Massachusetts unveils initiative to boost defense innovation, manufacturing
Massachusetts launches the $47 million effort to expand innovation and manufacturing with public-private partnerships.
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Laboratories, universities developing solutions to support America’s critical material supply chains
The projects encompass various focus areas, including fostering industry partnerships to develop and test solutions for securing critical materials in high-impact supply chains.
DOT investing $577 million to improve freight operations, efficiency at coastal seaports
These federal grants will support coastal seaport projects to improve maritime freight operations in 15 states and one U.S. territory.
$70 million program seeks to integrate AI in manufacturing processes
Initiative will establish an institute focused on leveraging AI to enhance the resilience of U.S. manufacturers over a five-year period
EPA turns attention to landfills, an underestimated source of methane emissions
Study of over 200 landfills across the U.S. finds many had "large methane 'super-emitter' plumes
$420 million available to create open wireless networks
Funds to support innovations in open radio units for 5G and 6G cellular networks as well as commercializing the findings
Department of Commerce keeps moving on semiconductor supply chain program
Funding is available through a federal program for private companies that funds smaller-scale facilities with capital investments under $300 million
