innovation

Tech Titans’ Grand Challenge to Award $5K to Entrepreneurs for 5G-Enabled Solutions

by | Jul 14, 2020
Representatives from AT&T, Axxess, Ericsson, Nokia, among other tech companies will be the judges for the 5G Grand Challenge. Awardees will receive $5,000, mentoring, and introductions to funding resources.
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Pegasus Park: Lyda Hill Philanthropies Unveils Details of 23-Acre Hub for Biotech Innovation, Social Impact in Dallas 
by | Jul 13, 2020
The mixed-use social purpose project—designed to boost local biotech, nonprofit, and corporate innovation—has been in the works for years. Expected to open in early 2021, the future-focused campus is located near the Dallas Medical District.
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Clinical-Stage Biotech Expands From Silicon Valley to the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth
by | Jul 13, 2020
CAGE Bio—currently a resident at Johnson & Johnson Innovation—uses a proprietary platform to develop therapeutic products for dermatology, inflammation, and immunology.
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AT&T Business’ Anne Chow Becomes First Global Female CEO to Serve as United Way Dallas’ Campaign Chair
by | Jun 29, 2020
As North Texas works to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Chow plans to focus on improving community health in her role as United Way Dallas’ 96th annual campaign chair.
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Leaving a Legacy: How Frito-Lay’s Ciara Dilley Champions a Future for Female Founders

by | Jun 8, 2020
We spoke with the VP of Transform & Innovation for Frito-Lay North America on why she thinks supporting female entrepreneurs is more important now than ever.
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DI People: AECOM, Surgical Notes, Mohr Partners, and More Make Moves
by | Jun 5, 2020
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from TPG, Education Advanced, UTD, Cyber Defense Labs, Apptricity, and more.
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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.
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‘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
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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.
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‘Work From Wherever’: Bottle Rocket Founder Deploys Tech, Revamps Processes for a New Future
It's an all-new attitude, CEO Calvin Carter says. A plan to 'work from wherever'—permanently—will foster a better work/life balance for employees and help the company recruit global top talent.
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Pandemic Spurs Workspace Architecture, Design Innovation
HKS President and CEO Dan Noble envisions the future of offices, sports, and more.
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Bath Bombs for a Cause: Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth Provides Job Opportunities Through Edgar’s Bath Goods

by | Feb 28, 2020
Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth is giving adults with disabilities an opportunity to work locally by making bath bombs.
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Meet the Future 50: North Texas Innovators and Disruptors You Need to Know
No matter which of our six buckets you look at—startup, enterprise, invention, education, innovation, or creative—you're sure to find leaders capable of disrupting industries, benefiting society, or changing the world.
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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.
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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.
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