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Wisconsin startup finalist at SXSW pitch competition | Epilepsy device receives FDA clearance
Wisconsin startup named finalist at SXSW HARTLAND, WI–Wearable Technologies, led by Deepak Arora, was one of five finalists in the artificial intelligence, voice and robotics technology category of the international SXSW Pitch…
Read MoreMaking medicine from ocean waste | Universities seek to make fentanyl less dangerous
Researchers recycle waste from the ocean to make medicine LAWRENCE, KS–Researchers at the University of Kansas are working to transform plastic waste from the ocean into components to be used…
Read MoreStartup uses ChatGPT to create online course | CVG’s tech to make life easier for travelers
Startup uses ChatGPT to create online course MINNEAPOLIS, MN–While it only launched in November 2022, OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT has been making waves for its ability to write in a human-like…
Read MoreDuke researchers design DNA | Treatments for childhood obesity and cancer
Flyover Country is filled with researchers who are working on life-saving technology. Here are just a few standouts we wanted to mention this week: Duke researchers design DNA DURHAM, NC–A…
Read MoreSmart trash tech | Digital music everyone can create
Smart trash tech PITTSBURGH, PA–Want to help the environment but you’re kinda lazy? CleanRobotics is a recycling tech company that has created a smart recycling bin called TrashBot: When you…
Read MoreUniversity research that debuted at CES
CES (Consumer Technology Show), the annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association, bills itself as the “most influential tech event in the world.” Indeed, visitors to the show…
Read MoreAstrobotic to develop lander for ULA | Startups and legal weed
Pittsburgh’s Astrobotic to develop lander for moon mission PITTSBURGH, PA–United Launch Alliance (ULA) (a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Boeing) is nearing completion of the development of the next-generation…
Read MoreAutomating ‘personalized’ emails | Making pig livers humanlike
Automating ‘personalized’ emails? PITTSBURGH, PA–If you’re in the recruitment biz, you know that personalized emails have a better chance at getting replies than cold emails. Three students at Carnegie Mellon…
Read MoreShopping with a virtual cart | Ohio’s Genetesis founders recognized by Forbes
Shopping with a virtual cart KANSAS CITY, MO–A store in Kansas City is testing a new technology that lets customers shop with a virtual cart. You swipe your credit or…
Read MoreDedicated university research led to startup and a big payoff | Ohio boosts tech transfer efforts
Dedicated university research led to startup and a big payoff CLEVELAND, OH–Though it was a few years in the making, the story of a startup spun out of Case Western…
Read MoreGPS-driven scavenger hunt | Connecting employers to disabled job candidates
GPS-driven scavenger hunt RAYMORE, MO–Want to get your family out of the house for a fun excursion? Jeff VanDeusen, the owner of four-year-old startup VanDeusen Innovations, has created a GPS-driven…
Read MoreFriends in high places
More and more of the top research universities in Flyover Country are taking concrete steps to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship in their midst. Here’s the latest on that front: IU…
Read MoreOn-demand golf lesson booking | Electric cars and ‘range anxiety’
On-demand golf lesson booking BASEHOR, KS–A startup called Mpruv Sports is set to launch its beta platform of Mpruv Golf, a peer-to-peer, on-demand application for booking coaches, caddies, and tee…
Read MoreU-M in top 5 schools globally for entrepreneurship
U-M in top 5 schools globally for entrepreneurship ANN ARBOR, MI–The University of Michigan has once again been ranked in the Top 5 schools globally for its entrepreneurial ecosystem. Princeton…
Read MoreNeed a lead vocalist? | AI-driven robot will build adobe walls
Need a lead vocalist? KENOSHA, WI–Tech startup VocaTone Studio has created a novel piece of tech that allows musicians and other content creators to access an electronic vocalist. Maghni AI,…
Read MoreDuke researcher to build brain-like AI hardware | A drug for treating mouth sores
The great minds at Flyover Universities continue to innovate and create solutions for some of life’s biggest issues. Here’s just a taste of what we’ve read about this week. Duke…
Read MoreVR tech that may help people recover from substance abuse disorder & more
VR tech that may help people recover from substance abuse disorder BLOOMINGTON, IN–Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine are moving forward with virtual reality technology they hope can…
Read MorePIT tests ‘teleoperated’ cars | Smart watch app aims to reduce nightmares
Pittsburgh International Airport tests “teleoperated” cars PITTSBURGH, PA–“Teleoperated” cars remotely driven by a person miles away are on the roads at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Tech startup Mapless AI is testing the…
Read MoreDuke University assignment leads to startup | Universities recognized for innovation
Duke University assignment leads to startup DURHAM, NC–Three college students turned a Duke University Fuqua School of Business assignment into a startup. Their company, called Alcove, offers a simple swiping…
Read MoreNew tech for sealing air ducts | Omaha mom develops child care app
New tech for sealing air ducts DAYTON, OH–Heating and cooling residences and businesses accounted for 13% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2020, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection…
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