Somerville, Massachusetts, USA, September 1st, 2026, FinanceWire

RISE Robotics, a developer of electric actuation technology for heavy machinery and defense applications, today announced that it has been awarded a $100,000 START Grant from MassVentures, a competitive, non-dilutive program of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts supporting the commercialization of advanced technologies. As a Stage I awardee, RISE is also eligible to compete for up to $800,000 in total START funding as it advances through subsequent stages of the program.

The award provides additional support for RISE’s efforts to expand commercialization of its Beltdraulic technology. Beltdraulic is a high-force electric actuation system designed to replace traditional hydraulic systems with a fluid-free architecture, delivering hydraulic-class force with greater digital control, improved efficiency, and precision.

Hydraulics have been a foundational technology in heavy machinery for decades, powering equipment ranging from construction machinery to agricultural and industrial systems. RISE is developing an alternative architecture based on electric motors, belts, and pulleys that is designed to deliver high force without hydraulic fluid.

The MassVentures START award adds to RISE’s growing track record of government-backed technology development.

In February 2026, RISE received a $3 million U.S. Air Force Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) award to advance SuperJammer, its fluid-free munitions handling system, toward testing and evaluation. SuperJammer applies RISE’s electric actuation technology to demanding defense environments where precision, reliability, and the elimination of hydraulic fluid can provide significant advantages.

The two programs support complementary stages of RISE’s commercialization strategy. The Air Force award supports development and productization of the technology for defense applications, while the MassVentures START Grant supports efforts to translate the underlying technology into broader commercial markets.

“This award is a strong validation of the progress we’ve made translating advanced engineering into real-world systems,” said Hiten Sonpal, CEO of RISE Robotics. “Massachusetts continues to be an important partner in helping companies like ours move from breakthrough technology to commercial deployment.”

RISE is targeting the broader heavy machinery market, where the company estimates the opportunity at approximately $750 billion. Its Beltdraulic platform is designed to enable equipment manufacturers to replace conventional hydraulic systems with electric actuation while also creating a foundation for digital control, teleoperation, and autonomous operation.

RISE Robotics has generated more than $9 million in total revenue to date and is currently conducting a Regulation Crowdfunding offering that is open to both accredited and non-accredited investors.

About the MassVentures START Program

The START Grant Program, administered by MassVentures, provides non-dilutive funding to Massachusetts-based companies with active SBIR/STTR Phase II awards. The program is designed to help companies transition federally funded innovations toward commercialization, product development, and job creation within the Commonwealth.

About RISE Robotics

RISE Robotics is a deep technology company developing electric actuation systems for the heavy machinery and defense markets. Its flagship Beltdraulic technology uses a belt-and-pulley architecture to deliver high-force linear motion without hydraulic fluid.

RISE’s technology is designed to provide a pathway from conventional hydraulic systems to electric, digitally controlled machinery, with potential applications across construction, agriculture, industrial equipment, and defense.

RISE has generated more than $9M in total revenue and is a Reg CF company, allowing both accredited and non-accredited investors to own a piece of its innovative technology.

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RISE Robotics
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Montreal, Canada, September 1st, 2026, FinanceWire

Launching September 1, 2026, the fintech platform will provide access to stocks, ETFs, commodities, forex, and other financial assets, supported by social and copy-trading tools.

TrendEadvisor.com today announced the official launch of its online trading and investment platform, designed to make participation in global financial markets more accessible, connected and easier to navigate.

The platform brings multiple asset classes into one digital environment, allowing users to explore opportunities across stocks, exchange-traded funds, cryptocurrencies, commodities, forex and other financial instruments. Instead of moving between disconnected services, TrendEadvisor gives users one place to research markets, monitor activity and manage their investment decisions.

At the centre of the platform is a social trading experience built around observation, transparency and shared market knowledge. Users can follow experienced investors, review their trading activity and see how different approaches respond to changing market conditions.

TrendEadvisor also includes copy-trading functionality, enabling users to automatically replicate selected trades from investors they choose to follow. This feature lets you engage with established strategies while keeping control over your account settings and investment decisions.

“Financial markets can feel unnecessarily complicated, particularly for people entering them for the first time,” said Linda Bouchard, spokesperson for TrendEadvisor. “We created TrendEadvisor to bring market access, investment tools and the human side of trading into one clear experience. Users can explore independently, learn from others and decide how actively they want to participate.”

Interest in online investing has expanded as individuals seek greater control over how they access and understand financial markets. At the same time, the growing number of instruments, platforms and sources of information has made the process increasingly fragmented.

TrendEadvisor.com aims to reduce that friction by combining broad market access with tools that help users discover, compare and follow different investment approaches.

The platform has been developed for a wide range of users, from people beginning to explore investing to experienced market participants looking for a connected multi-asset environment. Its interface brings together portfolio information, market data and social trading features across compatible devices.

Users can browse financial assets, monitor market movements and follow investor profiles based on their interests and objectives. The platform’s social features provide additional context around market activity, helping users move beyond isolated price charts and see how other participants approach opportunities and risk.

Copy trading does not remove the risks associated with investing. Market conditions can change quickly, and the previous performance of an investor or strategy does not guarantee future results. TrendEadvisor encourages users to understand the financial instruments they select, consider their personal circumstances and make decisions that reflect their individual tolerance for risk.

The launch reflects a broader change in financial technology. Investors increasingly expect platforms to offer more than access to transactions. They also want useful information, intuitive technology and opportunities to learn from wider communities.

“Our goal is not to tell people what to trade,” Bouchard added. “It is to give them a more informed and connected way to participate. Technology should make financial markets easier to understand without hiding the fact that every investment decision involves risk.”

TrendEadvisor will officially launch on September 1, 2026. Product availability, financial instruments and platform features may vary according to each user’s jurisdiction and applicable requirements.

For further information, visit https://trendeadvisor.com.

About TrendEadvisor

TrendEadvisor is a global fintech company providing an online trading and investment platform for access to stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, commodities, forex and other financial assets.

The platform combines multi-asset market access with social trading and copy-trading functionality, enabling users to follow experienced investors and automatically replicate selected trading activity. TrendEadvisor is focused on creating a more accessible, connected and informed investing experience.

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Program is part of DrivePoint’s efforts to strengthen Colorado’s professional driver pipeline and build Colorado’s next generation of professional drivers and transportation professionals.

United States, 1st Sep 2026—DrivePoint CDL Academy, a Denver-based training and testing facility for commercial driver’s licenses (CDL), today announced the launch of its Transportation Workforce & Safety Initiative. The initiative trains future commercial vehicle operators in safety skills that go beyond driving-related requirements. The goal is to augment Colorado’s pipeline of professional drivers, which is currently shrinking, and build Colorado’s next generation of professional drivers and transportation professionals.

“At DrivePoint, our mission extends beyond CDL training,” said Alisha Brown. “We believe professional drivers play a vital role in our communities, economy, and public safety. Through workforce development, safety leadership, and community engagement, we are committed to supporting the next generation of transportation professionals.”

The initiative supports career pathways into transportation and commercial driving, promoting transportation careers as stable, high-demand professions in the process. It provides training opportunities for career changers, veterans, women, and individuals entering the transportation industry. The initiative works by partnering with employers to develop safer and more qualified drivers. By so doing, the initiative will help address workforce shortages in trucking, utilities, municipalities, passenger transportation, and fleet operations.

“Transportation is essential infrastructure,” Brown added. “Most people don’t even realize how much their communities rely on skilled drivers to keep goods, utilities, public services, and people moving. As the industry struggles with a shortage of trained professionals, we are all going to feel the effects soon. Our initiative intends to avert problematic outcomes.”

Safety leadership is one of the initiative’s core objectives. As Brown put it, “Professional driver training is about far more than passing a test. It is about creating a culture of safety.” To this end, the initiative emphasizes risk awareness, training students to perform thorough vehicle inspections and reinforcing the importance of brake safety, cargo securement, and compliance.

Brown added, “We support employers in building safer fleets and reducing preventable incidents. By encouraging professionalism and accountability in the transportation industry, we are fielding graduates who contribute to safer roads for everyone, including families, commuters, emergency responders, and fellow motorists.”

DrivePoint invites employers, workforce development organizations, municipalities, community partners, and aspiring transportation professionals to join the conversation about building a stronger, safer transportation workforce for Colorado.

For more information, visit www.drivepointcdlacademy.com

About DrivePoint CDL Academy

DrivePoint CDL Academy is a Colorado-based and family-owned business that specializes in commercial driver license (CDL) training that includes city driving and mountain driving preparation because real-world readiness means being prepared for every terrain. Its programs are designed to meet industry standards while also focusing on what matters most: safety, professionalism, and long-term success behind the wheel.

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