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UrbanGeekz Chief Exec Takes to Stage at Inaugural Africa Gate to Growth Forum

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BERKELEY, Calif., March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — UrbanGeekz founder and CEO Kunbi Tinuoye graced the stage at the inaugural Africa Gate to Growth Forum at the top-ranked university, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

“We commend the AGG Forum for highlighting the untapped potential of Africa, specifically French-speaking Africa.”

Tinuoye, a sought-after public speaker and leading voice in the global startup ecosystem, shared her perspective on a dynamic panel discussion on fundraising in Africa. She was joined by Salim Ben Hassim Soumbounou, a multinational business executive, among others.

The ‘Unlocking Funding Opportunities for African Tech Companies‘  panel offered invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by African startups. It examined a range of funding sources, including venture capital, crowdfunding, strategic partnerships, and debt financing. A key takeaway is the substantial impact of the African diaspora [whose remittances exceed $100 billion annually] as an untapped financial resource for developing startups on the continent.

“We [UrbanGeekz] are deeply committed to showcasing technology and innovation in Africa,” Tinuoye said in an interview. “We commend the AGG Forum for highlighting the untapped potential of Africa, specifically French-speaking Africa and its startup ecosystem.”

Through her participation, Tinuoye reinforces UrbanGeekz’s commitment to amplifying diverse stories. By participating in these conversations, UrbanGeekz continues to play a pivotal role in spotlighting the African tech ecosystem within the global landscape.

Tinuoye joined a stellar lineup of speakers, including H.E Inza Camara, Consul General of Côte d’Ivoire in New York; Me Lassiney-Kathann Camara, President of Africa Gate to Growth 2025; Isaac Bayoh is the Founder, AI Chief, and Officer at FuturAfric; and Spectra Adaora Ijeoma Asala of SAIA Ventures, among others.

Hosted by the Ivorian Ministry of Digital Transition and Digitalization, in collaboration with several heavyweight cross-border institutions, Africa Gate to Growth (AGG) is the first-of-its-kind initiative to position West Africa, particularly Francophone Africa, as a global tech hub. The goal is to generate interest and investment in this emerging, often overlooked, French-speaking ecosystem.

Their high-impact forum united dignitaries, industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs. The goal was to discuss ways to accelerate the growth of tech startups in West Africa and connect Africa’s innovation ecosystem with global markets.

The daylong event featured a forum with exhibitor stands, expert discussions, and keynote speeches from industry leaders, allowing attendees to explore Africa’s regulatory frameworks and growth opportunities.

The forum preceded an immersive learning week for ten Ivorian startups participating in a rigorous AGG program in partnership with the University of California, Berkeley. The founders spent eight intensive days in and around Silicon Valley from February 21 to 28. During this time, they engaged in networking, pitch practice, hands-on workshops, and investor meetings.

About UrbanGeekz
UrbanGeekz is a black-owned African-American, Latinx, multicultural digital news platform focused on technology, business, science, and entrepreneurship. The groundbreaking videocentric multimedia platform covers tech, startups, and business. Its mission is to make tech ‘cool’ and accessible while highlighting innovative careers and STEM-related fields as exciting and rewarding paths, especially for women and underrepresented groups.

About Africa Gate to Growth
Africa Gate to Growth is a groundbreaking initiative spearheaded by the Ivorian Ministry of Digital Transition and Digitalization in collaboration with SPECI, CLKA Law Firm, and the UC Berkeley Haas African Business Club. The event aims to bridge ecosystems between West Africa and the United States, fostering collaboration in finance, technology, and innovation. By bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and academics, Africa Gate to Growth seeks to unlock opportunities, drive digital transformation, and create sustainable growth in key regional sectors.

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QUAD GmbH Expands Its Technology Offerings and Relationship with Vuzix with Follow-on Six-figure Smart Glasses Order

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), (“Vuzix” or, the “Company”), a leading supplier of AI-powered Smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, today announced that the Company has received and shipped against a follow-on six-figure smart glasses order from QUAD GmbH (“QUAD”), a leading distributor and consulting company in the areas of Auto-ID, Transport, Logistics and OEM Integration. QUAD’s newly formed QUAD Advanced Systems division provides full scale services and support for Vuzix products to its customers throughout Europe, focusing on the field service, manufacturing, security, warehouse and logistics and healthcare market verticals.

QUAD Advanced Systems, which consolidates its previous auto ID, transport, logistics and OEM divisions under one roof, will provide comprehensive support throughout the product lifecycle. Their deep technical knowledge of Vuzix smart glasses extends to real-world applications, including remote monitoring and operations assistance, warehousing logistics, and medical field innovations, where AR technology enhances operational precision and efficiency. QUAD’s expertise enables tailored solutions, such as optimizing smart glasses for inventory management, remote expert collaboration, or surgical support. To accelerate decision-making, QUAD facilitates rapid online demos, allowing clients to experience Vuzix technology virtually, followed by personalized guidance to connect with the best-fit reseller for their industry-specific needs.

“QUAD prides itself in investing in the future, and partnering with Vuzix ensures that we continue that tradition of providing truly state-of-the-art solutions for our customers,” said Andreas Wey, CEO of QUAD GmbH. “Operational efficiency is a real differentiator, and nothing encapsulates that more than the use of AR technology enabled through the use of smart glasses. We are absolutely delighted to both offer and support the Vuzix product range across our core vertical markets.”

“We are excited to be expanding our relationship with QUAD, who has built a strong reputation as a premier European distributor of technology and consulting services over the past 30 years,” said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. “QUAD’s hands-on approach in sectors like healthcare and warehousing, combined with its ability to troubleshoot real-time challenges, underscores its role as a valued Vuzix partner.”

About Vuzix Corporation

Vuzix is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of AI-powered Smart Glasses, Waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, components and products for the enterprise, medical, defense and consumer markets. The Company’s products include head-mounted smart personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality, as well OEM waveguide optical components and display engines. Vuzix holds more than 425 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the fields of optics, head-mounted displays, and the augmented reality wearables field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2024 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in: Rochester, NY; and Kyoto and Okayama, Japan. For more information, visit the Vuzix website, Twitter and Facebook pages.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

Certain statements contained in this news release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward looking statements contained in this release relate to Vuzix Smart Glasses, our business relationship and future opportunities with QUAD GmbH and its customers, and among other things the Company’s leadership in the Smart Glasses and AR display industry. They are generally identified by words such as “believes,” “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “should” and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company’s beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company’s actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Reports and MD&A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.

Vuzix Media and Investor Relations Contact:

Ed McGregor, Director of Investor Relations,
Vuzix Corporation
ed_mcgregor@vuzix.com  
Tel: (585) 359-5985

Vuzix Corporation, 25 Hendrix Road, West Henrietta, NY 14586 USA,
Investor Information – IR@vuzix.com  www.vuzix.com

 

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China-Austria Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum and 3rd CISCE Promotion Held in Vienna

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VIENNA, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The China-Austria Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum, in conjunction with a promotional event for the third China International Supply Chain Expo (“CISCE”), was held in Vienna, Austria. The gathering brought together over 200 representatives from trade and investment promotion agencies, business associations, and companies from both China and Austria. During the forum, China International Exhibition Center Group spotlighted the upcoming CISCE and inked cooperation agreements with key Austrian institutions and businesses.

Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (“CCPIT”), praised the recent progress in Sino-Austrian collaboration across multiple sectors. He highlighted China’s readiness to work closely with Austrian partners to leverage complementary strengths in resources and industrial frameworks. Ren also encouraged businesses from both nations to explore new opportunities for business expansion and invited Austrian businesses and institutions to participate in the 3rd CISCE.

The event was attended by Christoph Matznetter, Vice President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, and Qi Mei, the Chinese Ambassador to Austria, among other prominent guests.

Austrian representative, noted that the forum represented the first significant economic and trade event between Austria and China since the inauguration of the new Austrian government, underscoring its crucial role in strengthening bilateral relations. He affirmed China as a reliable partner and lauded the CISCE as a leading exhibition dedicated to enhancing international industrial and supply chain cooperation. He also expressed optimism about broader cooperation to address global challenges and uphold international trade norms.

The China International Supply Chain Expo, recognized as the world’s premier national-level exhibition focused on supply chains, aims to facilitate integration across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors, connect businesses of all sizes, encourage collaboration between industry, academia and research institutions, while enhancing interaction between Chinese and multinational businesses. Under the theme Connecting the World for a Shared Future, it has emerged as a crucial platform for bolstering international cooperation in industrial and supply chains. The 3rd CISCE will be held from July 16th to 20th in Beijing, with exhibition zones featuring Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Smart Vehicle and more, with over 300 companies already confirming their participation.

Earlier this year, the promotional events for CISCE were held in Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, and the UK to reinforce cooperative ties between China and European nations, broadening and deepening bilateral economic and trade relations.

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Alamar Biosciences Announces First Five Distribution Partners, Expanding Commercial Support in Asia Pacific

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FREMONT, Calif., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alamar Biosciences, a company powering precision proteomics to enable the earliest detection of disease, is pleased to announce the signing of five new distribution partners to expand its global presence. The company has partnered with established industry leaders across key international markets to enhance access to its innovative proteomics technologies.

The newly signed distribution partners include:

GeneWorksAustralia and New ZealandGenomaxSingaporePhileKoreaSouth KoreaScrum Inc.JapanSpincoIndia

“We are excited to welcome these outstanding partners to the Alamar network,” said Yuling Luo, Ph.D., Founder, Chairman and CEO of Alamar Biosciences, “Their deep expertise in the life sciences industry and strong regional presence will allow us to bring our next-generation proteomics solutions to more researchers and clinicians worldwide.”

Alamar’s technology empowers scientists to achieve groundbreaking insights in biomarker discovery, drug development, and disease research. Through these new partnerships, researchers in Asia-Pacific will now have enhanced access to Alamar’s cutting-edge platforms and technical support.

Alamar remains committed to supporting the scientific community with best-in-class tools that enable high-sensitivity protein analysis. For more information on Alamar’s distribution network and solutions, visit alamarbio.com.

About Alamar Biosciences, Inc.

Alamar Biosciences is a privately held life sciences company with a mission to power precision proteomics to enable the earliest detection of disease. The company’s proprietary NULISA™ Platform along with the ARGO™ HT System work seamlessly with the latest advances in genomics to achieve single digit attomolar detection sensitivity, greatly surpassing the most sensitive protein detection technology on the market today. For more information, please visit alamarbio.com.

 

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