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ORNL wins 14 R&D 100 research awards
In an impressive showcase of cutting-edge innovation and scientific prowess, Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been recognized as a beacon of technological excellence, receiving 14 R&D 100 Awards, announced this week by R&D World magazine.
Innovation Crossroads welcomes seven entrepreneurs for Cohort 2024
Seven entrepreneurs comprise the next cohort of Innovation Crossroads, a Department of Energy Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program node based at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The program provides energy-related startup founders from across the nation with access to ORNL’s unique scientific resources and capabilities, as well as connect them with experts, mentors and networks to accelerate their
Lux Semiconductors is a pioneer in the use of metal as a material for substrates
Describing the company he co-founded as “a pioneer” in the use of metal as a material for substrates, Shane McMahon says he hopes that Lux Semiconductors can start low-volume manufacturing in the next two years.
33 Innovators Selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the latest round of cohorts in its Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP). Thirty-three innovators have been selected to be embedded across four U.S. national laboratories where they will work with an extensive network of mentors and experts to develop next-generation technologies. These technologies will help to ensure a sustainable
Harnessing CO2 for a Greater Future: Inside EarthEn’s Revolutionary Energy Storage Solutions
In the quest for sustainable energy solutions, EarthEn stands out with its approach to energy storage. Co-founded by Manas Pathak, EarthEn has developed a novel thermo-mechanical energy storage system that leverages carbon dioxide (CO2) in a closed-loop cycle. This innovative technology promises to store energy efficiently and at a low cost, with the flexibility to
How’s your health?
Early in Thursday morning’s latest “In the Room” session at the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center (KEC), Gera Grinberg asked Phil Stuckey, Founder of FC Renew, “Are you in good health?” His response was, “I think so.”
Harry Boston shares his “reluctant entrepreneur” journey, aspirations for the region
Describing himself as a “reluctant entrepreneur,” Harry Boston, Founder of Boston Government Services LLC (BGS), shared his journey since launching the company 17 years ago with attendees during Thursday afternoon’s Innovation Crossroads Founders’ Forum.
Find out how drones help Oak Ridge lab researchers
Flying cameras and remote sensors through the air, drones provide a bird’s-eye perspective of events difficult to detect at ground level. In addition to their military applications, drones are used to meet civilian needs such as traffic surveillance, power-line inspection, aerial home inspections and post-disaster search-and-rescue operations.