Effective Oct. 1, non-Federal sponsored research pre-award contract management moves from OSPIP to the Innovation and Partnerships Office (IPO). Federal WFO and M&O Contractor pre-award contract management moves from OSPIP to the OCFO Budget Office. Contracts Officers (COs) assignments, by division, are listed here. For more information and FAQs go here. Contact Rick Inada … [Read more...] about Changes Affecting Sponsored Research Contract Management Begin Oct. 1, 2014
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Advanced Material Technology Licensed to Startup
09.04.14 Nearly 20 years ago, Berkeley Lab researcher Alex Zettl synthesized in his lab a new material never before seen by nature: boron nitride nanotubes, the strongest, lightest, most thermally conducting, and most chemically resistant fiber known to exist. Now BNNT LLC, a startup based in Newport News, Virginia, has licensed this technology with the aim of manufacturing … [Read more...] about Advanced Material Technology Licensed to Startup
M & A News: Aeroseal and Comfort Institute
08.26.14 Berkeley Lab startup Aeroseal LLC has acquired Comfort Institute, bringing together complementary business offerings to serve the HVAC industry. Aeroseal provides duct sealing for residential and commercial buildings while Comfort Institute offers equipment and training to improve performance of contractors and other HVAC professionals. For details about the merger, go … [Read more...] about M & A News: Aeroseal and Comfort Institute
PolyPlus Advances Battery Tech, Says “No” to VC Funding
08.09.14 PolyPlus, a startup based on technologies developed at Berkeley Lab, continues to make progress on rechargeable lithium-sulfur and lithium-air battery solutions despite resisting funding offers from venture capital sources. The 27-employee company, awarded $4.5M from ARPA-E in 2013, has outlasted notable competitors and forged relationships with key industry players … [Read more...] about PolyPlus Advances Battery Tech, Says “No” to VC Funding
Aeroseal Wins Dealer Design Award
07.23.14 Aeroseal, a company founded on Berkeley Lab duct sealing technology, was recognized with a 2014 Dealer Design Award for its benefits to both HVAC business owners and their customers. Said Tom Piscitelli, HVAC industry consultant, “Aeroseal duct sealing is a perfect example of a value-added service that can offer real growth opportunities. Adding Aeroseal as a component … [Read more...] about Aeroseal Wins Dealer Design Award