MOU

VELO AND SOLANA FOUNDATION SIGN MOU TO ESTABLISH CLEARING HOUSE FOR LAOS' DIGITAL GOLD TRANSACTIONS

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Solana will act as the blockchain settlement layer and Velo will be the backbone infrastructure layer as well as the designated clearing house for Laos' digital gold transactions under the Gold Project.

Key Points: 
  • Solana will act as the blockchain settlement layer and Velo will be the backbone infrastructure layer as well as the designated clearing house for Laos' digital gold transactions under the Gold Project.
  • Velo plays a crucial role in facilitating the overall operation and reliability of the clearing house function.
  • These protocols include the development and maintenance of on-ramp and off-ramp facilities for assets on the Solana blockchain, further strengthening the framework for digital asset transactions.
  • Leveraging Solana's technical expertise, this collaboration promises users a seamless integration of investment and financial opportunities in the evolving digital landscape.

Sustainable Green Team (SGTM) Signs Memorandum of Understanding Agreement for Southeastern U.S. Waste Management Project

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Friday, March 22, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sustainable Green Team, Inc. (OTCQX: SGTM) ($SGTM) ("SGTM" or "the Company"), a leading provider of sustainable waste management solutions, announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement for a waste management project in the southeastern United States.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sustainable Green Team, Inc. (OTCQX: SGTM) ($SGTM) ("SGTM" or "the Company"), a leading provider of sustainable waste management solutions, announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement for a waste management project in the southeastern United States.
  • "We are thrilled to enter into this Memorandum of Understanding for the 'Southeast USA Waste Management Project,'" Tony Raynor, CEO of the Sustainable Green Team , commented.
  • "This Agreement demonstrates our commitment to sustainable waste management and highlights the core technologies' effectiveness in addressing unique waste treatment processes throughout various industries.
  • The signing of this MOU marks another important milestone for SGTM and furthers its position as a leader in sustainable waste management solutions.

SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Agency’s First-Ever Voter Registration Agreement with Michigan Department of State

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

The agreement, a first-of-its-kind collaboration for the SBA, will run through Jan. 1, 2036.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement, a first-of-its-kind collaboration for the SBA, will run through Jan. 1, 2036.
  • “Protecting and strengthening our democracy is critical to our economic success and a core goal of the Biden-Harris Administration,” said Administrator Guzman.
  • “Through this memorandum of understanding, the SBA will help connect Michiganders to vital voter registration information from the State of Michigan so that more small business owners can exercise their right to vote.
  • The SBA’s Michigan field office may also allow MDOS officials to conduct in-person voter registration at the SBA’s small business outreach events.

Stellarex, Inc. and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sign MOU to Collaborate on the Development of Fusion Energy

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Under the terms of the collaboration, Stellarex and CNL will partner in specific areas of fusion energy science and technology towards the design and realization of Stellarex’s planned fusion energy power plants.

Key Points: 
  • Under the terms of the collaboration, Stellarex and CNL will partner in specific areas of fusion energy science and technology towards the design and realization of Stellarex’s planned fusion energy power plants.
  • "Stellarex is delighted to be collaborating with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories,” said Professor Amitava Bhattacharjee, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Stellarex, also of Princeton University.
  • "CNL has exceptional experience in many key areas of importance in developing our stellarator fusion energy devices."
  • “Canada is in the midst of rapidly growing our work in fusion energy technologies, and CNL is excited to partner with Stellarex in its pursuit of a magnetic fusion energy based on the stellarator approach,” said Dr. Stephen Bushby, Vice-President, Science and Technology, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories.

AmeriCorps and Arkansas State Parks Partner for Conservation Efforts on Public Lands

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The State Parks of Arkansas date back to 1907, when Fort Smith Lumber Company officials toured Petit Jean Mountain in the Arkansas River Valley.

Key Points: 
  • The State Parks of Arkansas date back to 1907, when Fort Smith Lumber Company officials toured Petit Jean Mountain in the Arkansas River Valley.
  • The state of Arkansas, with knowledge of its needs, priorities and existing efforts in conservation, will leverage AmeriCorps NCCC’s ability to deploy teams quickly, frequently and effectively.
  • “AmeriCorps is committed to helping build resilient communities that conserve public lands and waters,” said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.
  • “Arkansas State Parks are a treasure in this state, and Engage Arkansas is proud to collaborate with the state parks office and our AmeriCorps NCCC partners to accomplish even more.”
    “In Arkansas, we are always looking to enhance the conservation of our natural heritage for future generations,” Secretary of Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Shea Lewis said.

CHAR Tech and Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. Sign Partnership Agreement

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The partnership, Lake Nipigon Forest Sustainable Energy Solutions, (the “Partnership”) builds upon the foundation laid by the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in April 2023 .

Key Points: 
  • The partnership, Lake Nipigon Forest Sustainable Energy Solutions, (the “Partnership”) builds upon the foundation laid by the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in April 2023 .
  • LNFMI is a forest management co-operative comprised of four local First Nation Communities who hold the Sustainable Forest License (SFL) on the Lake Nipigon Forest:
    The Partnership will continue advancing development of the jointly-owned facility modeled after CHAR Tech’s flagship facility in Thorold, Ontario.
  • Under the Agreement, LNFMI will oversee the annual wood fiber harvest from the Lake Nipigon Forest, ensuring CHAR Tech’s wood waste feedstock supply for the wood waste-to-renewable energy (RNG and biocarbon) facility.
  • In January 2023, LNFMI was awarded an investment of $200,000 to support formalizing the LNFMI and CHAR Tech partnership for the Lake Nipigon Forest Sustainable Energy Solutions RNG and biocarbon production facility.

U.S.-China Green Institute Celebrates New Milestone in Agricultural Cooperation

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Signatories to the MOU are the World Food Prize Foundation (WFPF), the China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development (CFFPD), and the U.S.-China Green Institute.

Key Points: 
  • Signatories to the MOU are the World Food Prize Foundation (WFPF), the China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development (CFFPD), and the U.S.-China Green Institute.
  • The MOU outlines a commitment to establish a collaborative accelerator for sustainable agriculture initiatives, conduct exchange programs for government officials, students, and industry leaders, and revitalize the 2012 U.S.-China Agricultural Summit to enhance cooperation across the agricultural sector.
  • "This agreement is a testament to the enduring partnership and mutual respect between our two nations," stated Ambassador Branstad.
  • We are excited about the opportunities this will create for the United States and China."

Aramco and GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. Sign MOU to Accelerate the Development of the 4G and 5G Ecosystem in Saudi Arabia

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Friday, April 5, 2024

Aramco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc. (“GCT”) (NYSE: GCTS), a leading designer and supplier of advanced 5G and 4G semiconductor solutions, setting the stage for a strategic collaboration that would further develop the 4G/5G ecosystem in Saudi Arabia for both mission-critical and public safety networks.

Key Points: 
  • Aramco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc. (“GCT”) (NYSE: GCTS), a leading designer and supplier of advanced 5G and 4G semiconductor solutions, setting the stage for a strategic collaboration that would further develop the 4G/5G ecosystem in Saudi Arabia for both mission-critical and public safety networks.
  • The collaboration aims to design and co-develop chipsets and modules tailored for LTE, 5G and the NTN spectrum in order to support the localization of wireless end-user devices and IoT manufacturing throughout the Kingdom.
  • “We look forward to working with Aramco and leveraging our advanced 4G and 5G capabilities with future-focused AI-driven modem features to help develop the local ecosystem and provide reliable and fast communication for their key applications in Saudi Arabia and the broader region,” said John Schlaefer, CEO of GCT Semiconductor, Inc.

Michigan and Argonne join forces to drive clean energy transition

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

“Today’s MOU (Memorandum of understanding) will help us achieve our goal of 100% clean energy by 2040,” said Michigan Gov.

Key Points: 
  • “Today’s MOU (Memorandum of understanding) will help us achieve our goal of 100% clean energy by 2040,” said Michigan Gov.
  • “As a national laboratory, Argonne is uniquely positioned to provide research-backed insights to support Michigan’s efforts,” said Claus Daniel, associate laboratory director for Advanced Energy Technologies at Argonne.
  • “Argonne is thrilled to partner with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
  • ​“Through this agreement, Argonne will further its commitment to accelerating science that drive U.S. prosperity and security.”
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Amogy and ITOCHU Partner to Explore Application of Ammonia-Powered Solution for Decarbonizing Maritime Vessels

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

This strategic partnership is aimed at exploring the potential application of Amogy’s technology on ITOCHU’s maritime vessels.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic partnership is aimed at exploring the potential application of Amogy’s technology on ITOCHU’s maritime vessels.
  • Amogy has developed a modularized system that transforms liquid ammonia into electrical power.
  • Together, Amogy and ITOCHU will investigate opportunities for deploying Amogy’s system on vessels owned, operated, or chartered by ITOCHU.
  • “We are excited to embark on this journey with ITOCHU Corporation,” says Seonghoon Woo, CEO at Amogy.