The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has approved innovation funding in support of four Iowa startups. Here are the startups that received funding. Distynct Ames-based Providence Data Technologies, doing business as Distynct, provides an internet-based...
For more information contact: Ms. Kanan Kappelman 515.348.6248 communications@iowaeda.com November 19, 2021 (DES MOINES, IA) – Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for one established company in Sergeant Bluff, which will assist...
Ames, Iowa (AgPR) Nov. 16, 2021 — Dryland Genetics continues their expansion, appointing John Manuel as their new Chief Commercial Officer. Dryland Genetics is increasing the sustainability and resilience of the global food supply through their high-yielding proso...
AMES, Iowa, November 16, 2021 – Ag Startup Engine, in the Iowa State University (ISU) Research Park, has announced an initial investment in Ames, Iowa-based N-Sense, a startup that is developing a soil nitrate sensor system for on-the-go variable rate nitrogen...
A 2007 collapse of major sections of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis during rush hour traffic resulted in 13 deaths and 145 injuries as cars plummeted 108 feet into the Mississippi River. The tragedy led to immediate questions. What caused the accident? Could it have...
Kyle Martin is returning home to serve the Iowa State University Research Park as its Real Estate Development Operations and Project Manager. The announcement was made today by ISU Research Park President Rick Sanders. Martin, a native of Ames, Iowa, just completed a...
Enhanced breeding techniques boost Proso Millet yields. As the world’s supply of fresh water becomes increasingly scarce – threatening the irrigation our food supply depends upon – Dryland Genetics is on the frontline of addressing the world’s water...
Workiva Inc. narrowed its net loss in the second quarter that ended June 30, with a GAAP net loss of $9.5 million, compared with a GAAP net loss of $19.6 million for the prior year’s second quarter. Total revenue in the quarter for the Ames-based global...
VC and established seed company investors back company creating new high yielding varieties of an ancient water-efficient crop AMES, Iowa (DROP DATE, 2021) –Dryland Genetics today announced it raised $3.8 million in venture financing as part of a round led by Next...
Ames-based startup Farmers Risk has received an initial $50,000 investment from Ag Startup Engine. Farmers Risk’s mission is to democratize the tools available to help farmers manage risk and create more predictable revenue on the farm. Farmers Risk has built software...
