Delaware weekly roundup: RealLIST Startups update; Vote in the Technical.ly Awards; A historic Election Day

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Check in with the 2024 RealLIST Startups

Delaware’s 2024 RealLIST Startups are growing. How do we know? We asked them.

Half of the Delaware respondents reported that they had secured new funding over the past six months, in amounts ranging from $100,000 to $700,000. Other successes cited by founders include launching a clinical trial, creating preclinical data and even the RealLIST recognition itself.

➡️ Read the update here

Vote for the 2024 Technical.ly Awards

It’s that time of year again: Voting is open for the 2024 Technical.ly Awards. 

This year, we have new categories, including Product of the Year, Educator of the Year, Program of the Year, Creator of the Year, Power Move of the Year and Money Move of the Year.

Cast a ballot and share the link by Nov. 18.

➡️ Vote in the 2024 Technical.ly Awards

News Incubator: What else to know today

• Catch up on our coverage of last week’s election, tracking historic local wins and what the second Trump Administration could mean for US manufacturing. [Technical.ly]

• State contracting recently became a bit more equitable when Governor John Carney signed HB 387, mandating Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements in some best-value bidding processes. [Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce]

• Most US hospitals are not prepared to treat pediatric emergency room cases. Except Delaware, which is rated 100% in pediatric ER readiness. [New York Times]

• AI-driven radiotherapy for cancer treatment will be coming to ChristianaCare
as soon as 2026. The adapted therapy will allow doctors to reassess and update treatment plans daily. [Delaware Business Now/Technical.ly]

• The recipients of most marijuana business licenses have been announced. The remaining 15 nonequity retail licenses will be selected by lottery in December. [Delaware Public Media/Technical.ly]

• The Delaware Prosperity Partnership has partnered with the Port of Blyth in North East England to cooperatively leverage their strengths to foster growth and innovation in each region. [DPP]

• The former Claymont Steel Mill will become a new warehouse site for Pepsi. The 359,000-square-foot facility will reportedly take the place of the old Pepsi facility on Governor Printz Boulevard. [WDEL]

• Carvertise has entered into a partnership with StreetMetrics, taking the guesswork out of tracking the number of people who see its wrapped card advertising. [Town Square Delaware]

• Amazon has confirmed an employee data breach that includes names, work contact information and work location. A spokesperson says the company has not experienced a security event. [404 Media]

What will Delaware look like in 250 years?

As we get ready to celebrate the United States semiquincentennial, let’s look ahead another quarter millennium. Technical.ly’s editorial calendar theme for December will see us exploring optimistic visions for our cities and regions 250 years from now.

It’s guaranteed to be a fascinating and intense discussion, and if you want your company or brand in the mix, now’s the time to think about underwriting this work. Reach up to 75k+ social followers, 45k newsletter subscribers and upwards of 5k+ pageviews with your logo and message — while showing your support for local news.

➡️  Message sales@technical.ly or just book online

🗓️ On the Calendar

• Tuesday, Nov. 12 and Wednesday, Nov. 13 — BIPOC Farmers Conference [Details]

• Partner Event: The Young Smart & Local conference is back for another year. Join 1,000+ emerging professionals and mentors in Philadelphia on Nov. 12-14 for learning, networking and fun. [Register here]

• Wednesday, Nov. 13 — Zip Code Virtual Admission Session [Details]

• Thursday, Nov. 14 —  Inspiring Women in STEM quarterly networking event [Details]

• Tuesday, Nov. 19 — Delaware Business First networking event [Details]