Mission Space was also\u00a0recently tapped by NASA<\/a>\u00a0 to advance its lunar dust and surface-charging monitoring instrument in collaboration with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.<\/p>\n Under the new MOU, Mission Space and Puli Space intend to evaluate a lunar mission concept in which Puli Space\u2019s rover provides mobility, surface access, local terrain context, rover telemetry, and mission operations support, while Mission Space instruments collect localized measurements of the lunar environment along rover traverses and at mission-relevant locations.<\/p>\n \u201cMission Space is focused on turning lunar environmental measurements into an operational data layer for the Moon,\u201d\u00a0said Mary Glaz, CEO of Mission Space, in a statement. \u201cA rover-based mission allows us to measure how the local environment changes across terrain, illumination conditions, rover activity, and selected surface locations. That data is relevant for future lunar infrastructure, anomaly attribution, mission planning, and long-duration surface operations.\u201d<\/p>\n The companies will also explore a joint commercial lunar surface data product combining Mission Space environmental measurements with Puli Space rover context, location, traverse, and surface operations data.<\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Mentoro to launch cohort for travel and hospitality industry<\/p>\n Mentoro<\/a>, a non-profit organization offering mentorship services to young professionals, is launching its latest cohort in Miami, dedicated to the Travel & Hospitality industry. Like in last year\u2019s Miami cohort in Data, AI & Tech cohort, Mentoro will pair young professionals with senior executives \u2013 this time from companies like Norwegian Cruise Line, Silversea, Club Med, and Royal Caribbean.<\/p>\n Since its foundation in 2016, Mentoro has helped more than 2,500 people across Miami, New York and Montreal through its mentorship program, workshops and events. The organization creates industry-specific mentoring cohorts to connect emerging professionals with accomplished leaders who can share their knowledge, advice and experience.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen we explored potential themes for our next Miami cohort, Travel & Hospitality quickly emerged as the obvious choice,\u201d says Sandra Abi-Rashed, co-founder of Mentoro. \u201cMiami is one of North America\u2019s most dynamic travel and hospitality markets. Yet while investment is accelerating, the industry is also facing a growing shortage of experienced talent. Its future relies on developing, retaining and elevating the professionals already in the pipeline\u2026 \u00a0In today\u2019s digitally connected world, there is still no substitute for authentic, in-person conversations over a cup of coffee. That\u2019s how confidence grows, careers accelerate, and meaningful connections are built.\u201d concludes Sandra.<\/p>\n The cohort is open to young professionals with 5 to 12 years of experience in the travel and hospitality space. Interested candidates can apply at www.mentoro.co<\/a> by August 31, \u00a02026.<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n Magic Leap to lay off 193 employees<\/p>\n In our last news roundup, we reported that Magic Leap<\/a>, the Broward County-based pioneer in augmented reality devices, announced its pivot away from making devices and into licensing its technology. Now, it has informed the state of Florida it intends to lay off 193 employees effective Oct. 1, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n The company, founded in 2010 and based in Plantation, indicated in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice to Florida Commerce that the terminations will include senior and staff level positions in hardware, manufacturing engineering, product management, quality, software and technical program management. Executives in engineering and other leadership positions are also affected. Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2713<\/p>\n Check your inbox for a confirmation email.<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n Miami\u2019s life sciences industry growing fast: Report<\/p>\n The Miami metro area was one of the US\u2019s fastest-growing life sciences markets based on strong employment growth and investor interest, according to CBRE\u2019s 2026 Life Sciences Talent Brief<\/a>. The findings shed light on the trends shaping real estate demand in the sector, which includes pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology and research and development.<\/p>\n Locally, venture capital investment in life sciences businesses shot up to $697 million in 2025, according to CRBE. It\u2019s up 900% year over year, the South Florida Business Journal reported<\/a>. The report said some of the biggest gains occurred in emerging markets like Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Austin, Pittsburgh and Dallas-Fort Worth.<\/p>\n In South Florida, total employment in the sector reached almost 25,000 workers \u2013 an increase of 2.1%, above the national growth rate of 0.2%. The region also performed well when it comes to core life sciences employment, which includes occupations most closely tied to demand for laboratory space. The research found core life sciences employment increased 10% to 8,154 workers, also outpacing the national average. Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n 5<\/p>\n Eve Air Mobility announces Florida eVTOL partnership<\/p>\n Eve Air Mobility<\/a> announced a partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation for a focused Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiative at SunTrax Air.<\/p>\n The FDOT-led initiative will bring together Eve\u2019s expertise in eVTOL aircraft, operations, and services with SunTrax Air\u2019s research, testing, and validation capabilities. The effort will focus on delivering insights into the infrastructure, operational procedures, and airspace navigation procedures needed to enable the safe and efficient integration of Advanced Air Mobility into Florida\u2019s transportation network.<\/p>\n \u201cFlorida recognizes its strategic role in the future of Advanced Air Mobility and is proactively building the ecosystem needed to support it,\u201d said Eve\u2019s CEO Johann Bordaisy. \u201cChief Will Watts and the FDOT team understand that successfully introducing a new mode of transportation requires alignment across aircraft, infrastructure, operations, and communities. Building on Embraer\u2019s longstanding relationship with the state, Eve is proud to bring its expertise to help advance Florida\u2019s vision and readiness for eVTOL operations.\u201d<\/p>\n Owned and operated by FDOT, SunTrax Air serves as Florida\u2019s dedicated Advanced Air Mobility research and development hub, providing a collaborative environment to evaluate technologies, operational concepts, and supporting infrastructure for next-generation aviation.<\/p>\n 6<\/p>\n More #MiamiTech news<\/p>\n DEEP<\/a> has received $935,000 in funding from the State of Florida to support research missions on Vanguard, the company\u2019s pilot underwater human habitat at Tennessee Reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The award follows DEEP\u2019s announcement of its Vanguard deployment. The funding will support up to six research teams from Florida universities and research institutions. Each awarded team will complete a five-day mission on Vanguard between November 2026 and June 2027. The Undersea Human Presence and Technology Advancement Program (UHPTAP) is open to research in two priority areas: reef restoration and environmental monitoring, and human-machine collaboration. The RFP is open now, with proposals due by September 1, 2026. Eligibility requirements, priority areas, and submission instructions are available here<\/a><\/p>\n Majority<\/a>, a provider of digital banking and financial services to immigrants founded in 2019, signed a lease for a 4,095-square-foot retail space in WYND 28, at 128 N.W. 28th St. While many fintech businesses do not have retail spaces, Majority operates hybrid physical locations that serve as offices and community centers for immigrants who may need help navigating banking services, the South Florida Business Journal reported<\/a>. Majority already has a headquarters at WYND 28. It\u2019s unclear if it will relocate to the new location or if it is adding another space in the building. The company did not respond to a request for comment. Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Segpay<\/a>, a pioneer in digital payment processing, announced that Tom John has joined the company as Chief Technology Officer. John will lead Segpay\u2019s technology team and will oversee the continued development of Segpay\u2019s payment platform as part of the company\u2019s long-term growth plan. \u00a0Said Segpay CEO Cathy Beardsley: \u201cTom brings extensive leadership experience and a proven track record of building and growing organizations.\u201d He has more than 25 years of experience leading technology organizations in the financial and consulting industries.\u00a0 Most recently, he co-founded AI data analytics company InsitesData, where he served as CIO and CTO. He will work out of \u00a0Segpay\u2019s South Florida headquarters.<\/p>\n 7<\/p>\n Jobs, jobs, jobs<\/p>\n Chewy \u2013\u00a0Sr Product Designer<\/a> Vultr \u2013\u00a0GTM Engineer<\/a> Find more opportunities on Refresh Miami\u2019s job board\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n 8-PLUS<\/p>\n Opportunity knocks<\/p>\n Black Ambition\u2019s 2026 Fundable Founders Learning Lab is a 10-week virtual sprint designed to help Florida-based founders become fundable, scalable, investment-ready and profitable. Learn more and apply by Aug. 4.<\/a><\/p>\n The Florida Council of 100\u00a0and its partners opened applications for Ambition Accelerated, a program for defense and dual use, fintech, health tech and resilience startups.\u00a0Learn more and apply here by Aug. 21<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Risk and Resilience Tech Hub\u00a0at FIU is accepting applications from companies developing innovative materials, products, and technologies that improve the resilience of infrastructure systems.\u00a0Apply here by Aug. 22<\/a>.<\/p>\n Are you\u00a0Miami curious? Maybe you\u2019re ready for more sunshine or tired of state income taxes. Maybe you\u2019re just looking for your next adventure. The challenge usually isn\u2019t the city, it\u2019s figuring out how to make the move make sense \u2013 the right role, the right company, the right connections. If you\u2019ve been thinking about Miami, check out\u00a0moveto.miami<\/a>, powered by Refresh Miami. We\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n Calling all Florida-based startups:\u00a0GatorPitch Miami\u00a0has always been an opportunity for University of Florida-affiliated startups to get in front of South Florida\u2019s vibrant investor and entrepreneurial ecosystem. For this year\u2019s event on Nov. 5, UF Innovate is opening the opportunity to pitch to Florida-affiliated companies. Find out more\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0apply here by Sept. 4<\/a>.<\/p>\n Applications are open for the inaugural\u00a0West Palm Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program (WPEAP), a 10-month initiative designed to support individuals facing economic hardship while launching or growing a business. The program, managed by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship at Florida State University and the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, cost is $500, but scholarships of $475 are available.\u00a0Learn more here and apply by Aug. 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n Applications are open for Florida International University\u2019s Risk and Resilience Tech Hub (RRTH) program. Learn more and apply here<\/a>\u00a0by Aug. 22.<\/p>\n ICYMI \u2013 Catch up!<\/p>\n Have news to report? Email Nancy Dahlberg at\u00a0nancy@refreshmiami.com<\/a>\u00a0and follow her on X @ndahlberg and\u00a0on LinkedIn<\/a>.\u00a0Subscribe to Refresh Miami\u2019s free weekly newsletter\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0featuring startup news, tech job opportunities and events.<\/p>\n I am a writer and editor with extensive media experience and a passion for journalism and serving the community. Most of my career has been spent with the Miami Herald in business news, and my expertise is writing about tech and entrepreneurs. I love hosting this blog for Refresh Miami and we aim to be the go-to site for South Florida startup and tech news, features and views. Have news? Contact me at ndahlbergbiz@gmail.com. Thanks for reading!<\/p>\n
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