HUNTSVILLE — With an eye to the moon, students at Drake State Community & Technical College are using robotics to 3D-print a structure that could be used as a lunar habitat. Meanwhile, here on Earth, the Frontiers Research Program students are using a robotic arm to complete the first half of the tallest 3D-printed structure […]

Nineteen small businesses in Alabama have been awarded more than $3 million in grants from the second round of Innovate Alabama’s Supplemental Grant Program. Alabama entrepreneurs who are recipients of Phase I and Phase II SBIR and STTR grants were awarded up to $250,000 of supplemental funding to support the growth of their small businesses. […]

Gov. Kay Ivey has clearly established economic development as a top priority for her administration since her first day as Governor, and we’ve certainly seen the return on this investment. Alabama’s economy is strong, industries are thriving, jobs abound, and more businesses than ever want to locate and grow here. Alabama’s contributions to technology and […]

ATHENS — Eight small business finalists are circling the Singing River Trail Launch Tank Competition sponsored by Launch 2035. The public is invited to come and see at 10 a.m. Monday which of the big fish will reel in the grand prize during the final round at Athens State University’s Carter Gymnasium. The contenders for […]

One of the first clients to receive Revio shipments is the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. HudsonAlpha will use Revio systems in its plant and animal genomic space to improve crop species. PacBio is a developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions for the biotech industry. “We can make a big impact when we scale genomics […]

Observation Without Limits, headquartered in Huntsville, said it has developed technology to help utility companies protect against orchestrated power grid attacks and routine intrusions resulting in theft, vandalism and other damage. OWL, a spinoff company of Dynetics, was formed to take military-developed radar technology to commercial markets. This technology provides utility companies with real-time situational […]

The mission of Innovate Alabama is to build a more resilient, inclusive, and robust economy through retention, attraction, and development of talent and resources in entrepreneurship, technology and innovation. On Feb. 28, the Innovate Alabama board of directors met at Troy University to hear a report on the organization’s activities and approve plans for 2023 and beyond. “Today was very productive,” […]

Alabama Launchpad is proud to announce that Launch Advisors have selected 10 finalists to participate in Cycle 1 2023. The finalists will compete for a combined $75,000 at a public finale scheduled to take place April 20 in Tuscaloosa. Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama,  features entrepreneurs in two stages […]

The world of finance is ever-evolving and fintech start-up Overflow said it is committed to making sure donation-reliant organizations aren’t falling behind. Overflow reports the average nonprofit cash donation is $128. But, with Overflow’s donation platform, the company said the average stock donation is $10,000. This is because “90% of US wealth is in non-cash […]

TANNER – Two years ago, medical device manufacturer Curiteva, designed, programmed and built a first-of-its-kind 3D printer that uses a popular thermoplastic polymer known as PEEK, to make implantable medical devices for the spinal orthopedic industry. This week, after 16 months of waiting, Curiteva received regulatory clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for implantation […]

After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, Sloss Tech is back bigger and better, TechBirmingham and Telegraph Creative announced. Downtown Birmingham’s historic Lyric Theatre will serve as the conference hub for the June 9 event. There will also be activities and breakout sessions around town, including the Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema. After four […]

While efforts to link the entire world with reliable high speed internet is at full tilt, broadband service providers need modern, open architectures to rapidly deploy and scale multigigabit-capable fiber networks. To directly address that need, Adtran, a Huntsville-based provider of next-generation multi-gigabit fiber solutions has launched its next generation open and disaggregated networking solution. […]

A promising Birmingham startup that aims to help cancer patients and their families along the difficult treatment journey is recalibrating its growth plans after receiving financial support from the Alabama Innovation Fund. Fighting Cancer Network Inc., which is developing a “cancer companion” app to house informational videos as a resource for patients and caregivers, received […]

Groundbreaking modeling from The University of Alabama is credited with assisting in the identification of dozens of potential sex trafficking victims in Alabama, according to new research detailed in the INFORMS Journal on Applied Analytics. The modeling focuses on data collection and analysis of online sex ads, which led to the identification of trafficking locations and […]

BIRMINGHAM – Families in Huntsville and Mobile now have access to a reliable babysitting solution. Birmingham-based Wyndy College Babysitters, an app that simplifies the process of sourcing, booking, and paying vetted babysitters, has expanded into Huntsville and Mobile the company said. The company also provides valuable earning potential for its sitters, college students, as a […]

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Leading patient-engagement company Pack Health, a Quest Diagnostics company, today announced plans to add at least 200 new full-time employee positions through an expansion at its Birmingham facility that will create a significant economic impact in the region. As a result of the company’s growth throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, when many turned to virtual care […]

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 […]

Innovation Depot, a Birmingham-based tech and bio-focused startup system, has selected Brooke Gillis as its CEO, the organization announced Wednesday. Alabama Media Group reported that Gillis will begin her tenure Dec. 12. A resident of Homewood, Gillis succeeds former Innovation Depot CEO Drew Honeycutt, who resigned in August in favor of a new business opportunity. […]

Growth projects valued at almost $200 million are now under way in Alabama’s bioscience sector, setting the stage for robust new research funding and the recruitment of additional scientists to conduct cutting-edge projects. 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 council to take full advantage of the Yellowhammer State’s abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. The organization’s Council on Outdoor Recreation will advise its board of directors on strategies to accomplish three goals: expand the state’s outdoor recreation industry, attract a skilled workforce, and enhance the quality of life for both urban and […]

TruSpin, a Birmingham-based producer of rare nanofibers, is the world’s first commercial operator of an alternating current (AC) electrospinning facility. The process TruSpin employs allows the company to efficiently mass-produce unique nanofibers, which are used in daily life for a wide variety of common necessities. According to Robert Agnew, co-founder and CEO of TruSpin, nanofibers […]

First Solar Inc. is investing $1.1 billion in a Lawrence County solar panel manufacturing facility, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday. The company, an Arizona-based creator of photovoltaic solar modules, plans to create more than 700 jobs at Mallard Fox West Industrial Complex. The facility is expected to be commissioned in 2025, with a planned annual […]

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 […]

Three Alabama universities are the recipients of $1.3 million worth of grant funding, according to an announcement Wednesday by Gov. Kay Ivey. The grants, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), will help stimulate research and development to bolster statewide innovation efforts. RELATED: Huntsville welcomes Auburn Research and Innovation Campus In […]