The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), based at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is offering a free summer series designed to help small businesses win federal funding for research and development of innovative technologies with…
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Arkansas Entrepreneurs Win Funding and Wow Crowds
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas small business owners tonight won a collective $17,000 at the 2022 Pitch ‘N Pint pitch competition, produced by The Venture Center and the Little Rock Regional Chamber. Sara Hurst of Bella’s Kitchen + Wellness, Lauren Anderson of Calm +…
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Conductor Accepting Applications for 10X Growth Accelerator, Sixth Cohort
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Conductor of Conway, in partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, is launching the sixth cohort of its ’10X Growth Accelerator.’ The Conductor is a public-private partnership with the University of Central Arkansas and Startup Junkie which aims to…
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Fintech Companies Bring Innovation to 2021 FIS Demo Day
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffHundreds of investors, bankers, fintech decision-makers and community leaders heard virtual technology demonstrations from ten fintech companies that participated in the 2021 FIS Accelerator Demo Day on Thursday. This year’s event concluded the sixth year of the FIS® Fintech Accelerator…
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Free Business Accelerator Program Starting Up in Northwest Arkansas
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleEntrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is launching a free business accelerator aimed at Northwest Arkansas companies. The accelerator will also be offered through a Spanish-language program. This year-long accelerator is receiving financial backing from the Walton Family Foundation. This is EforAll’s…
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Smart Growth Accelerator Accepting Applications from NEA Businesses
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University is launching the second cycle of an accelerator geared toward businesses in Northeast Arkansas. First held in 2020, the Smart Growth Accelerator is targeting recently established businesses in…
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The Venture Center, Teslar Software Win Big at Finovate Awards
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleTwo Arkansas organizations won big at the 2020 Finovate Awards this week. The Venture Center and Teslar Software both received awards during the second-annual fintech awards. The Venture Center received the Best Fintech Accelerator/Incubator award, while Teslar was recognized for…
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Five Companies Selected for 2020 HealthTech Arkansas Accelerator
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleFive companies from around the United States have been selected to participate in the 2020 HealthTech Arkansas accelerator. Now in its third year, HealthTech Arkansas aims to accelerate early-stage companies in the digital health, medical devices and diagnostic platform sectors.…
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Applications Open for ICBA ThinkTECH 3.0 Accelerator
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleApplications are now open for the third annual ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program. Hosted by the Venture Center, the accelerator will invite fintechs to participate in a 12-week program that features a rigorous curriculum and access to banking industry partners. Through…
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HealthTech Arkansas Names New Clinical Director for Accelerator Program
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffHealthTech Arkansas has named a new clinical director for its startup accelerator program. Dr. Steffany Benton, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, has been named as HealthTech Arkansas’ clinical director. In this role, Benton will oversee evaluation of program applicants and will also…