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Cathie Wood’s ARKK Had Its Best Week Due To 11 Huge Winners
Cathie Wood’s Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK) typically outpaces the overall market to the upside and downside. Last week, the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq had their best gains of 2023. But the Ark Innovation ETF had its best week ever, up 18.6%. X Credit massive moves among key components. Verve Therapeutics (VERV), exploded for a…
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Technology innovation yields fruitful results under Belt and Road cooperation
The first Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange kicked off in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality on Monday. Themed “Together for Innovation, Development for All,” the conference is co-hosted by the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the China Association for Science and Technology,…
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Biden-Harris Administration announces $2 billion for cleaner construction projects to tackle the climate crisis, spur American innovation, and create good-paying jobs as part of Investing in America agenda
November 06, 2023 Historic GSA investment through the Inflation Reduction Act will fund 150 low-carbon materials projects in communities nationwide Announcement advances Biden-Harris Administration’s Buy Clean Initiative, under which the federal government is, for the first time, prioritizing the purchase of cleaner industrial materials TOPEKA – The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) today announced a…
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Ports of Hamburg, Halifax, Valencia to create port innovation hub network
The innovation hubs of the Port of Hamburg (homePORT) , the Port of Halifax (The PIER) and the Port of Valencia (Opentop) have announced that they have started working towards the design and setup of the first network of innovation hubs in ports. In particular, the aim is to become a global alliance of port innovators. This will drive the…
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Embracing military tech innovation
The Greek armed forces are to link with local startups from which they can order advanced equipment and applications, according to draft legislation that will be opened to public consultation next week. The goal is for the Ministry of Defense to initially invest up to €100 million in innovation over a three-year period through a…
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Prioritising innovation in AI requires prioritising developers
Jesper Hyrm, International VP at GitHub, discusses innovation in AI and why recognising the role that developers play in this is crucial. Technology leaders no longer need to make the case that digital transformation is the key to future success in a world where expectations for digital experiences are soaring. The argument has been won…
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UK Biosecurity and innovation boosted with new funding award
Defra and UK Research & Innovation open new fund to improve UK Biosecurity and tackle the threat of regulated plant pests and diseases. Oak Processionary Moth UK technical capability to protect plant health and biosecurity in the UK is set to be boosted from today (6 November) with new research grant funding available for businesses…
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Parma-based Dreamfarm snaps €5 million to create an innovation hub for plant-based cheese alternatives
Italian foodtech Dreamfarm, a startup specializing in plant-based cheese alternatives, announced a total investment of €5 million. This investment has already been used to establish an innovative production facility in Sala Baganza (PR), equipped with specific machinery to optimize a unique and patented production process. Starting in May, Dreamfarm launched its first two products: a…
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When the going gets tough, the tough get going
Professor Weerd-Nederhof’s new role, as a professor of innovation at a science faculty, is unusual. Within the faculty – which deals with digital transition, sustainability, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and healthcare IT – there is a requirement to think innovatively from the inside out and to consider how technological innovations can embed in organisations, networks and…
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Novarium, Port of Québec partner up to boost innovation, sustainable development
Novarium, an innovation campus dedicated to the blue economy, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Port of Québec, one of the five largest ports in Canada. As informed, the collaboration aims to create a dynamic ecosystem promoting innovation, research and sustainable development in the maritime sector while exploiting “the unique advantages” offered by…