Want to practice pitching your science-based business idea to partners and funders? Every year, IPO hosts a pitch competition (with training and preparation offered beforehand) to give Lab entrepreneurs an opportunity to hone their skills. To help participants prepare, IPO is offering a training video, followed by practice sessions ahead of the competition. The pitch … [Read more...] about Pitch Competition for Lab Entrepreneurs Coming in October
Microbial Production of Monomers for Recycling of Plastic Polymers 2022-001
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biological production of a vitrimer precursor, β-keto-δ-lactones (BKDLs), for use in the field of fragrance and pharmaceuticals Usage in libraries for lactone compounds screening due to the synthesis of diversified BKDLs BENEFITS: Higher purity of BKDLs products with specific and well controlled biosynthesis by Type I modular … [Read more...] about Microbial Production of Monomers for Recycling of Plastic Polymers 2022-001
Infinitely Reusable Plastics using Chemical Recycling 2022-019
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Specialty polymer resin production for single-use plastics, multi-layer film, textiles, and coatings, automotive, and consumer electronics BENEFITS: Infinitely recyclable at low cost and low carbon footprint due to chemical process BACKGROUND: Traditional plastics are unsustainable and harmful to the environment, and … [Read more...] about Infinitely Reusable Plastics using Chemical Recycling 2022-019
Register for DOE Tech Talks: Interactive Workshops for Innovation Training and Professional Development
Are you interested in innovation training but don't have a lot of time? The DOE Tech Talks ‘22 program, run by FedTech and sponsored by DOE-OTT and NNSA, consist of interactive virtual workshops which kick off on June 22. They are designed to be a very light lift for researchers who want to further their innovation skills, offering interactive sessions but no "homework." … [Read more...] about Register for DOE Tech Talks: Interactive Workshops for Innovation Training and Professional Development
Single Photon Color Image Sensor 2022-003
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Scientific imaging (e.g., biological, medical, astronomical) BENEFITS: Increased spectral information with lower light intensity or lower exposure time relative to current devices Operation in a practical temperature range for use in biological/medical equipment and most telescopes BACKGROUND: Current state of the art imagers … [Read more...] about Single Photon Color Image Sensor 2022-003