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BadVR is using government grants to build a business that’s independent of venture capital

TechCrunch

When the Los Angeles-based extended reality data visualization company BadVR first heard that one of its earliest benefactors, Magic Leap, was about to shed 1,000 jobs and was fighting for its life , the young startup was unfazed. “When you get awarded them, you’re looking at a year’s worth of effort.

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Lung-health startup Respira Labs inhales $2.8M to help respiration patients breathe easier

TechCrunch

On top of the investment raised, the company was awarded an additional $1.8 million in grants from Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes for Health (NIH). “We have the potential to help improve the lives of millions of people living with lung issues around the world.

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Regher Solar is ready to meet the new space industry’s demand for cheaper, better solar panels

TechCrunch

Knowing how far to go depended on the moving target that is the cost and planned life of a given constellation-bound satellite. They also snagged a NASA SBIR Phase I award and an NSF Phase II, totaling $1.1 A lab technician shows the flexibility of a Regher “solar blanket.” ” Image Credits: Regher Solar.

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Cruz Foam’s shell-based Styrofoam alternative brings in $3.4M seed with DiCaprio and Kutcher

TechCrunch

. “But it’s not just about how we can produce this cheaply — it’s about a product that can fit into the ecosystem, all these existing processes, and also end of life. “The end of life, recycling, etc infrastructure is so convoluted; it’s a whole other conversation.

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Here’s why AG1’s CEO is envisioning the DTC supplement on store shelves

Fast Company Tech

Listen to our conversation with Cole and a segment with Ankler Awards Editor and Prestige Junkie host Katey Rich, who explains how studios have conducted their Oscar campaigns this year. Its difficult to know what to trust, and we have so many distinct life stages, from pre and postnatal, perimenopausal, menopausal, postmenopausal.

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