Innovation & Job News

Wearab.ly, a news app for Google Glass, is a national award finalist

Friday, December 06, 2013

Wearab.ly, a platform that brings news to Google Glass and smart watches, is a finalist in Mobile Future's national awards, The Mobileys.

D.C. startup Edbacker raises funds, will hire one

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Edbacker, a crowdfunding platform for K-12 school projects, is raising funds and is looking for an app developer.

Second-screen app developer Fanamana readies Full-Time

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Fanamana, an app that lets users play a type of fantasy MLB in real time, is working on Full-Time, a similar app for other sports.

DC #ChallengeCup winners announced after tough pitchfest

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

After nearly four hours of anxious pitches, the D.C. regional Challenge Cup winners have been crowned.

Hilltop Energy will pilot first project in November

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Hilltop Energy, a startup that is touting distributive energy generation, is one of many presenters at Reboot: Energy at 1776.

Mobile bike repair startup launches in the District

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Cyclomend, a startup in the bike repair sphere, brings technicians to your door to save you money.

RideScout, transpo app aggregator, soft launches, partners with RidePost and others

Wednesday, October 02, 2013

RideScout, a new app for iOS and Android, gives District residents a bird's-eye view of different ways to get around.

DC Entrepreneurship Week kicks off October 8, expands to other cities

Monday, September 30, 2013

The 4th annual D.C. Entrepreneurship Week is slated for Oct 8-11. Cofounder Jon Leonardo is bringing the model to other cities around the U.S.

Mobile Future announces $20,000 in award money for mobile development

Friday, September 27, 2013

They might sound like a '60s band, but the Mobileys are a chance for startups in the mobile sphere to score $10K.

Reverse logistics firm Optoro opens 13,000-square-foot office in Chinatown today

Friday, September 20, 2013

Lanham, Md.-based Optoro is bringing its remarketing business to the District, along with 20 jobs.

1776 partners with General Assembly to offer education opportunities for entrepreneurs

Monday, September 09, 2013

1776 invites startups and entrepreneurs back to the classroom to take advantage of a host of classes, courses and workshops, thanks to a partnership with NY-based General Assembly.

Social Tables hires seven, will leave 1776 in November

Thursday, September 05, 2013

Social Tables, the company that offers cloud-based event planning for caterers and the hospitality industry, has hired seven new employees. The startup is planning to leave its current home at 1776 in November for larger digs.

Bloompop to offer custom floral arrangements from local florists

Friday, August 16, 2013

Bloompop, a District-based startup for online floral arrangements and delivery, will exit private beta at the end of August.

Georgetown Angels to hold pitch and networking event

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Georgetown Angels, an angel group that invests in seed and series A rounds for tech startups, is bringing some big investors to town for an event in September.

Web and mobile agency nclud moves to new space

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

nclud, the design agency behind Beercamp and the recent Design Battle Royale, has new digs.

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