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• The global atomic clock market is an ever-evolving sector that has experienced strong growth over the past decade.
• The global satellite market and the emerging space tourism sector also drive demand for atomic clocks .
• Key Takeaways from the Atomic Clock Market Study:
  During the historical period between 2018 and 2022, sales of atomic clocks had escalated at 7.9% CAGR.
• In February 2020, Microchip Technology Inc. unveiled a high-performance atomic clock to fulfill the demand for a tiny footprint atomic clock.

• “Regional Innovation Clusters are funded by SBA to help deepen our geographical reach and support innovative companies that are building technologies critical to our national security and economic competitiveness,” said Administrator Guzman.
• 2023 Regional Innovation Cluster Awards:
  AgLaunch Engine will continue its work under the RIC program through the Delta Cluster to support the growth and development of agriculture technologies (AgTech) in the mid-south Delta region.
• NTouch-BCT Strategies is new to the RIC program and will grow the New Jersey Cybersecurity Regional Cluster.
• For more information on how to connect with a Regional Innovation Cluster, visit www.sba.gov/local-assistance/regional-innovation-clusters .

• NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The mica market is expected to grow by USD 97.85 million from 2022 to 2027.
• However, factors such as stringent regulations and policies in the global mica market may impede market growth.
• We provide a detailed analysis of 20 companies operating in the mica market including Aromax Colourants Pvt.
• The copper market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6% between 2022 and 2027 with the market size forecast to increase by USD 57.8 billion.

• Cafes and restaurants are also addressing food-related emissions with carbon labelling schemes and more sustainable menu choices.
• Recruiting smaller businesses to support the drive for net zero makes a lot of sense.
• But the decarbonisation of smaller firms has only recently attracted serious attention from policymakers, through initiatives such as the UK Business Climate Hub.
• However, as highlighted in a recent study I worked on with colleagues at Oxford and Sheffield Hallam universities, smaller businesses can also help cut emissions as behavioural “influencers” and “enablers” of change.

Persistent challenges and hopeful signs

• But all businesses could benefit from a more joined-up support framework to help them achieve their goals.
• By contrast, smaller businesses in England have not had access to a national funding programme for building energy efficiency.
• This generates cost and confusion for many smaller businesses as they struggle to find the right support.

Taking SMEs more seriously

• But while Skidmore mentions SMEs, there are three key areas where more radical change is needed to help them make a real impact on the UK’s decarbonisation goals: 1.
• Information and signposting The review proposed a “Help to Grow Green” campaign, offering information, resources and vouchers for SMEs to plan and invest in the net-zero transition.
• The UK government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is piloting a new digital energy advice service to help SMEs navigate the maze of competing information sources.
• Energy efficiency Skidmore also called for SMEs to be included in tax reforms to accelerate uptake of energy-efficient technologies.