February 13, 2013

  • Lincoln startup accelerator NMotion opens applications for inaugural class

    A group led by Lincoln, Neb.-based NUtech Ventures today announced its next move to support the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem: an early stage startup accelerator it calls NMotion. “We looked at where NUtech could play a role, and obviously not driving it as a university accelerator, but just as a catalyst to help,” said NMotion director…

  • Iowa investor forum expands to serve Midwest startups; apps due Feb. 28

    The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), a non-profit committed to accelerating the success of Iowa’s tech industry, recently opened applications for i2iowa April 9, its half-day investor and innovator forum in Des Moines. “This year’s forum is focused on early-stage companies, and on providing a powerfully strong environment for networking and education,” TAI president Leann…

  • Hackovate Health reveals 10 finalists that will compete for $15k on Feb. 26

    H&R Block and Think Big Partners announced today the 10 companies that will be competing in its inaugural Hackovate Health competition Feb. 26. The competition, which was announced in November, challenges entrepreneurs to dream up an online or mobile app that could help consumers navigate today’s health care landscape. Among the 10 companies selected …

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Brad Feld buys KC house with Google Fiber, opens contest to live in it

    The Kansas City Startup Village has a new homeowner in its Google Fiber-equipped neighborhood, and it’s a venture capitalist with a penchant for startup communities. On Monday, serial entrepreneur, investor and author Brad Feld (left) closed on a home, and today he’s launching a competition that will put five entrepreneurs in the house with access…