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Business Journals
2 hours ago
- Business
- Business Journals
New Jersey investment firm partnering with Bham entities for new program
The Class of the South launch event took place this year at Sloss Tech. It was co-hosted by Halogen Ventures, gener8tor, Pipeline Angels and Measured Capital. Pictured from left to right is Adriana Gadala-Maria Ochi, Haley Medved Kendrick, Avanti Paul, Stephanie Fowler and Claire Cole.
Style Blueprint
10-07-2025
- Business
- Style Blueprint
Meet WiNK Therapeutics, Winner of Sloss.Tech's First Pitch-Off
Share with your friends! Pinterest LinkedIn Email Flipboard Reddit At this year's Sloss Tech Conference in Birmingham (a three-day celebration of tech, tenacity, and big ideas), WiNK Therapeutics emerged as the Grand Prize winner of the inaugural Southeast Pitch Competition. The Florida-based biotech startup walked away with $50,000 in funding and some serious bragging rights! Pin Backed by a grant from the Regions Foundation, the pitch competition was a centerpiece of the expanded Sloss Tech event, which took over Birmingham's historic theatre district from June 25 through 27. The competition spotlighted startups that launched after January 2020 and raised less than $5 million, offering a unique platform for early-stage companies ready to scale. WiNK Therapeutics, co-founded by Dr. Warren Marcus and headquartered in Miramar, Florida, impressed judges with its pioneering work on RNA aptamer technology — science-speak for a next-gen platform that could potentially revolutionize treatment for Type 1 Diabetes and solid tumors. Their pitch, focused on turning bold research into life-saving therapies, stood out among 16 finalists from across the Southeastern U.S. 'We're honored to be recognized by such an inspiring community of innovators,' says Dr. Marcus. 'This funding gives us a vital boost in our mission to develop treatments that can really make a difference.' Pin While WiNK took home the top prize, several other startups earned recognition, too. Atlanta-based HERide won the $10,000 People's Choice Award for its women-first rideshare platform that prioritizes safety and empowerment by connecting female riders with female drivers. HERide also took home a $5,000 category award in Mobility and Transportation Technology, making it a double winner. In the Agtech and Foodtech category, Atlanta's Good Agriculture impressed with its AI-powered farm management tool, which is designed to help farmers spend less time on paperwork and more time in the field. WiNK Therapeutics, already crowned the overall winner, also earned top honors in the Healthtech and Biotech category (because apparently, being brilliant in one lane just wasn't enough!) Rounding out the list was Giggs from Nashville, which won in the Emerging Tech category for its platform that connects vetted backstage professionals with live event gigs, bringing order and opportunity to the chaos behind the curtain. Pin Thanks to support from the Regions Foundation, is quickly becoming a launchpad for rising tech stars across Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and beyond. Whether it's curing diseases, making farming smarter, or revolutionizing how we get around, the Southeast's startup scene is showing it's got plenty of ideas and the talent to bring them to life. ********** Discover even more Southern stories worth sharing. Follow us on Instagram! About the Author Jenna Bratcher Jenna Bratcher is StyleBlueprint Nashville's Associate Editor and Lead Writer. The East Coast native moved to Nashville 17 years ago, by way of Los Angeles. She is a lover of dogs, strong coffee, traveling, and exploring the local restaurant scene bite by bite.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sloss Tech returning to Birmingham in June
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Sloss Tech is returning for a seventh year with an expanded three-day format in Birmingham. The three-day event will take place from June 25-27. Innovate Alabama returns as the sponsor for Sloss Tech 2025, continuing their investment into Alabama's innovation ecosystem. Kentuck Art Center hosting March 'Art Night' 'Alabama's tech community stands out for being genuinely supportive and collaborative,' saidMaria Underwood, Chief Operating Officer at Moxi and current board chair for TechBirmingham.'What founders discover when they come to Sloss Tech is an enthusiastic community ready tohelp them succeed. This welcoming community spirit is the driving force behind our continuedgrowth as a tech hub.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
