🖥️ FL Startup - Star Catcher Secures $12.5M | CityClips #218

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Welcome to Tech Tuesday! Their football program might not doing as well as FSU’s but UF is far ahead in the R&D tech world. We say this to hopefully inspire, energize, motivate, and yes… even annoy all you FSU & FAMU alumni to push for more support and focus on tech in our community. In this 218th edition, we highlight a new UF research technology that alerts orthopedic patients about their recovery. Star Catcher has secured $12+ million to develop the first off-Earth energy grid. Discover how AI at Orlando Health was crucial in saving a woman’s life. Plus, get the latest updates on tech events in Tallahassee.


Quick Summary

Here’s what we geeked out on:

  • Emerging Tech: Alerts for Orthopedic Patients

  • Space: Star Catcher snags $12+ Million to Develop 1st Off-Earth Energy Grid

  • Health Tech: Woman Credits AI at Orlando Health

  • Featured Partner: NAT20 | Why Was This Group Created?

  • TLH Tech Events

EMERGING TECH

AI + ORTHOPEDICS

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Technology that alerts patients when they should rest after surgery: Smart technology can be used to improve at-home care for orthopedic patients, as showcased by Dr. Swarup Bhunia at the University of Florida. | UF Innovate

  • Dr. Swarup Bhunia showcased new technology that alerts orthopedic patients when they may need to relax.

  • The technology involves smart devices with sensors and artificial intelligence capabilities that collect and analyze data. The IoT lab at UF's Malachowsky Hall is where the research on smart devices is being conducted.

  • Smart devices go beyond phones and watches, as they can make decisions based on collected data using AI and machine learning. This technology has the potential to revolutionize at-home care for orthopedic patients.

SPACE

STAR CATCHER

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Star Catcher snags $12.25 million to help develop 1st off-Earth energy grid: Florida startup Star Catcher Industries secured $12.25 million in seed funding to develop a constellation of power-beaming satellites in low Earth orbit. | Space.com

  • Star Catcher aims to develop a network of power-beaming satellites to provide energy to satellites in orbit. The company's goal is to expand power infrastructure into space with an in-space power grid and service.

  • The funding will be used to perform ground demonstrations, an on-orbit demonstration in late 2025, and deployment of commercial service.

  • Competing in a market that is rapidly growing due to mega constellations like SpaceX's Starlink, LEO is expected to have about 50,000 spacecraft by 2030.The company plans to launch "power node" satellites to soak up solar energy and transmit it to customer satellites.

HEALTH TECH

LIFESAVER AI

Image Credit: WFTV Orlando

Central Florida woman credits AI at Orlando Health with saving her life: Artificial intelligence technology at Orlando Health detected an unusual mass in a Central Florida woman's lung, potentially saving her life. | WFTV Orlando

  • A Central Florida woman attributes the saving of her life to artificial intelligence technology at Orlando Health.

  • The AI detected an unusual mass in her lung, prompting the woman to seek medical attention.The timely detection of the mass allowed for necessary treatment and potentially life-saving intervention.

  • The woman's story highlights the potential benefits of integrating AI technology in healthcare settings. Orlando Health's use of AI showcases the advancements in technology that can aid in early detection and diagnosis of medical conditions.

  • Doctors recommend eligible patients to undergo yearly lung cancer screenings.

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TECH EVENTS

TALTECH LUNCH & LEARN

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Featured Event:  Aug. 15th, Thu 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM EST at FSU Technology Services Building, 1721 W Paul Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32310: Emerging Threats and Attack Vendors (Hybrid Event) | Learn More

  • $40 for Non-TalTech members (Only a few spots left. Registration closes tomorrow at 5 PM EST.)

  • Free for TalTech Members and First-Time Students.

  • Free for ISACA Members (Video or In-person).


Aug. 22nd, Mon. 12:30 PM to 5:15 PM EDT at AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol: State of Technology - Florida Industry Forum 2024 | Learn More

  • Registration Fee per person: $150 for Industry Insider – Florida members

  • $250 for non-members

  • $25 discount if registering by July 22, 2024


Aug. 22nd, Thu 9 AM to 4 PM EDT at Florida Hotel & Conference Center in Orlando: 2024 Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit | Ticket Price range from $199 to $370 | Tickets


Aug. 31st, Sat 10 AM to 1 PM EDT at UF/IFAS Leon County Extension Office: 4-H Youth Open House | Free Reserve a spot


Sep. 28th to 29th, Sat. to Sun. 7 PM and 2 PM EDT at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: Star Wars A New Hope In Concert | Ticket Price Range: $20 to $100 Tickets

  • There is an overall 8 ticket limit for this event.

  • Door Time is 6 PM EDT.


Sep. 28th to 29th, Sat. to Mon. at Alachua County Sports and Events Center: 2024 Infinity Con Gainesville | Tickets

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