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Scamnetic’s $13M Series A to Scale AI-Powered Scam Detection

American Entrepreneurship

In a major milestone for both Scamnetic and the growing Tampa, Florida innovation ecosystem, the AI-powered scam detection company announced a $13 million Series A funding round to accelerate its growth and expand its market presence globally. consumers lost over $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024 alone, a 25% increase from the previous year.

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Delaware’s 5th annual Startup302 funding contest accepting applications January 2 to 26

American Entrepreneurship

An online information session for prospective entrants was recorded December 5 and is available for prospective applicants to review at startup3 02.org. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

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NJEDA Board Approves Two Programs to Advance New Jersey’s Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

American Entrepreneurship

March 18, 2025) Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the Next New Jersey Program – AI and the AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program. For more information, including additional eligibility requirements, click here.

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Blackstone Makes $25B+ Investment in Pennsylvania’s Digital and Energy Infrastructure

American Entrepreneurship

The funds from Blackstone Infrastructure and Blackstone Real Estate are expected to draw in an additional $60 billion in private investment, accelerating the State’s Innovation Ecosystem. QTS also plans to issue a Request for Information (RFI) to expand development opportunities into other regions across the state.

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SourceLink + The IEDC: New Certification Program Uniting Economic Developers and Entrepreneurs

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Now more than ever, entrepreneurs and small business owners require support from economic developers driving local economies forward. The Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) certification. Developed with support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the U.S. A partnership to champion entrepreneurs.

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The Achilles Heel of Startup Ecosystems

This is going to be BIG.

Across the world, various economic development organizations, government agencies, and non-profits are putting in admirable and well-intentioned efforts to develop startup ecosystems. Not a one—and through conversations with other seed funds I know, this is pretty widespread.

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SBA Announces Community Navigator Model and Funding Opportunity

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Information is available from the SBA Information Notice (PDF). To develop sustainable hub-and-spoke models of entrepreneurship-led economic development, lead agencies need to go further than identifying trusted ambassadors in their communities. Want more information?