The US DOE (Department Of Energy) announced Small Business Innovation Research award for iZen ai, Inc. The lack of skilled workers is hindering the growth of the US bioeconomy, disproportionately affecting small and rural businesses, and also impacting representation and inclusivity. iZen’s innovation provides a platform and framework to deliver workplace-aligned eLearning programs to rural businesses, schools, and underserved communities with or without Internet/computers, making eLearning more equitable.