Alabama Launchpad selects finalists for Cycle 2
Alabama Launchpad has selected 11 finalists to compete in Cycle 2 for a combined $75,000 on August 30, in Huntsville.
Birmingham’s Astound Research receives $1 million seed funding from Nashville investors
Two Nashville investors with Alabama roots have funded a $1 million seed round for Birmingham-based Astound Research.
Mark Two Ventures, a venture studio founded by...
Birmingham group awards grants to women-owned businesses, scholarships
The Birmingham chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International has awarded $33,000 in scholarships and grants, including $15,000 to three women-owned businesses.
The grants went to...
Lacey Reinoehl new executive director at Urban Engine
Urban Engine, a Huntsville nonprofit accelerator for STEAM-focused innovation and entrepreneurship, has named Lacey Reinoehl as its incoming executive director.
In addition, Urban Engine has...
Guest Column: How businesses can be hurricane ready this Small Business Week
Hurricanes pack a punch, so now is the time to prepare your small business with free tools from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.
Croux, House Plant Collective are Launchpad winners
Croux and House Plant Collective, two startup companies, took home top prizes in the Alabama Launchpad Cycle 1 2022 Finale
CARA receives $474,000 grant from Sewell’s office
Rep. Terri Sewell is giving a nearly $500,000 grant to a nonprofit that helps small businesses grow.
Podcast: Abe Harper and Dave King on the Alabama Innovation Corporation
Abe Harper and Dave King talk about their work on the Alabama Innovation Corporation.
Four finalists named in Auburn University Tiger Cage business pitch competition
Four Auburn University student-led teams have been named finalists in the Tiger Cage business pitch competition. They’ll compete March 25 for $54,000 in startup capital.
Alabama Launchpad announces first round finalists
Nine firms are competing for concept stage and seed stage funding in Alabama Launchpad's first cycle of 2022.