Emerson acquisition of 7AC propels NREL HVAC technology to market
When multinational powerhouse Emerson acquired startup company 7AC late last year, it was a big deal in the world of cleantech startups—a fairy-tale ending for a startup company whose technology had made it to the HVAC commercial market. And it was an acquisition celebrated across the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Learn more.
NAVSEA PHD teams up with industry to develop corrosion-detection tech
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) and Aerial Alchemy, a remote-sensing technology company in Thousand Oaks, California, are partnering under a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) to solve how corrosion affects the performance of Navy ships’ combat systems and to find a way to detect corrosion remotely. Learn more.
ARS and collaborators treat plant diseases and pests without antibiotics
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the University of Florida, and AUM LifeTech Inc. have found an innovative way to treat pathogens (harmful bacteria) and pests in citrus trees, potato, and tomato plants without the use of antibiotics. Learn more.
NIST and partners aim to improve consistency of gene therapy tools
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) have announced a research collaboration to assess analytical methods and develop standards for adeno-associated virus (AAV), an important mechanism for delivering gene therapies. Learn more.
AFRL SBIR facilitates protective COVID-19 barrier tech for clinicians
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program has helped a San Antonio, Texas company produce a new medical device inspired by the heroic staff battling COVID-19. Learn more.
Anti-fouling innovation from Israel wins The Water Council's 2021 Tech Challenge
PANI, an Israeli product that prevents biofouling in water equipment, has been selected by FLC collaborative partner The Water Council’s corporate sponsors as the winner of the spring 2021 Tech Challenge. Learn More.