!%B&W Tek Inc.%! of Newark, Del., has launched the “New Horizons” academic partnership program designed to support innovation in scientific research within academic institutions. For this outreach initiative, the company will provide special pricing as well as advanced technical and applications support for cutting-edge research in institutions that qualify for the program. Its applications staff, which has expertise in physics, optics, chemistry, biology and engineering, will be available to help students and faculty reach their research and development goals in areas such as drug development, energy generation, environmental cleanup, health care diagnostics and manufacturing. An advanced instrumentation company, B&W Tek produces optical spectroscopy and laser systems for the biomedical, physical, chemical and research communities.