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Active Layer Parametrics has created advanced metrology equipment for the semiconductor manufacturing industry, enabling precise measurements of mobility and activated carrier concentration profiles with Angstrom-level resolution. This innovative system provides detailed insights into the depth of electrical activation following implant-anneal processes. By facilitating rapid feedback, the technology allows clients to obtain results in minutes instead of weeks, significantly improving yield and device performance. The company's approach includes tracking process changes and their effects on electronic properties, enhancing the efficiency of process development and manufacturing control. Overall, Active Layer Parametrics offers a unique solution that advances the electrical characterization of semiconductor films, supporting reliable and economically viable production methods.

Speak Agent, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Rockville, Maryland, that focuses on enhancing vocabulary instruction for English and Spanish language learners. Founded in 2011, the company offers an audiovisual learning platform that allows educators to create and share customized interactive games and activities tailored to the needs of their students. The platform features a bilingual word bank and multimedia library, enabling users to define custom vocabulary sets and develop online games and lessons in English, Spanish, or a bilingual format. Speak Agent aims to address the academic achievement gap for special populations, particularly English Language Learners (ELLs), by providing tools that facilitate effective teaching of academic vocabulary across various subjects. The company has garnered recognition and awards from educational organizations, reflecting its commitment to improving learning outcomes.

Active Layer Parametrics has created advanced metrology equipment for the semiconductor manufacturing industry, enabling precise measurements of mobility and activated carrier concentration profiles with Angstrom-level resolution. This innovative system provides detailed insights into the depth of electrical activation following implant-anneal processes. By facilitating rapid feedback, the technology allows clients to obtain results in minutes instead of weeks, significantly improving yield and device performance. The company's approach includes tracking process changes and their effects on electronic properties, enhancing the efficiency of process development and manufacturing control. Overall, Active Layer Parametrics offers a unique solution that advances the electrical characterization of semiconductor films, supporting reliable and economically viable production methods.

Active Layer Parametrics has created advanced metrology equipment for the semiconductor manufacturing industry, enabling precise measurements of mobility and activated carrier concentration profiles with Angstrom-level resolution. This innovative system provides detailed insights into the depth of electrical activation following implant-anneal processes. By facilitating rapid feedback, the technology allows clients to obtain results in minutes instead of weeks, significantly improving yield and device performance. The company's approach includes tracking process changes and their effects on electronic properties, enhancing the efficiency of process development and manufacturing control. Overall, Active Layer Parametrics offers a unique solution that advances the electrical characterization of semiconductor films, supporting reliable and economically viable production methods.

Speak Agent, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Rockville, Maryland, that focuses on enhancing vocabulary instruction for English and Spanish language learners. Founded in 2011, the company offers an audiovisual learning platform that allows educators to create and share customized interactive games and activities tailored to the needs of their students. The platform features a bilingual word bank and multimedia library, enabling users to define custom vocabulary sets and develop online games and lessons in English, Spanish, or a bilingual format. Speak Agent aims to address the academic achievement gap for special populations, particularly English Language Learners (ELLs), by providing tools that facilitate effective teaching of academic vocabulary across various subjects. The company has garnered recognition and awards from educational organizations, reflecting its commitment to improving learning outcomes.

PLANT PV is an early stage company focused on the research and development of new materials and device architectures for photovoltaic cells. PLANT PV has developed a drop-in replacement, rear tabbing metallization paste that uses less silver and increases the power conversion of silicon solar cells.

LaunchPad Central, Inc. offers on demand end-to-end software solutions to validate business hypotheses, test for values, and accelerate time to market globally. It offers a technology platform, immersion programs, and advisory services; and enterprise, education, accelerator, universities, and government solutions. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

PLANT PV is an early stage company focused on the research and development of new materials and device architectures for photovoltaic cells. PLANT PV has developed a drop-in replacement, rear tabbing metallization paste that uses less silver and increases the power conversion of silicon solar cells.

LaunchPad Central, Inc. offers on demand end-to-end software solutions to validate business hypotheses, test for values, and accelerate time to market globally. It offers a technology platform, immersion programs, and advisory services; and enterprise, education, accelerator, universities, and government solutions. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.