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Computer science students work with law enforcement technology company, Blue Partner
Senior computer science students from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) gained real-world experience through an internship program with Blue Partner. The innovative technology company uses AI-driven solutions to streamline law enforcement...
University of Louisiana at Lafayette students use artificial intelligence to develop an interactive app for Lafayette-based housekeeping company, Keepers
University of Louisiana at Lafayette students spent the summer working on enhancing a mobile artificial intelligence (AI) application for Keepers, a locally founded startup that automates the entire housekeeping process for short-term rental property hosts and...
9 Finalists Announced for 2024 Elevate Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition
After receiving a record-breaking number of applications, the annual Elevate Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition coordinated by the Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) and Opportunity Machine (OM), in partnership with the LEED Center at UL Lafayette, has...
XRMedix Wins 2024 TechConnect Innovation Award at National Conference
XRMedix, a medical technology company that utilizes augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and computer vision to transform joint pain injections, was recently recognized at the TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo, earning a prestigious TechConnect...
Local Entrepreneurs Shine at Tech Tank: Piercd by Embark Named Emerging Startup of the Year, Byline Secures Second Place
Local entrepreneurs took center stage at Opportunity Machine's Tech Tank, where Piercd, a new venture by the founders of Embark Fine Jewelry, was crowned the 2024 Emerging Startup of the Year, and Byline, a print media-focused startup, claimed second place. The event,...
FlyGuys Unveils New Headquarters in Downtown Lafayette Along with New Branding to Accommodate Massive Growth in 2024
FlyGuys, a nationwide reality data capture tech startup, unveiled their new headquarters in downtown Lafayette at a ribbon cutting ceremony today. The move comes as the next step in their expansion, continuing a wave of momentum for the company following a $10 Million...
Opportunity Machine Launches New Program, Bringing in Technical Support and National Mentors to Support Local Startups
Opportunity Machine (OM) recently announced the launch of its new Builder Program 2.0, an initiative designed to support the rapidly growing startup community in Acadiana. The program will empower local tech startups that have progressed beyond the initial stages of...
OM Member Spotlight: How US Frame Factory Founders Use J.I.T. Manufacturing to Run their Business Lean
Picture this: It's a regular Monday evening, around 4:43 PM, and 24 year old Mateo Atwi is winding down at his warehouse. Suddenly, his phone lights up with an area code from eastern Pennsylvania. The next thing you know, steel coils from Ohio are rolling into the...
One Acadiana Luncheon Highlights OM Members that are Heating Up the Startup Scene
The One Acadiana June Luncheon was a testament to the power of community support and the remarkable potential of startups in the Acadiana region. For this luncheon, One Acadiana welcomed three Opportunity Machine (OM) startups to the stage - SafeBoard, Nestor, and...