The U.S. Air Force awarded startup SkyNano, led by Innovation Crossroads alumna Anna Douglas, a $1.25 million contract to advance its CO2-to-carbon nanotube technology as part of a project to develop low-cost, battery-grade graphite.
Innovation Crossroads supports entrepreneur Vinit Chaudhary of Elemental Composites in developing strong, lightweight, and biodegradable natural fiber composites by connecting him with ORNL researchers and resources.
Technologies developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory to efficiently recover valuable electronic components are being commercialized by Appalachian Renewal Technologies.
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory go beyond breakthroughs to bring quantum innovation into the real world through the healthcare, communications, cybersecurity and entrepreneurship industries.
Six entrepreneurs comprise the next cohort of Innovation Crossroads, a DOE Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program node based at ORNL.
Fellows and staff of Innovation Crossroads joined representatives from across government, academia and the startup ecosystem at DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for Demo Day on Wednesday, May 21.
Two scientists and an Innovation Crossroads alumna affiliated with ORNL were recognized by DOE’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office last month for their contributions in manufacturing innovation for the nation’s energy sector.
Nick Sokol founded Algaeo, a company that uses microalgae to produce organic fertilizers, offering a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to synthetic fertilizers.
In November, state leaders from across the advanced energy industry gathered in downtown Knoxville to recognize current and future leaders and celebrate innovation at the 11th annual Opportunities in Energy conference, held by the Tennessee Advance
Seven scientists affiliated with ORNL have been named Battelle Distinguished Inventors in recognition of being granted 14 or more United States patents. Since Battelle began managing ORNL in 2000, 104 ORNL researchers have reached this milestone.