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Newsletter 7/11/23: Small Business Research, Funding on Semiconductor R&D, Electric Mobility, SBIR/STTR Trends and Opportunities, and More
Jul 11, 2023
Week of July 11, 2023
Charging Forward: A Toolkit for Planning and Funding Urban Electric Mobility Infrastructure
The Urban Electric Mobility Toolkit is a comprehensive resource that helps urban communities plan and finance the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for various forms of...
Newsletter 7/5/23: NSF Funding, CHIPS America, SBA Cyber Summit, SBIR/STTR Trends and Opportunities, and More
Jul 5, 2023
Week of July 5, 2023
China’s Export Curb on Chip-Making Metals Prompt Countries to Explore Supply-Chain Diversification
The US and Europe have imposed restrictions on China’s semiconductor industry, leading to retaliatory export controls on critical elements. Gallium and germanium are crucial...
Newsletter 6/27/23: SBIR/STTR Trends and Opportunities, Funding for Battery Recycling, Risk Assessment Framework, and More
Jun 27, 2023
Week of June 27, 2023
AFWERX to Establish Proving Ground to Test Autonomous Technologies
The U.S. Air Force’s innovation arm, AFWERX, is establishing a testing site dedicated to autonomous technologies. The site aims to enhance capabilities and will be part of AFWERX’s autonomy prime program...
Newsletter 6/20/23: Investments on Transportation Infrastructure, Critical Minerals Supply Chain, and More
Jun 20, 2023
Week of June 20, 2023
NSF selects 34 semifinalists from states/cities for the inaugural NSF Regional Innovation Engines competition
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced 34 semifinalists for the first NSFL Regional Innovation Engines competition. NSF Engines spans technology areas as...
Newsletter 6/13/23: Supplier Risk Framework, Microelectronics Capital Flow Analysis and More
Jun 13, 2023
Week of June 13, 2023
Department of Defense Supply Chain Risk Management Framework
Key Takeaways from Supply Chain Risk Management Framework issued by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment:
– Working group across DoD, academia and industry to develoop SCRM...
Newsletter 6/6/23: Programs on SDBs, Semiconductor R&D Investments, SBIR/STTR Program Analysis
Jun 6, 2023
Week of June 6, 2023
Welcome back to the Critical Technologies Market Insider! In this issue, you will find:
Case Study on Embedded Cyber using PSF’s AI-MI™ (AI for Market Intelligence)
Programs, awards, and other stories on SDBs, Semiconductors, Clean Energy, and more
PSF’s Event:...
Newsletter 5/31/23: How well is America’s Seed Fund Supporting Critical Tech Priorities?
May 31, 2023
Week of May 31, 2023
Welcome back to the Critical Technologies Market Insider! In this issue, you will find:
How well is America’s Seed Fund Supporting Critical Tech Priorities?
Analysis, awards, and other stories on AI/ML Technology, Semiconductors, Clean Energy, and more...
Newsletter 5/23/23: SBIR/STTR Program Analysis, $62m to minority-serving institutions for R&D
May 23, 2023
Week of May 23, 2023
Welcome back to the Critical Technologies Market Insider! In this issue, you will find:
How well is the SBIR/STTR Program aligned to American critical technology priorities?
Analysis, awards, and other stories on green buildings, renewable energy, research by...
SBIR/STTR Program Alignment to Critical and Emerging Technology Priorities
May 18, 2023
This brief article is part of our series on Government Programs Funding Critical Emerging Technologies. The analysis is ongoing and will continue to be updated. This article is focused on the SBIR/STTR program. Please see Blog 1 in the series: Critical Technologies Market Ecosystem where we define...
Newsletter 5/16/23: Are SBIR/STTR Awards aligned with top U.S. priorities?
May 16, 2023
Week of May 16, 2023
Welcome back to the Critical Technologies Market Insider! In this issue, you will find:
Event: The WHY of People – Helping Your People Thrive While Building a Culture of Innovation
SBIR/STTR Funding Trends on Critical Technologies
News stories curated by our team...
Newsletter 5/9/23: Underserved Company Investments, Battery Tech, Quantum and More
May 9, 2023
Week of May 09, 2023
Welcome back to the Critical Technologies Market Insider! In this issue, you will find:
VCs/Accelerators investing in underserved companies for critical tech
Market segmentation of mobility solutions market
News stories curated by our team...
Newsletter 5/2/23: Understanding the Ecosystem of RIs for Spacecraft on OSAM
May 2, 2023
Week of May 02, 2023
Welcome back to the Critical Technologies Market Insider! In this issue, you will find:
Commentary on barriers to entry and supply chain risk mitigation
Data analysis and news stories on select critical technology areas
Information on upcoming events for critical technologies...