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U of M researchers launch startup aiming to reduce AI energy consumption

U of M researchers launch startup aiming to reduce AI energy consumption

Jian-Ping Wang is leading a team aiming to speed up the timeline to bring the technology to market.

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/u-of-m-researchers-launch-startup-reduce-ai-energy-consumption/89-458564ff-f200-4014-a562-a80191aa03ad?tbref=hp
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NIH SBIR/STTR Policy Updates in 2026

NIH SBIR/STTR Policy Updates in 2026

Following SBIR/STTR reauthorization through September 30, 2031, NIH and HHS have implemented several policy changes affecting applicants and awardees. While most companies will see little change in their day-to-day proposal…

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Department of Defense (DoD) explodes with FY26 SBIR/STTR activity

Department of Defense (DoD) explodes with FY26 SBIR/STTR activity

The Department of Defense (DoD), recently the Department of War (DoW), releases topics on a monthly basis. View all pre-release, and open topics, and details, at

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U.S. DOT FY26 Phase I

U.S. DOT FY26 Phase I

U.S. DOT SBIR Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Phase I Pre-Solicitation Is Now Open The FY26 Phase I Pre-Solicitation is open through May 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Required Registrations…

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Department of Education FY26 Solicitations Released

Department of Education FY26 Solicitations Released

Department of Education (ED/IES) FY26 Solicitations

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NASA Releases FY26 Solicitations

NASA Releases FY26 Solicitations

NASA’s FY26–27 SBIR/STTR appendices (26A, 26B, T26B) are structured around specific, mission-driven technical needs—not broad research areas. NASA is targeting defined challenges across propulsion, autonomy, robotics, power systems, communications, sensors,…

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NASA SBIR/STTR Program Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

NASA SBIR/STTR Program Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

NASA has released its SBIR/STTR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Phase I and Phase II, which will remain active through September 30, 2027. This represents a structural shift from prior…

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SBIR/STTR Program Updates

SBIR/STTR Program Updates

The SBIR and STTR programs—which have fueled over $70 billion in small business–led R&D—have been reauthorized through Fiscal Year 2031 as of April 14, 2026. SBIR Reauthorization Act Presented to President…

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Nested Knowledge selected for innovative platform study by Cochrane

Nested Knowledge selected for innovative platform study by Cochrane

Minnesota SBIR awardee

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