Ginkgo Bioworks Awarded $9.4 Million in Partnership with Carnegie Mellon University to Develop Implantable Cell-Based Bioelectronic Devices for Disease Treatment Under ARPA-H’s REACT Program

Ginkgo Bioworks to apply its mammalian cell engineering expertise to develop new cell-based systems for treating and monitoring endocrine disorders BOSTON, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, today announced a subcontract of up to $9.4 million awarded in partnership with Carnegie Mellon… Continue reading Ginkgo Bioworks Awarded $9.4 Million in Partnership with Carnegie Mellon University to Develop Implantable Cell-Based Bioelectronic Devices for Disease Treatment Under ARPA-H’s REACT Program

Exostar Expands Its Leading Supplier Offerings with Its Acquisitions of Robot Morning and ComplyUp

The Exostar Platform will deliver more robust supply and demand management plus integrated governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management functionality for enterprises and suppliers. HERNDON, Va., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Exostar, the leader in trusted, compliant, and secure business collaboration software for highly regulated industries including aerospace and defense, life sciences, and healthcare, today announced the… Continue reading Exostar Expands Its Leading Supplier Offerings with Its Acquisitions of Robot Morning and ComplyUp

Global Brands Partner with GMA Trucking to Drive Faster Adoption of Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Carriers invited to respond to first-ever joint procurement that seeks to deploy up to 250 zero-emission trucks WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) in partnership with Smart Freight Centre announced the release of a request for proposal (RFP) for zero-emission trucking service attributes through its zero-emissions trucking… Continue reading Global Brands Partner with GMA Trucking to Drive Faster Adoption of Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Cox Automotive’s Newest VinSolutions Artificial Intelligence Solution Can Turn Data Into Deals

ATLANTA, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, today introduces powerful, new Artificial Intelligence capabilities to its leading CRM solution VinSolutions.  Using Predictive Insights with Generative AI (GenAI) capabilities, this proprietary CRM technology incorporates first-party behavioral data from Cox owned marketplaces Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Dealer.com.  As… Continue reading Cox Automotive’s Newest VinSolutions Artificial Intelligence Solution Can Turn Data Into Deals

NextPlat Board of Directors Approves $2,000,000 Share Buyback Program

Revenue Growth and Expected Operational Cost-Cutting and Efficiencies to Support Goal of Positive Cash Flow in Late 2025 COCONUT GROVE, Fla., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NextPlat Corp (NASDAQ: NXPL, NXPLW) (“NextPlat” or the “Company”), a global e-Commerce provider, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase… Continue reading NextPlat Board of Directors Approves $2,000,000 Share Buyback Program

Silfab Solar, Nexamp Announce U.S.-Made Solar Supply Agreement

BURLINGTON, Wash., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Silfab Solar Inc., North America’s leading PV module manufacturer, today announced a supply agreement with Nexamp, an independent renewable energy provider and one of the nation’s largest community solar developers, for delivery of Silfab’s newest commercial panels featuring Silfab cells made in the United States. The partnership will start… Continue reading Silfab Solar, Nexamp Announce U.S.-Made Solar Supply Agreement

Department of Defense and U.S. Small Business Administration Approve Rochefort as a Manager in the Critical Technologies Initiative

DALLAS and PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rochefort Management (rochefort.us – a joint venture between Kyle Bass’ Hayman Capital Management and Serengeti Asset Management) has been selected as an approved manager authorized through the Critical Technology Initiative (CTI) to help improve America’s economic and national security by providing capital to rapidly growing… Continue reading Department of Defense and U.S. Small Business Administration Approve Rochefort as a Manager in the Critical Technologies Initiative

Atlas Invest Raises $11M in Strategic Funding to Accelerate Market Expansion

AI-Powered Bridge Lending Platform Paves the Way For Scalable Bridge Financing NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —  Atlas Invest, the premier bridge loan company,  announced today the successful closing of an $11M funding round. Combining decades of real estate legacy and financial expertise with advanced AI, Atlas serves real estate developers seeking efficient financing… Continue reading Atlas Invest Raises $11M in Strategic Funding to Accelerate Market Expansion

Alphina Therapeutics Strengthens Management Team with Appointment of Marc Damelin, Ph.D. as Chief Scientific Officer

Deep expertise in oncology drug discovery and development positions Dr. Damelin to guide advancement of best-in-class NAMPT inhibitor program NEW HAVEN, Conn., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Alphina Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing a best-in-class NAMPT inhibitor for the treatment of a range of solid tumor indications, today announced that it has appointed Marc Damelin, Ph.D., as… Continue reading Alphina Therapeutics Strengthens Management Team with Appointment of Marc Damelin, Ph.D. as Chief Scientific Officer

Seaman Paper expands in Germany and acquires paper manufacturer Julius Glatz GmbH

Partnership between two family-owned companies combines expertise to establish a global market leader in specialty paper and packaging. Planned investments in Germany and accelerated expansion into European markets. All 240 Glatz employees will join the global Seaman Paper team; the Glatz brand will remain, and Julius Glatz GmbH will continue as an independent entity. Bernd… Continue reading Seaman Paper expands in Germany and acquires paper manufacturer Julius Glatz GmbH