MI Tech TV
Events Galore For Women And Girls From Michigan Council Of Women In Technology
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock provides her monthly updates on all the programs on Michigan Council of Women in Technology''s calendar over the next couple of months, including several competitions that earn college scholarships. On
LTU’s College Of Health Sciences Hires First Dean
SOUTHFIELD - Richard H. Heist, Provost, Lawrence Technological University, updated the progress of LTU’s College of Health Sciences, it's newest college. He also announced the first dean of the college has been hired. She is
DTE To Invest $145 Million To Provide Rebates For EV Chargers To Target Low-Income Homes, And Multi-Family Dwellings
DETROIT - DTE plans to invest $145 million to provide rebates for 19,300 chargers alongside additional private funding and federal grant dollars to collectively build 270,000 EV chargers in the coming years at public locations,
Breaking News
Tech Gold Discovered In Wyoming
WYOMING - When former banker Randall Atkins bought a coal mine in Wyoming through his company
US Army To Equip Soldiers With Danish Wearable Counter-Drone Systems
WASHINGTON DC - On 3rd of July, the US Army expanded modular drone defense as
Michigan Ranked 6th For Top States For Business
LANSING - Michigan's insulation from the worst impacts of a trade war and federal budget
Ballot Initiative To Depenalize Misdemeanor Cannabis Crimes Approved In Ohio City
ATHENS, Ohio - A ballot initiative in Athens, Ohio has been accepted which, if approved, would
Study: Business Leaders Optimistic About Michigan Economy Short Term, But Not Long
DETROIT— Business leaders voiced optimism about Michigan's economy in early 2025, but less confident beyond
Energy Secretary Granholm Sends Billions Of Dollars In Energy Loans To Michigan
WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Energy, in one of its final actions under President
Ann Arbor Preparing For Possible DTE Takeover
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor officials are preparing to take the next step to consider
Ohio House Speaker Huffman Has Change Of Heart On Changing Pot Laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, who just a month ago said he
Decarbonizing Light-Duty Transportation In US: U-M Study Reveals How
ANN ARBOR—One of the goals outlined by the Biden administration's National Climate Task Force in
New Approach To Water Electrolysis For Green Hydrogen
BEIJING - Recent research into the demanding task of developing catalysts for hydrogen production has
WMSBF Names Sustainable Business Of The Year Award Winners
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will honor local organizations and professionals at
Israeli Company Building Road In Detroit That Charges Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - Wireless electric road charging has long been hailed as a potential holy grail
License Plates That Pay Registration Talk To Other Drivers Coming To Michigan
DETROIT - Digital license plates have been allowed in California and Arizona since 2019; now
Toyota, Cisco Expand Wi-Fi Access In Detroit, Inkster, Flint and Washtenaw County
ANN ARBOR - Residents of Detroit, Inkster, Flint and Washtenaw County will soon benefit from
Gale Rolls Out New Version Of Online Learning Tool For Kids Ages 3-6
FARMINGTON HILLS—The online information services provider Gale announced the rollout of enhancements to its interactive
AI Developer Clinc Names Chief Customer Officer
ANN ARBOR—The artificial intelligence developer Clinc announced the appointment of Mahesh Baxi as the organization’s
Ohio Cannabis Festival July 27 Hiring Joint-Rolling Judges At $100 An Hour
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it’s also looking to
Michigan Marijuana Businesses Wait To See What Happens When Federal Rules Change
SOUTHFIELD - Molly MacDonald doesn’t know much about the intricate federal regulations for marijuana. But
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
Baker College Teams Up With House Of Dank To Offer Internships In Detroit
DETROIT - Baker College has teamed up with House of Dank, to provide cannabis-related internships
Featured News
Where You Live Linked To Dementia Risk And Cognitive Decline
ATHENS, Ga - People living in greener, more walkable neighborhoods may face a lower risk of developing dementia, while those exposed
Latest Chinese Electric Vehicles Can Charge In Just 5 Minutes
BEIJING - Filling an empty gas tank in an SUV might take five or six minutes. A new electric SUV from
Survey: Nearly Two-Thirds Of Small Business Owners Sound Alarm On Economy And Chaotic Tariff Policy
WASHINGTON – A new national survey of small business owners reveals widespread concern about the U.S. economy, particularly fueled by the
Michigan
Two Michigan Fintech Providers Partner
ANN ARBOR–Plinqit, a “financial wellness” content and automated savings firm providing account management content services
Defense Industry Contributes $31 Billion To Michigan Economy
DETROIT - It's an industry that contributes $31 billion to the economy here yet most
Northwood University eSports Team Represents USA In World Finals
MIDLAND - Northwood eSports team won the 2023 Red Bull Collegiate Valorant National Championship in
Looking For A C Level Job? Executive Search Partners Can Help
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for a C-Level Job - particularly if it is
Two Michigan Fintech Providers Partner
ANN ARBOR–Plinqit, a “financial wellness” content and automated savings firm providing account management content services
Defense Industry Contributes $31 Billion To Michigan Economy
DETROIT - It's an industry that contributes $31 billion to the economy here yet most
Northwood University eSports Team Represents USA In World Finals
MIDLAND - Northwood eSports team won the 2023 Red Bull Collegiate Valorant National Championship in
Looking For A C Level Job? Executive Search Partners Can Help
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for a C-Level Job - particularly if it is
Ohio Cannabis Festival July 27 Hiring Joint-Rolling Judges At $100 An Hour
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it’s also looking to
Michigan Marijuana Businesses Wait To See What Happens When Federal Rules Change
SOUTHFIELD - Molly MacDonald doesn’t know much about the intricate federal regulations for marijuana. But
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
Baker College Teams Up With House Of Dank To Offer Internships In Detroit
DETROIT - Baker College has teamed up with House of Dank, to provide cannabis-related internships
The Payback Timeline For Upgrading Old Commercial Windows
Commercial buildings with older window systems experience measurable heat loss, air leakage, and declining envelope
Michigan Joins the AI Data Center Boom — Even as the Power Grid Strains to Keep Up
ANN ARBOR - Michigan is stepping into the fast-moving world of hyperscale data centers just
Honda’s Ohio EV Hub Highlights Midwest Competition As Michigan Works To Defend EV Leadership
COLUMBUS — Honda’s transformation of Ohio into its primary North American EV hub underscores an
The Doomsday Glacier: Latest Analysis Could Lead To A Global Human Crisis
ANN ARBOR - Scientists are increasingly alarmed that Thwaites Glacier, the massive Antarctic ice stream
Advanced Technologies
Revex Inks Manufacturing Tech Agreement With Michigan Technological University
HOUGHTON - Revex Technologies, a Michigan Tech Enterprise Corporation client, announced that it has entered into a definitive collaboration agreement with
Tesla Factory Robot Reportedly Attacked Worker Creating Dangerous Reality In Increasingly Automated Workplace
TEXAS - A robot attacked a Tesla worker and left them bleeding on the automaker’s Austin factory floor two years ago, according
College Student Accidentally Creates Rechargeable Battery That Lasts 400 Years
IRVINE, Calif. - There's an old saying that luck happens when preparation meets opportunity. There's no better example of that than
Scientists Develop Portable Nuclear Reactor That Will Transform Economy, Industry, Cities
SASKATCHEWAN, Canada- A small nuclear reactor that can run for eight years or more without water is scheduled to go online by
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Japanese Startup Developing Tech That Could Threaten China’s Dominance In Solar Panels
TOKYO - A Japanese technology start-up is developing a thin-flexible film that could challenge China's hegemony in the global market for solar panels. The technology uses minerals that form a crystalline structure called perovskite that
UFO Hearing Witness: New UAP Bill Will ‘Close the Gap’
WASHINGTON DC - A new bill that hopes to protect civil aviators from reprisal for reporting unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) will "close the gap" between reports of UFOs and national security channels, a whistleblower who
First Robotics 2024 Competition Opens At Lawrence Tech
SOUTHFIELD - On Jan. 6, high school students participated in a complicated, musically themed contest in which robots must move plastic rings called “notes” around a basketball-court-sized game field, with bonus points for depositing them
MichBio Team Reflects On 2023
ANN ARBOR - As 2023 ends, MichBio reflects on the impact its team made on Michigan’s life sciences industry. While there were certainly challenges along the way, MichBio said it is proud of the work
U-M, Great Lakes Health Connect Collaborate To Battle Opioid Abuse
ANN ARBOR - Great Lakes Health Connect is collaborating with the University of Michigan Acute Care Research Unit in expanding its real-time System for Opioid Overdose Surveillance. The pilot project began in Washtenaw County for
Zomedica Pharmaceuticals To Distribute Seraph Biosciences Diagnostic Tech To Vets
ANN ARBOR - Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp has entered into an agreement with Seraph Biosciences to bring human diagnostic technology to veterinarians. Under the terms of this agreement, Zomedica will have exclusive global veterinary industry rights
Harvesting Clean Hydrogen Fuel Through Artificial Photosynthesis
ANN ARBOR—A new, stable artificial photosynthesis device doubles the efficiency of harnessing sunlight to break apart both fresh and salt water, generating hydrogen that can then be used in fuel cells. The device could also
NanoBio Closes $10 Million Series A Round, Changes Name To BlueWillow Biologics
ANN ARBOR — NanoBio Corp., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has changed its corporate name to BlueWillow Biologics in conjunction with the closing of a $10 million Series A financing. The company’s new
U-M, Great Lakes Health Connect Collaborate To Battle Opioid Abuse
ANN ARBOR - Great Lakes Health Connect is collaborating with the University of Michigan Acute Care Research Unit in expanding its real-time System for Opioid Overdose Surveillance. The pilot project began in Washtenaw County for
Zomedica Pharmaceuticals To Distribute Seraph Biosciences Diagnostic Tech To Vets
ANN ARBOR - Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp has entered into an agreement with Seraph Biosciences to bring human diagnostic technology to veterinarians. Under the terms of this agreement, Zomedica will have exclusive global veterinary industry rights
Harvesting Clean Hydrogen Fuel Through Artificial Photosynthesis
ANN ARBOR—A new, stable artificial photosynthesis device doubles the efficiency of harnessing sunlight to break apart both fresh and salt water, generating hydrogen that can then be used in fuel cells. The device could also
NanoBio Closes $10 Million Series A Round, Changes Name To BlueWillow Biologics
ANN ARBOR — NanoBio Corp., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has changed its corporate name to BlueWillow Biologics in conjunction with the closing of a $10 million Series A financing. The company’s new
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Michigan Tech University New Engineering Services Provider At American Center For Mobility
YPSILANTI - The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has signed an agreement with Michigan Technological
BMW Says Goodbye To Electric Vehicles
GERMANY - Hydrogen is trendy and the automotive world is about to be turned upside
J.D. Power: Public EV Charging Sees Consistent Progress
TROY–The public electric vehicle charging infrastructure continues to be identified as a culprit in the
Why Ford Could Revive 2 High-Volume Vehicles, and Soon
The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, and it's forcing companies like Ford Motor Company to adapt
Google Loses Autonomous Vehicle Guru
MOUNTAIN VIEW - Google’s autonomous vehicle program has taken some big hits in recent days.
Toyota Delays Launch of Plug-in Prius Prime
DETROIT - Toyota Motor Co. is delaying the start of production for its new plug-in model,
Digital and Mobile
More Than 70 Percent Of Organizations Suffered 2 Or More Ransomware Attacks In Past Year
DETROIT - Ransomware has become a popular means for cybercriminals to cash in on their
Americans Lost Record $68 Million To Job And Business Opportunities Scams In 2022 Q1
DETROIT - Data analyzed by Atlas VPN shows that US citizens lost over $68.3 million
Feds Find Massive Chinese Cyber Spying Campaign
WASHINGTON DC - Much of the discussion surrounding cyberwarfare has centered around Russia and Ukraine,
Cyber Patriot Program Trains Students To Become Cyber Professionals
ANN ARBOR - If you want your children to be safe when they surf the
40 Percent Of Businesses Feel Threatened By Cyber Incidents in 2021
DETROIT - Over the years, cyber attacks and data breaches became one of the biggest
How To Protect Your Car From Getting Hacked
DETROIT - Modern cars are computers on wheels, meaning hostile hackers can violate your car's software
Michigan Cyber Patriot Update With Tamara Shoemaker
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Cyber Patriot program works with middle and high school students
Doug Miller Introduces Northern Michigan University’s Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute
ANN ARBOR - Doug Miller, Executive Director of The Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute at Northern
SmartBracket 2018 Helps You Crush Your NCAA Basketball Office Pool
ROYAL OAK - Want to crush your office NCAA College Basketball pool? Well a software
$50K IoT TechConnect Pitch Competition Deadline Extended To March 22
FARMINGTON HILLS - IoT Tech Connect and Kyyba Innovations have partnered to bring the IoT
Wayne State Researchers Win Award For Addressing Water Contamination From Toxic Leaks, Superfund Sites
DETROIT - A team of Wayne State researchers have received an Azure Award – the
Study: Federal Mandates For Connected Vehicles Could Save 44,000 Lives Each Year
ANN ARBOR - Up to 8.1 million car crashes and 44,000 deaths could be prevented
Business and Finance
Why Playing It Safe with Business Rules and Regulations is a Smart Move
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Let’s face it: navigating business rules and regulations is
National Small Business Pitch Competition Launched by SCORE
WASHINGTON – Small business owners across America will compete this summer for $175,000 in prize
Great Ways You Can Use Technology to Improve Your Brand
When you are trying to improve your modern business, it is important to look at
How To Take Care Of Your Tech Devices
If you want your tech devices, whatever they might be (and there are truly thousands
Overcoming The Challenge Of Finding A Reputable Supplier For Your Business
Businesses and their suppliers have intimate relationships that are crucial for the success of both
Equip Your Team for Success: Six Essential Training Types For Every Employee
Modern workplaces are dynamic and ever-evolving environments that demand highly trained individuals who excel, while
Four Ways That You Can Start A Business
We all need ways to earn money, but the career lifestyle isn’t suitable for everyone.
Artificial Intelligence In Business: New Series with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI February 5, 2024 – Artificial Intelligence In Business will address the explosion of
Algo Receives Investment From Plymouth Growth To Accelerate Expansion
TROY - Algo announced it has received a multi-million dollar investment from Plymouth Growth, an
Jackson Credit Union, Foundation, Hospital Give $100K To Business Incubator Focused On Social Equity
JACKSON—The Michigan Credit Union Foundation, True Community Credit Union, and Henry Ford Allegiance Health have
Creator Of Online Network For Women Veterans Wins GVSU Lakeshore Innovator Of Year
MUSKEGON — The creator of an online network for women veterans to connect and lower
Grand Rapids Online Coaching Startup Raises $3.5 Million Series A Round
GRAND RAPIDS—MaxOne, a Grand Rapids-based online youth coaching startup, announced it had raised $3.5 million
Ohio Cannabis Festival July 27 Hiring Joint-Rolling Judges At $100 An Hour
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it’s also looking to
Michigan Marijuana Businesses Wait To See What Happens When Federal Rules Change
SOUTHFIELD - Molly MacDonald doesn’t know much about the intricate federal regulations for marijuana. But
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
Baker College Teams Up With House Of Dank To Offer Internships In Detroit
DETROIT - Baker College has teamed up with House of Dank, to provide cannabis-related internships
