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Alabama bioscience sector growing with major investment projects
Growth projects valued at almost $200 million are under way in Alabama’s bioscience sector, setting the stage for robust new research grants and the...
Welcome to EARTH: East Alabama program celebrates with community, prayer
“This is the EARTH the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!”
Sylacauga native Margaret Morton led the "Welcome to EARTH"...
Drive Electric Alabama celebrates National Drive Electric Week
In celebration of National Drive Electric Week, Drive Electric Alabama is hosting four statewide showcases this month.
During the events, which are free of charge...
UA to develop fastest computing system in state
The University of Alabama will be home to the fastest computing system in the state, thanks to funding from the state and federal governments.
Sen....
Mike Oatridge: Give leaders credit for addressing EV range issue
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) recently announced its third round of state grants to fund construction of electric vehicle (EV) charging...
Ivey announces $1M grant for Lawrence County solar plant project
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $1 million grant to help meet the nation’s increasing demand for solar power while providing more than 700...
Apollo to Artemis: How Leidos is powering America’s return to the moon
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Each year, July 20 marks the anniversary of one of humanity’s biggest triumphs: Landing on the moon. In 1969, American astronauts Neil Armstrong and...
PowerSouth, Optiwatt team up for EV research pilot
PowerSouth Electric Cooperative has announced a partnership with electric vehicle charging platform Optiwatt and it could pay off for EV owners.
Optiwatt and 14 of PowerSouth’s...
Lamb to provide HudsonAlpha research update
The field of genomics is rapidly evolving and the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville is staying on the cutting edge of it all.
As...
The tech-infused charm of Alabama’s smart neighborhoods
Alabama has been a part of a number of innovative initiatives over the last several years. Utilizing new technology for the improvement of homes...
Birmingham’s Sloss Tech conference is ‘not just back, but bigger’ in 2023
In its first four years, Birmingham’s Sloss Tech conference earned growing attention in technology, innovation and entrepreneurial circles in the Southeast and across the...
Women’s Foundation of Alabama announces statewide grant opportunities
With the idea of “unlocking economic opportunity for Alabama women through the power of community partners,” the Women’s Foundation of Alabama, is set to...
HudsonAlpha discovery: Gene may reverse chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer
HUNTSVILLE - In the United States, cancer is the second leading cause of death, behind heart disease. When it comes to cancer treatment and...
Moon Day: From Apollo to Artemis, Leidos on forefront of America’s return to space
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Each year, July 20 marks the anniversary of one of humanity’s biggest triumphs: Landing on the moon. On this day in 1969, American astronauts...
HudsonAlpha hosts innovative start-up AgTech showcase
HUNTSVILLE – It was an innovative Biergarten evening at the Davidson Center for Space Exploration at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center recently when...
Southern Research secures $20M for clinical trials, hires new medical director
Southern Research, an Alabama company that's been innovating for over 80 years, received a $20 million investment they say will accelerate the growth of...
Innovate Alabama board approves recommendations for enhancing state’s recreation assets
Taking full advantage of Alabama’s natural resources and recreational assets was high on the priority list as leaders with Innovate Alabama met, fittingly, this week at Oak...
Carr joins HudsonAlpha Wiregrass staff
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has grown its Southeast Alabama staff to
three with the naming of Ann Marie Carr as economic development associate for
HudsonAlpha Wiregrass.
Carr...
Space & Rocket Center marks milestone with Space Camp Ops Center
HUNTSVILLE — The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, a global leader in STEM training for students, is blasting into the future with a new...
Alabama duo speak at Deep Space Food Challenge
WASHINGTON -- Deep Space Food Challenge - this competition won't be on the Food Network, but is really out of this world.
Angela Herblet, project...
Alabama company launches production of ultra-low-carbon concrete blocks
Alabama-based Blair Block has begun producing the world’s first, ultra-low-carbon concrete blocks at its facility in Childersburg. The blocks, which cost no more to produce than...
Third round of SBIR/STTR funding opened by Innovate Alabama
Innovate Alabama is continuing its push to help fund small businesses throughout the state of Alabama.
The organization announced this week that it will be...
Tquila Automation to create 200 high-tech jobs in new Birmingham hub
Alabama officials announced this week that Tquila Automation plans to open a regional delivery center in an historic downtown Birmingham building, creating 200 jobs over...
Alabama-based SAIC wins Edison Award
HUNTSVILLE -- SAIC recently received the Edison Gold Award for Product and Service Development and Innovation for its Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems.
The Edison Awards,...