TLDR:
- Washington state to provide $200 energy credits to low-income households
- Agtech startup Terrantic raises $3.5M to help food growers optimize yield and quality
A recent article on GeekWire highlights the efforts of Washington state to provide $200 energy credits to low-income households to help them pay their electricity bills. This $150 million program aims to support those in need ahead of a vote on a climate law. Another key event in the tech and business world is the funding raised by agtech startup Terrantic. The startup, founded by former colleagues of a data collection company, received funding totaling $3.5 million to help food growers optimize their yield and quality.
The article also features the launch of Seattle Tech Week, which covers various topics and trends in the tech industry. Additionally, OpenAI has announced the development of its new search engine called ‘SearchGPT’, challenging Google and adding a new dynamic to its partnership with Microsoft. In another significant development, cybersecurity startup Chainguard has raised $140 million, reaching a valuation of $1.1 billion, making it the newest unicorn in the Seattle region.
