Innovation — Page 8

The Sloss Tech conference has earned growing attention in technology, innovation and entrepreneurial circles across the nation.

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 take its grantmaking efforts statewide for the fall 2023 season. The foundation has been an engine for women’s philanthropy in the Greater Birmingham area for over two decades – granting more […]

When it comes to cancer treatment and survival, two significant challenges can arise: metastasis and chemoresistance.

NASA is unlocking groundbreaking partnerships with companies like Leidos, with a range of capabilities in service of a mission more ambitious than ever. 

HudsonAlpha hosts innovative start-up AgTech showcase

It was an innovative evening at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center when start-up business accelerator gener8tor sponsored the AgTech Accelerator Showcase.

Southern Research has received a $20 million investment they say will accelerate the growth of the state's biomedical industry and access to clinical trials. 

Taking full advantage of Alabama’s natural resources and recreational assets was high on the priority list for leaders with Innovate Alabama.

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 is responsible for coordinating the Economic Development Mission’s work for the Wiregrass region’s entrepreneurship and recruitment with a focus on agricultural and agtech sectors. She was the executive […]

Space & Rocket Center marks milestone with Space Camp Ops Center

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, a global leader in STEM training for students, is blasting into the future.

Alabama duo speak at Deep Space Food Challenge

Angela Herblet and Denise Morris will take part in the Deep Space Food Challenge, a global competition to develop food systems for long-term exploration missions.

Alabama-based Blair Block has begun producing the world’s first, ultra-low-carbon concrete blocks at its facility in Childersburg.

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 opening a third round of applications beginning June 1st.

Tquila Automation to create 200 high-tech jobs in new Birmingham hub

Austin, Texas-based Tquila Automation said the Birmingham center will be a hub of technical and delivery expertise for the company’s clients.

Alabama-based SAIC wins Edison Award

SAIC recently received the Edison Gold Award for Product and Service Development and Innovation for its Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems.

UAH hits record $169.5M in R&D funding

The University of Alabama in Huntsville notched a record $169.5 million in research and development expenditures for Fiscal Year 2022.

Fuel Alabama (FuelAL), in a partnership with Innovate Alabama, is working with nine Alabama communities to offer summer programming for college students. The communities will offer professional development, service opportunities and social events to summer interns, focusing on their experience outside the workplace. FuelAL is a talent attraction and retention program of the Economic Development […]

Polaris Alabama ships first all-electric, ATV Ranger XP Kinetic

Polaris will be shipping the first of its all-new electric Ranger XP Kinetic vehicles from its Huntsville manufacturing plant this week.

Alabama's Tango Tango bridges gap in first responders' communication

Tango Tango is working to bridge the gap in communications faced by many first responders across the nation.

A new campaign is charging up support from drivers across the state. The Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition debuted an official Alabama license plate available for pre-commitments now. With new manufacturers taking electric vehicles to market and it being easier than ever to make the switch, a lot of Alabamians are starting to ask good questions. […]

Two UAB startups receive grants from Innovate Alabama

The Alabama Innovation Corporation awarded two UAB startups with grants during the second round of Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant awards. 

Toyota Alabama launches $49 million solar project for engine plant

Toyota Alabama’s engine manufacturing facility will soon be relying on the sun to generate over 70% of its power.

It’s inspiring to see what aspiring entrepreneurs can do in just 54 hours. A group of innovators gathered for Techstars Startup Weekend in Mobile.

Researchers at Alabama's HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology will create genomic data at a scale beyond anything previously possible.

Rocket City Electric Bike Rentals wins Launch Tank competition

The drama and anticipation were soon replaced with humor when founders of Rocket City Electric Bike Rentals won the Singing River Trail Launch Tank pitch competition.