innovation

DI People: Comerica, Bank of Texas, Kimberly-Clark, and More Make Executive Moves

by | May 29, 2020
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from Wingstop, the City of Dallas, Caddis, Access Physicians, Fort Worth Now, and others.
MORE
‘Best Minds’: North Texas Smart City Consortium Launches with 21 Founding Members
The nonprofit North Texas Innovation Alliance—the largest of its kind in the U.S.—brings together cities, counties, municipalities, and agencies to tackle pressing challenges with innovative solutions. First up, the group will look at the effects of COVID-19. With the launch, NTXIA joins Mastercard's City Possible network that advances inclusive and sustainable development
MORE
Telehealth for Pets: Petzey Launches First-of-its-Kind Virtual Network of On-Demand Pet Healthcare
by | May 26, 2020
Dallas-based Petzey aims to keep pets healthy while creating job opportunities for veterinary practitioners in the new sharing economy.
MORE
DI People: Hillwood, Front Burner Restaurants, Veritex Bank Make Executive Moves
by | May 21, 2020
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from SMU, Renovo Financial, Flagship Facility Services, Zalat Pizza, and more.
MORE

Pandemic Spurs Workspace Architecture, Design Innovation

HKS President and CEO Dan Noble envisions the future of offices, sports, and more.
MORE
Avocados From Mexico’s New Restaurant Comes With an Innovation Incubator
by | Mar 4, 2020
Texas is one of the largest state beneficiaries from the economic activity generated by avocado imports—the small, package-less fruit contributed $3.4 billion to the U.S. GDP in 2017 alone. And through the brand's new "living lab,” it hopes to expand its impressive penetration in the market—and reinvent every established marketing rule along the way.
MORE
The IQ Richardson Innovation District

The IQ: Richardson Innovation District Unveils New Name and Branding

by | Jan 29, 2020
In December, the Richardson City Council approved rezoning for higher density development and a variety of uses to provide a foundation for an innovation-focused, urban mixed-use environment.
MORE
The USPTO is Now Accepting National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nominations
by | Jan 27, 2020
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is accepting nominations until April 3.
MORE
Date Gone Wrong: Match Group’s New Safety Tech Gives Tinder a Panic Button, and More
by | Jan 23, 2020
Match Group, the parent company of Match, Tinder, OKCupid, Hinge and several other dating apps, is investing and partnering with Noonlight to offer online daters tools to feel and stay safe during dates. 
MORE
Meet the 46 Winners and Finalists from Dallas Innovates’ and D CEO’s 2020 Innovation Awards
by | Jan 17, 2020
Here are the companies and leaders driving innovation in North Texas.
MORE

Culture Cues: Fast-Growing Fintech Alkami Takes a Balanced Approach to Innovation

by | Jan 2, 2020
“For us, the alchemy is transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary,” says Adrianne Court, Alkami's Chief Human Resource Officer.
MORE
RESEARCH
Discovery: UTA Tracks Property Values Near Transit-Oriented Developments, Grant Backs UTD Floating Turbine Design
by | Dec 20, 2019
In this weekly roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you'll also find out about a conference on innovation that's coming to Dallas in January.
MORE
aviation
Wings of Innovation: Aviation and Aerospace in North Texas Fly to a High-Tech Future
by | Nov 13, 2019
Dallas-Fort Worth has been at the forefront of aviation innovation in manufacturing, airports, and airlines. What's next? Vertical takeoff air taxis buzzing over North Texas.
MORE
Lyle Commits $10M for SMU Engineering School’s Strategic Vision
by | Oct 25, 2019
In what SMU calls a "bold plan," the engineering school’s future combines innovation, agility, and swift responses to shifts in technological capabilities with enduring institutional support.
MORE