"Mars Society's Proposed Institute: Pioneering Tech for Red Planet Settlement"

The Mars Society has announced plans to establish the Mars Technology Institute (MTI), a non-profit organization focused on developing the necessary technologies for human settlement on Mars. The institute will prioritize biotech, including genetic engineering and microbial food production, to address the challenges of labor, agriculture, and energy on the Red Planet. The MTI aims to secure funding through tax-deductible donations and investments, and it may license technologies developed by the institute to spin off into separate companies. The Mars Society is currently soliciting donations for the establishment of the MTI.