The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are set to expire on the 30^th of September, this year. For over 30 years, the SBIR/STTR programs have proven to be one of the largest innovation programs supporting …

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has been the overseer of public companies since the Enron accounting scandal. Now, in the most recent action, lawmakers on the House Financial Services Committee have …

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 titled “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youths.” The current administration understands the impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has and will have on industry, productivity, and culture, and has issued the order in an effort to advance the U.S. workforce of the future. …

The current influx of tariffs on an array of countries has created significant skepticism and fear within the markets; while the current administration remains hopeful that the outcome will be a net positive, the short-term impact has shown significant retreat by investors from U.S. investments. …

This Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the U.S. added a large number of Chinese companies to the entity list (officially known as the Commerce Department blacklist). The goal is to

Depending on the nature of an individual’s business, the risk and scale of cybersecurity tools/practice necessary will vary. For example, a florist with an air-gapped computer system (computer/network isolated from external communication, like the internet) has …

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows greater flexibility regarding taxes due to LLCs (Limited Liability Company) not being viewed as separate vehicles. This means that members will choose how …

Tariffs are custom duties placed on imports. Tariffs are typically employed by a country’s government in order to provide an economic advantage to local industries and/or to offset a potential deficit…

In a letter published February 26th, 2025, to Secretary Pete B. Hegseth of the U.S. Department of Defense, several SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) concerns were raised…

Storytelling has been employed for centuries to capture the attention of an audience and elicit an emotional connection. With the advent of the digital age, competition between companies …

In 2019, Elon Musk left OpenAI, leaving co-founder Sam Altman as chief executive officer. Altman is now pursuing …

Ai Integration, Allowing Small Businesses to Take Giant Leaps …

The latest new, views, and announcements. SWIFT Banking …

As of the 14^th of January, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has delivered a 30-page report outlining a new strategy to guide the agency regarding Artificial Intelligence, both within the USPTO, as well as within the intellectual property ….

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing business practices around the globe. As the world enters a new age of technology, AI leads the way for companies. Financial Technology (Fintech) is fueling small businesses …

Take a look at the new requirements to support DoD operations and global activities …

The future survival of humans on the planet is largely tied with climate change. The change drives both innovation and extinction, and is rich in economic potential. Billions of dollars are spent each year to combat/slow the change in climate (and its ramifications), with most projections …

The Southeastern Innovation Institute (SEII) initiated the SEII Emerging Challenges Consortium (ECC) in July 2020, promoting a unique network of collaborators to ensure quick and efficient delivery of technology solutions to enhance the nation’s abilities to support national security and the defense mission of the United States. …

Since 2020, the SouthEast Innovation Institute (SEII) has facilitated intellectual property (IP) strategic development for companies in the SBIR/STTR sector. SEII has assisted with a number of