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MFNS specializes in consulting services aimed at the separation of oil and other contaminants from industrial processes and wastewater. The company has developed a nanostructured coating that efficiently cleans up oil, pollutants, and toxins from water. They provide a unique oleophilic and hydrophobic sponge that attracts oil while repelling water, making it a multifunctional solution for environmental cleanup. This sponge can be recycled after its active properties are exhausted, allowing businesses and communities to effectively absorb toxins from water supplies and reduce contamination from industrial runoff. Additionally, MFNS collaborates with clients to create custom solutions, including the development of specialized membranes and sponges tailored to specific industry needs.

OffWorld is focused on creating a new generation of universal industrial robots intended for use on the Moon, asteroids, and Mars. The company aims to deploy millions of smart robots that will operate under human supervision in offworld environments, transforming the inner solar system into a more sustainable habitat for life and civilization. In addition to its offworld ambitions, OffWorld is rethinking mining, processing, manufacturing, and urban development on Earth. The company has an extensive background in advanced technologies, having developed air-breathing rocket engines, orbital spacecraft, and a range of robots. OffWorld's artificial intelligence-powered platform is specifically designed for extreme, unstructured environments, catering to the needs of the mining and infrastructure sectors. This innovation enhances productivity, cost efficiency, and employee safety while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint associated with these industries.

ARIX Technologies, Inc. is a robotics and data analytics company that specializes in developing crawling robots for pipeline inspection in the oil and gas sector. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Jackson, Louisiana, with an engineering office in Houston, Texas, the company’s technology combines robotics with advanced data analytics to enhance the detection and analysis of corrosion in pipeline assets. This innovative approach not only improves safety and sustainability for petrochemical facilities but also offers significant cost savings in manufacturing operations. Through its solutions, ARIX Technologies aims to transform pipeline monitoring practices, enabling companies to better manage their infrastructure.

Workers First is a research and design company established in 2016 and located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It specializes in developing innovative materials specifically for worker protection. The company has created a patented polymer platform that neutralizes acids on contact, making it suitable for personal protective equipment and acid-proof linings. This technology enhances the safety of workers who operate in environments where they may be exposed to hazardous acids, thereby improving both safety and productivity in their work.

Teale is a technology company based in Adkins, Texas, founded in 2020, that specializes in drilling optimization. The company develops advanced technology designed to transmit significant amounts of data from downhole drilling operations to the surface for processing. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Teale's technology aims to quickly analyze and determine the optimal parameters for efficient drilling operations. This innovation enables energy companies to enhance their drilling processes, identify areas for optimization, and potentially gain better control over their operations.

Birkeland Current is an engineering service industry that produces solutions for technology development and business startups. Birkeland Current, LLC specializing in design, manufacturing, business development, system engineering, software, and data services. The company provides remote access to clients and users of BCP controls energy monitoring and controls systems.

Eden is focused on developing a sustainable platform for natural resource recovery, aiming to create a carbon-neutral future. The company has introduced a novel method known as Pulsed Electrical Well Stimulation (PEWS), which is a patent-pending technology designed to replace traditional hydraulic fracturing. This innovative approach eliminates the need for water injection and addresses the logistical challenges and environmental risks associated with conventional fracking methods. By utilizing high-voltage electricity and proprietary modeling techniques, Eden enhances rock permeability with precision, facilitating effective resource extraction across various geological settings. This technology not only reduces costs but also minimizes the negative impacts typically associated with hydraulic fracturing, positioning Eden as a leader in environmentally responsible resource recovery.

Provider of services in energy and materials science industry. The company provides technological services for solving technical issues in the field of energy and materials science. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Orbit Fab offers a supply of satellite propellant in Earth Orbit that expands the operational potential of new and existing space assets. It develops the infrastructure needed to grow a thriving in-space market for products and services that support both existing space businesses (communications and Earth observation) and new industries like space tourism, manufacturing, and mining. The future for satellites is no longer restricted to the fuel they are launched with. Orbit Fab was founded in 2018 by its Co-Founders Daniel Faber and Jeremy Schiel.

Provider of environmental biochemical research, education, and technology-related services intended to address global environmental challenges. The company's services include phosphorus management, management of soil organic carbon and enhancing soil quality, biogeochemical modeling for forest management, carbon trading and capture, mineral synthesis and characterization, and acid mine drainage, enabling scientists and engineers to address challenges related to food security, environmental sustainability, and biodiversity.

Environmental Quality Operations (EQO) specializes in the detection, monitoring, and management of invasive species in aquatic environments. Founded with a focus on applying advanced molecular biology techniques to environmental management, EQO offers automated sampling products and highly sensitive diagnostic assays. These services enable early detection of invasive species and provide robust analytics to assess their scope and dynamics. The company's innovative automated sampling platform can be deployed at vulnerable sites, allowing for programmable sampling that simplifies the analysis process. Once samples are collected, they are sent to EQO for rapid results. Additionally, EQO is engaged in research and development of targeted biopesticide systems aimed at eradicating invasive species while minimizing impacts on non-target organisms. This dual approach not only aids in immediate monitoring and management but also helps reduce costs associated with remediation efforts and protect native ecosystems.

Provider of a geospatial remote sensing and hydro spatial data service based in Denver, Colombia. The company provides hydro spatial products, Earth observation analysis services, and Satellite-Derived Bathymetry data for near-shore areas around the globe, enabling research and government agencies to run hydrographic surveys easily.

NeuDax offers a wide range of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to upstream oil and gas (O&G) industry. The NeuDax "Analytics and Software-as-a-Service" (A+SaaS) solution provides both AI-Platforms and engineering and technical consults to clients to help them improve their decision making in the unconventional oil and gas projects. The NeuDax solution is beyond limited machine learning (ML) applications. We provide solutions based on cutting-edge technologies, including deep learning (DL) and reinforcement learning (RL), to maximize the advantage of big data to oil and gas operators.

Developer of an electron paramagnetic resonance sensor designed to help in industrial process monitoring. The company's sensor offers first in-field, inline and harsh environment electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscope for permanent online monitoring and prediction of asphaltites deposition and corrosion onset that can be tracked through their data processing and analytics software, enabling oil and gas industries to monitor pipeline and downhole.

Provider of services in energy and materials science industry. The company provides technological services for solving technical issues in the field of energy and materials science. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Provider of a geospatial remote sensing and hydro spatial data service based in Denver, Colombia. The company provides hydro spatial products, Earth observation analysis services, and Satellite-Derived Bathymetry data for near-shore areas around the globe, enabling research and government agencies to run hydrographic surveys easily.

Operator of a design and manufacturing company intended to build precision remedies to various fluid problems. The company's services include cutting-edge design remedies, prototyping, and precision manufacturing and products include PEEK 2 port, high-pressure reservoirs, and PEEK 3 port, enabling customers to solve their fluid flow and control problems.

Highland Light Management develops a dry fracture technique in oil and gas extraction to reduce water use and increase life cycle yield. The company is a Maryland corporation that developed and patented the Dry Fracture Shale System technology for hydrocarbon extraction from shale and other hydrocarbon sources.

Provider of environmental biochemical research, education, and technology-related services intended to address global environmental challenges. The company's services include phosphorus management, management of soil organic carbon and enhancing soil quality, biogeochemical modeling for forest management, carbon trading and capture, mineral synthesis and characterization, and acid mine drainage, enabling scientists and engineers to address challenges related to food security, environmental sustainability, and biodiversity.

PACE Advanced Water Engineering is a civil engineering company specializing in water engineering services.

Provider of energy-efficiency research services intended to solve the problem of heat transfer. The company's services focus on investigating nanoscopic coatings which can prevent or retard naturally-occurring fouling on heat transfer surfaces and providing heat exchangers with a 'self-cleaning' property while the heat exchanger is in operation, enabling businesses to increase the mean time between maintenance shutdowns resulting in longer uptime between maintenance events, increased plant productivity, lower maintenance costs and lower energy consumption, which in turn shrinks factories carbon footprints.

Framergy, founded in 2011 and headquartered in College Station, Texas, specializes in the production of polymers, particularly metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), for the oil and gas industry. The company focuses on developing advanced adsorbents that utilize its proprietary technology to create precise molecule traps. This innovation facilitates various applications, including gas and liquid separations and molecular recognition. By leveraging the unique properties of metal-organic frameworks, Framergy aims to enhance efficiency and effectiveness for its clients in the oil and gas sector.

Developer of modular foundations intended for the renewable energy sectors. The company designs and manufactures lifecycle-efficient support structures in the wind and solar industries, providing energy performance certificates (EPCS) for safer, faster, higher-quality structures for wind and solar generation.

Olis Robotics specializes in industrial telerobotic services designed to simplify robotic operations for its clients. The company offers software solutions that integrate two-dimensional and three-dimensional video fusion, allowing users to assist robotic automation with high-value tasks. Its technology features haptic guidance control and machine learning capabilities, enabling operators to intuitively manage complex robotic systems. This innovative approach enhances precision and efficiency in critical remote operations, allowing clients to focus more on achieving their objectives rather than on the intricacies of the robotic systems themselves. Through its patent-pending technology for force feedback, Olis Robotics promotes overall mission success across various industries.

Framergy, founded in 2011 and headquartered in College Station, Texas, specializes in the production of polymers, particularly metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), for the oil and gas industry. The company focuses on developing advanced adsorbents that utilize its proprietary technology to create precise molecule traps. This innovation facilitates various applications, including gas and liquid separations and molecular recognition. By leveraging the unique properties of metal-organic frameworks, Framergy aims to enhance efficiency and effectiveness for its clients in the oil and gas sector.

Provider of energy-efficiency research services intended to solve the problem of heat transfer. The company's services focus on investigating nanoscopic coatings which can prevent or retard naturally-occurring fouling on heat transfer surfaces and providing heat exchangers with a 'self-cleaning' property while the heat exchanger is in operation, enabling businesses to increase the mean time between maintenance shutdowns resulting in longer uptime between maintenance events, increased plant productivity, lower maintenance costs and lower energy consumption, which in turn shrinks factories carbon footprints.

Olis Robotics specializes in industrial telerobotic services designed to simplify robotic operations for its clients. The company offers software solutions that integrate two-dimensional and three-dimensional video fusion, allowing users to assist robotic automation with high-value tasks. Its technology features haptic guidance control and machine learning capabilities, enabling operators to intuitively manage complex robotic systems. This innovative approach enhances precision and efficiency in critical remote operations, allowing clients to focus more on achieving their objectives rather than on the intricacies of the robotic systems themselves. Through its patent-pending technology for force feedback, Olis Robotics promotes overall mission success across various industries.

Interfacial Solutions is a prominent provider of contract research and development services for the plastics industry, established in 2003. The company focuses on assisting innovators in bringing their ideas to fruition, having helped commercialize over $300 million in innovative plastic products across various markets. With a dedicated team of approximately thirty specialists, Interfacial Solutions offers expertise in advanced materials and manufacturing processes tailored to sectors such as building and construction, electronics, automotive, recycling, and specialty chemicals. Their services include the development of niche specialty compounds, masterbatches, and engineered substrates, enabling clients to achieve timely and effective solutions for their product development needs.

FloDesign Sonics specializes in innovative acoustic technology aimed at revolutionizing separations and filtration processes across various industries. The company utilizes advanced 3D acoustic standing waves to capture, separate, and purify mixtures without relying on physical membranes, chemicals, or centrifugation. This proprietary technology has significant applications in life sciences, particularly in the bioprocess separations sector for the manufacturing of life-saving biopharmaceuticals, as well as in oil and gas, food and beverage, and industrial processing markets. By offering a more efficient and sustainable method of separation and filtration, FloDesign Sonics is positioned to make a notable impact on these industries.

Dynamo Micropower Corporation specializes in developing fuel-flexible gas turbines designed for small distributed generation applications in the oil and gas industry. The company's notable products include PowerCore, which provides continuous power for oilfield operations, and Infernocore, a flameless turboheater. Dynamo's innovative turbine-based solutions offer grid-like power quality while significantly reducing energy costs, with the capability to operate on local unrefined gas, achieving savings of up to 80%. The company also delivers custom power solutions tailored to the specific needs of its clients, facilitating plug-and-play installation on flare gas. Dynamo has established a network of distributors and service partners to support its offerings. Founded in 2011 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, Dynamo has successfully deployed multiple turbines for prominent customers in the industry.

Interfacial Solutions is a prominent provider of contract research and development services for the plastics industry, established in 2003. The company focuses on assisting innovators in bringing their ideas to fruition, having helped commercialize over $300 million in innovative plastic products across various markets. With a dedicated team of approximately thirty specialists, Interfacial Solutions offers expertise in advanced materials and manufacturing processes tailored to sectors such as building and construction, electronics, automotive, recycling, and specialty chemicals. Their services include the development of niche specialty compounds, masterbatches, and engineered substrates, enabling clients to achieve timely and effective solutions for their product development needs.

Provider of contract manufacturing services. The company focuses on specialty plastic, filtration, membrane and fluid technologies for various life science applications and provides research and development, prototyping, low to high volume production and assembly services to accommodate the changing needs of the life sciences industry.

Ecolyse offers microbiological products and services in the areas of energy, industrial, municipal, and human and animal food and health sectors. They also identify microbial genomes and determine whether biocide regimens are effective for killing target microbes; working on phage-based biocides.

FloDesign Sonics specializes in innovative acoustic technology aimed at revolutionizing separations and filtration processes across various industries. The company utilizes advanced 3D acoustic standing waves to capture, separate, and purify mixtures without relying on physical membranes, chemicals, or centrifugation. This proprietary technology has significant applications in life sciences, particularly in the bioprocess separations sector for the manufacturing of life-saving biopharmaceuticals, as well as in oil and gas, food and beverage, and industrial processing markets. By offering a more efficient and sustainable method of separation and filtration, FloDesign Sonics is positioned to make a notable impact on these industries.

Interfacial Solutions is a prominent provider of contract research and development services for the plastics industry, established in 2003. The company focuses on assisting innovators in bringing their ideas to fruition, having helped commercialize over $300 million in innovative plastic products across various markets. With a dedicated team of approximately thirty specialists, Interfacial Solutions offers expertise in advanced materials and manufacturing processes tailored to sectors such as building and construction, electronics, automotive, recycling, and specialty chemicals. Their services include the development of niche specialty compounds, masterbatches, and engineered substrates, enabling clients to achieve timely and effective solutions for their product development needs.

Provider of nutrient and contaminant removal services intended to focus on the development of cost-effective solutions for environmental applications that improve water quality. The company's products include the use of nano-materials, as well as developing game-changing materials that enhance their performance and manufacturing specialized materials, such as high-performance superconductive powders and other specialty materials, enabling clients with an efficient and economic solution for improving water quality.

Provider of contract manufacturing services. The company focuses on specialty plastic, filtration, membrane and fluid technologies for various life science applications and provides research and development, prototyping, low to high volume production and assembly services to accommodate the changing needs of the life sciences industry.