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The Underline, Inter&Co partner to bring bikeshare and more
The Underline, Miami’s 10-mile linear park and urban multi-modal, green corridor connecting Miami’s neighborhoods, has partnered with Inter&Co, a financial super app with over 35 million users across the Americas. Together, they will bring community programs, bikeshare, coffee shops and more to this trail.
“Inter&Co’s partnership with The Underline reflects a mutual vision of transforming Miami into a greener, more connected city,” said Meg Daly, Founder of Friends of The Underline. “By turning underutilized spaces into vibrant community hubs, we’re able to deliver on what the community has been asking for — safe, accessible spaces that celebrate culture, promote sustainable mobility and resilience and enhance quality of life,”” said Meg Daly, Founder of Friends of The Underline.
Inter&Co is introducing a bikeshare program featuring more than 100 bicycles with docking stations strategically placed along The Underline’s 10-miles, connecting Brickell to the Dadeland area.. The bikeshare program will integrate seamlessly with the Inter&Co super app, providing customers the ability to unlock and ride the bikes at no cost.
Aside from the bikeshare program, this partnership brings a series of unique Inter&Co Cafés – set in repurposed shipping containers – to energize the park’s vibrant spaces. The financial services company has 12 cafés located in Brazil and is now bringing that concept to Miami’s Underline. Beyond serving as trendy coffee spots, the Inter&Co Cafés will host community events from there.
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For digital nomads, Miami clicks the boxes
If you had the option to work from anywhere in the world, where would you choose? If you are reading this post, we’d expect Miami must be high on your list. You might be interested to know CoworkingMag came up with a list of the best U.S. cities for digital nomads, and Miami came out No. 1.
The publication took into consideration metrics important to digital nomads, such as coworking space prices and density, cost of living, Walk Score, public WiFi availability, internet speed, and entertainment options.
Miami particularly excelled with the following metrics:
- The city boasts the highest coworking space density in the US, offering travelers and locals 2.50 coworking spaces per square mile;
- Miami also boasts the highest number of accommodations for travelers in the country, too. This means that digital nomads have 6.67 places to settle in for the night per square mile;
- Miami also stands out when it comes to entertainment as well, ranking 1st with 924.7 establishments per 100k residents.
- This next finding is a bit of a head-scratcher: The publication also found that Miami scored 7th in the nation for walkability, with a solid walk score of 76.6, and 5th for access to buses and trains, with 1.78 bus and rail stations per square mile.
Perhaps not surprising, the cost of living, including the cost of co-working space, is higher than in competing cities. Read more here.
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Miami-Dade launches small business platform
Miami-Dade County’s small business community now has an all-in-one resource platform designed to help small business owners connect with essential resources, community partners and growth opportunities. The county recently launched an online portal called Strive305 HUB in partnership with Wells Fargo.
“We know that small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and we are committed to providing them with the resources they need to succeed,” said Miami-Dade Mayor Daniela Levine Cava at the launch event. “The Strive305 HUB is more than just a portal; it’s a comprehensive support system. By connecting entrepreneurs to invaluable resources, technical assistance, and mentorship, we’re investing in Miami-Dade’s future as a thriving, resilient economy.”
Strive305 HUB aims to make small business support more accessible and impactful by offering a wide array of tools including resource mapping, training modules, event promotion, and community engagement features. The online hub will assist entrepreneurs with developing their businesses and provide information on opening and registering a company, preparing for emergencies and business planning, and a virtual small business incubator will offer coaching and mentorship opportunities for business owners of all levels of experience. Technical assistance boot camps will also help users learn more about accessing capital, marketing and operating a business, the Miami Herald reported.
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Weston pharma company gains key FDA designation
Cantex Pharmaceuticals, a Weston-based clinical-stage biopharma company focused on developing transformative therapies for cancer and other serious illnesses, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Orphan Drug Designation to Cantex’s azeliragon for the treatment of brain metastasis from breast cancer,
This new azeliragon designation adds to azeliragon’s two other Orphan Drug Designations for the treatment of pancreatic cancer and glioblastoma, received in mid-2024 and early 2023, respectively.
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Nova, UM awarded $16M grant for coral restoration
Researchers at Nova Southeastern University, the University of Miami and nine partner institutions received a $16 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop novel ways to make coral reefs more resilient to climate change, the South Florida Business Journal reported. The reefs, found in tropical climates, provide a habitat for marine life, including sponges, crabs and many species of fish and can also help protect coastlines from storms and erosion.
“This grant will fuel the ongoing efforts of researchers at NSU’s Oceanographic Campus, where we manage onshore and offshore coral nurseries, rehabilitate and replant damaged corals, and spawn new corals for eventual transplantation,” said Holly Baumgartner, dean of NSU’s Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, in a statement.
The research project will focus on increasing heat tolerance in corals. That will include selective breeding of corals that survived the 2023 bleaching event, cross breeding endangered Florida corals with resilient species from outside of the state, and conditioning baby corals to warmer temperatures. NSU and UM are collaborating with the Mote Marine Laboratory, The Florida Aquarium, the Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Smithsonian Marine Station, The Reef Institute, Reef Renewal USA, SECORE international, Biscayne National Park and AECOM to form a network that will share resources and best practices to help newly restored corals survive. Read more here.
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IWG will open 33 new coworking locations in Florida
International Workplace Group (IWG) will open 33 new coworking locations throughout Florida, with about five of those operations in the tri-county area: Coral Gables, unincorporated western Miami-Dade, Medley, Hollywood, and Boca Raton. Those future coworking spaces will be among the 70-plus locations IWG is already operating in South Florida, the South Florida Business Journal reported.
Ranging in size between 6,000 and 155,000 square feet, the future IWG offices will open between now and the first quarter of 2027. The largest IWG space to open in South Florida will be a 21,300-square-foot, HQ-branded space that will open in the third quarter of 2025 at 951 W. Yamato Road in Boca Raton. Read more here.
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Other news to note
- UrbanLink Air Mobility of Miami announced a strategic partnership with CRISALION Mobility, a Spanish leader in the design and development of advanced electric mobility solutions that are efficient, safe and sustainable. Under the agreement, CRISALION Mobility will pre-sell 20 Integrity eVTOL aircraft to UrbanLink, highlighting both companies’ shared commitment to revolutionizing regional air travel through AAM solutions. Currently under development, CRISALION Mobility’s Integrity eVTOL is designed to carry up to five passengers and a pilot. UrbanLink said this order will strengthen its operations in Europe, with a strategic focus on the Spanish and Italian markets.
- IntelePeer, a provider of AI-driven communication automation solutions, appointed Arnaud Kraaijvanger to the position of Chief Marketing Officer. A performance-driven B2B SaaS executive with extensive experience in strategic planning, execution, and organizational development across all marketing functions, Arnaud will oversee IntelePeer’s marketing strategy to facilitate continued growth and brand evolution.
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Opportunity knocks
- Founders, apply to join the eMerge Global Startup Accelerator + Showcase, an opportunity to take your company to the next level. eMerge Americas offers startups the opportunity to debut and share their transformative ideas by providing access to resources, investors, curated bootcamps, mentors, and networking opportunities with global enterprises. Learn more and apply here by Dec. 31.
- The SMB Growth Lab, presented by eMerge Americas and powered by JP Morgan Chase, is an opportunity for SMBs located in Miami Dade County to gain access to cutting-edge digital tools, comprehensive training, and exclusive connections with key players in the tech ecosystem—all designed to propel your business to new heights. 50 SMBs will be selected for the cohort. Learn more and apply here by Dec. 31.
- Endeavor Miami is accepting applications for its next ScaleUp Program. Apply for ScaleUp here.
ICYMI
- CAT Labs lands $5.4M to take on digital kingpins with new tools for law enforcement
- Hey Miami, Waymo’s robotaxis are headed our way
- Israel’s Spinframe sets up in Miami to offer AI-powered vehicle-inspection systems
- Miami is moving toward “future-ready” but not there yet, report finds
- It’s all about execution over ideas for Miami VC Karl Alomar
- A December to remember: Was it the Art or was it the Tech?
- Hear my virtual roar: Holoarc’s Holozoo offers a wowser of a show
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