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Eric and Wendy Schmidt Announce 2024 Schmidt Science Fellows

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Today, thirty-two early-career researchers were named members of the  2024 cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows, joining a community of scientists and supporters who seek to drive sector-wide change by pursuing interdisciplinary research. Their areas of study range from creating intelligent materials and designing algorithms that combat fake news to understanding how gut bacteria influence anxiety and depression and mitigating the effect of climate change through evolutionary approaches.

Key Points: 
  • Schmidt Science Fellows was established in 2018 to help researchers expand their work across areas of study and build a community of interdisciplinary thinkers dedicated to solving the world's biggest challenges.
  • Since its inception, Schmidt Science Fellows has supported 177 Fellows across seven cohorts, nominated by 62 institutes across the globe.
  • "The 2024 Schmidt Science Fellows are exceptionally talented in their fields and with the Program's support we hope to enhance the impact of their work."
  • Schmidt Science Fellows Executive Director Megan Kenna said: "Welcoming each new cohort is an important milestone in our mission to cultivate a community of interdisciplinary science leaders who, through fellowship, will enhance discovery, magnify impact, and deliver science with lasting benefits to society."

Visionary Holdings Inc. Announcement of Management Change

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Mr. Chen has over 27 years of experience in development, construction, and architectural management.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Chen has over 27 years of experience in development, construction, and architectural management.
  • He has been serving as the President of Addington Development in Toronto, Canada since 2010.
  • Under his leadership, the company has successfully raised over $150 million CAD through various financings and improved construction processes, reducing costs by 15%.
  • Mr. Chen holds an Executive MBA (EMBA) from Nanyang Technological Institute in Singapore.

Biodegradable Film Market to Boom at 4.1% CAGR: Eco-conscious Consumers and Industries Drive Growth

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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NEWARK, Del., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The biodegradable film market is slated to have a valuation of US$ 1,258.4 million in 2024. The packaging industry is thriving as a result of the industrial boom, especially in Asian nations. However, the packaging industry also has to face up to the reality of a significant amount of products being used in packaging being harmful to the environment. Thus, there is a clamor for green packaging solutions and biodegradable films are one such solution that is being embraced.

Key Points: 
  • A comprehensive report by Future Market Insights explores the Biodegradable Film Market's projected growth over the next decade.
  • NEWARK, Del., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The biodegradable film market is slated to have a valuation of US$ 1,258.4 million in 2024.
  • "Biodegradable films are expected to progress along with the growth of the industries like food and beverage and agriculture.
  • In December 2021, a biodegradable film made from corn protein was produced by scientists from Harvard University and Nanyang Technological University.

Biodegradable Film Market to Boom at 4.1% CAGR: Eco-conscious Consumers and Industries Drive Growth

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Research, FMI, PLA, Development, Growth, Sample, Environment, Agriculture, SRF, Food, Nanyang Technological University, Research and development, Investment, Harvard University, Hospital, Cosmetics

NEWARK, Del., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The biodegradable film market is slated to have a valuation of US$ 1,258.4 million in 2024. The packaging industry is thriving as a result of the industrial boom, especially in Asian nations. However, the packaging industry also has to face up to the reality of a significant amount of products being used in packaging being harmful to the environment. Thus, there is a clamor for green packaging solutions and biodegradable films are one such solution that is being embraced.

Key Points: 
  • A comprehensive report by Future Market Insights explores the Biodegradable Film Market's projected growth over the next decade.
  • NEWARK, Del., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The biodegradable film market is slated to have a valuation of US$ 1,258.4 million in 2024.
  • "Biodegradable films are expected to progress along with the growth of the industries like food and beverage and agriculture.
  • In December 2021, a biodegradable film made from corn protein was produced by scientists from Harvard University and Nanyang Technological University.

Bridge Data Centres partners with Red Dot Analytics to power sustainability goals with technological innovation

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Mahadhir Aziz, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), said "Today's strategic partnership between Bridge Data Centres International and Red Dot Analytics marks a pivotal moment in shaping Malaysia's digital future towards sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Key Points: 
  • Mahadhir Aziz, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), said "Today's strategic partnership between Bridge Data Centres International and Red Dot Analytics marks a pivotal moment in shaping Malaysia's digital future towards sustainability and environmental stewardship.
  • As Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), we applaud BDC's dedication to advancing data centre resilience, energy efficiency, and sustainability through this groundbreaking collaboration.
  • This initiative underscores Malaysia's commitment to environmental responsibility and positions us as a trailblazer in the region's data centre industry.
  • We are encouraged by Bridge DC's commitment to tap on technological innovation to pursue and drive more sustainable goals for the data centre industry.

Tillman Networks Welcomes Ranjot Singh as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tillman Networks, a provider of digital and energy transition infrastructure services, today announced the appointment of Ranjot Singh to Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tillman Networks, a provider of digital and energy transition infrastructure services, today announced the appointment of Ranjot Singh to Chief Financial Officer.
  • Founded in 2019, Tillman Networks offers a complete portfolio of digital and energy transition infrastructure services including site development, design and engineering, implementation, construction management, and maintenance of network infrastructure.
  • "Tillman Networks is primed for rapid growth, and we look forward to collaborating with Ranjot on this journey."
  • "Tillman Networks' holistic solution that provides high quality, turnkey solutions for customers has proven to be invaluable in the industry," said Singh.

The "Spring Festival Festival Festival" in Chengdu has come to an end

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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CHENGDU, China, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On the night of February 24th, the lanterns in Chengdu were bright and dazzling, with countless Spring Festival activities blooming in various places in Chengdu. The Year of the Dragon came to a close amidst the lively atmosphere of fireworks and excitement, marking a vibrant start to the Chinese people's 2024. In the midst of this festive tourism atmosphere, how "hot and spicy" is Chengdu?

Key Points: 
  • Statistics show that during the Spring Festival period, GoChengdu ranked first on both Facebook and X platforms among national central city accounts.
  • On Lantern Festival day, GoChengdu released the creative short film "Strolling in the December Market Painting," capturing the festive atmosphere of Lantern Festival in Chengdu.
  • The short film creatively uses VR gaming settings to recreate the prosperous scene of the December market in Song Dynasty Chengdu.
  • On the Xiaohongshu platform, there are over 1.64 million notes recording the "Chengdu Spring Festival Travel Guide," inspiring global netizens to explore Chengdu through the internet.

Amperesand raises $12.45M to transform global power grids

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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The Seed funding will enable Amperesand to industrialize and manufacture its groundbreaking technology at scale while building its executive team.

Key Points: 
  • The Seed funding will enable Amperesand to industrialize and manufacture its groundbreaking technology at scale while building its executive team.
  • Utilizing cutting edge SST technology, Amperesand is at the forefront of delivering efficient, intelligent, and resilient electrification solutions.
  • Amperesand’s SSTs revolutionize the conversion and control of power in the grid and protect against the complexities of modern DC/AC loads.
  • By enabling essential grid services and managing power and data more effectively, Amperesand facilitates resilient and adaptable integration of a broad array of energy transition technologies into the grid.

TDK Ventures invests in Singapore-based startup Amperesand to empower global electrification through solid state transformers

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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"We are thrilled to partner with Amperesand, a company tackling a critical issue that threatens the entirety of global electrification," said Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Amperesand, a company tackling a critical issue that threatens the entirety of global electrification," said Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures.
  • "We are excited about the investment and support from TDK Ventures," said Anshuman Tripathi, PhD, Co-Founder of Amperesand.
  • TDK Ventures invests globally in early-stage startups that leverage fundamental materials science to unlock an attractive and sustainable future for the planet.
  • To learn more about TDK Ventures, interested startups or investment partners should visit www.tdk-ventures.com or reach out at [email protected] .

TDK Ventures invests in Singapore-based startup Amperesand to empower global electrification through solid state transformers

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
AC, SAN, Growth, Transformers, Ageing, AC/DC, Plague, EV, Nanyang Technological University, TDK, Doctor of Philosophy, Electricity, NTU, SST, Electric power

"We are thrilled to partner with Amperesand, a company tackling a critical issue that threatens the entirety of global electrification," said Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Amperesand, a company tackling a critical issue that threatens the entirety of global electrification," said Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures.
  • "We are excited about the investment and support from TDK Ventures," said Anshuman Tripathi, PhD, Co-Founder of Amperesand.
  • TDK Ventures invests globally in early-stage startups that leverage fundamental materials science to unlock an attractive and sustainable future for the planet.
  • To learn more about TDK Ventures, interested startups or investment partners should visit www.tdk-ventures.com or reach out at [email protected] .