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APP News Article on Grants Announced by Smith:2 Monmouth businesses get $450K in innovation grantsBy Susanne Cervenka, APP Staff Writer - Small Factory Innovations in Fair Haven and Mgenuity in the Lincroft section of Middletown were each awarded $225,000 from the National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research grant program, according to an announcement from Congressman Chris Smith. SCHOOLS: Bill would move Earle students to Colts Neck Small Factory will use its grants to expand its computer software aimed at helping students with autism and other special needs. Small Factory's software uses virtual reality to teach social skills to children and young adults on the autism spectrum. The software is now available on personal computers. The grant will be used to develop a web browser-based version so that students can use it on any device. "This grant will enable us to scale the produce and company and, in turn, help the lives of these students who are dealing with the struggles of autism," Small Factory owner Chris Dudick said in a press release. |