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WASHINGTON, DC – JAN. 20: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks during the United States Conference of Mayors 91st Winter Meeting in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Commerce picks 31 tech innovation hubs eligible for $500M in federal funding

The tech hubs are in cities from Baltimore, Maryland, to Birmingham, Alabama, and beyond, with a focus on semiconductors, biotechnology, artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

Oct 23, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

WASHINGTON D.C., Aug. 28 2022 — A sign outside the Department of Energy building on Independence Ave SW. (Image credit: John Hewitt Jones)

Energy Department to spend $33M on clean energy tech research

The fresh funding is intended to boost support for projects in regions that have typically received fewer federal research dollars.

Jul 26, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

Commerce to launch CHIPS Act tech hubs this summer: Gina Raimondo

The Tech Hubs program, which was enacted as part of the CHIPS Act, seeks to build and support new R&D capacity across the U.S.

May 3, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

NASA, Air Force contractor to settle with DOJ for $400,000 in False Claims Act case

The allegations relate to small business research and development contracts Vescent Photonics held with NASA and the U.S. Air Force.

Feb 14, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

President Biden, State of the Union 2022 — President Biden delivers the State of the Union address on March 1, 2022. (Getty Images / pool photo)

Biden touts ARPA-H launch in SOTU address

The president also highlighted plans for federal agencies to increase telehealth access.

Feb 7, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

Close-up of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) sign outside its main headquarters in Washington, DC. (Getty Images)

Agencies failing to review research grant applications within required timeframe, says GAO

Several agencies are taking longer than required to notify successful small business applicants of an award.

Oct 14, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

Guertin (right) tours the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), March 23, 2022. (Photo by Edward Cartagena)

Biden taps Nickolas Guertin to be Navy’s acquisition chief

Guertin is currently the director of operational test and evaluation of U.S. military weapon systems in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Sep 2, 2022 By Jon Harper

Flight Officer Camron Iverson of the Washington State Patrol tested laser protection lenses formulated at AFRL’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate. (Courtesy photo)

FAA evaluates unique laser-blocking eyewear developed by Air Force Research Lab

Lab officials expect first-round assessments from the FAA soon.

Aug 25, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

Aerial view of Silicon Valley at dusk, with a portion of the San Mateo/Hayward Bridge visible. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images).

Exiting DIU director urges Pentagon to refresh how it adopts commercial tech for future wars

The Defense Innovation Unit has enabled a number of technologies that are now being put to use in Ukraine.

Jul 14, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

Washington, D.C. (August 10, 2021) Homeland Security Deputy Secretary John Tien swears in Robert Silvers as the new DHS Under Secretary for the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans at DHS Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

DHS agrees new cybersecurity R&D partnership with Israel

The initiative will provide $1.5M grants to startups working on infrastructure cyber resilience.

Jul 1, 2022 By Nihal Krishan