Research & Development

The presence of powerhouse research institutions and a growing research and development sector showcases our ability to accelerate innovation in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

How We Can Help You Accelerate Opportunity

The University of Alabama is a Tier 1 Research University
Annual increase in external research funding awards to the University of Alabama for seven straight years
Stillman College is prioritizing and increasing focus on biomedical research
Shelton State Community College is fostering a progressive, research-focused community
A rich history in advanced manufacturing has attracted some of the brightest R&D professionals from around the world
Higher education’s ability to recruit high-achieving R&D faculty and students

Research & Development Success Stories

525 Solutions

Develops proprietary, broad-based ionic liquid technologies applicable in medicinal, pharmaceutical, and materials fields

Successfully incubated in the University of Alabama’s technology incubator (Edge Labs)
Focused on translational research: the development of technologies from a laboratory to a commercial level

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ThruPore Technologies

Developed a proprietary formulation and manufacturing process for making highly porous synthetic carbon material.

Technology and application was developed through research at the University of Alabama
The unique patent-pending platform can produce on-demand large scale carbon volumes