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This week FAU Tech Runway announced the 2020 Launch Competition winners! These companies will comprise Venture Class 8, our year-long program of support designed to help these companies launch and scale their ventures. The selection process was extremely challenging this year, given the very large number of strong entries. We appreciate the effort, patience, and resilience of all of the applicants.
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Two FAU Tech Runway Companies Win Their Industry Tracks 2020 Miami Herald Startup Competition
For the second year in a row, FAU Tech Runway Venture Companies have won their respective tracks in the annual Miami Heral Startup Competition!
Intercept Telemed, a venture class 5, won the healthcare/bioscience track, and Real Street X, a venture class 7, won the real estate track. Judges also recognized
PowerCalc, a venture class 3 company, as a finalist.
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New COVID-19 Testing Site at FAU Tech Runway
A new Covid-19 drive-through testing site has opened at FAU Tech Runway (901 NW 35th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33431). Testing is by appointment only.
To make an appointment, call 1-800-209-7919 Monday through Friday from 9 A.M to 5 P.M.
Testing is available to anyone over age 12, with or without symptoms. No doctor referral is needed. ID and face covering required. Please enter the campus on Spanish River Blvd. More info on the FAU site is
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FAU Tech Runway Managing Director Judging Aerospace and Innovative Tech Companies in Online Competition
Rhys L. Williams, Managing Director of FAU Tech Runway, is participating in the
Aerospace Innovation and Tech Forum as a judge in an online competition for the Space Florida Accelerating Innovation (AI) awards.
The Aerospace Innovation and Tech Forum will provide an opportunity for the industry to engage with the Florida Venture Forum investment community, including private equity, venture capital and angel investors.
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Gregory S. Daniels served on the advisory board for Tech Runway at Florida Atlantic University. His knowledge contributed much to the growth of Tech Runway. He was a vibrant individual, and anyone who worked alongside him felt his compassion and caring heart.
On behalf of the Tech Runway Team and advisory board, we wish his family peace and comfort during this time.
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$60 Million Available to Restart Business in Palm Beach County
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the CARES Restart Business Grants Program on May 15, 2020 to accelerate the reopening of businesses hardest hit by COVID-19.
The $60 million Business Restart Program uses a portion of the county’s $261 million allocation from the Federal CARES Act approved by Congress. The BCC has dedicated $50 million toward businesses with 25 or fewer employees and $10 million towards businesses with greater than 25 employees.
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- Now more than ever, we are called to make a difference. The Urban League of Broward County ask you to join you in their mission in response to COVID-19 and become an Agent of Change by donating.
- The Red BackPack Fund is open to public donation, so anyone can partner with GlobalGiving to bolster women through entrepreneurship in their hour of need with a contribution to The Red Backpack Fund, backed by Sara Blakely (creator of Spanx) at GlobalGiving.
- Hospitality Helping Hands is a not for profit formed to help feed the hospitality workers, their families, local charities, and others in need due to the Corona Virus shutdown. Their mission is simple and directly impacts the local community.
- Miami Foundation's Community Recovery Fund provides critical help to Miami-Dade nonprofits whose operations are severely impacted and supports their long-term recovery, resilience and financial stability.
- Year Up South Florida is shifting to a virtual learning environment for its 140+ current students, including over 60 students completing internships with South Florida’s leading employers. To ensure uninterrupted support and access to meaningful career pathways for its young adults, Year Up would be incredibly grateful if the community would consider supporting the COVID-19 Impact Fund.
If you have a cause you'd like us to promote, please
CLICK HERE.
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2020 Florida Blue Health Innovation Challenge
The 2020 Florida Blue Health Innovation Challenge is seeking innovative ways to reduce hospital readmissions in Florida.
ELIGIBILITY
- All entrants must be an undergraduate, graduate or doctorate student at a college or university located in Florida.
- Innovations cannot have been incorporated for longer than 12 months or have investment or annual revenues in excess of $100,000.
- Entrants will be required to pitch their concepts in-person to a panel of health care and business experts during the state finals at the GuideWell Innovation Center in Orlando’s Lake Nona Medical City in late September/early October 2020.
Deadline to apply is
June 1.
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The Elevate Prize
The Elevate Prize powered by MIT Solve aims to empower inspiring leaders and role models around the world—Global Heroes who can spark movements, mobilize communities, and catalyze positive change. The Elevate Prize Foundation will award up to US$5 million annually to multiple Global Heroes and offer valuable resources for two years after being selected, helping build a massive movement to galvanize people all over the world to do good in their own community.
Deadline:
June 29.
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Cade Prize for Innovation
As one of the largest cash prize competitions for innovation in Florida, the Cade Prize has drawn hundreds of creative thinkers from diverse sectors, from Pensacola to Miami, who enter cutting-edge inventions with real market potential. In 2020, the Cade Prize will award $50,000 in seed-capital and make several important enhancements.
FAU companies scored 3 out of 16 semi-finalist slots last year, and 1 of 4 of the Finalist positions as well.
Entry period will open on June 1, and applications will be accepted through August 1.
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What is the TRIN?
The FAU Tech Runway Investor Network (TRIN) is an organization that provides privileged access to investment opportunities for return-driven investors who are financially motivated to back talented FAU-connected entrepreneurs.
To learn more about this opportunity and the membership benefits you can enjoy,
CLICK HERE.
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Join the Florida Venture Forum at the
13th Annual Florida Early Stage Capital Conference and the 10th Annual Statewide Collegiate Startup Competition on
Oct. 15-16, 2020 at the Westshore Grand Hotel in Tampa, Florida. This is your opportunity to reach the next level of expansion, through meaningful interaction and exposure to the angel investor community in Florida and beyond.
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10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., May 28
Signature Grand, Davie
4 – 5 p.m., May 28
Virtual Event
10 – 11:30 a.m., May 29
Online event
4 – 5 p.m., June 4
Virtual Event
12 – 12:45 p.m., June 8
Virtual Event
June 9 – 11
Virtual Interactive Conference
6 – 6:45 p.m., June 15
Online event
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June 15 – 17, 2020
JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, Orlando
7 – 7:45 p.m., June 22
Online event
10 – 10:45 a.m., June 23
Online event
6 – 6:45 p.m., June 29
Online event
6 – 6:45 p.m., July 13
Nov. 4 – 5
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami
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