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Does the World Need Chinese Rare Earths? Not Necessarily, Say These Companies

Does the World Need Chinese Rare Earths? Not Necessarily, Say These Companies

Beijing’s move to choke off the supply has spurred companies to develop new products Wall Street Journal | By Jason Douglas and Junko Fukutome June 2, 2026

https://www.wsj.com/world/does-the-world-need-chinese-rare-earths-not-necessarily-say-these-companies-2eb95309
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NIH Releases FY2026 SBIR/STTR Solicitations

NIH Releases FY2026 SBIR/STTR Solicitations

NIH Releases FY2026 SBIR/STTR Solicitations The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released its FY2026 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding opportunities. These programs…

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NSF FY2026 SBIR/STTR Solicitations Are Now Open

NSF FY2026 SBIR/STTR Solicitations Are Now Open

NSF FY2026 SBIR/STTR Solicitations Are Now OpenNSF 26-510: Developing Deep Technologies that Advance U.S. Competitiveness and Security Project Pitch and receive an official response from NSF program staff. NSF limits…

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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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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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