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Tech transfer initiatives at regional universities are making a huge impact on our innovation economy
Universities are where groundbreaking discoveries happen. From Google, the barcode, and Gatorade to the polio vaccine, research at universities plays a critical role in improving the world around us. Flyover…
Read MoreEasing talent pipeline problems with virtual reality
For veteran businesses, the key to remaining successful is to keep innovating. VisionThree has been creating VR, AR, and touch-interactive solutions for businesses for almost 20 years. While the company…
Read MoreCPA from Kansas develops new virtual reality game for at-home fitness
James Flexman worked in tech for a decade before making the switch to tax and accounting. But, to paraphrase, you can take the boy out of tech but you can’t…
Read MoreWhat does the passage of the CHIPs bill mean for Flyover Country?
Semiconductor chip shortages shut down automotive production lines in 2021. Then some high-tech and consumer-electronics companies began to experience chip shortages and the attention just intensified. Currently, 90 percent of…
Read MoreDetroit’s Airspace Link offers drone solutions for pilots and businesses
Detroit-based Airspace Link is helping build the digital infrastructure that will empower drones to transform how goods and services are delivered, both locally and over longer distances. The company’s AirHub…
Read MoreIndustrial tech: Biometrics, AI and machine learning keep workers safer
Founded and funded by a woman-lead team, Kenzen now has a global client base and about 15 employees. We spoke to Lehmann about the inspiration behind Kenzen and the company’s position for growth as heat injury becomes an increased concern for industrial employers.
Read MoreCarBeast app is a ‘WebMD for cars’
It’s probably fair to say that at some point most of us have had to place blind trust in a car mechanic. We also trust them to tell us what…
Read MoreTribal Nations and aerospace innovation in Oklahoma
Oklahomans are betting on the aerospace industry as a cornerstone of technological innovation and economic growth.
Read MoreLeveraging cognitive science and artificial intelligence to improve sales
Confirmed is an emerging SaaS company that uses cognitive science and artificial intelligence to increase salespeople’s meeting acceptance rates.
Read MoreHow do you scale tech with speed and purpose?
How do you scale tech when your company is growing fast, and you’ve got to consider everything from operational needs to marketing to security?
Read MoreGreat North Ventures’ new fund to address key themes
Great North Ventures is an early-stage VC firm located in Minneapolis. The firm has raised two funds since its 2017 founding. On May 24, early-stage VC firm Great North Ventures…
Read MoreGroov provides organized data for residential land development
Founded in Clive, IA in 2020, Groov leverages advanced Land Development technology to help residential land developers. We spoke to Groov’s CEO Ryan Glick about what the company does and…
Read MoreOklahoma State University partners on aerospace innovation center
The aerospace industry accounts for about 6 percent of the Oklahoma workforce, but its impact is often overlooked in a state where agriculture and oil dominate the headlines. Several university…
Read MoreBuilding the future in Kansas City with tech and talent
John Boucard is a serial entrepreneur, inventor, engineer, hacker, and maker. His current company, Tesseract Ventures, is developing a system that gives businesses the ability to connect ultra-high speed processing…
Read MoreCompany streamlines information overload
CatalystXL is a Detroit-based company whose focus is helping to solve the problem of information overload among employees, clients, partners, and suppliers. Its platform, Cardware, integrates with database systems and…
Read MoreColumbus grows its gene therapy expertise
Gene therapy is a relatively new field that involves altering the genes inside the body’s cells in an effort to treat or stop genetic diseases. There’s a lot of excitement…
Read MoreInnovation districts are building the future in Flyover Country
What are innovation districts and are they the model for mid-sized cities who want to become globally competitive? Is your city building one? If not, should they? Flyover Future hosts…
Read MoreFlyover Country is having a global impact on AgTech innovation
The field of agriculture has been shaped by technological advances since the beginning of time, whether you’re talking about irrigation methods or the productivity-increasing machinery that came out of the…
Read MoreOhio: The Silicon Heartland
OhioX is a member-based nonprofit organization with representation from Fortune 500 companies, universities, research organizations, startups, and tech-focused businesses. Launched in December 2019, OhioX is working to build Ohio into…
Read MoreEdtech platform eases communication between parents and schools
Nashville-based Possip is a primary and secondary education platform founded by Shani Dowell. Possip uses routine, multilingual SMS surveys (i.e., pulse checks) to empower feedback between students’ families, teachers, and…
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