News Alabama startups thrive with support from Innovate Alabama, Innovation Depot State-backed funding and local infrastructure fuel a new wave of startup success. Bill BrittApril 25, 2025
Economy Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event The event highlighted the crucial role of public officials in supporting Alabama’s innovation economy. StaffDecember 16, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey awards $1.6 million to support research, innovation projects The University of Alabama received two grants totaling nearly $600,000 to address coal ash disposal in the state. StaffOctober 16, 2024
Education McCrary Institute leads in cybersecurity innovation, collaboration The institute is poised to have a significant influence over the direction of cybersecurity for the future. Bill BrittFebruary 28, 2024
State Southern Research receives $3M boost for biotech jobs, innovation in Alabama This funding is aimed at launching a biotech initiative to not only attract but also bolster existing startups in Alabama. StaffNovember 9, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama awards $9.3M to foster innovation in 17 counties This ambitious project seeks to weave together communities, nonprofits, and academic institutions across Alabama. StaffOctober 27, 2023
Education New computing center expands innovation opportunities at UA The HPC center is planned for completion in August 2024. StaffSeptember 6, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Fixing Alabama’s worker shortage The Alabama Community College System is uniquely positioned to help advance the workforce landscape. Jimmy BakerSeptember 4, 2023
State Business Council of Alabama announces “Renew Alabama” The four-year plan aims to propel Alabama to become a national leader in innovation, workforce development, healthcare and economic growth. StaffMarch 24, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Public school innovation is Alabama’s best investment Too many Alabama schools, teachers, students, and families are still dealing with some of the same old stubborn and recurring obstacles. Anthony DanielsSeptember 14, 2022