New Tempe-based startup Fireline Science has been awarded a competitive National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant. Every year, America’s Seed Fund, powered by NSF, awards $200 million to startups and small businesses that work to create products and services with commercial and societal impact. Startups in science and technology can receive … [Read more](/content/2021/06/15/tempe-startup-fireline-science-awarded-competitive-grant-to-improve-online-learning/ "Tempe startup Fireline Science awarded competitive grant to improve online learning"/index.html)

.Tech Domains, the new domain extension for the tech sector, announced a nationwide pitch competition — pitch.tech — for idea-stage entrepreneurs to win $10,000 in equity-free funding and over $100,000 in startup benefits. The competition is in partnership with Startup Grind, a community of startups, founders, innovators and creators. The Covid-19 pandemic’s effect on many … [Read more](/content/2021/05/13/ideapreneurs-competition/ "Ideapreneurs, this competition is for you"/index.html)

‘Tis the season for graduation. Hats will fly, tears will fall and oh, so many photos will be taken. Even during a pandemic, more than 19,000 students are on track to graduate this year from Arizona State University alone. This includes both undergraduate and graduate students. ASU’s Spring 2021 graduation ceremonies were held Monday, May … [Read more](/content/2021/05/04/asu-boasts-two-2021-grads-with-blossoming-tech-startups/ "ASU boasts two 2021 grads with blossoming tech startups"/index.html)

The pandemic has taken a toll on so many aspects of life, but one of the biggest concerns has been education and student performance. 2020 has sometimes been referred to as the “lost year.” Did our kids lose quality learning? Gnosis IQ aims to provide a way for parents and other educators to find out … [Read more](/content/2021/03/15/gnosis-iq-predicts-student-performance-reports-emotional-health/ "Gnosis IQ predicts student performance, reports emotional health"/index.html)

Protecting our kids has never been harder, and the internet is one of the main reasons for that. It’s also something we can’t live without. The internet has become a hunting ground for predators, who lurk on social media sites hoping to take advantage of unsuspecting tweens and teens. Gilbert-based startup Cyber Dive has built … [Read more](/content/2021/03/10/cyber-drive-aims-to-help-parents-keep-kids-safe-on-social-media/ "Cyber Dive aims to help parents keep kids safe on social media"/index.html)

What if you could predict if your pregnancy was high-risk simply by taking a quiz on your phone? That prediction is exactly what Nixxi, a Phoenix-based women’s health startup, aims to provide with its new web app PopNatal. What is PopNatal? PopNatal is a simple 15-minute assessment women can take either on the phone or … [Read more](/content/2021/03/01/womens-health-startup-high-risk-pregnancy-preterm-birth/ "Nixxi’s PopNatal aims to help doctors and patients treat high-risk pregnancies"/index.html)

Packed wants to make it quicker and easier than ever before to close your tab or pay your check. Founder and CEO Dylan Munn enthusiastically describes his company’s mission to “elevate the dining experience.” He says research has shown that paying the bill has the potential to sour even the best meals. So, instead of … [Read more](/content/2021/02/18/packed-hopes-to-make-it-easier-to-pay-your-restaurant-check-with-new-app/ "Packed hopes to make it easier to pay your restaurant check with new app"/index.html)