Global Challenge

New Iridium Secures $1M NSF SBIR Phase II Grant to Revolutionize Chemical Manufacturing and Combat Climate Change

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
Iridium, Partnership, NSF, SBIR, National Science Foundation, Carbon dioxide, Carbon, DOE, CO, Chemical industry, Small Business Innovation Research, Global Challenge, Fort Collins, Colorado, Environment, CO2, Pharmaceutical industry, Renewable energy

New Iridium’s technology provides an avenue to utilize carbon dioxide (CO2) to create value-added products, while drastically mitigating carbon emissions through process efficiencies and electrification.

Key Points: 
  • New Iridium’s technology provides an avenue to utilize carbon dioxide (CO2) to create value-added products, while drastically mitigating carbon emissions through process efficiencies and electrification.
  • With this NSF SBIR Phase II grant, New Iridium is poised to accelerate the development of its groundbreaking technology and drive the transition to a sustainable and low-carbon future for the chemical industry.
  • “We are thrilled to receive this prestigious NSF SBIR Phase II grant, which will play a pivotal role in our journey to transform the chemical industry,” said Dr. Chern-Hooi Lim, New Iridium CEO.
  • With the combination of the NSF SBIR Phase II grant, notable partnerships, and industry recognition, New Iridium is well-positioned to make significant strides toward decarbonizing the chemical industry and spearheading the adoption of low-carbon technologies.

Revolutionary and Affordable New Robotics System Makes Debut at 2022 FIRST Global Challenge = A Win for STEM Equity

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
Hardware, Electronic Design Automation, Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Continuing, Robotics, University, Training, Education, Philanthropy, Foundation, Science, Software, Research, Engineering, XRP, NSF, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, Hispanic Council On Social Policy Center For Community Development Corp., Education, Organization, Biotechnology, Technology education, Table, Research, Program, FIRST Global Challenge, Multimedia, Partnership, Student, Dream, Social, Curriculum, Health, DEKA (company), Faculty, Alumnus, FIRST, Environment, Climate change, WPI, DEKA, Robotics, Humanities, Global Challenge, Internet, National academy, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, COVID-19, National Academy of Engineering, School, View, Journal, 3D printing, Management, Tutoring, Technology, Palexpo, Engineering, Science, STEM

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221013005815/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221013005815/en/
    WPI and DEKA developed the XRP robot to be a game changer in STEM education.
  • Simple, tool-free assembly allows for a quick build and parts can be replaced easily with the use of a 3-D printer.
  • (17.78 cm by 12.7 cm, .45 km) -about the size of a box of chocolates-will cost less than $50.
  • All 185 teams representing 180 nations at this years FIRST Global Challenge are given a free XRP to bring back to their home countries.