Its first program in Frisco also will debut its new esports-focused track.
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MassChallenge

North Texas Startups Among MassChallenge’s 2018 Cohort

by | Feb 22, 2018
The 84 startups come from five continents, 11 countries, 12 states, and five major Texas regions, including Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Chamber, Capital One Create Online Guide to Help Innovators Succeed
by | Jan 23, 2018
A new online guide on Dallas Innovates aims to help innovators find funding, mentorship, and other valuable resources they need to succeed in an ever-changing environment.
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[Custom chalkboard design © Chelsea Ciardelli courtesy of Capital Factory via Flicker; DI composite artwork]

DEC, Capital Factory: Leaders Say Partnership is Just the Beginning

by | Aug 8, 2017
Austin-based Capital Factory will begin offering expanded services to Dallas Entrepreneur Center members and the chance to join its tech accelerator program.
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Gabriella Draney Zielke
Tech Wildcatters Names
New CEO for Accelerator
by | Jun 29, 2017
Tech Wildcatters co-founder Gabriella Zielke is stepping aside as Vorachai (Ricky) Tejapaibu comes on board as the the new managing partner and CEO.
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health wildcatters
Health Wildcatters Named Among Top U.S. Accelerators
by | Jun 8, 2017
The project recognized 30 accelerators nationwide, and awarded Health Wildcatters a bronze ranking.
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Interactive Maps on Dallas Innovates [ Illustration: Mekitik_Boy via istockphoto ]
The Enterpreneur’s Arsenal: Interactive Maps for the DFW Innovation Ecosystem
Put Dallas-Fort Worth accelerators and incubators, innovation centers, makerspaces, executive offices, coworking, and more at your fingertips.
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