Innovation — Page 10

Innovation Fund supports growth of ‘cancer companion’ app developer

A promising Birmingham startup that aims to help cancer patients and their families has received support from the Alabama Innovation Fund.

New analytics tools detect and disrupt sex trafficking in Alabama

Modeling from The University of Alabama is credited in the identification of dozens of potential sex trafficking victims in Alabama.

Wyndy expands babysitting app into Mobile, Huntsville

Birmingham-based Wyndy College Babysitters app simplifies the process of sourcing, booking, and paying vetted babysitters expands.

Pack Health to expand Birmingham operation with 200 new positions

Leading patient-engagement company Pack Health, a Quest Diagnostics company, announced plans to add at least 200 jobs.

Huntsville to house Southeast’s first net zero development

HUNTSVILLE – RCP Companies has teamed with Grounded Capital Partners on a net zero energy residential development in Huntsville’s MidCity District. Wellory Living, a $108 million multifamily development, will be the first of its kind in the Southeast. The company said the project will bring sustainable living and dining options with a net zero energy […]

Gillis named CEO of Birmingham's Innovation Depot

According to Bebe Goodrich, Innovation Depot's interim CEO, Brooke Gillis is "a seasoned leader in Birmingham’s startup ecosystem."

The growth spurt will build on new investments announced in 2021 by life science companies in the state that totaled $166 million.

Innovate Alabama has formed a new council to take full of advantage the Yellowhammer State's abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.

TruSpin, a Birmingham-based producer of rare nanofibers, is the world's first commercial operator of an alternating current electrospinning facility. 

First Solar Inc. is investing $1.1 billion in a Lawrence County panel manufacturing facility, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday. 

Innovate Alabama has named Huntsville businesswoman and Alabama A&M alum Cynthia Crutchfield as its first founding CEO. Crutchfield, a Montgomery native, brings 40 years of experience to the position of helping innovators grow roots across the state. “Throughout my career, I have witnessed startups with incredible potential struggle to find success, not because their idea […]

The funds will be utilized to stimulate new research and development as a means of bolstering statewide innovation efforts.

The property is designed to support applied research and development work for Huntsville and Redstone customers, according to AU.

HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator launches with first start-up class

Five innovative start-up companies make up the inaugural class in the HudsonAlpha AgTech Investment Accelerator, a new initiative from the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and the global venture and accelerator firm gener8tor.

Singing River Trail is connecting dots in Alabama

Imagine a 200-plus-mile system connecting all of North Alabama along an outdoor human highway, brimming with nature, activity and heart.

During the discussion, leaders stressed the importance of supporting the commercialization of locally made technology.

Li-Cycle, a North American lithium-ion battery recycler, has begun commercial operations at its Tuscaloosa advanced recycling facility.

Honda has invested $2 billion in the Alabama, where it began production in 2001. The plant can produce 340,000 vehicles and engines annually.

Stakeholders met in Athens on Thursday to partake in a regional roundtable, which was co-hosted by Innovate Alabama and Launch 2035.

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