Technology

The fourth cohort of Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator will soon begin the three-week accelerator program, which will give the companies exposure to people, infrastructure and resources throughout Arkansas. ALTA is the nation’s first accelerator dedicated to lithium and battery supply-chain …

Fifteen research teams at the University of Arkansas are receiving $1 million in seed funding from the I³R Watershed Grants Program, a recently launched funding initiative. The initiative is made possible through collaboration and co-funding between the U of A …

Fuel Accelerator from Fayetteville’s Startup Junkie Foundation has been named one of America’s Best Incubators and Accelerators of 2026 by TIME and Statista. Fuel, the only Arkansas program to make the list, ranked No. 59 nationally on the inaugural list …

Dr. Anahita Khojandi of the University of Arkansas has been inducted into the Arkansas Research Alliance’s ARA Academy. The latest ARA Scholar, Khojandi is a professor of engineering whose research has been supported by multiple federal agencies and other organizations. …

The National Institutes of Health awarded the Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center at the University of Arkansas $11.2 million in Phase 2 funding. The funding rewards the successful completion of Phase 1 and is a strong validation of work done …

Ryan Flynn has been president of Network Services Group since 2013. He spent 15 years prior to that working his way up through the ranks of the information technology leader, from cleaning offices as a high schooler to installing systems, …

The Fuel Accelerator from Fayetteville’s Startup Junkie Foundation kicks off its fall 2026 cohort on Aug. 25 at Compton Gardens in downtown Bentonville. Twelve artificial-intelligence and machine-learning ventures will make northwest Arkansas home for 10 weeks of expert-led curriculum, mentorship …

A $2.4 million grant from the National Institute on Aging will enable researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock to study mechanisms that could be manipulated to improve bone formation and bone strength in aging …

Baptist Health Medical Center-El Dorado has added the latest in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology to its list of services. The Philips MR 5300 was recently added to the hospital’s diagnostic imaging suite. The new tech is expected to enhance …

With Disability Pride Month in July coming to a close, it’s important to highlight the resources for those living with disabilities in Arkansas.  ALTA Integrated Wellness and World Services for the Blind are two local resources that are combining forces …