10.17.14 The combined efforts of the Innovation and Partnerships Office and Berkeley Lab's Environmental Energy Technologies Division to commercialize the Rapid Building Energy Modeler (RAPMOD) and develop a new prototype for demonstration were highlighted in the 4th Quarter issue of Innovation Magazine. Go here for the complete article. … [Read more...] about RAPMOD Featured in Innovation Magazine
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Berkeley Lab Startups in the News
10.13.14 Alphabet Energy introduced its first product, E1. The thermoelectric generator attaches to an exhaust stack and uses Alphabet Energy's thermoelectric materials to convert exhaust heat into electricity. The product launch was covered by Gigaom and MIT Technology Review, among others. Second Genome joined the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine in a … [Read more...] about Berkeley Lab Startups in the News
Changes Affecting Sponsored Research Contract Management Begin Oct. 1, 2014
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
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