Startups & Entrepreneurship
American Heart Association Selects Eight Startups for Heart and Brain Health Accelerator
Eight innovative health tech companies have been chosen to participate in the 2026 Heart and Brain Health Accelerator, a collaboration between the American Heart Association and MedTech Innovator, aiming to advance cardiovascular and neurological care through novel technologies.
Earth Science Tech CEO to Present at Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Conference
Earth Science Tech CEO Giorgio Saumat will present at the Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 conference, highlighting the company's vertically integrated healthcare platform.
Harvest Table Founders Discuss Amazon Launch and Clean-Label Philosophy in Citybiz Interview
The founders of The Harvest Table, a South African wellness brand, were featured in a Citybiz interview following the launch of their clean collagen and plant-based nutrition line on Amazon in the U.S.
Yocale.ai Appoints Former Electronic Arts CTO as Data and Intelligence Advisor
Yocale.ai has appointed Marija Radulovic-Nastic, former CTO of Electronic Arts, to its Advisory Board to drive AI strategy for beauty and wellness businesses, signaling the company's commitment to embedding intelligence into its platform.
SPARC AI Establishes Ukrainian Subsidiary to Test Drone Software in Active Combat Zone
SPARC AI Inc. has set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Ukraine, directly embedding its Overwatch software platform in one of the most demanding drone warfare environments to validate its GPS-jamming resistant technology.
Founders Live NYC Returns After Hiatus to Tap Into City's AI-Driven Startup Boom
Founders Live NYC relaunches June 26 at Herald Square, aiming to become a key launch point for early-stage startups amid New York's surging AI-driven tech ecosystem.
Gaxos.ai Gains Additional AWS Funding for AI Sales Coaching Platform
Gaxos.ai secured additional funding from Amazon Web Services to develop its AI-powered sales coaching platform, signaling strong enterprise potential and market expansion.
Quantum BioPharma Highlights Lucid-MS and unbuzzd Growth Potential in BioMedWire Podcast
Quantum BioPharma's co-founder discusses the unmet need in multiple sclerosis treatment with Lucid-MS and the commercial potential of unbuzzd, as the company prepares for a Phase 2 trial.
From Brooklyn to Retail Giant: Mitch Gould’s Distribution Empire Transforms Health and Wellness Market
Mitch Gould, founder of Nutritional Products International, reveals his journey from a Brooklyn retail family to building a distribution platform that placed products in tens of thousands of U.S. stores, including Walmart and Amazon, where he grew the sports nutrition category from zero to over $100 million.
Vertex Micro Fest Launches as First National Vertical Film Festival in the U.S., Starting in Atlanta
Vertex Micro Fest becomes America's first national vertical film festival, dedicated to mobile-first storytelling and micro dramas, launching in Atlanta before expanding to other major cities.
From Sleeping in His Car to Shark Tank: Destin Bell's Startup Journey Offers Lessons for Founders
Destin Bell, founder of Card.io, shares his journey from homelessness to landing a deal on Shark Tank and his new role as gBETA Round Rock program manager, offering hard-won advice on fundraising, co-founder dynamics, and AI tools.
HKTDC Launches 60th Anniversary Celebrations with Mobile Design Gallery Tour Across Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council kicks off its 60th anniversary with a mobile exhibition showcasing local brands, highlighting Hong Kong's creative resilience and supporting SMEs.
New Tiki Boat Charters Offer BYOB and Custom Routes on Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal Waterways
Tiki Time Party Boats launches private tiki boat charters on Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal Waterway, providing BYOB-friendly, captain-guided experiences for groups seeking customizable on-water celebrations.
Blockchain Futurist Conference Announces Return to Florida for November 2026
The Blockchain Futurist Conference is returning to Florida for its second annual U.S. edition on November 17-18, 2026, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, continuing its focus on networking and business development in the Web3 space.
Planet Ventures Inc. Positions Itself as a Key Player in the Growing Space Sector
Planet Ventures Inc., an investment issuer, is highlighted as a 'One to Watch' due to its strategic focus on the expanding commercial space industry, offering shareholders access to high-growth private companies typically reserved for institutional investors.
RuCo Orthodontics Opens in Smyrna, TN, Offering Braces and Clear Aligners with a Focus on Affordability and Bilingual Care
Family-owned RuCo Orthodontics launches in Smyrna, Tennessee, providing personalized orthodontic care for all ages with an emphasis on affordability and bilingual services to meet local community needs.
88-Year-Old Iowa Firm Launches 24/7 Water Damage Response in Cedar Rapids
Browns Floor Care LLC, a fourth-generation family company founded in 1936, has expanded its emergency water damage response program in Cedar Rapids, offering around-the-clock extraction and drying services to prevent secondary damage.
Board-Certified Orthodontist Opens Boutique Practice in San Antonio with AI-Assisted Care
Solana Orthodontics, led by Dr. Sandra Nairooz, opens in San Antonio offering personalized orthodontic care with AI-assisted monitoring and airway-focused treatment, challenging high-volume clinic models.
Tempest Droneworx Appoints Dr. Dana Abramovitz as CEO Amid Strategic Growth
Tempest Droneworx has appointed co-founder Dr. Dana Abramovitz as CEO, with co-founder Ty Audronis moving to CTO and CMO, reflecting the company's transition from R&D to commercialization.
Arlington Positions Itself as North Texas' Emerging Innovation Hub, Connecting Dallas and Fort Worth
Pamela Cytron, President of The Founder's Arena, argues that Arlington, Texas, is evolving into a central innovation corridor between Dallas and Fort Worth, leveraging its geography, university resources, and events like the Grand Prix to attract startups and break down regional silos.
Blockchain Futurist Conference 2026 to Feature Developer Innovation and Women in Web3 Tracks
The Blockchain Futurist Conference 2026 will include ETHToronto and ETHWomen programming tracks, highlighting developer innovation and advancing women in Web3.
VERAXA Biotech Secures $27.5M Financing and $50M Equity Line Ahead of Planned Nasdaq Listing
VERAXA Biotech AG has obtained $27.5 million in convertible note financing and a $50 million equity line from two investment firms to bolster its financial position before a planned business combination and Nasdaq listing.
Suntex Enterprises Expands Multi-Industry Platform After Restructuring, Targets High-Growth Markets
Suntex Enterprises provides a corporate update on expansion across its seven-business operating ecosystem following a debt-free restructuring, emphasizing scalability and long-term execution in construction, infrastructure, and consumer sectors.
BOXABL Gains Texas Approval for Casita Studio, Expanding into Fast-Growing ADU Market
BOXABL received regulatory approval to sell its Casita Studio in Texas, leveraging new state legislation to tap into a booming ADU market ahead of its SPAC merger.
Planet Ventures Invests in Lux Aeterna's Reusable Satellite Platform
Planet Ventures Inc. strengthens its foothold in next-generation space infrastructure through an investment in Lux Aeterna, which is building the industry's first fully reusable satellite platform, as the global space economy is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035.
BOXABL Gains Texas Approval for Casita Studio, Paving Way for Expansion in Booming ADU Market
BOXABL received Texas regulatory approval to sell its Casita Studio, enabling entry into a key market amid favorable new state legislation and ahead of its planned SPAC merger.
Crisp & Chew Opens Georgetown Bakery, Elevating Oatmeal Cookies to Artisanal Status
Artisan bakery Crisp & Chew celebrates its grand opening in Georgetown, Texas, on June 16, following a sold-out soft opening, marking the expansion of its popular oatmeal cookie concept from farmers market to brick-and-mortar.
BluSky AI Advances Modular 'AI Factory' Design to Accelerate Scaling Amid Rising AI Demand
BluSky AI Inc. is developing a modular, rapidly deployable 'AI factory' architecture to meet the growing demand for high-performance computing infrastructure, potentially reducing the time needed to bring new AI capacity online.
Yocale.ai Begins Trading on Canadian Securities Exchange Under Symbol 'YAI'
Yocale.ai Inc., an AI-powered operating system for beauty and wellness businesses, has started trading on the CSE, marking a milestone in its mission to provide enterprise-level tools to small service providers.
Xeriant Signs MOU with UAV Corp. to Explore Merger, Uplisting to Nasdaq or NYSE
Xeriant and UAV Corp. have signed an MOU to explore a strategic combination, aiming to integrate advanced materials into airships and pursue an uplisting to a major exchange.