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SBA Announces Startup Expo Showcase Winners to Present at 2nd Annual Startup Expo

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WASHINGTON, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 33.2 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced that  it will kick off this year’s  America’s Seed Fund Week on May 15.  The 2nd annual Startup Expo will showcase innovative small business startups, developing cutting-edge technologies critical for the Nation’s economic prosperity, global competitiveness, and national security.  This year’s Expo will highlight nine winning startups advancing technology supported by America’s Seed Fund, the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs. 

“Some of America’s most transformative technologies started out as big ideas developed by small businesses,” said Administrator Guzman. “The 2023 Startup Expo elevates the next generation of innovators and connects them with additional resources that help them continue developing and manufacturing game-changing technology right here in America. Our 2023 Startup Expo Winners exemplify some of the most exciting achievements in science and technology and will make our Nation more competitive on the world stage in the years to come,” said SBA Administrator Guzman.

This year’s winning startups will showcase innovators aligned to the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) 14 critical technology areas, including biotechnology, quantum science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), space technology, renewable energy, and advanced computing—technology areas, which the DoD Office of Strategic Capital and SBA’s Office of Investment and Innovation are committed to supporting through dedicated capital and technical assistance efforts.

“The SBA and the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Strategic Capital are focusing efforts and investments in 14 U.S. national security-related critical technology areas to accelerate transitioning key capabilities developed by small business startups. This year’s America’s Seed Fund Startup Expo will be an excellent opportunity to highlight American ingenuity and our Nation’s leadership in science and technology positioning our country for continued strength and security in a rapidly evolving and competitive global environment,” said Bailey DeVries, SBA Associate Administrator for Investment and Innovation.

The America Seed Fund Startup Expo is an example of the incredible partnership between the SBA and the DoD,” said Dr. Jason Rathje, Director of the Office of Strategic Capital, U.S. Department of Defense. “At the Office of Strategic Capital, we know that a significant amount of the scientific and technological advancements that will advance our national security interests will come from small business startups and that we must continue to find better ways to partner with those companies seeking to work with us. The Expo is a great opportunity to both engage with the expertise and talent resident in our U.S. national security innovation base and discuss our collaborative approaches to advancing the ecosystem in the future.”

2023 Startup Expo Winners to Showcase on May 15 include:

 AlchLight (Rochester, N.Y.)
Critical Technology Areas: Advanced Materials, Biotechnology, Space Technology                     
Allied Microbiota Inc. (Stony Brook, N.Y.)
Critical Technology Areas: Biotechnology, Renewable Energy Generation and Storage

EarthSense, Inc. (Champaign, Ill.)
Critical Technology Areas: Advanced Computing and Software, Integrated Sensing and Cyber, Trusted AI and Autonomy

IsoTruss, Inc. (Springville, Utah)
Critical Technology Areas: Advanced Materials, Space Technology

Kahili Ventures LLC dba Kana Systems (Lincoln, Neb.)
Critical Technology Areas: Advanced Computing and Software, Trusted AI and Autonomy

Molecular Rebar Design, LLC (Austin, Texas)
Critical Technology Areas: Advanced Materials, Biotechnology

necoTECH (Delaware, Ohio)
Critical Technology Areas: Advanced Materials, Human-Machine Interfaces, Trusted AI and Autonomy

PediaMetrix, Inc (Rockville, Md.)
Critical Technology Areas: Advanced Computing and Software, Biotechnology, Trusted AI and Autonomy

Xairos Systems, Inc. (Lone Tree, Colo.)
Critical Technology Areas: Quantum Science, Space Technology

Entrepreneurs, small business startups, and organizations interested in learning more about these innovative startups and the impact of America’s Seed Fund are invited and welcome to participate in this free virtual event on May 15.

America’s Seed Fund Startup Expo will:

  • Provide broad exposure for innovative small business startups to nationwide innovation networks and local ecosystems across America;
  • Provide a platform for connecting innovative startups with networks that can enable these companies to scale, grow, and thrive;
  • Raise public awareness of the opportunity to commercialize critical innovation necessary for continued American competitiveness in the global marketplace; and
  • Showcase American entrepreneurial ventures that are building a better America through innovation and choosing to manufacture their products at home in the U.S.

America’s Seed Fund Week Kick off and Startup Expo Overview
2:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET | America’s Seed Fund Week Welcome and Opening Remarks by SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman

2:30 – 5:00 p.m. ET | America’s Seed Fund Startup Expo 2023

Welcome with Bailey DeVries, SBA Associate Administrator for Investment and Innovation

Fireside Chat with Bailey DeVries, SBA Associate Administrator, and Dr. Jason Rathje,  Director of the Office of Strategic Capital at the Department of Defense, on the Small Business Investment Company Critical Technology Initiative

Startup Expo spotlighting startup showcase winners and moderated by Helena Krusec, Strategic Engagement Lead at AFWERX; Bob Smith, Director, SBIR/STTR Programs at the Department of the Navy; and Andy Yakulis, Director, Corporate Ventures at the Army Applications Lab

Closing Remarks
America’s Seed Fund Week and Startup Expo 2023 are virtual events. Participation is free and open to the public. Register to attend at https://bit.ly/ASFweekexpo23.

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About America’s Seed Fund
Also known as “America’s Seed Fund”, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs’ mission is to support scientific excellence and technological innovation through the investment of federal research funds in critical American priorities to build a strong national economy. These programs represent the nation’s largest source of early-stage research and development funding for small businesses. SBA coordinates the programs, collaborating with 11 federal agencies, who collectively supported more than $4 billion a year in federal research and development funding.

Through these highly competitive grant programs, domestic small businesses with the potential for commercialization are encouraged to engage in federal Research and Development (R&D); these programs are an important resource for a wide range of researchers, innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs, and startups working on big ideas.
The program’s goals are to:

  • Stimulate technological innovation;
  • Meet federal research and development needs;
  • Foster and encourage participation in innovation and entrepreneurship by women and socially or economically disadvantaged persons; and
  • Increase private-sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development funding.

About SBA Office of Investment and Innovation
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Investment and Innovation (OII) leads programs that provide the high-growth small business community with access to two things: financial capital and R&D funds to develop commercially viable innovations. Our work is underpinned by public-private partnerships that help small businesses on their trajectory from idea to IPO. Learn more at sba.gov.

 About the U.S. Small Business Administration 
The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.


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XtalPi Unveils XtalGazer: A Comprehensive AI-Driven Polymorph Selection Platform

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — XtalPi Inc., a leading global technology company in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to advance the discovery of groundbreaking medicine and innovative materials, announced today the launch of its proprietary comprehensive solid form discovery and selection platform, XtalGazer. This advanced platform aims to significantly improve the polymorph selection process for the pharmaceutical industry by integrating AI- and automation-powered experimental and computational approaches.

XtalGazer provides a total solution for delivering high-quality polymorph screening and selection methods to expedite drug development and mitigate risks. It represents a paradigm shift in solid-state research, moving from the traditional trial-and-error approach to a data-driven, design-led methodology. The platform provides an expansive suite of foundational tools to accelerate polymorph discovery, characterization, and selection process, empowering pharmaceutical companies to conduct thorough research with less active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in shorter development cycles.
A key component of XtalGazer is XtalCSP, a crystal structure prediction platform to perform global searches of crystal structures for target molecules and the other optional components in the corresponding searching space, offering a deep insight into possible stable forms. Furthermore, crystallization strategy recommendations will provide AI-backed experimental design to help avoid human bias. XtalGazer also utilizes MicroED to rapidly elucidate crystal structures from powder samples, reducing the need for growing single crystals.
XtalPi’s launch of XtalGazer marks another significant step in the company’s ongoing exploration of solid-state research. From crystal structure prediction platforms being one of the first products to launch at XtalPi, to today’s comprehensive polymorph selection platform, XtalPi will keep fulfilling its promise to solving challenging problems in this space. XtalPi will continue to deliver faster, more accurate, and more comprehensive approaches to building an ecosystem for the R&D process in solid-state, pre-formulation and crystallization.
For more information about XtalPi, please visit www.xtalpi.com.
About XtalPi:
XtalPi is an innovative technology company powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. Founded in 2015 on the MIT campus, XtalPi is dedicated to driving intelligent and digital transformation in the life science and new materials industries. With tightly interwoven quantum physics, AI, cloud computing, and large-scale clusters of robotic workstations, XtalPi offers a range of technology solutions, services, and products to accelerate and empower innovation for biopharmaceutical and new materials companies worldwide.
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ICIS and Base Oil News Announce Partnership to Enhance Market Insights

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LONDON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ICIS, a global source of commodity intelligence, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Base Oil News, a premier news outlet founded by industry expert Iain Pocock that provides in-depth coverage of the base oils and lubricants market. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the dissemination and exchange of critical market data and insights.

With more than two decades of journalism experience at Bloomberg, Reuters, and Argus Media, Iain Pocock brings unparalleled expertise to this partnership. His deep understanding of illiquid energy markets makes him a credible and influential figure in the industry. Since November 2023, Iain has been working closely with ICIS to share and exchange valuable data and insights, enhancing the services both platforms offer to the base oils and lubricants market.
Through the collaboration, Iain integrates ICIS’ extensive content and data resources in Base Oil News market coverage. In return, he contributes market insights to ICIS News, including expert and exclusive analysis of supply and demand dynamics, price margins, and other critical market drivers. This exchange ensures that subscribers of both ICIS and Base Oil News have access to the most comprehensive, timely, and accurate market information, empowering them to make informed decisions.
“It’s a very exciting partnership – where we leverage each other’s strengths and provide actionable insights to our customers,” said Iain Pocock, Founder of Base Oil News. “The market is the winner.”
“As ICIS is already the world’s most trusted pricing benchmark for base oils, this collaboration with Iain Pocock and Base Oil News provides an even stronger and deeper service to our customers,” said Stephen Burns, Editorial Director at ICIS. “Iain’s expertise and extensive industry connections are invaluable, and we have established a fruitful partnership that benefits the market at large.”
For the latest insights from Iain Pocock on ICIS News, visit ICIS News.  
About ICIS
ICIS – Independent Commodity Intelligence Services – helps businesses through seamlessly delivering data and analytics, across the chemical, fertilizer and energy markets. A trusted source and benchmark for price information and insight across key commodities markets worldwide. Our independent, transparent market intelligence informs thousands of quality decisions every day, taking the pressure out of negotiations and giving customers space for more innovative thinking, through published datasets including price assessments, price forecasts, supply and demand fundamentals and more.
Over 150 years of shaping the world by connecting markets to optimise the world’s valuable resources. With a global team of more than 600 experts, ICIS has employees based in London, New York, Houston, Karlsruhe, Milan, Mumbai, Singapore, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Dubai, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Tokyo and Perth.
ICIS is part of RELX, a FTSE15 company with a market cap of £64bn and an employee base of over 30,000 experts across 40 countries.
About RELX
RELX is a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries. The Group serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs approximately 30,000 people of whom almost half are in North America. RELX PLC is a London listed holding company which owns 52.9% of RELX Group. RELX NV is an Amsterdam listed holding company which owns 47.1% of RELX Group. The shares are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX and RENX. Total market capitalisation is approximately £64bn | €75bn | $81bn.
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Trianz Welcomes Israel Abraham as Vice President of Services for Extrica.ai – The Data to AI Platform

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Digital transformation technology & services company Trianz is pleased to announce the appointment of Israel Abraham as Vice President of Extrica Platform Services.

Trianz has embarked on a transformative journey, redefining its value proposition with an ‘IP Led’ model, with a commitment to deliver the fastest time to value, lowest human dependence, and highest ROI. Central to this approach are our hyper-automated platforms, Concierto.Cloud, Extrica.AI, and Pulse, driving industry-leading transformations in cloud, data and analytics, AI, and the digital workplace.
Israel Abraham is a very well-known pioneer and industry leader in AI, data management, and analytics systems, with over three decades of experience. He joins as the services leader for Extrica- the Trianz Data to AI platform, which productizes data, provides data a face and purpose, and accelerates time to insights and AI by 50% or more. In the role of Extrica Services leader, Israel will lead the shaping, visioning, and delivery of Extrica.ai based enterprise wide datamesh, BI, and AI solutions for customers worldwide.
“We are thrilled to welcome Israel Abraham to the Trianz family,” said Sri Manchala, CEO of Trianz and author of Crossing the Digital Faultline. “He is a leader in modernization as well as conceptualization of data platforms anew. Israel’s prior background in the industry with financial services and insurance giants underscores our commitment to securing top-tier talent that brings real-world experiences and needs to our technology platforms. As we continue to broaden our footprint in the digital transformation space, Israel’s visionary leadership and practical experience will serve as the cornerstone in accelerating insights and AI to deliver transformative value to our clients.”
Having played pivotal roles in highly reputed and large organizations such as Liberty Mutual Insurance, MassMutual, Safeco, and CNA Insurance, Israel has garnered recognition as a seasoned leader in big data and AI cloud implementations. His accolades include the prestigious 2014 Ventana Research IT Innovation Award, the 2009 Informatica MDM Innovation Award, and three filed Data Engineering patents in the last four years.
“Trianz has been at the forefront of digital innovation, and Extrica.ai is a paradigm shifting data to AI platform that completely changes how analytics and AI are delivered- much faster, taking business ahead of change. I am excited to scale the adoption of the Extrica platform, which has attracted attention from giants across the industry and hyperscalers,” said Israel Abraham. “I look forward to engaging with customers, bringing my own experiences, and collaborating with the talented team at Trianz to further enhance the capabilities of the Extrica Platform Services to transform data & AI strategies, execution, and outcomes for customers.”
About Trianz
Trianz is a leading-edge technology platforms and services company that accelerates digital transformations at Fortune 100 and emerging companies worldwide in data & analytics, digital experiences, cloud infrastructure, and security. Our ‘IP Led Transformations’ approach, informed by insights from a recent global study spanning 20+ industries and 5000+ companies, addresses challenges posed by the rapid pace of AI-driven transformation, digital talent scarcity, and economic uncertainty. Our IP and platforms, including Concierto, Extrica, and Pulse, revolutionize cloud adoption, data analytics, and AI insights, empowering organizations to navigate the complexities of digital transformation seamlessly.
Founded in California and with an organization of over 2,000 associates across the United States and India, Trianz is a Premier Partner of AWS, consistently rated #1 by clients for value delivery over the past five years. Trianz has been ranked as one of the best Consulting Firms by Forbes and has been certified as a Great Place to Work for three years in a row. To learn more about Trianz, email [email protected] or visit www.trianz.com.
Watch Trianz CEO Sri Manchala’s insightful interview with Bloomberg on Partner | Crossing The Digital Faultline & Leading Towards Transformative Success – YouTube and delve deeper into his book Crossing the Digital Faultline at Crossing the Digital Faultline | Trianz.
Trianz Media [email protected] +1-408-387-5800
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