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The Beacon Council Foundation launches its FIRST #GiveMiamiDay campaign! This isn’t just a fundraiser; it’s a movement to shape the future of our city. Let’s make history together! ? The countdown is ON! Early giving starts on Sunday, November 16th. Let’s ignite a movement and create a Miami that leads on the world stage. ?? Be an early champion and join us in building an innovative, sustainable & resilient Miami: https://lnkd.in/eUDbqb_K ?? #GiveMiamiDay #MiamiNonprofit #OpportunityMiami #BeaconCouncil

Miami's #boating industry is vital, supporting 140,000 jobs and contributing $30 billion annually. Electric motors, like those from E-Force Marine, offer a cleaner, quieter alternative to traditional gas-powered boats, reducing pollution and noise. The Miami-based family business plans to expand production with $5 million in funding, adding local engineering jobs and tapping into the city's growing tech and manufacturing landscape. Watch our On Site with founder Al Haghayegh: https://lnkd.in/e6nRE8Er #OpportunityMiami #Innovation #entrepreneurship #Sustainability #talent

Learn how Miami startup E-Force Marine is propelling the boating world with electric motors in our latest On Site video feature: https://lnkd.in/e6nRE8Er The global electric boat market is valued at nearly $6 billion and growing. Founder Al Haghayegh envisions electric propulsion broadening to commercial vessels, highlighting financial and environmental benefits. Locally, though, what's needed for a smoother and faster transition to electric is more charging infrastructure. "That would put this in a different trajectory once people know this is fast charging," noted Haghayegh. Watch our On-Site and sign up for our weekly newsletter at https://lnkd.in/ezkqyfsu to stay in the know about the people, organizations & ideas shaping the Miami of 2040! #opportunitymiami #sustainability #innovation #entrepreneurship #netzero

Miami-based startup Ouros is on a mission to revolutionize the battery industry, creating long-life lithium-ion batteries that store up to three times more energy than current models. "You can create things that make me excited to be alive in the future if you have better batteries," said founder Ethan Loosbrock. Learn how they're shaping the future of sustainable transportation—watch the full interview: https://opp.miami/ouros #EnergyRevolution #SustainableFuture #OpportunityMiami #Innovation #sustainability

Founded in 2022 by Ethan Loosbrock a chemical engineer with a background in battery research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ouros?is poised for rapid growth. Having raised $3 million in its latest seed round, the company plans to scale up its manufacturing and bring its first commercial cells to market by the end of the year. With its roots now firmly planted in #Miami, Ouros is betting on the city's supportive tech ecosystem and its desire for innovation. By revolutionizing battery technology, Ouros Energy is playing a key role in Miami's shift toward a sustainable transportation future. Learn more in our interview with Loosbrock: https://opp.miami/ouros #OpportunityMiami #Innovation #Sustainability #Resilience #MiamiTech #MiamiStartups Miami-Dade Beacon Council

Miami-based startup Ouros is on a mission to revolutionize the battery industry, offering a game-changing solution for #transportation's role in #greenhousegas emissions. As transportation accounts for over half of Miami-Dade's #emissions and nearly 30% nationwide, a cleaner, electric future requires more efficient batteries. Ouros is tackling this challenge by developing long-life lithium-ion batteries, with energy storage two to three times greater than current models. The company aims to close the energy gap for everything from electric vehicles to aerospace technologies like drones and EVTOLs, ensuring that battery-powered mobility becomes a reality. Subscribe to learn more in our upcoming newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ezkqyfsu #OpportunityMiami #Innovation #Sustainability #Resilience Miami-Dade Beacon Council

At Opportunity Miami we know that we can tackle our biggest challenges and create a more #inclusive, #innovative, and #sustainable economic future. Learn more about our platform of ideas, gatherings, and solutions by signing up for our weekly newsletter at https://lnkd.in/ezkqyfsu #OpportunityMiami #Networking Miami-Dade Beacon Council

Kiwibot acquired ad startup Nickelytics?for $25M to turn its delivery robots into mobile billboards. The revolutionary delivery company?is now on nearly 30 college campuses worldwide with plans to continue expanding into #SouthFlorida. At its core, the aim of Kiwibot is to create more efficient ways to get things to humans. Lately, this has meant going beyond the company's original delivery objective.?? "The robot can do a social good by informing governments on sidewalk infrastructure," David Rodriguez, co-founder and Director of Strategy and Business Operations at Kiwibot, explained to us earlier this year.?? Learn more in our latest On-Site: https://opp.miami/kiwibot #OpportunityMiami #DeliveryRobots #Accessibility #UrbanPlanning #Infrastructure #Resilience