Government Funding
Safe Pro Group Positioned to Benefit as Pentagon Explores Domestic Drone Funding
Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI) stands to gain from the Trump administration's reported push to fund domestic drone companies, as the Pentagon seeks to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and boost AI-driven defense technologies.
D-Wave Quantum Signs $100M CHIPS Act Funding Letter of Intent with U.S. Department of Commerce
D-Wave Quantum Inc. has signed a Letter of Intent for $100 million in proposed funding under the CHIPS and Science Act, signaling a major U.S. government endorsement of its dual-platform quantum computing technology.
D-Wave Quantum Signs $100 Million CHIPS Act Funding Letter of Intent to Boost U.S. Quantum Computing Leadership
D-Wave Quantum Inc. has signed a Letter of Intent for $100 million in proposed CHIPS and Science Act funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce, signaling government backing for its quantum technologies and potential to accelerate domestic quantum innovation.
American Fusion Appoints Government Strategy Advisor to Pursue Defense Funding for Fusion Technology
American Fusion Inc. has appointed Samuel Reid as Government Strategy and Procurement Advisor to secure non-dilutive government funding and defense contracts, positioning government channels as a near-term pathway for revenue and institutional adoption of its fusion energy technology.
UK Government Invests $18.4 Million in Quantum Computing Projects Targeting 2036 Breakthrough
The UK government has allocated $18.4 million to support quantum computing initiatives that aim to surpass current supercomputers by 2036, representing a strategic investment in transformative technology with potential applications across multiple industries.
Senate Democrats Agree to Government Funding Deal Without Healthcare Subsidy Guarantees
Senate Democrats have reached an agreement to temporarily reopen the federal government through January without securing Republican commitments on healthcare insurance subsidies, leaving healthcare sector companies like Astiva Health closely watching future legislative developments.
Maryland Governor Declares Emergency, Allocates $10 Million to Food Banks Amid Federal Shutdown
Governor Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency and allocated $10 million to food banks as federal SNAP benefits expire during the government shutdown, while a state senator faces federal extortion charges.
Trump Administration Freezes $185 Million in Maryland Grants Amid Government Shutdown
The Trump administration has frozen $185 million in federal grants to Maryland during the government shutdown, prompting Governor Wes Moore to describe the actions as 'petty, partisan, and punishing' while a new poll shows Marylanders struggle to identify Moore's achievements despite overall approval.
U.S. Explores $5 Billion Critical Minerals Fund as Alaska Projects Gain Strategic Importance
The U.S. government is considering a $5 billion critical minerals fund to address supply chain vulnerabilities while Alaska mining projects like Trilogy Metals' Upper Kobuk developments position the state as a key domestic source for copper, cobalt and other strategic metals essential for national security and clean energy transition.
NIH Grant Instability Disrupts Health Research and Minority Student Training Programs
The abrupt termination and subsequent reinstatement of National Institutes of Health grants has created significant disruptions to health research programs and minority student training initiatives, highlighting how funding uncertainty hampers scientific progress and diversity efforts.
Our Fund Foundation Boosts Support for LGBTQ Agencies in South Florida
The Our Fund Foundation has increased its annual distribution to 6% to aid LGBTQ-serving agencies in South Florida, responding to government funding cuts and political challenges.