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Muon Vision specializes in enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mineral processing and industrial operations through advanced subsurface visualization technology. The company has developed a sophisticated x-ray visualization and digitalization sensor that employs nuclear imaging techniques to assess the bulk density of geophysical assets. This technology enables the detection of issues within large material masses and monitors fluid migration in pore spaces over time. By providing geologists and mining companies with insights into the composition and distribution of materials, Muon Vision facilitates improved decision-making and operational effectiveness in various industrial processes, including leaching heaps and mine tailings dams.

Mojave Energy Systems specializes in providing energy-efficient air conditioning solutions designed for commercial building applications, such as grocery stores, hospitals, schools, and natatoriums. The company manufactures advanced equipment, including a thermally regenerated liquid desiccant air conditioner that not only enhances indoor comfort but also operates reliably. This innovative system costs approximately the same as competing products while delivering significant energy savings, using about half the energy of traditional air conditioning systems. By focusing on reducing energy consumption and minimizing the carbon footprint associated with air conditioning, Mojave Energy Systems enables clients to achieve cost savings and contribute to environmental sustainability.

Ecolectro focuses on producing scalable and cost-effective green hydrogen energy solutions. The company develops advanced electrolyzers that utilize patented polymers to create durable and high-performance stacks. Their technology features exceptional membranes and electrodes, enabling the efficient production of pure hydrogen without relying on costly materials such as platinum, iridium, and titanium. Ecolectro's innovative approach aims to enhance the viability of hydrogen as an environmentally friendly energy source, reducing capital costs while potentially extending the lifespan of hydrogen technologies. The company's commitment to research and development allows it to continually push the boundaries of electrolysis technology, making green hydrogen more accessible for various industries.

Brightband is a software company that develops an advanced, end-to-end Earth System AI to improve weather and climate-related decisions.

Harvest Thermal develops a control system for home use that integrates heating, hot water, and cooling with thermal storage. Its Harvest Thermal Pod is a cloud-connected IoT device that is machine learning enabled. It aims to provide affordable and low-carbon heating, hot water, and cooling systems that reduce the impact on the planet while providing comfort and safer homes.

Rumin8 is focused on addressing methane emissions from livestock, a significant contributor to climate change, accounting for 3.7% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The company has developed a technology that reduces methane emissions from cattle by up to 95% by transforming natural anti-methane compounds found in plants into dietary supplements for livestock. This innovation not only decreases emissions but also enhances the efficiency of animal digestion and provides more energy for growth. Rumin8 aims to decarbonize millions of cattle worldwide, thereby advancing the global food system towards a more sustainable and climate-friendly future.

Harvest Thermal develops a control system for home use that integrates heating, hot water, and cooling with thermal storage. Its Harvest Thermal Pod is a cloud-connected IoT device that is machine learning enabled. It aims to provide affordable and low-carbon heating, hot water, and cooling systems that reduce the impact on the planet while providing comfort and safer homes.

Phaidra, Inc. is an AI solutions provider based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing artificial intelligence-powered control systems tailored for large industrial facilities. Phaidra's technology analyzes vast amounts of sensor data to create intelligent agents that optimize complex operations. This virtual plant operator enhances the performance of mission-critical facilities by improving energy efficiency, stability, and sustainability. Through its closed-loop AI control service, Phaidra enables operations teams to achieve significant operational improvements, thereby maximizing yield and enhancing safety within industrial environments.

Ecolectro focuses on producing scalable and cost-effective green hydrogen energy solutions. The company develops advanced electrolyzers that utilize patented polymers to create durable and high-performance stacks. Their technology features exceptional membranes and electrodes, enabling the efficient production of pure hydrogen without relying on costly materials such as platinum, iridium, and titanium. Ecolectro's innovative approach aims to enhance the viability of hydrogen as an environmentally friendly energy source, reducing capital costs while potentially extending the lifespan of hydrogen technologies. The company's commitment to research and development allows it to continually push the boundaries of electrolysis technology, making green hydrogen more accessible for various industries.

Phaidra, Inc. is an AI solutions provider based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing artificial intelligence-powered control systems tailored for large industrial facilities. Phaidra's technology analyzes vast amounts of sensor data to create intelligent agents that optimize complex operations. This virtual plant operator enhances the performance of mission-critical facilities by improving energy efficiency, stability, and sustainability. Through its closed-loop AI control service, Phaidra enables operations teams to achieve significant operational improvements, thereby maximizing yield and enhancing safety within industrial environments.