Innovate Alabama awarded more than $2.1 million to 15 small businesses Wednesday in its third round of supplemental grants. According to CEO Cynthia Crutchfield, the program is designed to "boost Alabama small businesses through the Supplemental Grant Program" and "make the difference in these small businesses bringing their research to market." Entrepreneurs who have received Phase I or Phase II SBIR or STTR grants received up to $150,000 in grant funding. 

Adpost, a small business customer service provider, recently announced an update to their platform that includes an AI chatbot to help with unstructured data analysis. This update is designed to help small businesses better understand customer needs and provide more efficient customer service. According to EIN Presswire, the AI chatbot will be able to analyze customer data and provide insights that can help small businesses improve their customer service. Additionally, Adpost has also released a new pricing structure and distribution services to help small businesses get their message out to the public.

EIN Presswire recently reported on the advancements in small business financing that are being made possible by the increased availability of flexibility capital. Flexibility capital allows small businesses to access funds quickly and without the need for collateral. This type of financing is becoming increasingly popular as it provides businesses with the ability to access the capital they need without having to worry about the risks associated with traditional financing. The article also discussed the various ways in which flexibility capital can be used to help small businesses grow and succeed.