Alpha Line production modules, left, photograph courtesy of Alpha Aqua. Aquaco's facility in Fort Pierce, Fla., photograph courtesy of Aquaco.
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Aquaco is Expanding with Alpha Aqua
In an attempt to expand the efforts of harvesting Florida pompano fish,
Aquaco, a Venture Class 4 company
, recently partnered with
Alpha Aqua A/S
, a Denmark-based technology provider. This collaboration enables Aquaco to use Alpha Aqua A/S technology called Alpha Line, an advanced integrated recirculating aquaculture grow-out system.
Aquaco is Alpha Aqua's first North America customer to receive their production modules, which are factory-tested and shipped for rapid installation and startup.
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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, who enter cutting-edge inventions with real market potential. In 2020, the Cade Prize will award $50,000 in seed-capital.
FAU companies won three out of the 16 semi-finalist slots last year, with one making it to the top four.
Applications will be accepted through Aug. 1.
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Opportunity Zone Workshop
The Florida SBDC at FAU is hosting a free
Opportunity Zone workshop from 1 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 4
.
ο»ΏThe goal of the workshop is to help aspiring and existing business owners and investors learn how to leverage and benefit from new investment programs. Presenters will explain all aspects of Opportunity Zones from tax benefits, eligibility requirements, available resources, and more.
To learn more and register, click the link below.
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Women Innovating Now (WIN) Growth Lab Applications Open Now
WIN Growth Lab is looking for 30 talented and committed female entrepreneurs willing to join an accelerated program for those who have already launched their businesses and are ready for growth.
Applications for the program are due Aug. 9.
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Synapse Challenge: Financial Literacy for Students
Synapse is presenting a challenge to develop a fun and entertaining financial education mobile app for elementary school children.
The challenge is to deliver an overview of the app through a five-minute video pitch covering the following concepts:
- spend cautiously
- save diligently
- invest wisely
- give generously
Submissions are due Sept. 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.
Learn more about this opportunity and the membership benefits you can enjoy below.
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Join Launch Tennessee for their
Southeast Capital Call, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. EST
on Tuesday, July 28
,
with Derrick Morgan, founder of Kngdm Group and former linebacker for the Tennessee Titans, to discuss his goals as an impact investor and an Opportunity Zone Fund. This virtual event will also discuss the current climate of startup capital markets, an open conversation on notable deals for attendees' portfolios and virtual networking.
Attendees will receive
a discount code to the
3686 Festival.
More information about this event below.
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ο»ΏSFBJ revealed their 40 Under 40 honorees this past week, and will be acknowledging the impact they have in their fields of expertise, community and companies
from
noon to 1:15 p.m.,
on Friday, Aug. 14.
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3686 Festival
is a fully interactive digital experience that connects innovators, pioneers, investors and visionaries to shape the business community of the future.
This
10-day festival runs from Aug. 17 to 28
, with more than 40 innovative leaders, investors and community builders sharing their challenges and insights on launching their company. This global event also includes one-on-one meetings through their artificial intelligence-powered matchmaking platform to help people connect.
Ticket pricing starts at $40.
*Discount code available if you attend the Southeast Capital Call, more information above.
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Join the Florida Venture Forum for the
13th Annual Florida Early Stage Capital Conference
and the 10th Annual Statewide Collegiate Startup Competition on
Oct. 14 and 15 at the Westshore Grand Hotel in Tampa, Fla.
This is an 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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eMerge Americas
is the premier technology event connecting the Americas, held annually at the
Miami Beach Convention Center.
By connecting global industry leaders and investors with corporate business executives, government leaders and entrepreneurs, eMerge Americas is transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas.
eMerge Americas serves as a catalyst in order to foster innovation and investment in South Florida and Latin America. The upcoming eMerge Americas conference is re-scheduled for
April 26 and 27, 2021
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Hilton Palm Beach Airport, West Palm Beach
Live and Virtual Event
noon β 1 p.m., Aug. 26
Miami, FL
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University of Miami Watsco Center, Miami
Nov 1 and 2
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami
April 26 and 27, 2021
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami
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Award-winning podcast, with host
John Lee Dumas, interviewing entrepreneurs who have achieved financial, location and lifestyle freedom.
Learn about books beloved by prominent entrepreneurs, founders and notable figures across the spectrum of industry.
Covering all FAU College of Business News from the future of healthcare and public health to why women are less likely than men to start new ventures
Connecting the entrepreneurial community through shared experiences and the reality of our lifestyles including interviews with local experts and business leaders.
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Stories of the entrepreneurs building the future through technology, sharing their inspiration and passion behind their companies.
A look inside the messy, painful and transcendent journey of starting a company.
Join
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