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Station 41: Southern Research’s latest venture to boost biotech in Alabama

Southern Research officially opened its much anticipated Station 41 biotech incubator earlier this week in Birmingham. The incubator, which provides office space, lab space, shared...

New partnership will transform stored ash into ‘Made in America’ construction materials

Eco Material Technologies, a leading producer of sustainable cementitious materials and near-zero carbon cement replacement products in North America, announced a new partnership with...

Infirmary Health and UAB partner to offer comprehensive cancer care for Gulf Coast patients

Infirmary Health of Mobile is partnering with UAB Health Systems to expand cancer care options for patients in the Gulf Coast area. Now an affiliate...

UA, Techstars team up on groundbreaking hydrologic accelerator for Tuscaloosa

Through a partnership between the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority, the University of Alabama, and the most active pre-seed investor in the world, Techstars...

Lisa DeVine: Making a difference in defense with fearless leadership – 2024 Women of Impact

“There is a seat at the table for you.”  That’s what Lisa DeVine wants all young women coming up to know.   With a 20-year career as...

Cynthia Crutchfield: Growing roots in Alabama through innovation – 2024 Women of Impact

Cynthia Crutchfield leads Alabama’s first statewide public-private partnership focused on entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation with a mission to help innovators grow roots. The Montgomery...

Ashley Robinett: Collaboration at the heart of energizing Alabama’s future – 2024 Women of Impact

Ashley Robinett’s appreciation of community and collaboration has led to a career of tangible impact.  When looking to the early moments that shaped her interest...

Innovate Alabama accepting applications for supplemental grant program

Innovate Alabama has opened its fourth round of applications for its supplemental grants program. The program awards funds to Alabama companies that have been granted...

Tuberville: ‘The United States needs more nuclear energy’

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has continually said President Biden's overregulation of American energy is driving up prices and killing jobs. In a speech from the...

Innovate Alabama launches new website built by Big Communications

2024 is already another big year for Birmingham-based Big Communications. On Wednesday, it was announced Big was selected to support two initiatives of Innovate Alabama...

Football far removed from days of drawing plays in dirt

Welcome to college football bowl season in the 21st century. The topics of eligibility and, except in the case of Florida State, injury have given...

Tuscaloosa Academy student wins congressional Digital App Challenge

A Tuscaloosa Academy student was recently recognized for creating an app that allows people nationwide to register to vote via smartphone and also helps...

UAB engineering students create walker to aid Children’s of Alabama patients

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Engineering has teamed up with Children's of Alabama to bring an exciting new piece of equipment...

UA to bolster nation’s workforce in precision timing

A one-of-a-kind graduate program at the University of Alabama will pave the way for highly-skilled professionals to enter the ranks of the critical field...

State of Innovation Day brings together top Alabama business, political figures

Innovate Alabama's State of Innovation Day on Thursday was attended by not only some of the state's brightest tech entrepreneurs and businesspeople -- but...

5 principles of EARTH that are paving the way for prosperity in East Alabama

Bound by the love of community, EARTH will pave a prosperous path forward for East Alabama. “EARTH will convene people of all ages from Sylacauga...

UA students to compete in national EV battery challenge

A team of students from the University of Alabama will compete in a premier national competition to design, build, test and integrate an advanced...

Rep. Moore wants to ‘modernize’ farm data through USDA office

In an effort to enhance the U.S. Department of Agriculture's data, Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) introduced a bill that would create a commission to...

Southern Research, Innovate Alabama join to attract biotech firms

Two notable state organizations have partnered on an initiative to attract biotech firms into Alabama and also help expand the already-existing start-up companies in...

Ivey greenlights nearly $1M for additional EV charging stations

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants to three cities for electric vehicle charging stations. The grants are worth close to a grand total of...

UA leading project to give EV batteries second life

Electric vehicles batteries will find a second life in EV charging stations under a project led by the University of Alabama. With $4 million in...

ACCS Innovation Center opens in Decatur – ‘this is a great day’

The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) marked a major milestone in its mission to prepare Alabamians of all ages for the workforce with real...

Poarch Creek Indians expands high-speed internet with $5.5 million investment

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has made a concerted effort to expand not only their tribal land's high speed internet -- but also...

Innovate Alabama awards $9.3 million to first class of designees

Innovate Alabama is taking a major leap in strengthening the state’s innovation and entrepreneurial landscape. The public-private partnership announced the inaugural designees of the...