University of Washington and Microsoft released COVID-19 contact tracing app. It aims to alert people about potential exposure to coronavirus without risking their privacy. If someone tests positive for the virus and tells the app, it will alert other users who have been in contact with the person in the past 14 days without giving names or locations. [Built In Seattle]
Refactr won Air Force contract. The Phase I Small Business Innovation Research contract means the Air Force will evaluate the company’s platform for automating software management processes. This means potential for bigger contracts in the future. [GeekWire]
Washington State to build rigorous COVID-19 contact tracing team. It plans to have around 1,500 workers focused on the task. By mapping potential contacts with those diagnosed and asking people to self-isolate, it hopes to slow the spread of the virus. [NPR]
Microsoft launched Open Data Campaign. The tech giant aims to help companies use data to tackle big challenges like the pandemic or climate change. It’ll launch 20 data collaborations by 2022. [Built In Seattle]
Bateau raised $1.5M. The company sells safety and compliance software to businesses with operations in multiple locations. Founders’ Co-op led the pre-seed round. [GeekWire]
