Iowa Startup Accelerator
Iowa Startup Accelerator, Inc. is an accelerator based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that focuses on technology-based startups in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, agriculture, health, education, and intelligent vehicle systems. The program, lasting 90 days, is designed for pre- and early-revenue startups, accepting teams of 2 to 5 founders who compete for up to 10 available spots. Participants receive seed funding, access to a network of mentors, and entrepreneurial training, culminating in a demo day to showcase their progress to potential investors. Iowa Startup Accelerator aims to invest $20,000 for a 6 percent equity stake in each startup, with the possibility of providing additional funding, primarily in convertible debt. The accelerator specifically avoids investing in service-only businesses, consultancies, restaurants, and locally-oriented companies, focusing instead on nurturing viable technology ventures.
Cargofy it's a mobile assistant, kind of a "Siri" but for truck drivers. We help truckers access to high paying loads through our app, and receive discounts on fuel, maintenance, and truck parts.
SwineTech is a mechanical and industrial engineering company that bridges the gap between producers and pigs through artificial intelligence and sensor-based technologies. The company specializes in the fields of machine learning, audio, and pork production. SwineTech was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
AssetRover, Inc. is a company that develops an online platform designed for real estate investors to analyze their investments effectively. Founded in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the company provides a Rental Property Analyzer tool that helps users determine offer prices based on their desired cash flow. In addition to this analytical tool, AssetRover offers a variety of educational resources, including blogs, videos, and recommended books related to real estate. The company aims to support real estate professionals by equipping them with both practical tools and valuable knowledge to enhance their investment strategies.
EarMashin Inc is a social music platform. The company develops an online platform that enables its users to discover music and live events from their friends, artists, and curators in real-time. It also allows its users to broadcast what they’re listening to their followers and audiences. The company connects its users to a number of ticketing sites giving them an easy way to browse thousands of live music events and enables them to find events based on their location and buy tickets directly from their mobile phone. EarMashin Inc was founded by Ash Naguib in 2015.
HowFactory, Inc. develops a cloud-based platform for managers and engineers to document their processes. The company enables users to send private messages to select project members; send pop-up notifications; share pictures and media; and customize user’s settings. It also enables users to drag and drop multimedia pictures and videos; and upload PDFs, manuals, blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals. HowFactory, Inc. was formerly known as Kyoger, Inc. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Waterloo, Iowa.
Re-APP is a mobile application that socializes and incentivizes users' personal green initiatives. The application enables users to earn rewards for the recycling efforts they take while competing against their friends and fellow users to be more green.
Venuefox is an internet company that specializes in the fields of development tools, event management, and events. On Venuefox people discover new people, new places, and new ideas that will make any gathering successful! They help people find venues, caterers, and other professionals needed when planning the events in their lives. It was founded n 2012 and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kyoger is building the easiest online tool for small to medium sized businesses to create and manage training materials and work instructions.
What started as a farmers son creating a facebook page to promote farm produce, turned into a passionate community of farmers and produce lovers. From this producerun.com.au was born, to be the marketing department for farmers, so they can continue growing their food.Farmers produce needs to be pre sold before they bring it to the city, so you, your friends, friends friends and new friends can get it at its freshest. And you can meet the farmers too! Their mission To bridge the disconnect from the farm gate to you, you can access fresh produce, and learn about what your really eating.