Companies in Erie and State College partner on biodiesel production project
Three Pennsylvania companies are developing a more efficient way to make biodiesel. Together they plan to design and build a system for putting that process to work.
Faces of Energy: Joseph Reibman, Resource Energy Systems Technologies
This attorney with an entrepreneurial slant--and from a prominent Lehigh Valley family--believes his new employer can transform industry and his hometown region by delivering products that promote energy efficiency.
Philly bike-share experts at CityRyde track carbon savings of sustainable activities
Creating a personalized version of the carbon metering software they have in city-wide bike sharing programs from Paris to Portland, CityRyde introduced a new mobile application this week helping bikers and walkers monitor their carbon savings.
Thar Technologies creating incubator in Allegheny County for energy startups, expanding and hiring
Thar Technologies, creators of sustainable, natural solutions for everyday living, is expanding to a larger space in O'Hara Township, Allegheny County, and adding 20 employees in the coming year, bringing the total count to 50.
Alcoil gets $520,000 toward new furnace to expand business
A lot of parts go into each aluminum heat exchanger built by Alcoil. Each unit goes into a furnace heated to 1100 degrees. With the help of a state grant, Alcoil plans to build a new furnace at its York County facility.
Catalyst Connection to bring together research and industry in southwestern PA
The National Institute for Standards and Technology recently gave a $950,000 grant to Catalyst Connection, a consulting group that works with manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania, for its new approach toward connecting research and industry.
CinemaTech50 takes Pittsburgh tech awards show to Hollywood
Roll out the red carpet, here comes the 14th annual Pittsburgh Technology 50, the not-to-miss awards ceremony that recognizes some of the region's most promising technology companies.
Ben Franklin event gives audience chance to vote on venture capital awards
Ever wanted a vote on whether an emerging company should get venture capital money? You�ll have your chance Nov. 16 during Ben Franklin Venture Idol.
TechVentures2: The Job Creation Machine Sequel
The expansion of the facility at Lehigh University, funded in part by a $6M federal grant and lauded by VP Joe Biden, will signal to the rest of the country that its technology business incubator is at the head of its class.
Innovation Partnership plans workshops on federal funding opportunities
The Innovation Partnership, which helps young Pennsylvania high-tech companies get federal funding, is planning a series of workshops aimed at businesses that are often left out of the race for government dollars.