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PowerUP is a clean-tech product development company focused on building the best and most appropriate products for customers in low-income contexts.

Okra Solar is an innovative technology company based in Sydney, Australia, focused on facilitating access to affordable solar energy for rural and off-grid communities. Founded in 2016, the company has developed a plug-and-play smart grid solution that leverages IoT technology, machine learning, and mobile payments to enable solar generating communities to share and efficiently utilize energy. Its modular grid design allows for rapid electrification of last-mile areas, while cloud software provides real-time data to utility companies, helping them manage and scale solar networks effectively. By connecting these communities to reliable and affordable energy sources, Okra Solar aims to integrate them into the modern economy and promote energy abundance.

BluLever Education fosters a collaborative ecosystem for artisans at all levels of their career. It offers vocational education and skills training through its platform, empowering apprentices to excel professionally and contribute effectively to businesses.

Last Energy develops and delivers small modular nuclear power plants with a modular design and a novel delivery model, employing standard pressurized water reactor technology to provide electricity and direct heat. The company aims to decarbonize energy production, reduce construction time and cost, and expand access to clean, affordable power by integrating plants into industrial processes and enabling rapid deployment, thereby supporting sustainable, low-emission energy systems.

Delta40 is the venture studio that invests in African female entrepreneurs involved in energy, agriculture and mobility sectors.

Joule Labs is a company focused on enhancing the electric vehicle (EV) charging experience through innovative technology. It specializes in developing software that facilitates the discovery, scheduling, and booking of available EV chargers. The company has created a robotic mobile EV charging platform that is designed to serve various parking spaces, incorporating mobile battery pods and autonomous robots. This technology aims to streamline the charging process by eliminating challenges such as navigating limited charging spaces and dealing with malfunctioning charging equipment. Joule Labs enables parking lot and garage owners to efficiently manage EV charging operations, covering aspects from maintenance and upkeep to monitoring usage and revenue generation.

Vartega Inc. is a technology development firm based in Golden, Colorado, that specializes in the recycling of carbon fiber, a strong and lightweight material used across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods. Founded in 2014, Vartega employs a patented recycling process to transform carbon fiber scrap and waste into low-cost, high-quality products suitable for mass-market applications. The company’s offerings include semi-continuous, chopped, and milled carbon fiber, which can be utilized in thermoplastics, nonwoven fabrics, and molding compounds. By diverting carbon fiber waste from landfills, Vartega aims to enhance the sustainability of these industries, contributing to improved fuel economy and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Okra Solar is an innovative technology company based in Sydney, Australia, focused on facilitating access to affordable solar energy for rural and off-grid communities. Founded in 2016, the company has developed a plug-and-play smart grid solution that leverages IoT technology, machine learning, and mobile payments to enable solar generating communities to share and efficiently utilize energy. Its modular grid design allows for rapid electrification of last-mile areas, while cloud software provides real-time data to utility companies, helping them manage and scale solar networks effectively. By connecting these communities to reliable and affordable energy sources, Okra Solar aims to integrate them into the modern economy and promote energy abundance.

Prometheus Materials develops bio-cement with zero carbon emissions, aiming to reduce global CO2 emissions and promote sustainability in construction.

Vartega Inc. is a technology development firm based in Golden, Colorado, that specializes in the recycling of carbon fiber, a strong and lightweight material used across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods. Founded in 2014, Vartega employs a patented recycling process to transform carbon fiber scrap and waste into low-cost, high-quality products suitable for mass-market applications. The company’s offerings include semi-continuous, chopped, and milled carbon fiber, which can be utilized in thermoplastics, nonwoven fabrics, and molding compounds. By diverting carbon fiber waste from landfills, Vartega aims to enhance the sustainability of these industries, contributing to improved fuel economy and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

M2X Energy is a technology company that offers automated systems for converting methane into valuable products. Its innovative, non-catalytic partial-oxidation reformer can process various feedstocks like landfill gas and biogas, helping businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions by minimizing waste.

Rebound Technologies manufactures innovative thermal energy storage systems for commercial freezer environments and off-grid cooling. Its flagship products include IcePoint, a low-temperature refrigeration solution for supermarkets, and SunChill, an off-grid refrigeration system designed to improve agricultural productivity by removing field heat from crops post-harvest. The company's solutions are used by retail stores and farmers in the United States.