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Looking for non-dilutive funding? 5 tips for startups seeking small business grants

GeekWire

Department of Energy, according to Giersch. agencies also fund SBIR/STTR grants, such as a recent SBIR grant to Seattle-area fusion company Avalanche Energy. Agencies set aside a percentage of their budget for the programs. The programs also encourage participation by majority-women owned businesses.

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Could Budget Sweeps Fix Your Cybersecurity Problem?

Cloud Musings

After an opening presentation by Jim Quinn, the lead systems engineer for the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program at the Department of Homeland Security, the discussion highlighted the need for data security. It’s also not cost-effective or even desirable for them to try.

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Microsoft invests €3.2 billion in AI and the cloud in Germany

CIO Business Intelligence

When building the new data centers, Microsoft is also paying attention to the sustainability aspect and investing in renewable energies. “We We will generate more electricity from renewable energy sources than our data centers consume,” Smith promised, noting that Microsoft is focusing on solar energy in Germany.

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Washington raises $300M in its first auction for carbon pollution permits – here’s what it means

GeekWire

Moving Washington’s transportation system to non-polluting sources is a key focus for the proceeds from the state’s cap-and-invest program. The cap-and-invest program brought in $300 million from many of state’s biggest emitters, including fossil fuel refineries and energy utilities.

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How climate concerns and incentives are driving solar installations on Washington roofs

GeekWire

Yet photovoltaics are only a blip in Washington’s overall energy picture. of the energy mix last year, according to a report on the state’s utilities. Inslee is urging Washington lawmakers to provide $100 million in grants to support the expansion of solar installations and energy storage in Washington.

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Smaller, cheaper, safer: The next generation of nuclear power, explained

Vox

Advanced nuclear reactors, especially smaller designs, could help solve many of the persistent problems with nuclear energy. It’s a first-of-a-kind nuclear power generator, cooled with liquid metal and producing 100 kilowatts of energy. But the world is hungrier than ever for energy. Micro” and “tiny,” of course, are relative.

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Inflation Is Making Cybersecurity Even More Challenging for Leaders

SecureWorld News

The cost of security tools and services is rising, and organizations may not have the budget to keep up. Andrew Smeaton, CISO at Afiniti, says reassessment of cybersecurity programs and plans is necessary. However, job seekers often face challenges in interviews where job requirements appear overwhelming due to tight security budgets.

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