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InnovationManufacturingTechnology

Nike’s Project Amplify: Robotic Footwear System Aims to Make Running and Walking Easier

Nike has introduced Project Amplify, a robotic footwear system that enhances lower leg and ankle movement. The innovation, still in testing, targets casual athletes with mile paces of 10-12 minutes. It’s expected to launch broadly in the coming years.

Nike’s Robotic Footwear Innovation

Nike has unveiled Project Amplify, a new robotic-powered footwear system designed to assist with running and walking, according to reports. The system integrates a motor, drive belt, and rechargeable cuff battery into a carbon fiber-plated running shoe, aiming to augment natural lower leg and ankle movement. Sources indicate that while the technology looks promising, it may still be some time before consumers can experience it firsthand.

by Samuel Kim
BusinessInnovationStartups

Corporate Venture Arms Emerge as Key Partners for Pioneering Climate Technology Projects

As climate tech funding declines sharply in Europe, corporate venture capital firms are positioning themselves as essential partners for first-of-a-kind projects. Sources indicate CVCs provide technical expertise and offtake agreements that traditional investors cannot match, though some concerns about competitive tensions remain.

Corporate Venture Capital Fills Critical Gap in Climate Tech Funding

Corporate venture capital firms are increasingly positioning themselves as essential partners for first-of-a-kind climate technology projects facing massive capital requirements and technical hurdles, according to industry analysis. As traditional climate tech funding reportedly dropped 71% in Europe during the first half of 2025, CVCs claim they can provide the specialized expertise and customer connections that FOAK startups desperately need.

by Samuel Kim
EngineeringInnovationTechnology

SubCtech Advances Sustainable Subsea Power with Breakthrough Energy Storage Systems

German marine technology firm SubCtech has developed a groundbreaking subsea energy storage system capable of 2-6MWh capacity. The company’s advanced battery technologies are reportedly reducing costs and emissions across offshore industries.

Pioneering Sustainable Subsea Power Solutions

SubCtech, a Kiel-based underwater technology specialist founded in 2010 by applied physicist Stefan Marx, has emerged as a significant player in marine power systems, according to industry reports. The company, now operating as part of the Gabler/Possehl Group, has reportedly grown to employ over 85 professionals and plans to expand production facilities in 2025 to meet increasing global demand.

by Samuel Kim
InnovationScienceTechnology

Breakthrough Cryogenic Analysis Reveals True Nature of Battery Interfaces

Scientists have developed a cryogenic XPS technique that preserves battery interfaces in their pristine state. The method reveals a strong correlation between inorganic-rich SEI content and battery performance across multiple electrolyte formulations.

Revolutionary Cryogenic Technique Preserves Battery Interface Chemistry

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a breakthrough cryogenic X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (cryo-XPS) method that maintains battery interfaces in their pristine state, according to recent reports published in Nature. The technique reportedly overcomes long-standing limitations of conventional room-temperature XPS analysis, which sources indicate can cause irreversible chemical changes and species volatilization under ultra-high vacuum conditions.

by Priya Kapoor
EnergyManufacturingPolicy

Federal Government Withdraws $700 Million in Battery Manufacturing Grants Amid Project Reviews

The U.S. Department of Energy has terminated over $700 million in grants for battery and manufacturing initiatives, stating the projects failed to meet key milestones. Companies affected include ICL Group and American Battery Technology, with broader cuts anticipated across the clean energy sector.

Grant Terminations Announced Following Project Evaluations

The Department of Energy (DOE) has reportedly canceled more than $700 million in grants previously allocated to battery and manufacturing projects, according to recent statements. A spokesperson indicated that the initiatives had missed critical milestones and were deemed insufficient in advancing national energy objectives. Sources within the agency emphasized that the projects were not economically viable and would not yield a positive return on taxpayer investment.

by Priya Kapoor