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Found Energy develops aluminum-based fuel that converts aluminum scrap and waste into a carbon-free energy carrier. It recovers aluminum waste from landfills and, through a carbon-free process, produces hydrogen on demand at under $0.50 per kilogram, with hydrogen having five times the volumetric energy density of liquid hydrogen. The aluminum fuel is designed to supply carbon-free thermal power to heavy industries, offering competitiveness with fossil fuels in price and energy density and enabling a faster transition to renewable energy.

Joylux, Inc. is a health and wellness company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in women's health solutions. Founded in 2013, the company develops LED-focused medical devices aimed at addressing pelvic-floor issues and enhancing vaginal health. Joylux offers an at-home pelvic-floor toning and vaginal rejuvenation device that employs photobiomodulation technology to alleviate symptoms associated with genitourinary syndrome of menopause. The company is dedicated to providing noninvasive, effective, and affordable products that improve various aspects of women's intimate health, while also focusing on collecting health data to help women better predict and manage their symptoms during menopause.

GrayMatters Health is a health technology company focused on developing digital therapeutics for mental disorders by enabling volitional regulation of brain processes. The company aims to address mental health and neurological disorders through its innovative solutions, which empower healthcare professionals with neuroscience-based technology. By targeting brain biomarkers associated with these conditions, GrayMatters Health enhances the efficacy, safety, and accessibility of mental healthcare. This approach provides patients with streamlined treatment options, allowing them to manage their disorders more effectively and conveniently.

Epic Cleantec Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in onsite wastewater treatment and reuse technology for buildings. Founded in 2015, the company provides turnkey systems that convert building wastewater into treated water for non-potable applications, natural soil amendments for local agricultural and landscaping use, and recovered heat energy. Its innovative technology significantly reduces water demand, potentially lowering costs for building owners by up to 95% on water and sewer bills. Epic Cleantec serves a diverse clientele, including building owners, developers, and utilities, and aims to ease the burden on municipal systems while enhancing sustainability efforts. The company's work originated from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's "Reinvent the Toilet Challenge" and has garnered recognition in various prominent publications, reflecting its impact on the built environment and commitment to environmental stewardship.

Converge is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in hardware and software solutions for the collection, storage, and analysis of sensor data. The company develops transmitters that connect to various digital and analog sensors, converting them into wireless networked devices. Its software platform enables the storage, analysis, and visualization of data generated by these sensors. Converge's solutions are designed to facilitate data connectivity in sectors such as healthcare, where they allow doctors to manipulate and visualize patient information to tailor treatments effectively. Additionally, the company addresses the needs of the construction industry by providing automated data collection and analytics to replace manual monitoring processes. Through its innovative approaches, Converge is contributing to the advancement of wireless sensor networks within the industrial internet of things.