Technology transfer

Breakthrough Institute Endorses Bill to Improve Climate Data Coordination at USDA

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Breakthrough Institute endorses the Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act , introduced this week by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA), along with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX).

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Breakthrough Institute endorses the Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act , introduced this week by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA), along with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX).
  • This legislation includes proposals for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a new scientific advisory committee focused on agriculture climate research; create a “Rural Climate Alliance Network'' to strategically align agricultural climate research, data systems, and technology transfer; and direct USDA to issue a report to Congress that identifies the research, data systems, and technical assistance needs of farmers, ranchers, foresters and rural communities.
  • These efforts will ensure the federal agriculture climate research agenda is driven by science and coordinated with producers to address both immediate and long-term climate challenges.
  • As the adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices continue to expand, it is now more important than ever that USDA programs and agencies actively coordinate their climate research, data collection, and monitoring efforts.

Orange Grove Bio Sets Sights on Rapidly Emerging Middle East Biotech Ecosystem through New Academic Collaboration with Weizmann Institute of Science

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Orange Grove’s agreement with the Weizmann Institute of Science includes a formal memorandum of understanding with its academic innovation hub, known as Bina (Bridge, Innovate, Nurture, Advance).

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  • Orange Grove’s agreement with the Weizmann Institute of Science includes a formal memorandum of understanding with its academic innovation hub, known as Bina (Bridge, Innovate, Nurture, Advance).
  • Through its collaboration with Bina, Orange Grove will guide and mentor cutting-edge early-stage research taking place across the Weizmann Institute of Science.
  • As part of the collaboration, Orange Grove Bio and Bina will scout for translation of scientific discoveries made by researchers across the Weizmann Institute of Science.
  • Orange Grove Bio fosters strong relationships with technology transfer offices outside of the traditional medical technology hubs of Boston and San Francisco.

Allergy & Asthma Network Partners with MITRE to Advance Health Equity Research

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

FAIRFAX, Va. and MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allergy & Asthma Network and MITRE today announced the launch of the Asthma Equity Explorer™ at AsthmaEquity.org, a free web-based platform designed to disseminate data on asthma prevalence in the United States.

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  • Free "Asthma Equity Explorer" database maps asthma prevalence and risk factors in U.S. communities
    FAIRFAX, Va. and MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allergy & Asthma Network and MITRE today announced the launch of the Asthma Equity Explorer™ at AsthmaEquity.org , a free web-based platform designed to disseminate data on asthma prevalence in the United States.
  • "We are excited to launch this database in partnership with MITRE," said Lynda Mitchell, CEO of Allergy & Asthma Network.
  • "Asthma researchers and health professionals can go beyond asthma prevalence statistics to consider factors that lead to ongoing asthma disparities.
  • The Asthma Equity Explorer applies health equity research to help inform community-based asthma interventions within their unique SDOH landscapes.

SEALSQ Announces an Initiative Focused on Semiconductor Personalization Centers, SEALCOINS Incentivization, and Advanced IoT Integration Aiming to Mitigate Global Dependency on Semiconductor Manufacturing and Fortify Microchip Deployment Ca

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

The initiative encompasses the development of Semiconductor Personalization Centers through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and the introduction of SEALCoins to support this advanced venture.

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  • The initiative encompasses the development of Semiconductor Personalization Centers through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and the introduction of SEALCoins to support this advanced venture.
  • Our initiative empowers countries to establish local semiconductor personalization centers, ensuring uninterrupted access to these critical components."
  • SEALSQ is allocating 100 million SEALCoins to each Semiconductor Personalization Center.
  • This groundbreaking initiative aims to mitigate global dependency on semiconductor manufacturing and fortify microchip deployment capabilities.

NextNav Announces Appointment of John Muleta to Board of Directors

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Monday, January 22, 2024

MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextNav (Nasdaq: NN) (“NextNav” or the “Company”) a leader in next generation positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) and 3D geolocation, today announced the appointment of John Muleta to the company’s Board of Directors, effective January 18, 2024.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextNav (Nasdaq: NN) (“NextNav” or the “Company”) a leader in next generation positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) and 3D geolocation, today announced the appointment of John Muleta to the company’s Board of Directors, effective January 18, 2024.
  • Mr. Muleta has been appointed as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board.
  • Following the appointment of Mr. Muleta, the Board is now comprised of seven directors.
  • “We are delighted to welcome John to the NextNav Board of Directors," stated NextNav CEO Mariam Sorond.

Current Chemicals and Seaborough partner up to industrialize efficient nano engineered phosphor materials for LEDs

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Monday, January 29, 2024

EuroLED® is based on a nano-engineering technology that allows designing the luminescent properties of phosphor materials in a completely novel manner.

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  • EuroLED® is based on a nano-engineering technology that allows designing the luminescent properties of phosphor materials in a completely novel manner.
  • As such, EuroLED® would be the first nano size-based phosphor produced at an industrial scale, which requires very different expertise and production facilities compared to conventional larger phosphor materials.
  • In the proposed project, Seaborough and Current Chemicals will work together towards commercial readiness of Seaborough’s EuroLED® technology.
  • Current Chemicals is the ideal partner for us to move forward to bring these premium phosphors to the market together”, Van de Haar concludes.

FlooidCX Corporation (OTC: FLCX) Announces License Agreements and New Solar Products

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

All technology licenses are being granted from WYOTech Investments Group, LLC, (“WYOTech”), Danzik Applied Sciences, LLC, (“DAS”) and Inductance Energy Corporation (“IEC”), for $1.00 (One dollar).

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  • All technology licenses are being granted from WYOTech Investments Group, LLC, (“WYOTech”), Danzik Applied Sciences, LLC, (“DAS”) and Inductance Energy Corporation (“IEC”), for $1.00 (One dollar).
  • The license agreements do not change royalty terms for WYOTech, on magnetic related technologies, or earnings for IEC in regards to Photon Engines for energy production.
  • The entirety of the solar system, which is a part of a Quantum Direct Energy System, is fully rebuildable and recyclable.
  • I am particularly excited about the Company’s new exterior energy products in the form of the first 100% recyclable solar system.

NASA Space Tech Spinoffs Benefit Earth Medicine, Moon to Mars Tools

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Many of those examples are highlighted in NASA's annual Spinoff book including dozens of NASA-enabled medical innovations, as well other advancements.

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  • Many of those examples are highlighted in NASA's annual Spinoff book including dozens of NASA-enabled medical innovations, as well other advancements.
  • Technologies for diagnosing illnesses like the coronavirus, hepatitis, and cancer have also stemmed from NASA's space exploration and science endeavors.
  • The book also features several technologies NASA has identified as promising future spinoffs and information on how to license agency tech.
  • Spinoffs are part of NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate and its Technology Transfer program .

Ceres Signs First Hydrogen Licence With Delta

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Ceres Power Holdings plc (CWR.L), a leading developer of clean energy technology, and Delta Electronics (“Delta”), a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today make a joint press release on their collaboration, which is shown in full at the end of this statement.

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  • Ceres Power Holdings plc (CWR.L), a leading developer of clean energy technology, and Delta Electronics (“Delta”), a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today make a joint press release on their collaboration, which is shown in full at the end of this statement.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240118328723/en/
    Ceres CEO, Phil Caldwell, and Delta Head of Hydrogen Energy Business Division, Charles Tsai (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ceres and Delta have signed a global long-term manufacturing collaboration and licence agreement for both solid oxide electrolysis cell (“SOEC”) and solid oxide fuel cell (“SOFC”) stack production.
  • Phil Caldwell, CEO of Ceres commented, “It’s great to announce a new partnership today with Delta, a company with worldwide expertise in mass manufacturing, power electronics and system integration.
  • We believe Delta can deliver efficient clean hydrogen solutions for its customers utilising both our SOFC and SOEC technologies.

Global Hydropower Industry Report 2024-2034: Integration of IoT to Create New Opportunities, Faster Hydropower Expansion is Anticipated in Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East

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Friday, January 19, 2024

The Hydropower Market Report 2024-2034: This report will prove invaluable to leading firms striving for new revenue pockets if they wish to better understand the industry and its underlying dynamics.

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  • The Hydropower Market Report 2024-2034: This report will prove invaluable to leading firms striving for new revenue pockets if they wish to better understand the industry and its underlying dynamics.
  • Furthermore, hydropower projects play a pivotal role in ensuring energy security by furnishing a dependable and unwavering power supply.
  • The adaptability of hydropower, capable of catering to diverse scales of electricity demand, serves as a compelling catalyst for its widespread adoption on a global scale.
  • Substantially propelling market growth are government initiatives, subsidies, and favorable policies that lend substantial support to hydropower projects.