RIoT - Internet of Things

BIG NEWS! RIoT is thrilled to announce that we've been selected as a winner in the expansion of the U.S. Small Business Administration Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) network! This prestigious award allows us to amplify our support for innovative small businesses and entrepreneurial organizations across the country. As a Regional Innovation Cluster, RIoT will serve as a key hub, connecting entrepreneurs with the resources needed to develop cutting-edge technologies that are vital to the nation’s economic growth and security priorities. From IoT, AI, data, and cybersecurity to advanced manufacturing and smart agriculture, RIoT is here to help entrepreneurs start and scale in these competitive industries. Together, we’re strengthening America’s competitiveness through regional collaboration and innovation. Read more here → https://buff.ly/3BtrzwZ #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #RICNetwork #SmallBusiness #Technology #Startups #EconomicGrowth #RIoT 

Proud moment at the Business North Carolina NC Rural Economic Summit today! RIoT's Executive Director, Tom Snyder, took the stage for the breakfast keynote alongside two incredible RAP alumni April Kelly, Founder & CEO of The Sure Company and Sharon Moore, Founder & CEO of Sportscale. Together, they explored how small businesses are driving BIG change fostering innovation to building resilient economies, these leaders are shaping the future of rural entrepreneurship. 🙌 #RIoT #RAPAlumni #SmallTownBigImpact #InnovationEconomy #Entrepreneurship 

Congratulations to CareYaya, a RAP alum, for being named one of LinkedIn's Top 50 Startups 2024! CareYaya is the fastest-growing health-tech startup in America, solving home care for those with elderly loved ones and medically vulnerable children. Their care marketplace connects clients with great, affordable care from pre-health college students! 

Did you know Lithios helped build DraftKings’ platform? They collaborated with DraftKings' technical team to create a custom mobile-responsive application, that seamlessly integrated with DraftKings’ product suite and intuitive icons, graphs, and UI elements to offer a user-friendly and on-brand experience. At Demo Night, Lithios will showcase their impressive client work and offer a sneak peek of JARVIS, their AI-powered tool transforming business operations. Join us on October 28 to explore the future with Lithios! All RIoT events are is FREE and open to the public! Regsiter → https://buff.ly/4cfwtdS

Tune in TODAY at 3:20 PM to hear RIoT's Rachael Meleney Newberry on the Wake County Round Up with Steve Rao! She'll be discussing: → RIoT Demo Night on 10/28 — RIoT’s annual event that’s FREE and open to the public! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dPkqzn4H → The Connected Triangle+ Smart City Challenge & Summit on 10/29. This initiative seeks proposals to tackle critical regional challenges, offering a chance to impact the future of smart city development and potentially secure a paid pilot project. Proposals are due 10/6! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d2ZigrSw → How AI is transforming IoT, smart cities, and our local community. Listen live on WPTF Radio AM 680 or stream it here: https://lnkd.in/dha-yD3 🎧 #SmartCityChallenge #RIoTDemoNight #IoT #AI #WakeCountyRoundUp #RIoT

I am really proud of the great partners who helped us win this award and look forward to working closely and successfully with each and every one. Thank you City of Wilson, Wilson Community College, North Carolina Rural Center, Eastern North Carolina Food Commercialization Center, and First Flight Venture Center. Let's do this!

We are excited to announce that RIoT has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) Stage Two! This prestigious recognition, awarded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, highlights our commitment to fostering innovation and supporting small businesses and startups in the tech ecosystem. Here's to the next chapter of growth, innovation, and impact at RIoT! Together, let's continue to build a brighter future powered by technology. https://buff.ly/4dqSKG6 #Innovation #Collaboration #TechCommunity #Partnerships

This week's #StartupSpotlight highlights AnswerThis, an innovative AI research assistant transforming the literature review process by tapping into a vast database of over 200 million research papers and the web to automate summaries and citations. The inspiration for AnswerThis came from Founder & CEO, Ayush Garg's firsthand experience watching his parents struggle with inefficient literature reviews during their PhD studies. Seeing the potential to leverage advanced LLMs, he sought to tackle issues like inaccurate citations and streamline the review process. Discover their journey and how they've revolutionized research with our latest interview. Read/Watch here → https://buff.ly/3XOx42f

🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 Communities are evolving, and with growth comes unique challenges. The Connected Triangle+ initiative (a public and private sector initiative across the Triangle region of NC (and beyond)) is seeking groundbreaking solutions across four critical challenges: Stormwater Management: How can we enhance emergency preparedness and communication? We're looking for tech-driven solutions that complement Raleigh’s Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) to better protect our communities. Air Quality: Help us breathe easier! We need innovative ideas to improve monitoring and sharing of air quality data to protect public health and engage communities through cutting-edge technology. Climate Action: The time for action is now! Do you have solutions that drive climate resilience, community engagement, and environmental justice? We want to hear them! Energy Usage/Electrification: Power the future! We’re looking for solutions to improve energy efficiency, enhance EV infrastructure, and inspire regional energy-saving initiatives. If you can monitor usage or drive community participation, we want to hear from you! Selected proposals will present their solutions at the Connected Triangle+ Summit II on October 29 and potentially secure a paid pilot project! Proposals are due by October 6: https://buff.ly/3BjZ3he

Congratulations to Ayush Garg, Founder & CEO and Ryan McCarroll, CMO of AnswerThis for winning both the audience and judges’ vote at the RAP XVIII Pitch Night last night! Their innovative AI research assistant revolutionizes the literature review process by tapping into a vast database of over 200 million research papers and the entire internet. We recently had the opportunity to dive deep into their journey and success. Check out our latest #StartupSpotlight to gain insights into how AnswerThis is making waves in the research world. Watch the video and read the full story for inspiration and valuable takeaways! → https://lnkd.in/esqSW-rJ