Iowa Startup Accelerator

SwineTech, Inc. is a company based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that focuses on enhancing the welfare and productivity of sow farms in the pork industry through artificial intelligence and sensor-based technologies. Founded in 2015, SwineTech has developed the SmartGuard platform, which monitors pregnancy and piglet health to prevent piglet mortality, particularly from being crushed by their mothers. The technology analyzes data related to sow health, allowing pork producers to implement and manage on-farm processes more effectively. By empowering producers with tools to track and adjust their practices remotely, SwineTech aims to improve overall herd health and optimize resource utilization within the industry.

AssetRower provides a range of educational and management tools for real estate investors. The company offers a rental property analyzer to calculate the offer prices of properties based on desired cash flow. Real estate professional can also make use of the blogs and videos, and book suggestions offered by AssetRower. AssetRover was launched by Uriel Barillas, and Jeri Frank in June 2014 and is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

HowFactory, Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform designed for managers and engineers to effectively document their processes. Founded in 2010 and based in Waterloo, Iowa, HowFactory provides a user-friendly software solution for small to medium-sized industrial companies to create, track, update, and manage their operational procedures. The platform facilitates communication among team members through private messaging and notifications, while allowing users to easily upload and share multimedia content such as images, videos, PDFs, and schematics. By replacing outdated binder systems that often contain obsolete information, HowFactory aims to streamline the management of standard operating procedures and digital work instructions, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and safety within manufacturing environments.

Venuefox is an internet company that specializes in the fields of development tools, event management, and events. On Venuefox people discover new people, new places, and new ideas that will make any gathering successful! They help people find venues, caterers, and other professionals needed when planning the events in their lives. It was founded n 2012 and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.