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ENERGY2GO is a provider of direct solar energy recharge to small devices and built-in power banks. The integrated PowerBank can store the sun's energy and provide customers with clean energy at any time of day and in sunlight conditions.

Free Dynamics develops a battery-free system driven by quantum dynamics to enable sensing, recording, and authentication in silicon.

Solarflux Energy Technologies is a flexible, clean, inexpensive solar thermal power.

Heatneutral is the future of zero emission and climate neutral heat energy.

ThermoTerra develops heating and cooling technology based on a novel source of renewable energy.

Developer of an energy harvesting device designed to collect energy to fuel low-power devices. The company's device is a maintenance-free power source that converts ambient radio waves to electricity helps eliminate hazardous battery waste and cuts lifetime maintenance expenses for wireless devices by a factor of 10, compared to battery power supply, thereby helping IOT manufacturers with versions of existing devices and people to eliminate battery waste and minimize regulatory compliance risk.

Green is a digital energy buying and managing platform.

Developer of an energy platform intended to read electricity usage and support energy conservation practices. The company's platform delivers billing-ready data to their billing systems using existing data exchange interfaces and standards, enabling consumers to get attractive incentives to change the habit of using electricity.

Manufacturer of healthy beverages intended to provide coffee that gives the energy boost needed to get going in the morning or before a workout. The company's beverages are all-natural coffee that is free of unneeded sugar, carb and fat, enabling consumers to support their health and fitness.

Kinetic Batteries is a pioneering company in the field of battery production, known for its patented scalable additive manufacturing technology. This innovative dry spray process enables the consolidation of active materials and metal binder powders into lithium-ion battery electrodes without the need for solvent drying or calendaring. By integrating this technology into existing roll-to-roll manufacturing lines or employing true 3D printing methods, Kinetic Batteries not only enhances manufacturing flexibility but also significantly reduces production costs and environmental impact. The company's advancements aim to lower the price of batteries from $250 per kilowatt-hour to below $100, making lithium-ion systems competitive with traditional energy delivery methods. Additionally, their approach allows for the creation of conformable batteries that can be utilized as structural components, optimizing space and enabling highly customized electrochemical performance. As a result, Kinetic Batteries is positioned to accelerate the adoption of energy storage solutions in the market.

SolarBox is a renewable energy technologies company that offers renewable energy technologies to people who lack access to electricity. The company is driven by its mission is to offer people who lack access to electricity a better life using renewable energy technologies. The company was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

XOC offers a unique learning experience and it creates an energy awareness that will allow users to save energy in short and long term and at the same time contribute to the environment. XOC is designed for a new energy-based economy. Where buying and selling energy will be a fundamental activity in the near future, where smart cities will be incorporated to the Smart grid.

The Energy Audit is a reference point and provides practical support for all professionals dealing with energy efficiency: energy managers, energy consultants, ESCOs, utility providers and government institutions.

Skypull is developing an altitude wind power system based on a fully autonomous drone that captures the energy from the strong, abundant and constant altitude winds through a ground-based generator. Skypull has proprietary, high-efficiency and resilient airframe that makes it more deployable and versatile than its competitors.

Eat Your Coffee as coffee-deprived college students at Boston’s Northeastern University. Now we’re on a mission to energize lives with nutritious, caffeinated snacks. Every Eat Your Coffee Bar is caffeinated with a full cup of organic, Fair Trade coffee and is packed with real ingredients, so you can feel good with every energizing bite.

Empowerment Solar fosters energy independence and economic prosperity across the Middle East by supplying affordable and easy access to reliable and clean solar electricity. They design and install distributed solar electricity systems for Palestinian businesses in the West Bank, eventually expanding across the region. They save Palestinian firms (who pay 70% more than Americans for electricity) 1,000s of dollars annually and eliminate electricity-shortage constraints plaguing West Bank companies.

Oorja aims to provide clean energy access to 450 million un/underelectrified people in rural Indian communities. They deploy smart micro-grids powered by biomass gasification and solar PV systems to generate, store and transmit reliable and affordable electricity to SMEs as anchor load and low-income households. They use a scaleable community-owned business model to leverage energy provision as a catalyst for socio-economic development to alleviate poverty, empower women and tackle climate change.

Energy Harvesters LLC is commercializing a personal electronics mobile power source called the Walking Charger The Walking Charger allows users to charge the batteries in their mobile electronics devices anytime, anywhere just by walking.

Balance can be hard to find in today’s fast–paced world. At Positivitea they believe in the three Ps – being PRESENT, believing everything is POSSIBLE and remaining POSITIVE. They also believe in the chakras, the energy centres of the body. For thousand of years they have been used as spiritual guidelines for wellbeing and are said to be directly connected to the health of the physical body and mind. When they are balanced you feel positive, healthy and happy. By harnessing the healing power of herbs each tea within the Positivitea range has been specifically blended to help the smooth running of the organs associated with a particular chakra or counteract the ailments associated with its imbalance.

Colibrí accelerates the transition to renewable energy and increases the purchasing power of Nicaraguan families. Hummingbird is catalyzing the transition to clean energy and unlocking the purchasing power of Nicaraguan households.

Eve Technologies specializes in designing and implementing solutions that increase the kilometers per liter of the fleets. They are a team that shares the desire to contribute positive change factors to their context and they concentrate on materializing the solutions that generate profit for all materially, intellectually, socially and emotionally.

Aeolus Building Efficiency will reduce energy use in large office HVAC systems at a much lower cost than current technologies. Their full-service, software solution uses advanced technology (pat. pend.) for room-by-room measurement and optimization of airflow, reducing HVAC energy up to 20% without expensive equipment installations or labor-intensive rebalancing. Their scalable business model will create significant financial value for customers and prevent millions of tons of CO2 emissions.

Aeolus Building Efficiency will reduce energy use in large office HVAC systems at a much lower cost than current technologies. Their full-service, software solution uses advanced technology (pat. pend.) for room-by-room measurement and optimization of airflow, reducing HVAC energy up to 20% without expensive equipment installations or labor-intensive rebalancing. Their scalable business model will create significant financial value for customers and prevent millions of tons of CO2 emissions.

Energy Intelligence, Inc. is a company based in Buffalo, New York, focused on developing innovative technology that harnesses clean energy from the motion of vehicles in high-traffic areas. Founded in 2014, it has created a patented road-mounted energy generation system that captures waste energy from braking vehicles to produce affordable electricity on-site. This technology is designed for various applications, including parking facilities, transportation depots, highways, and airports, where vehicles naturally slow down. By utilizing embedded hydraulic channels in its compact system, Energy Intelligence generates electricity that can power local equipment, offering cost efficiency with projected levelized costs of 7 cents per kWh and a payback period of 2 to 3 years for initial capital investments. The company's approach addresses a significant opportunity for clean energy generation in urban settings, contributing to sustainability efforts while reducing electricity expenses for commercial sites.

EnerLeap is a patented, new lithium ion battery technology. In today's lithium ion batteries, the powder binders break down quickly, stunt performance and jeopardize safety. EnerLeap replaces these inefficient binders with a rigid 2D titanium silicide nanonet. The result is a lighter weight, faster charging, longer lasting and safer battery. We have lab scale prototypes and are currently planning to enter the $12B global lithium ion market through the consumer electronic space.

Invisergy has developed a transparent, electricity generating window. In a 20 story commercial building, energy generation of 100 kW is possible, providing for 5-10% of a building’s load requirement. Invisergy’s window is an extremely low cost per watt solution that maintains the aesthetic appeal necessary to penetrate new construction in the Building Integrated Photovoltaic market. Invisergy's proprietary technology will add value for window manufacturers through strategic partnerships. Invisergy has developed a cost-effective, transparent solar energy generating window that will revolutionize building sustainability.

Resolute Marine Energy, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in developing wave energy converters to generate clean energy from ocean waves. The company focuses on harnessing ocean wave energy for power generation and transporting seawater to onshore desalination facilities, effectively producing potable water and electricity. Its technology serves various commercial applications, including open-ocean aquaculture, seawater desalination, and ocean observation systems. By providing wave-driven power services, Resolute Marine Energy aims to support sustainable development, align water supply and demand in water-stressed areas, and contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions. The company has received grants from the Department of Energy and was recognized as the 2010 winner of the Global Entrepreneurship Week's Startup Open competition.

Resolute Marine Energy, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in developing wave energy converters to generate clean energy from ocean waves. The company focuses on harnessing ocean wave energy for power generation and transporting seawater to onshore desalination facilities, effectively producing potable water and electricity. Its technology serves various commercial applications, including open-ocean aquaculture, seawater desalination, and ocean observation systems. By providing wave-driven power services, Resolute Marine Energy aims to support sustainable development, align water supply and demand in water-stressed areas, and contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions. The company has received grants from the Department of Energy and was recognized as the 2010 winner of the Global Entrepreneurship Week's Startup Open competition.

Emergent Energy (Pty) Ltd. specializes in providing renewable energy solutions, including both grid-tied and off-grid systems, sustainable building design, and energy efficiency consulting. Founded in 2010 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, the company caters to a diverse clientele across various sectors, such as information and communication technology, agriculture, hospitality, education, and government. Its offerings include tailored solar photovoltaic systems, wind and hydro solutions, and Energy Heat Pump installations, all designed to meet the unique challenges of different environments. Emergent Energy also supports clients with comprehensive technical guidance and monitoring solutions to track system performance and ensure efficient operation and maintenance. With a commitment to enhancing the sustainability of South Africa’s energy sector, the company draws on extensive local and international expertise to deliver innovative solutions that promote cleaner and more reliable energy systems.

Energesis Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of drugs to treat obesity, diabetes, and related metabolic diseases. Our novel approach seeks to increase the body's energy expenditure, the first to specifically target the expenditure rather than the intake side of the weight maintenance equation.