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Founded in 2008, Nanoramic Laboratories specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced energy storage solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and licenses Neocarbonix electrodes for rechargeable Li-ion batteries, FastCAP ultracapacitors, and Thermexit thermal interface gap filler pads. Its products are designed to operate under extreme conditions, with applications in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and industrial sectors.

LiNova Energy is a developer of advanced battery technologies focused on creating ultra-high energy density batteries. The company utilizes a unique Polymer Cathode combined with a 3-D Lithium Metal anode, a non-flammable electrolyte, and a dendrite-blocking membrane to provide an innovative energy storage solution. This design significantly reduces the cost of cathode active materials by over 75%, while also minimizing battery weight and cutting CO2 emissions related to traditional cathode material production by more than 85%. LiNova Energy's products are designed to deliver higher energy output and faster charging capabilities compared to conventional batteries, making them a sustainable and efficient choice for energy storage.

Forge Nano specializes in nanocoating technology, enhancing product performance across various industries. Founded in 2013, the company offers precision coatings for Li-ion batteries and other applications, using proprietary processes that make angstrom-thick coatings fast, affordable, and commercially viable.

Ionblox develops advanced battery technology using proprietary silicon-based formulations. Their unique anodes offer higher capacity and longer lifespan than conventional lithium-ion batteries, while also addressing common issues like swelling and poor cycling. Ionblox combines these high-capacity anodes with equally advanced cathodes in large format pouch cells to achieve energy densities significantly higher than current commercial offerings.

Ionblox develops advanced battery technology using proprietary silicon-based formulations. Their unique anodes offer higher capacity and longer lifespan than conventional lithium-ion batteries, while also addressing common issues like swelling and poor cycling. Ionblox combines these high-capacity anodes with equally advanced cathodes in large format pouch cells to achieve energy densities significantly higher than current commercial offerings.

Sylvatex, Inc. develops and scales a cathode manufacturing process for lithium-ion batteries to future-proof production, increasing flexibility in material composition, broadening the range of inputs, and aiming to lower costs, capital requirements, and the carbon footprint for electric vehicles and energy storage applications.

XL Batteries develops a technology platform and low-waste, scalable energy storage solutions focused on reducing waste within energy infrastructure and supporting renewables. Founded in 2019 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company designs batteries that use non-corrosive chemistry paired with a flow-battery architecture to create stable, safe, non-flammable, and inexpensive components that are simple to scale. The resulting grid-scale storage offers an electrochemical option that can be deployed anywhere, anytime to enhance grid reliability and enable broader use of renewable energy.

6K is a company that specializes in advanced microwave plasma technology, focusing on the development of engineered materials for diverse industries such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, 6K utilizes its proprietary Unimelt systems to produce high-purity materials rapidly, significantly reducing production time from days to seconds while cutting energy consumption by two-thirds and eliminating wastewater. The company's innovative approach allows for the creation of premium powders and battery cathode materials tailored to specific industry needs, emphasizing sustainability throughout its processes. By leveraging sustainable input streams and precise manufacturing techniques, 6K aims to minimize waste and enhance the quality and performance of the materials it produces, thereby advancing various sectors in the materials engineering landscape.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Leiden, Netherlands, LeydenJar Technologies specializes in enhancing lithium-ion battery performance by replacing traditional graphite anodes with nanoporous, pure silicon anodes. This innovation results in batteries that are cheaper (-20%), greener (-85% CO2 footprint), and have higher energy density (+70%).

ZAF Energy Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Joplin, Missouri, that specializes in developing and commercializing innovative rechargeable batteries, including nickel zinc and zinc air types. Founded in 2011 by Craig Wilkins, the company focuses on creating high-performance battery solutions that are safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective. Its products serve a wide range of applications, such as home and commercial backup storage, renewable energy integration, mobile communication networks, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. ZAF Energy Systems aims to enhance the performance of electrical devices, offering longer run times for gadgets, increased travel range for electric vehicles, and improved efficiency for renewable energy systems.

Body Labs, Inc. is a company that specializes in collecting and digitizing data related to human body shape, pose, and motion. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company aims to create a digital platform that facilitates the design, production, and sale of goods and services tailored to individual body types. Body Labs offers solutions such as Body Labs Blue, which utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict multiple body measurements for custom clothing or sizing recommendations based on basic client data. Additionally, Body Labs Red processes scan data into 3D digital body models. The company also provides various professional services, including scan processing, virtual fit modeling, and population analysis, to support product development across different industries. As of October 2017, Body Labs operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

Patch Lending is a real estate crowdfunding platform that connects borrowers with investors through an efficient online interface. Established in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, the company focuses on providing accessible capital for both residential and commercial real estate projects. By leveraging proprietary technology and data, Patch Lending aims to enhance the lending process, making it more transparent and scalable. The platform allows individual and institutional investors to participate in private real estate projects with low minimum investments and predictable returns through first-lien secured loans. Additionally, Patch Lending conducts thorough due diligence and underwriting of the projects listed on its platform, addressing the challenges of traditional lending methods by improving risk assessment and project viability evaluation.