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We hope you and your loved ones are staying healthy during this challenging time. The U.S. Federal Government has been focused on supporting those in need during this severe economic disruption. However, we continue our work as appropriate to advocate for the marine energy industry. Our top priority is increasing funding for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) through any upcoming economic stimulus package or the regular appropriations process.
Read MoreA Capitol View: April 2020
Client Spotlight: U.S. Footwear Manufacturing Association Companies Helping Make Masks Amid COVID-19 by: Richa Patel The U.S. Footwear Manufacturing Association (USFMA) has companies dedicated to ...
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Ken Wetzel, Senior Vice President writes about the use of the overlooked Title III authorities of the Defense Production Act for COVID-19 response.
Read MoreHappy New Year! We are writing to update you on progress made in 2019 to commercialize marine energy technologies, the next generation of renewable power. On a personal note, 2020 marks a milestone ...
Read MoreClient Spotlight: Qorvo Selected to Provide GaN Modules for Army's Radar System by: Gabriella Armonda Qorvo, an American semiconductor company that is a leading designer, manufacturer, and provider ...
Read MoreClient Spotlight: Navatek Secures $8 Million US Navy Contract by: Gabriella Armonda Navatek, a hydrodynamic engineering firm, secured a competitive $8 million contract from the U.S. Navy’s ...
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The SMI Water Power Team continues to work hard on multiple fronts representing the interests of the marine energy industry here in Washington. Among other news, the U.S. House of Representatives approved $127 million in Fiscal Year 2020 funding for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO).
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Locus Biosciences: May 2019 – Scientists modify viruses using CRISPR to fight superbugs ...
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The SMI Water Power Team continues to work hard on multiple fronts representing the interests of the marine energy industry here in Washington. We supported our clients, including the National Hydropower Association's (NHA) Marine Energy Council (MEC), and other interested parties to increase the U.S. Federal Government's support for the commercialization of advanced water power technologies.
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Very concerning news about climate change and potential impacts. Even more concerning is the timing of the report's release and President Trump's reactions. PoliticoPro covers it well...
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The SMI Life Sciences team will be giving a seminar on July 24, 2018 at the Hagerstown, MD incubator associated with Hagerstown Community College.
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Maritime Markets RFI, Funding Deadlines, Congressional Action and MHK Photo Contest
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DOE Funding Opportunities and Water Power Week
Read MoreThe Intelligence Advanced Research Project Activity (IARPA) sits within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and supports the Intelligence Community (IC) by delivering innovative ...
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Registration recently opened for the 25th annual Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS). Drawing in approximately 2,300 attendees, MHSRS is the Department of Defense’s (DOD) principal venue for the presentation of scientific knowledge for the advancement of military-specific research and development.
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