There’s big momentum for climate-tech innovation in the Pure Pitch Rally community: Icorium Engineering Company has landed a $1.2 million NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant to accelerate commercialization of its refrigerant reclaim technology. The funding supports Icorium’s transition from pilot validation to full commercial deployment, targeting reduced climate impact from refrigerants [...]

Kansas City’s Scout, a startup transforming veterinary medicine workflows, has closed a pre-seen funding round led by KCRise Fund, with participation from eGrowth Ventures, Service Provider Capital and a group of distinguished angel investors. The company plans to use this round to expand its team, enhance its platform and continue shaping the future of [...]