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Four Iowa startups receive IEDA funding

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has approved innovation funding in support of four Iowa startups. Here are the startups that received funding. Distynct Ames-based Providence Data Technologies, doing business as Distynct, provides an internet-based...
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Dryland Genetics Continues Expansion;

Ames, Iowa (AgPR) Nov. 16, 2021 — Dryland Genetics continues their expansion, appointing John Manuel as their new Chief Commercial Officer. Dryland Genetics is increasing the sustainability and resilience of the global food supply through their high-yielding proso...

AG Startup Engine Accepts N-Sense Into Startup Program

AMES, Iowa, November 16, 2021 – Ag Startup Engine, in the Iowa State University (ISU) Research Park, has announced an initial investment in Ames, Iowa-based N-Sense, a startup that is developing a soil nitrate sensor system for on-the-go variable rate nitrogen...

Exxam Systems Measuring Corrosion More Accurately

A 2007 collapse of major sections of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis during rush hour traffic resulted in 13 deaths and 145 injuries as cars plummeted 108 feet into the Mississippi River. The tragedy led to immediate questions. What caused the accident? Could it have...
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Kyle Martin: The Research Park’s Newest Hire

Kyle Martin is returning home to serve the Iowa State University Research Park as its Real Estate Development Operations and Project Manager. The announcement was made today by ISU Research Park President Rick Sanders. Martin, a native of Ames, Iowa, just completed a...
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Dryland Genetics Raises $3.8M in latest fundraising round.

VC and established seed company investors back company creating new high yielding varieties of an ancient water-efficient crop AMES, Iowa (DROP DATE, 2021) –Dryland Genetics today announced it raised $3.8 million in venture financing as part of a round led by Next...