SATLANTIS Launches HORACIO, Its Sixth Mission and Third Full-Solution Satellite for Infrared and Visible Earth Observation
SATLANTIS, a leading global provider of advanced Earth Observation technologies, announced its sixth mission with the launch of the HORACIO satellite on March 4, aboard SpaceX's Transporter-10 mission on a Falcon9 rocket, a ride-share flight along with other satellites to a Sun-Synchronous Orbit 520-590 km above Earth. The launch took place from the Space Force Base in California.
The company headquarters are located in Bilbao, Spain, within the University of the Basque Country Science Park, and SATLANTIS LLC is based within UF Innovate | Accelerate at The Hub.
Fighting the Growing Threat of Crime and Violence in the Retail Space
On February 29, retail industry leaders from 47 corporations across the nation convened at the University of Florida for the Inegrate Summit, hosted by the Loss Prevention Research Council, delving into strategies to combat the growing challenges from theft, fraud, and violence in retail spaces. This year's event focused on the threat of an active shooter incident.
The University of Florida, Concept Companies, and Trimark Properties Join Forces To Make Gainesville’s Innovation District a Major Economic Hub
The UF Board of Trustees is partnering with Concept Companies and Trimark Properties to expand Gainesville's Innovation District with 13 acres of land in the development pipeline.
The plan aims to boost the Innovation District's presence as a place for new ideas and thriving new companies. From AI to BioTech, these new spaces will allow innovation to thrive in Gainesville and across the UF campus.
etectRx and the Village at Gainesville Announce Intelligent Incontinence Care Collaboration
UF Innovate client etectRX recently announced a first-of-its-kind pilot project with The Village at Gainesville, a vibrant retirement community. The project will center around the company's "eBrief" technology, a patented intelligent incontinence monitoring system.
For the 2nd Year in a Row, Admiral Makes the Inc. 5000
Inc. revealed today that UF Accelerate client resident Admiral, The Visitor Relationship Management (VRM) Company, was named for a second year in a row to the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses.
Hack #9| Entrepreneurship is Boundaryless
#9 Hack of The Week emphasizes the importance of collaboration, global networking, and embracing the entrepreneurial ecosystem to foster innovation and resilience. It highlights real-world examples, such as the rental umbrella service in Tokyo and the airport operations industry's successful recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.
UF Startups Among Companies Selected for U.S. Funding to Reduce Carbon Emissions
UF startup Micro Nano Technologies, incubating at UF Innovate | Accelerate at The Hub, is one of six companies sharing $16.2 million in funding for decarbonizing paper and forest products. The goal is to reduce net energy GHG emissions in the paper and forest products industry including increasing the share of renewable energy used, electrification, carbon capture, and energy efficiency.
Dmitry Rinberg on the Mysteries of Smell
"Don't miss this fascinating interview with Dmitry Rinberg, Co-founder and Chief Science Advisor of Canaery, a resident of UF Innovate | Accelerate, as he explores the mysteries of smell with Vasant Dhar. Join AI-pioneer Vasant Dhar as he hosts 'Brave New World' and discover the transformation of humanity by machines in the post-COVID era. The conversation will touch on various topics such as work, health, faith, emotional well-being, government, democracy, and freedom."
Slice Engineering Mosquito Prime Hotend Targets Speed and Reliability in 3D Printing
Florida-based Slice Engineering has launched the Mosquito Prime hotend, catering to the increasing demand for faster and more reliable 3D printing. The hotend offers improved thermal engineering and lightweight construction for high-flow extrusion and consistent high-quality prints.
