For the seventh annual National Clean Energy Week, Gov. Kay Ivey declared the week just that in Alabama.  Ivey signed a proclamation recognizing that “clean and readily abundant forms of energy are powering more homes and businesses than ever before.” In Alabama, the clean energy sector employs more 44,000 people, which provides the third-largest generation […]

Rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence have drawn the attention of regulators. From the Securities and Exchange and Federal Trade commissions to the White House and Pentagon, law enforcers and lawmakers are trying to get their arms around the global impacts of AI. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, Alabama’s voice on key financial issues in the upper […]

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 recruitment of additional scientists to conduct cutting-edge projects. The growth spurt will build on investment projects announced by life science companies in the state that totaled $230 million since the beginning […]

Sylacauga native Margaret Morton led the Welcome to EARTH event in Talladega County celebrating EARTH’s progress and strides in support.

In celebration of National Drive Electric Week, Drive Electric Alabama has announced that it will be hosting four statewide showcases beginning September 22. During the events, which are free of charge and open to the public, EV's will be on display and owners will be on hand to answer questions regarding the cars.

Senator Katie Britt announced today that a $44.5 million investment will be going to her alma mater, the University of Alabama. The new funding is being provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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 stations. This is good news for Alabama’s EV owners and the state at large. It is well known that range anxiety hinders widespread adoption of EVs. The fear that an EV […]

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 jobs in North Alabama. The Lawrence County Commission will use the funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission to provide the needed infrastructure for First Solar to construct a $1 billion photovoltaic […]

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 Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to experience that “giant leap for mankind.” Few events in history capture the imagination as vividly as the launch of Apollo 11, its successful lunar […]

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 distribution member systems invite EV owners across South Alabama and Northwest Florida to participate in the Electric Vehicle Research Pilot. The EV owners can receive a $25 reward. The Electric […]

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 part of the institute’s 15th anniversary celebration, HudsonAlpha President Dr. Neil Lamb will discuss recent discoveries in the world of genomics and how those discoveries provide hope for a healthier […]

Alabama has been a part of a number of innovative initiatives over the last several years when it comes to building Smart Neighborhoods.

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. 

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.

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 […]

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

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.