U.S. Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy is a government agency established in 1977, located in Washington, D.C. Its primary mission is to ensure the security and prosperity of the nation by tackling energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges. The Department focuses on promoting transformative scientific and technological solutions to address these issues, thereby supporting the country's energy needs and environmental sustainability.

Maria Robinson

Director of DOE's Grid Deployment Office

Jigar Shah

Director

Past deals in Consumer Electronics

Cellink

Debt Financing in 2023
CelLink Corporation is an innovative company based in Belmont, California, specializing in the development of flexible conductive backplanes and circuits designed for power electronics. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on applications that include batteries, light-emitting diodes, wire harnessing, and solar cells, among other devices that necessitate effective power transmission. By creating advanced backplane solutions, CelLink aims to enhance efficiency and performance across various electronic applications.

Jetcool

Grant in 2023
Jetcool Technologies Inc. specializes in the research and development of innovative cooling solutions for high-power electronics. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of cooling products, including microjet cooling modules designed for bare die, component, board, and system levels. Their technology, originally developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, utilizes small jets of fluid to effectively dissipate heat, making it suitable for industries such as defense, aerospace, advanced semiconductors, data centers, and electric vehicle power systems. Jetcool's focus on both customized solutions and stock products aims to enhance the performance and longevity of electronic devices while reducing heat generation and power consumption.

GE

Grant in 2022
General Electric Company is a global leader in infrastructure and financial services, founded in 1892 and headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut. The company operates across various segments, including power and water, oil and gas, energy management, aviation, healthcare, transportation, and appliances. Its power segment provides a range of products such as gas and steam turbines, nuclear reactors, and renewable energy solutions. The oil and gas division specializes in drilling and production systems, while the aviation sector manufactures jet engines and aerospace systems. GE also focuses on healthcare technologies, including medical imaging and patient monitoring, as well as transportation solutions like locomotives and diesel engines. Additionally, GE is investing in the Industrial Internet, leveraging advanced software to enhance operational efficiency and asset management for industrial clients. Through its commitment to innovation and sustainability, GE aims to address pressing environmental challenges while delivering valuable insights to its customers.
Ozark Integrated Circuits provides design techniques, modeling and design tools for integrated circuits and systems on chip for extreme environments.

Sydor Technologies

Grant in 2021
Their growing portfolio of products for light sources include the electronic pulsers to drive kicker, injectors and thermionic guns in the accelerator side, their Diamond Beam Position Monitors and electrometers provide white, pink and mono feedback and control, and their direct detectors provide novel capabilities for soft, tender, and hard X-Ray experiments.
Ozark Integrated Circuits provides design techniques, modeling and design tools for integrated circuits and systems on chip for extreme environments.

SAFI-Tech

Grant in 2020
SAFI-Tech, Inc. produces no-heat solders for use in electronics manufacturing and assembly. It offers No-heat SAC305 technology. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Ames, Iowa.

EcoLectro

Grant in 2018
Ecolectro makes materials that make clean fuels and chemicals. The company is commercializing a proprietary platform of novel polymers that are best in class, allowing its customers to produce devices that last longer and cost less. Ecolectro has defensible IP, state-of-the-art facilities, experienced personnel, and strong customer traction.
Ozark Integrated Circuits provides design techniques, modeling and design tools for integrated circuits and systems on chip for extreme environments.

Sydor Technologies

Grant in 2016
Their growing portfolio of products for light sources include the electronic pulsers to drive kicker, injectors and thermionic guns in the accelerator side, their Diamond Beam Position Monitors and electrometers provide white, pink and mono feedback and control, and their direct detectors provide novel capabilities for soft, tender, and hard X-Ray experiments.

ConnectDER

Grant in 2014
ConnectDER LLC specializes in designing and manufacturing solutions that facilitate the connection of grid-ready distributed energy resources, particularly solar photovoltaic systems. The company creates a connection point that installs between residential electric meters and meter sockets, enhancing the integration of renewable energy. Additionally, ConnectDER offers a cloud-based platform that allows fleet operators to access metering and operational data, as well as manage the commissioning and decommissioning of ConnectDER units, including firmware updates. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ConnectDER was previously known as Infinite Invention LLC before rebranding in 2015. The company aims to provide effective solutions to complex challenges in the power and water sectors.

Cree

Grant in 2013
Cree is a market-leading innovator of lighting-class LEDs, LED lighting, and semiconductor solutions for wireless and power applications.

ConnectDER

Grant in 2012
ConnectDER LLC specializes in designing and manufacturing solutions that facilitate the connection of grid-ready distributed energy resources, particularly solar photovoltaic systems. The company creates a connection point that installs between residential electric meters and meter sockets, enhancing the integration of renewable energy. Additionally, ConnectDER offers a cloud-based platform that allows fleet operators to access metering and operational data, as well as manage the commissioning and decommissioning of ConnectDER units, including firmware updates. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ConnectDER was previously known as Infinite Invention LLC before rebranding in 2015. The company aims to provide effective solutions to complex challenges in the power and water sectors.

Nanosys

Grant in 2011
Nanosys, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing quantum dot technology to enhance high-definition viewing experiences in the display industry. Founded in 2001 and based in Milpitas, California, the company offers a range of products, including Quantum Dot Concentrate material, quantum dot nanomaterials, and Quantum Dot Enhancement films. These products improve color performance and brightness in a variety of consumer electronics, such as tablets, televisions, smartphones, and automotive interiors. Nanosys' quantum dot technology is compatible with various display types, including LED-LCDs, OLEDs, and micro-LEDs, and has been integrated into over 20 million devices across more than 400 unique products. The company also explores applications of its nanotechnology in areas beyond displays, such as agriculture.
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of semiconductor processing equipment essential for integrated circuit fabrication. The company offers a range of products, including medium current systems like the single wafer VIISta 900XP series, as well as high current and high energy ion implanters such as the VIISta HCS series and VIISta HE. Varian's equipment, including the VIISta PLAD tools, is utilized by semiconductor manufacturers primarily in North America, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and Korea. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Varian plays a significant role in the semiconductor industry, providing critical technology for the production of semiconductor chips.

Veeco

Grant in 2011
Veeco Instruments Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of thin film process equipment used in the production and development of electronic devices worldwide. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Plainview, New York, the company specializes in various technologies, including ion beam deposition, laser annealing, and metal organic chemical vapor deposition systems. Veeco serves a diverse range of markets through its three main segments: LED & Solar Process Equipment, Data Storage Process Equipment, and Metrology. The LED & Solar segment focuses on systems for high brightness light emitting diodes and solar cells, while the Data Storage segment provides equipment for creating thin film magnetic heads used in hard drives. The Metrology segment designs instruments that offer critical surface measurements for research and production, enabling customers in semiconductor and data storage industries to monitor their manufacturing processes effectively. Veeco's products are utilized by manufacturers, research centers, and universities, supporting the ongoing advancement of microelectronic components such as power electronics, laser diodes, and MEMS devices.

Whirlpool

Grant in 2009
Whirlpool Corporation is a prominent manufacturer and marketer of home appliances, operating across four key segments: North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Founded in 1911 and headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the company offers a wide range of products including refrigerators, freezers, laundry appliances, cooking equipment, dishwashers, and various small domestic appliances. Whirlpool's extensive brand portfolio includes well-known names such as Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, and Amana, among others. The company distributes its products to retailers, distributors, dealers, builders, and directly to consumers, ensuring a broad market presence. In addition to major appliances, Whirlpool also produces hermetic compressors for refrigeration systems, solidifying its role in the home appliance industry.

Aptiv

Venture Round in 2008
Aptiv's signal and power solutions segment supplies components and systems that make up a vehicle's electrical system, including wiring assemblies and harnesses, connectors, electrical centers, and hybrid electrical systems. The advanced safety and user experience segment provides body controls, infotainment and connectivity systems, passive and active safety electronics, advanced driver-assist technologies, and displays, as well as the development of software for these systems. In 2023, Aptiv's top 10 customers accounted for 54% of revenue, all of which were less than 10%. Historically, General Motors, Stellantis, Ford, and Volkswagen, have been the firms largest customers.more
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