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Celebrating A Decade Shaping The Future Of Tech

Meet The 7 New Startups Welcomed Into the 3rd 35 Mules Cohort At FPL 

Seven new startups were welcomed into the 3rd cohort of FPL’s 35 Mules innovation hub program. 35 Mules is the first in-house innovation hub backed by a global energy leader, Florida Power & Light, that provides early-stage startups with cross-industry subject-matter expertise, advanced technology solutions, business services, world-class facilities and access to Fortune 500 corporate and technology leaders. The program is approximately 15 months long and welcomes companies from around the world. What’s most special about the program is the non-dilutive cash grant of $100,000 to each founder that makes it into the program.

 

-Source: South Florida Tech Hub

BeMe Health Clinches $1.5M In Funding, Partners With Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Kansas To Improve Teen Mental Health

In an ambitious move to transform teenage mental health support, Miami-based digital behavioral health company BeMe Health has secured a $1.5 million investment from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.  This strategic partnership aims to make a meaningful impact on the lives of approximately 20,000 Kansas teens, at a time when access to mental health resources is more critical than ever. BeMe Health has previously received funding from Walmart heir Carrie Walton Penner through Fiore Ventures, Flare Capital, Polaris Partners, California Health Care Foundation, and others. Led by CEO Nicoletta Tessler, a psychologist and mother with deep roots in the Miami community, BeMe Health stands out with its innovative approach to addressing the pressing mental health crisis among teenagers. Tessler’s vision for the company is both personal and professional. As a mother of teenage daughters and a seasoned psychologist, she recognized the stark need for a modern solution that resonates with today’s youth.

 

-Source: Refresh Miami

University Of Miami Secures $1.8M Grant From National Climate Group To Study South Florida's Coastal Ecosystems

The University of Miami was awarded $1.8 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to determine how climate stressors will impact South Florida's coastal and marine ecosystems. The project, co-led by the university's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, will study areas such as the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and the southwest Florida shelf. Research will assess the effect of stressors like ocean warming, acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia and pollutants. The research team will conduct experiments on 16 key reef species, including corals, seagrass, sargassum and sponges. Resource managers will use the information to understand how stressors sparked by climate change will affect those ecosystems and communities that rely on them. Those communities include many South Floridians. Coastal ecosystems are a draw for the tourism industry, which generates billions of dollars a year and supports thousands of jobs.

 

-Source: Miami Inno

5 Investors Have High Hopes For Defense Tech Amid Growing Venture Interest

For many years, it was taken as a given that venture investing was fundamentally incompatible with defense technology. Cripplingly long acquisition cycles — upward of 10 to 15 years for major weapons programs — and unfavorable economics of defense tech startup exits were frequently cited as two reasons why the math simply didn’t add up. The times have changed. Indeed, it is likely not an overstatement to say that the relationship between U.S. defense and Silicon Valley is undergoing its most profound transformation since the 1950s, when Pentagon funding led to massive advances in computing, semiconductors and weapons systems. Here, five venture investors describe this historic shift.

 

-Source: TechCrunch

How AI Could Power The Climate Breakthrough The World Needs

Tomato growers in central India have been increasingly worried about the volatility that extreme weather events have brought to the region. The last decade has been punctuated by severe droughts that led to significant crop loss, impacting the livelihoods of local farmers. On the other side of the world, Silicon Valley startup ClimateAi is developing an artificial intelligence platform to evaluate how vulnerable crops are to warming temperatures over the next two decades. The tool uses data on the climate, water and soil of a particular location to measure how viable the landscape will be for growing in the coming years. Maharashtra, India, was one of its first case studies in 2021. Farmers could go into the ClimateAi app and input what seed they were growing and where they wanted to plant it.

 

-Source: CNN Business

Startup Accelerator + Showcase Applications Are Open

Deadline January 31st | eMerge Americas

 

This is your opportunity to win $520,000 USD in investment into your company! The 2024 eMerge Americas Accelerator + Showcase is joining forces with Florida Funders, Medina Ventures, and BIP Ventures. We will select 110 of the best startups globally through a competitive application process segmented into three stages (i.e. University Stage, Early Stage and Later Stage). These 110 startups will participate in a robust seven-week, virtual, acceleration program, which will culminate at an in-person, grand finale pitch competition.

The Art Of Furniture 3rd Annual Experience

December 2nd | Tech Ed X

 

Join us in Little Haiti at the Future of Cities Climate and Innovation HUB regenerative event venue for an evening of creativity, inspiration, musical performances, and great networking energy! The Art Of Furniture is an innovative art education initiative that empowers young students with a transformative, hands-on, and culturally enriched educational journey in collaboration with visual artists. At the culmination of this innovative art program lies an evening experience where attendees get an exclusive first look at the stunning final art pieces, set against the backdrop of a vibrant and eclectic evening celebration.

TechBaselWeek.com

December 3rd-10th | eMerge Americas + Silicon Valley Bank

 

Experience the convergence of technology and art like never before. As the city buzzes with the vibrancy of Art Basel 2023, #TechBaselWeek invites you to immerse yourself in a series of events that showcase South Florida's booming tech scene. Whether you're an entrepreneur, developer, artist, or just an enthusiast, there's something for everyone. Dive deep into workshops, mingle with the brightest minds in the industry, and witness firsthand how technology is reshaping the boundaries of creativity. Don't miss out on this unique blend of innovation and culture; mark your calendar for a week that promises to inspire and amaze.

Techstars Miami Demo Day Celebration

December 4th | Techstars Miami

 

Techstars Miami Powered by J.P. Morgan focuses on accelerating founders' efforts in finding product-market fit, fundraising, and recruiting. Join us for our Demo Day Celebration to see our 12 companies take the stage to share what they are building and to celebrate these amazing founders for all of their hard work and the progress they have achieved over the last few months in the program.

The #MiamiTech Happy Hour!

December 6th | Natalia Martinez-Kalinina + Chris Adamo

 

This is a casual recurring happy hour for new and old Miamians interested in connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, tech folks, and a diverse group of awesome people. Come grab a drink and catch up. 

100 Startup Project Scholarship

Apply Now| lan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation

 

Calling all entrepreneurs in need! Thanks to the generous support of Memorial Healthcare System, we are thrilled to offer 10 entrepreneurs the opportunity of a lifetime—a one-year membership to the Levan Center of Innovation. Don't miss this chance to access a variety of resources, mentorship, and a thriving community that will help turn your dreams into reality. Apply now and join us on this incredible journey towards success.

TEALS Volunteer Program

Recruiting Now | Microsoft Philanthropies TEALS Program  

 

TEALS is a Microsoft Philanthropies program looking for volunteer computer science professionals that wish to use their skills to inspire the coders and creators of tomorrow. Volunteering with TEALS helps to make a difference in our community and schools that stand to gain the most from computer science knowledge and expertise. Volunteers help TEALS provide high school students with equitable access to CS education and create a pathway to economic opportunity. 

Learning Engineering + Data (LEaD) Program

Rolling Applications | Millennium Management

 

Millennium is a large global alternative investment manager with a strong commitment to leveraging innovations in technology and data. As a member of our Miami based Learning Engineering and Data (LEaD) program, LEaD engineers can expect to get comprehensive training and work alongside technology mentors and leaders to develop and maintain applications and tools spanning front-office, middle-office and back-office functions in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

eMerge Americas  2222 Ponce de Leon Blvd  Miami  FL 

 

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