Business collaboration opportunities for textiles 

July 29th, 2024

An international platform is needed to boost textile trade and research. Such an event is happening in India this October. The textiles sector is a major foreign exchange earner in many countries, including India, Bangladesh, the U.S., Brazil, and Australia, all of which export cotton that supports the economy in rural areas. Given the stagnant […]

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Collaborating with the defense industry

July 15th, 2024

NATO allies and partners train for medical emergencies. Photo: NATO.  NATO’s 75th Anniversary Summit in Washington, D.C. recently ended with a commitment from its members to reach the 2 percent GDP target for defense spending, although the timeline to achieve this goal may vary among some members. As of this year, 23 out of 32 members […]

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A startup ecosystem

May 9th, 2022

This oil-absorbent fibrous product showcases a successful academia and industry collaboration in support of a startup. Photo: Brad Thomas, Texas Tech University.  The recent COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the need for, and the benefits of, translational research, which enables startups. “Startups are akin to having new plants and trees in an ecosystem,” says Dr. Atul […]

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