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IDB Group to open Miami office
In a win for Miami, the Inter-American Development Bank Group, better known as the IDB, has opened its first office in the United States outside Washington, D.C., and it’s in Miami. The move also brings to Miami the first multilateral development bank with a mission to advance private-sector-led development and connect global investors with opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
As Miami is the gateway to Latin America, the move makes sense on many levels. Miami is also a major financial and corporate hub, home to more than 1,600 multinational companies and over 60 international banks, with a growing venture capital and technology ecosystem. The IDB’s new Miami office, which will focus on private investment, could benefit entrepreneurs building companies in South Florida and looking for capital as well as Miami-based companies seeking to grow in Latin America, the Miami Herald reported.
“Miami is where investors are, where decisions are made, and where deals are structured. By being here, we can bring investment into Latin America and the Caribbean and also bring opportunities from the region to global investors – scaling private-sector-led development on both sides,” said IDB Group President Ilan Goldfajn, in a statement.
Goldfajn says the Miami office – which will be in the Wells Fargo Center in Downtown Miami – will deepen engagement with investors and partners, strengthen co-financing and mobilization, and support the structuring of projects across key sectors. It will also support IDB Invest and IDB Lab in expanding business development and bringing investment into Latin America and the Caribbean. Read more here.
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Boca’s D-Wave gets $500K incentive package to create 100 $125K jobs
In January we reported D-Wave, a publicly traded quantum computing company, was establishing its HQ in Boca Raton. This week, the Boca Raton City Council unanimously approved a $500,000 economic incentive package for D-Wave.
The incentive package is performance-based and payments are tied to specific milestones, including the creation of 100 new jobs within five years. The positions are expected to offer an average salary of approximately $125,000 per year.
D-Wave also plans to expand its presence in Boca Raton through a partnership with Florida Atlantic University. As part of a separate $20 million agreement, the company will install a commercial quantum computer on the FAU campus, providing students and researchers with hands-on access to advanced technology.
READ MORE IN REFRESH: D-Wave’s HQ move to Boca Raton puts South Florida firmly on the quantum map
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Big Brothers Big Sisters opens teen tech center
This week, Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami announced the opening of the Allen Family Teen Tech Center. The new community resource designed to bridge the digital divide and foster the next generation of Miami’s creative and technical talent.
Thanks to a generous donation from the Matt & Lisa Allen Family Foundation, the center provides youth with free, year-round access to technology, professional mentorship, and career-readiness training. The space is also equipped with digital drawing tablets, a 3D printer, screen-printing equipment, gaming and creative design computers, a DJ recording and music production studio, VR headsets, and even a flight simulator.
The center is also a member of The Clubhouse Network, a global community of more than 100 high-tech creative learning environments for underserved teens. In partnership with the MIT Media Lab, through this expansive network youth are empowered to explore their interests in STEM while building confidence, creativity, and critical skills for the future, BBBS President & CEO Gale Nelson said.
“Our goal is to help create a space where young people can explore their creativity, build critical skills, and imagine new possibilities for their futures. We hope this investment not only empowers Miami’s youth, but also inspires other corporate and community partners to join us in expanding access to transformative opportunities like this across our community,” said Matt and Lisa Allen, in a statement.
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Defense tech pitch competition at eMerge now open for applications
Calling all defense tech startups! eMerge Americas is hosting a pitch competition that will award $100,000 each to six defense startups.
It’s called the U.S. Army X Tech Live Pitch Competition and up to 36 companies will be selected to participate. Participants will give 60-second pitches about their startups’ mission critical technologies to a panel of U.S. Army and Department of War subject matter experts. The winners will gain the opportunity to demonstrate your technology live with the 101st Airborne Division in May, said eMerge Americas Director of National Security Tyler Johnson.
Of course, all competitors will also have a chance to connect with national security experts at the eMerge Americas conference, where the pitch competition will take place, at the Miami Beach Convention Center April 23-24.
The application deadline is April 3. Find out more about the competition and how to enter here. There will also an opportunity to apply on-site but the spot will not be guaranteed, Johnson said.
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Myosin Therapeutics awarded $2M grant
Myosin Therapeutics has been awarded $2 million in funding from the Florida Department of Health through the Casey DeSantis Florida Cancer Innovation Fund to support the company’s STAR-GBM Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating MT-125 in patients newly diagnosed with glioblastoma.
The FCIF is a statewide initiative designed to accelerate the development of innovative cancer therapies and strengthen the life sciences ecosystem in Florida by supporting promising research programs and emerging biotechnology companies. Myosin Therapeutics, headquartered in Jupiter, was selected for funding based on the scientific innovation and clinical potential of MT-125, the company’s lead oncology therapeutic candidate.
“This funding helps support the continued progress of our trial and reflects the growing strength of Florida’s life sciences community in advancing innovative cancer therapies,” Myosin co-founder and CEO Courtney Miller said in a statement.
MT-125 is being developed for several treatment-resistant cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia and pancreatic cancer. It has received Orphan Drug Designation for malignant gliomas and Fast Track Designation for glioblastoma, supporting an accelerated regulatory pathway for therapies addressing serious diseases with significant unmet medical need.
Glioblastoma is a form of cancer that affects the brain and spinal cord. The average survival time for patients diagnosed with glioblastoma is between 12 to 18 months, with only about 5% surviving more than five years.
Last year, Myosin raised $3 million in seed funding.
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Addigy names exec to lead European growth
Miami-based Addigy, a leader in Apple device management for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT teams, is significantly expanding of its investment in Europe as demand for Apple device management surges across the region. To support this growth, the company has appointed Michel van den Berg, former VP & General Manager EMEIA at Jamf, as Head of International Sales & Channels, and is accelerating development of new product capabilities designed to meet European compliance and localization requirements.
Van den Berg brings more than 20 years of experience scaling enterprise technology businesses in Europe. His career spans leadership roles at BetterCloud, Xactly, and Netgear, and most recently, he served as VP & General Manager of EMEIA at Jamf, an Addigy competitor.
“Apple device management in Europe is at an inflection point,” said Jason Tober, Addigy’s CEO. “Michel understands this market deeply – the customers, the compliance landscape, the competitive dynamics. Having worked with Michel previously, I know firsthand the leadership, experience, and regional expertise he brings. His experience will be invaluable as we continue expanding our presence and supporting customers throughout Europe.”
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More news to note
- Because Miami and South Florida have rapidly evolved into a strategic hub for global capital, KKR, a leading global investment firm, will be opening a Miami office in Brickell. The office will serve as a strategic base for KKR’s client and partner solutions business, supporting collaboration with institutional, family capital, and private wealth clients in the region, particularly in Latin America.
- Seaworthy Collective‘s biggest event of the year, The Startup Showcase, will be May 20 at The LAB Miami. “Our Startup Showcase elevates the incredible work being done by BlueTech startup founders that Seaworthy Collective is currently mentoring and supporting throughout Spring 2026,” Said Seaworthy’s founder Daniel Kleinman, and the event will include startup pitches from Cohort 7, interactive activities, networking, and community collaboration. Tickets are free; get oner here.
- Monta, a Danish EV charging software company that recently planted its U.S. headquarters in Miami, is making news closer to its home base. As a leading charge point management software (CPMS) platform, the company this week announced the acquisition of the CPMS software customer contracts operated by Vourity, ABB E-mobility’s Nordic subsidiary. ABB E-mobility identified Monta as the strongest CPMS solution in the Nordics region and the ideal partner to ensure continuity and quality of service for its customers, the company reports. READ MORE: Charging the chargers with Monta
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Jobs, jobs, jobs
Candex – Business Systems & Automation Specialist
Candex – Product Manager
Chewy – Social Video Editor
DoorLoop – US Payroll Manager
Extenteam – Global Contact Center Manager
Kaseya – Sr RevOps Process Analyst
HelloGov AI, Inc – Customer Success Specialist
Mana Tech – Community & Events Manager
Mediafly – Product Marketing Manager
Ramp – Partner Success Strategy & Operations Manager
Royal Caribbean Group – Data Scientist
Royal Caribbean Group – Product Owner, GenAI
Find more jobs on Refresh Miami’s job board here.
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Opportunity knocks
- Palantir is seeking American high school students who’ve found a problem worth solving — and are ready to confront it now. If selected, you’ll receive a $10,000 Valley Forge grant, full access to Palantir’s software platform, and support from Palantir engineers. Apply here by March 30. [Read MORE: Palantir plants its HQ flag in Miami]
- Join the eMerge AI Hackathon, a day of building AI solutions, on April 18. Judges from Meta, Lightship Capital and Haize Labs are already on board. Register here.
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- 8+ things to know in #MiamiTech: IDB coming to Miami, plus news about a new teen tech center, D-Wave, eMerge Americas, defense tech, Myosin, Addigy & more – March 28, 2026
- Tom Brady-backed eMed rides GLP-1 success to a $200M Series A at a $2B valuation – March 26, 2026
- Zoox to begin testing robotaxi service in Miami and Austin – March 24, 2026
