Iowa EdTech Collaborative

The EdTech Top 40 is out! This year's report, based on data from 57 billion interactions, 3 million students, and 465,000+ educators, reveals the most popular edtech tools in K-12 education. Learn more + download the report here: bit.ly/3PZOrcT

Are you hosting summer interns? Your summer interns are invited to join ICAD and the Business Partnership for the Ignite ICR Stoke the Flames Send-Off Party in Iowa City! This event will be free to attend and dinner will be provided. RSVPs are required: bit.ly/3O6zu7r

Master the art of selling and learn essential sales techniques and strategies to drive revenue growth at Sales 101 for Starting a Business! RSVP to Iowa City (July 19th @ 11:30am): bit.ly/3NFL3B3 RSVP to Cedar Rapids (July 25th @ 8:30am): bit.ly/44fCZ0U

The @STEM_SE_Iowa is hosting a Community STEM DAY on July 13th from 9 am-1 pm at Collins Aerospace. Bring your family + friends! This event is open to the public and 100% free of charge to participants. Learn more: bit.ly/44vVvSn

Educators: Looking for an entrepreneurship curriculum and offering your students the ability to earn college credit? Sign Up for BizInnovator Startup Curriculum Toolkit and PD! jacobsoninstitute.org/bizinnovator/c… Annual License: $149 (Iowa Educators: BizInnovator Startup Toolkit is free!)

Check out this @CBJournal highlighting an EdTech session at EntreFEST where local EdTech leaders gave advice and discussed the value of relationships. Read more from the CBJ: bit.ly/3XlZOxu

Are you a self-starter with a passion for improving student outcomes? @FoundLearn is seeking a Marketing & Sales Specialist who is a strategic thinker with strong communication and interpersonal skills! Learn more + apply: bit.ly/43vboIU

Efficacy testing is key to ensuring that #EdTech products deliver on their promises + can potentially increase the chances of getting your product in front of students. Thank you John, Tom, Mike, and Lance for sharing more about the Iowa Quality Seal of Approval. #EntreFEST23

When it comes to implementing your #EdTech product in the classroom, there's a tremendous value getting feedback from perspectives like educators, students, administrators, and more! Thank you Sue, Allison, Jim, and Ava for sharing your experiences! #EdTechIowa #EntreFEST23

From startups to fully matured businesses, these founders had some great advice on what it takes to have a successful company! Thanks to Andrea, Riley, Will, and Curt for sharing their journey in the #EdTech industry! #EdTechIowa #EntreFEST23

What does the future of learning look like? @EntreFEST attendees were able to experience it first-hand this afternoon at the #EdTechIowa showcase! Thanks to @VIVEDlearning, @VictoryXR, @FoundLearn, and Cybercade for showcasing their #EdTech. #EntreFEST23

Word on the street is two #EdTech companies made the final 5 for the @iowajpec Venture School Launch competition at @EntreFEST! Watch them pitch tonight at 5:30pm at the Graduate! ✨

@adamvietDSM @jaycarlcooper @tominsky @BizInnovatorUI @NewBoCo @elizabethhubing Thanks for joining us, @adamvietDSM!

@EdTechIowa @jaycarlcooper @tominsky @BizInnovatorUI @NewBoCo @elizabethhubing Super informative session.

Problems? The next generation in Iowa is ready to tackle them! Thanks to Jay, Corey, David, and Reem for discussing the programs and initiatives in Iowa that are helping prepare our high school students to become entrepreneurs! #EdTechIowa #EntreFEST23

Innovation is thriving in Iowa! Thanks to @DebiDurham for kicking off #EntreFEST23, and for giving a plug for some of the work we’re doing with #EdTechIowa!

Good morning, @EntreFEST! We're excited to kick off the first-ever #EdTech track today with three fabulous sessions! 💥 Walk the Talk: Hands On Entrepreneurial Experiences for the Next Generation 💥 How XR is Transforming Learning 💥 Iowa EdTech Showcase #EdTechIowa #EntreFEST

Are you a small business owner looking to hire your first employee? Join ICAD + NewBoCo for their session on Human Resources 101 on June 21st in Iowa City + June 27th in Cedar Rapids! RSVP: Iowa City (6/21): bit.ly/4268PLV Cedar Rapids (6/27): bit.ly/3qctfWk

The Iowa EdTech DXP Hub is now LIVE! The Iowa EdTech DXP hub is an online community and resource hub powered by Startup Space. Whether you’re an EdTech expert or just starting your EdTech journey, join our online community! Join here: bit.ly/3ORi2ES

We're excited to share that Tyesha Perry will be joining us as a judge for Startup Weekend! Tyesha is a dynamic Residential/Commercial Realtor and Head Success Coach within the Iowa City area. She is a true community leader and advocate. 🔗swic.rocks

SWIC 2023 is only ONE WEEK AWAY! Grab a group of friends and join us for a weekend packed with innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning, where you'll immerse yourself in the exciting world of startups. 🔗Register here: swic.rocks