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April 23, 2021

The Platypus Advances in Contest

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced The Platypus Prowler, a Venture Class 8 company, as one of the 7 winners of its DESIGN Contest to advance to the BUILD Contest.

The company won for its innovative idea to integrate marine renewable energy with ocean observing platforms. Read more.

Approved by FDA for Clinical Trials

Stuart Therapeutics, a Venture Class 8 company, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed its review of an investigational new drug application for a topical drop formulation called ST-100. This allows the company to begin its phase 2 clinical trial on ST-100, which will show them the effectiveness of the drug for a wide range of dry eye disease symptoms and signs. Read more.

FAU BPC Announces its Winners

FAU Adams Center for Entrepreneurship announced its winners and runner-ups for the FAU Business Plan Competition (BPC). Marine Connex came in first, walking away with $10,000. SPods, a Tech Runway Venture Class 8 company, was a runner up and received $3,000.

2021 Best Shipping Software

Shipmonk, a Venture Class 1 company, was recognized by Digital.com as one of the best shipping software in 2021.

Multicultural Innovation Lab | Summer 2021

Apply by April 27

2021 Jacob Merrill Kaplan Innovation Prize

Apply by April 30

Apple Impact Accelerator

Apply by April 30

Visible Hands | Fellowship

Apply by May 7

EndeavorLAB | Accelerator

Apply by May 9

Envelope Retrofit Opportunities for Building Optimization Technologies (E-ROBOT) Prize

Apply by May 12

Pareto Fellowship

Apply by May 15

Apply by May 19

Avalara CRUSH Virtual | The Future of Global Tax Compliance

Register by May 27

The Idea Center | Scale Up Miami

Deadline by May 28

Women at SouthEast Life Sciences

Register by June 24

The Venture City Growth

Open Deadline

eMerge Americas Hackathon 2021-2021

7 a.m. – 9 p.m., April 24, Miami Beach

Tech Hub | Robotic Process Automation

5 – 6 p.m., April 26, Virtual Event

Biz to Biz Networking | Havana 1957

5:30 – 7:30 p.m., April 26, Pembroke Pines

Tech Hub | Hiring with Intention

8 – 9 a.m., April 27, Virtual Event

Thinkful Miami | Data Science: Tools of the Trade

9 – 11 a.m., April 27, Virtual Event

BrainStation | Kick-Start Your Career in Web Development

noon – 1 p.m., April 27, Virtual Event

CIC Miami | Podcast Sprint: Start a New Podcast in Two Weeks

4 – 5 p.m., April 27, Virtual Event

The Idea Center | Learn How to Launch a Business in 5 Simple Steps with Design Thinking

10 – 11 a.m., April 28, Virtual Event

CIC Miami | Going Hybrid: Event Planning for a Blended Audience

11 a.m. – noon, April 28, Virtual Event

Founder Institute | Pre-Seed Startup Pitch & Networking Event

1 – 4 p.m., April 28, Virtual Event

Biz to Biz Network | Del Frisco's Grille

5:30 – 7:30 p.m., April 28, Fort Lauderdale

Jonny Price, VP of Fundraising for Wefunder

6 – 7 p.m., April 28, Virtual Event

Jewish National Fund | Seizing the Moment: Miami & Israel Scaling Community & Business Growth

noon – 1:30 p.m., April 29, Virtual Event

BrainStation | How to Become a Digital Leader in 2021

1 – 2 p.m., April 29, Virtual Event

The Business Journals | Mental Health in the Workplace

2 – 3 p.m., April 29, Virtual Event

Biz to Biz Network | Rex Baron

5:30 – 7:30 p.m., April 29, Virtual Event

Tech Hub | Connect. Converse. Contribute. | Clubhouse

7 – 8 p.m., April 29, Virtual Event

Flatiron School Data Science Virtual Open House

7 – 8:30 p.m., April 29, Virtual Event

Thinkful Miami | Free Crash Course: Javascript Fundamentals

8 – 10 p.m., April 29, Virtual Event

It Labs | Turn Data Science Into Business Value to Your Customers One-on-One Workshop

8-Week Go To Market Strategy Bootcamp

Twitch Pitch | Lightship Capital

South Florida Business Journal | 2021 Fast 50

Deadline by April 28

Inc. 5000 National

Deadline by April 30

South Florida Business Journal | 2021 Business of the Year Awards

Deadline by May 28

South Florida Business Journal | 2021 CFO Awards

Deadline by June 15

Awesome Foundation Miami

Application for Grant Funding

Florida SBDC at FAU | SBIR/STTR Specialized Consulting Services

Now Accepting Applications

Gainesville Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program (GEAP)

Now Accepting Applications

Inc | Build a Fast-Growing Business

20-50% Off Online Certificate Course Suite

Hubspot | Free Templates, Marketing, Sales and Service Software

The Business Journals | Simple Steps for Taking Care of Business: Succession Planning

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