National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF), established in 1950 and located in Alexandria, Virginia, is an independent federal agency dedicated to advancing fundamental research and education across all scientific and engineering disciplines. With an annual budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF operates America's Seed Fund, which allocates nearly $200 million each year to support startups and small businesses through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. This initiative provides non-dilutive funding of up to $1.5 million to assist in research and development efforts, thereby facilitating the transformation of scientific discoveries into commercially viable products and services. By helping to de-risk technology, the NSF plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and addressing societal challenges through scientific advancements.

James Donlon

Program Director

Sean L. Jones

Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Ben Schrag Ph.D

Program Director and Policy Liaison, SBIR / STTR

Past deals in Renewables

T-Omega Wind

Grant in 2022
T-Omega Wind specializes in the development of innovative floating wind turbines aimed at enhancing offshore energy production. By utilizing a design that allows turbines to float on the water's surface, the company capitalizes on the natural movement of waves rather than resisting it. This approach improves stability and efficiency, as the rotor is securely held on both sides and aligns with the wind, adapting to changing weather conditions. T-Omega Wind's technology not only promotes the generation of affordable clean energy but also supports the expansion of sustainable energy solutions across the globe.

Earthshot Labs

Grant in 2022
Developer of a climate mitigation platform designed for ecological restoration at a planetary scale. The company's platform develops a comprehensive tool for people all around the world to algorithmically determine the specific regenerative strategies for individual land parcels and landscape-level ecosystem regeneration, enabling clients to realize their land's full natural and economic potential.

Singularity Energy

Grant in 2022
Singularity Energy, Inc. is a company that develops a platform for real-time energy and carbon management, aimed at helping corporate clients optimize their energy usage and reduce carbon emissions. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to incorporate real-time carbon dioxide signals from the energy grid into its management solutions. This innovative approach allows organizations to co-optimize their energy costs and emissions effectively. Singularity Energy's platform is designed to support climate regulators and sustainability professionals by providing transparent and reliable data, thereby enabling informed decision-making to meet rigorous environmental targets. By offering a modern alternative to traditional carbon reporting methods, the company contributes to the broader goal of grid decarbonization and promotes sustainable practices in various industries.

Arctura

Grant in 2022
Arctura is dedicated to securing a sustainable energy future that is affordable, healthy, and accessible. Through technology innovation, we are developing new wind energy solutions to get more from every turn.
Re-Synth International specializes in developing environmental technologies that enhance the quality and efficiency of hydrocarbon fuels. The company’s patented solutions focus on reducing the cost of clean fuel by effectively eliminating contaminants without generating harmful by-products or altering fuel viscosity. This innovation not only improves fuel efficiency but also significantly lowers the environmental impact associated with fuel consumption, enabling users to minimize their carbon footprint. By prioritizing both cost-effectiveness and sustainability, Re-Synth International aims to contribute positively to the energy sector while addressing the growing demand for cleaner fuel alternatives.

Marel Power Solutions

Grant in 2021
Marel Power Solutions specializes in the development of advanced power inverters and modular power subsystems. Their products are designed to be compact, configurable, and scalable, allowing for high-density power stack platforms that meet the evolving needs of clients. The company emphasizes the reusability and upgradability of its subsystems, which are engineered to withstand die-supply shortages. This innovative approach enables Marel Power Solutions to offer a new generation of power inverters that are both efficient and adaptable to various applications.

Cypris Materials

Grant in 2021
Manufacturer and distributor of paint color intended to offer sustainable color that broadens the color gamut. The company's platform is developing a new generation of sustainable colors as well as creating paintable heat-reflective coatings as a roofing retrofit for both residential and commercial buildings, enabling customers to get environmentally friendly and sustainable color options.

CRCL Solutions

Grant in 2021
CRCL Solutions, founded in 2021 and based in South Bend, Indiana, specializes in providing advanced weather forecasting services for wind and solar energy markets, particularly focusing on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). The company's platform leverages artificial intelligence to enhance forecast accuracy and strengthen the resilience of the power grid. By identifying when existing wind and solar forecasts are inaccurate, CRCL Solutions delivers improved atmospheric forecasting in real-time. This enables power traders to engage in low-risk, high-return trading opportunities while also anticipating market fluctuations, ultimately contributing to more efficient energy management and trading strategies.

Andluca

Grant in 2021
Andluca Technologies develops smart glass products that are powered by UV light and solar energy to help buildings and homes save energy. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with operations in New York and California.

ZiTechnologies

Grant in 2021
ZiTechnologies provides end product pellets with reduced chlorine content that are suitable for power and heat applications. They offer pellets that can be used to replace coal.
Engineering Technologies provides E-Bin, which encourages recycling, then developed Platypus to produce energy from the ocean and is now working on the Platypus Prowler, an AUV that travels indefinitely under the sea. They released a mobile app, E-Bin, which encourages recycling.

Earthshot Labs

Grant in 2021
Developer of a climate mitigation platform designed for ecological restoration at a planetary scale. The company's platform develops a comprehensive tool for people all around the world to algorithmically determine the specific regenerative strategies for individual land parcels and landscape-level ecosystem regeneration, enabling clients to realize their land's full natural and economic potential.

Heila Technologies

Grant in 2021
Heila Technologies is an MIT-born startup dedicated to simplifying the integration and operation of individual Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and microgrids. It is focused on the commercialization of the Heila IQ Platform, a decentralized optimization system that reduces system complexity and cost. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Accelerate Wind

Grant in 2021
Accelerate Wind provides wind energy generation for the commercial and industrial spaces. The company develops patent-pending powertrain concept that reduces the cost of wind turbine power electronics through intermediate energy storage in a small flywheel.

Recurrent

Grant in 2021
Recurrent Motors, Inc. specializes in analyzing electric vehicle (EV) batteries and providing detailed reports that assist car dealers and private buyers in purchasing used electric cars. Founded in 2020 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers tools that assess battery health, life expectancy, and current maximum range of EVs, addressing the complexities involved in understanding these factors as vehicles age. By delivering non-invasive tests and leveraging a national database of vehicle data and history, Recurrent enables informed decision-making for both dealers and consumers. Additionally, the company provides personalized monthly battery analyses for EV owners, enhancing their understanding of their vehicles' performance over time.

RePurpose Energy

Grant in 2021
Repurpose Energy provide affordable & sustainable energy storage solutions to enable the renewable energy transition.

Active Energy Systems

Grant in 2021
Active Energy Systems is leveraging its scientific expertise to develop and market an improved form of ice thermal energy storage. The company's headquarters are in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Caribou Biofuels

Grant in 2021
Caribou Biofuels manufactures biofuels for the conversion of biomass into fuels. The company was established in 2017 and is based in Modesto, California.

Rebel Research

Grant in 2021
Rebel Research develops technologies to address challenges in energy and the environment. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Torrance, California.

Silartek

Grant in 2021
SilarTek develops solar silicon technology with the aim of producing solar panels more accessible to a wider audience. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Leominster, Massachusetts.

NALA Membranes

Grant in 2021
NALA Systems provides environmental services. New reverse osmosis membranes are what the industry has been waiting for. Reverse osmosis has been proven to be the most efficient way to purify water.

Coreshell

Grant in 2021
Coreshell Technologies is accelerating the world’s transition to electric transportation and renewable energy by solving the key degradation issue in rechargeable batteries. Our breakthrough nanolayer thin-film coating technology protects batteries from degrading chemical reactions and is uniquely capable of seamlessly fitting into existing manufacturing while producing the step change needed in the capacity, safety, and cost of batteries.

SolMem

Grant in 2021
SolMem is a Houston-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in innovative water distillation technology designed for the desalination and purification of various water sources. Utilizing a nanotechnology-enabled photothermal membrane, SolMem's technology efficiently harnesses solar energy to convert sunlight into heat. This process is facilitated by a specialized nanocomposite coating that optimally absorbs sunlight, allowing the membrane surface to effectively treat a diverse array of unconventional water sources. Through its advancements, SolMem aims to provide sustainable water treatment solutions for communities and industries facing water scarcity challenges.

Electra

Grant in 2021
ElectraSteel uses intermittent renewable energy for the electrification and decarbonization of iron and steelmaking. ElectraSteel's investors include leading sustainability-focused global venture capital funds with $300B+ assets under management.

Flux Marine

Grant in 2021
Flux Marine specializes in developing electric marine propulsion systems designed to enhance performance while minimizing environmental impact. The company focuses on creating electric boat motors that utilize solid-state components to achieve zero emissions, thereby reducing pollution in marine environments. By prioritizing efficiency and sustainability, Flux Marine's motors not only enhance transport capabilities but also significantly lower noise and air pollution. Additionally, these propulsion systems are virtually maintenance-free, contributing to a reduced carbon footprint and promoting cleaner practices within the marine industry.

BlueDot Photonics

Grant in 2021
BlueDot Photonics, Inc., based in Kirkland, Washington, specializes in the design, development, and production of solar panels and photonic devices. Founded in 2019, the company aims to significantly advance solar power deployment by reducing the cost of silicon solar panels by 10% while improving their efficiency by 16%. Additionally, BlueDot Photonics is focused on innovative manufacturing techniques to create flexible, lightweight solar modules with efficiencies exceeding 25%. By utilizing new semiconductor materials, the company enhances the performance and durability of solar panels, enabling customers to access affordable alternative energy solutions.

Verdox

Grant in 2021
Verdox is dedicated to reversing climate change through the development and deployment of advanced technology. The company’s proprietary electro-swing process, developed at MIT, enables carbon dioxide and other acid gases to be captured with up to 80% less energy and 70% less cost than conventional approaches.

Heirloom

Grant in 2021
Heirloom is focused on developing innovative carbon capture and utilization technology to address climate change by capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide. The company utilizes a mineralization process known as enhanced weathering, which aims to remove one billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. By deploying its Direct Air Capture solution at a gigaton scale, Heirloom facilitates the restoration of the atmosphere through natural processes, while minimizing secondary impacts and reducing extraction needs. This approach positions Heirloom as a leader in the effort to mitigate climate change through effective carbon dioxide removal strategies.

ReJoule

Grant in 2020
ReJoule has a patent pending hardware that enables unprecedented insights into large-format batteries at every stage in their life cycle

Nativus

Grant in 2020
Nativus is a hardware technology company developing a hyper-efficient air-conditioner for commercial and residential applications in the heating and cooling industry. Current technologies have remained stagnant for decades, receiving only incremental improvements over the past 50 years. However, through our patent-pending technology which combines the heat exchanger surface with a centrifugal fan, it’s theoretically possible to achieve a 10x better overall system efficiency than currently available air conditioners. With the US HVAC market valued at over $20B, we initially plan to target the room a/c market and offer customers an extremely efficient, quiet, lightweight, and stylistic product.

Infinite Cooling

Grant in 2020
Infinite Cooling Inc. is a company focused on water recovery systems designed for power plants and other industrial facilities. Founded in 2017 and based in Massachusetts, the company employs innovative technology utilizing high-voltage electric fields to capture and recycle water that evaporates from cooling towers. This process significantly reduces water waste and helps mitigate water scarcity. By implementing its systems, Infinite Cooling enables power plants, data centers, and factories to lower their water consumption and treatment costs, promoting sustainability in industrial operations.

Legov Systems Group

Grant in 2020
Legov Systems Group, founded in 2018 and based in Boise, Idaho, specializes in the development of scalable power systems utilizing smart materials for energy harvesting. The company's innovative technologies are designed to recover significant amounts of low-grade waste heat from various sources, including combined heat and power installations, metal manufacturing, chemical processing, and industrial boilers. By enhancing the recovery of waste heat, Legov Systems Group enables its clients to lower operating costs, reduce energy demands, and improve overall sustainability in their operations.

ReSource Chemical

Grant in 2020
ReSource Chemical is a company based in Berkeley, California, focused on developing high-performance plastics derived from carbon dioxide. The company utilizes a proprietary bio-based platform to create chemicals that enable the production of environmentally friendly plastics with superior physical properties compared to traditional fossil fuel-based plastics. By converting CO2 into these innovative materials, ReSource Chemical aims to provide sustainable alternatives that do not contribute to environmental pollution.

Rich Earth Institute

Grant in 2020
Rich Earth Institute conducts research, education, and technological development to advance the use of human waste as a resource. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Brattleboro, Vermont.

Ecoclosure

Grant in 2020
Ecoclosure specializes in regenerable building enclosures for commercial, industrial, and residential use. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Antora Energy

Grant in 2020
Developer of thermal batteries designed to support the widespread integration of renewable resources on the electricity grid. The company's batteries use solar panels to efficiently convert heat energy to electric energy and also electrify heavy industry with thermal energy storage for zero-carbon heat and power, enabling users to ensure convenient, sustainable and reliable electricity on a global scale while reducing carbon emissions.

Lunar Resources

Grant in 2020
Lunar Resources develops energy generation and space environment technologies to aid in the economic construction of space infrastructure. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Houston, Texas.

XL Batteries

Grant in 2020
XL Batteries, founded in 2019 and based in Brooklyn, New York, focuses on developing innovative battery technology aimed at minimizing waste in the energy sector. The company offers a unique, non-corrosive chemistry combined with the scalable architecture of flow batteries. This approach results in a stable, safe, and non-flammable energy storage system that is cost-effective and easy to scale. By providing alternative electrochemical storage solutions, XL Batteries seeks to enhance the existing energy infrastructure and promote the use of renewable energy sources for a more sustainable future.

FluxMagic

Grant in 2020
FluxMagic is an electronics company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2019. The company specializes in the development of innovative magnetic devices tailored for renewable energy applications. Its systems employ powerful magnets arranged to facilitate energy transfer between moving components without physical contact, eliminating the need for lubricants or heat transfer fluids. This design not only enhances the longevity of the devices compared to traditional mechanical systems but also supports magneto-mechanical energy conversion for both industrial and consumer markets. By focusing on efficiency and sustainability, FluxMagic aims to contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions in energy use.

EcoLectro

Grant in 2020
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.

RenewCO2

Grant in 2020
RenewCO2 is a research company established in 2018 and located in Cranford, New Jersey. The company focuses on developing clean electrochemical processes that convert carbon dioxide emissions into useful polymers and chemicals. By specializing in these innovative methods, RenewCO2 aims to assist organizations in the chemical industry in reducing their environmental impact while also creating sustainable products from waste materials. Through its technology, the company seeks to transform CO2 into valuable monomers and other organic chemicals, contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly chemical manufacturing landscape.

Eden

Grant in 2020
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.

XFlow Energy

Grant in 2020
XFlow Energy manufactures vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) that reduce the cost of wind energy generation. XFlow Energy’s unique rotor design eliminates the structural failure modes common to VAWTs while simultaneously maintaining high efficiency and low manufacturing costs. XFlow also offers engineering consulting, prototyping, and testing services for renewable energy systems.
Pure Sustainable Technologies specializes in innovative and sustainable hydrogen production technologies. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Redondo Beach, California.

SurgePower Materials

Grant in 2020
SurgePower Materials is a green technology company specializing in the production of high-purity graphene, a carbon-based nanomaterial derived from renewable resources. The company employs a cost-effective and eco-friendly manufacturing process to create its specialty nanomaterials, which are designed to enhance the performance of advanced sustainable products, particularly in the field of battery technology. By focusing on environmentally-friendly practices, SurgePower Materials aims to support the development of green energy storage solutions and position itself as a leader in the global graphene market. With a dedicated team of inventors, business directors, project managers, and researchers, SurgePower Materials is poised for growth and innovation in the realm of carbon-based nanomaterials.

Virimodo

Grant in 2020
Virimodo is a developer of a clean energy subscription platform designed for urban residents to effectively monitor and manage their energy consumption. By utilizing algorithms and artificial intelligence, the platform matches users with suitable renewable energy suppliers, allowing them to customize their green energy plans according to their specific consumption patterns. This innovative approach not only promotes the use of renewable energy but also empowers consumers to track their energy usage, contributing to carbon reduction efforts in real estate portfolios. Through its services, Virimodo aims to facilitate a transition toward carbon neutrality in urban environments.

Cypris Materials

Grant in 2019
Manufacturer and distributor of paint color intended to offer sustainable color that broadens the color gamut. The company's platform is developing a new generation of sustainable colors as well as creating paintable heat-reflective coatings as a roofing retrofit for both residential and commercial buildings, enabling customers to get environmentally friendly and sustainable color options.

Harvest Thermal

Grant in 2019
Harvest Thermal develops a control system for home use that integrates heating, hot water, and cooling with thermal storage. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Berkeley, California.

Singularity Energy

Grant in 2019
Singularity Energy, Inc. is a company that develops a platform for real-time energy and carbon management, aimed at helping corporate clients optimize their energy usage and reduce carbon emissions. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to incorporate real-time carbon dioxide signals from the energy grid into its management solutions. This innovative approach allows organizations to co-optimize their energy costs and emissions effectively. Singularity Energy's platform is designed to support climate regulators and sustainability professionals by providing transparent and reliable data, thereby enabling informed decision-making to meet rigorous environmental targets. By offering a modern alternative to traditional carbon reporting methods, the company contributes to the broader goal of grid decarbonization and promotes sustainable practices in various industries.

MMCISolar

Grant in 2019
Developer of solar technology designed to generate energy and use it in heating infrastructure. The company's platform utilizes air to transport heat to eliminate the use of copper in the construction of the panel, and stainless steel piping to transport heat, enabling clients to use solar thermal-based engineering.

Darcy Solutions

Grant in 2019
Darcy Solutions, Inc. specializes in the development of environmentally friendly and energy-efficient buildings. Established in 2018 and located in Excelsior, Minnesota, the company offers a patent-pending approach to ground source heat pumps. This innovative technology is recognized as one of the most efficient options for heating and cooling. By significantly reducing installation costs and making it viable for previously unsuitable locations, Darcy Solutions aims to enhance the accessibility and affordability of sustainable building solutions.

Noon Energy

Grant in 2019
Noon Energy develops a flow battery technology that enables economical long-duration energy storage. The company's design will allow intermittent renewable electricity sources, such as solar and wind, to meet continual demand. Noon Energy was founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California.

EnerBlock

Grant in 2019
EnerBlock develops the energy tokens that are ascribed to the energy unit data from the database and the smart contract framework. They provide power electronics, behind-the-meter grid services, off-grid backup power, and simple integration with installed systems.

Algenesis

Grant in 2019
Algenesis is a material science and technology company focused on addressing the environmental challenges posed by fossil fuel-based products. It specializes in manufacturing renewable and biodegradable plastic materials derived from algae. The company develops biodegradable polyurethane foam products, including soft foams suitable for footwear and hard foams designed for surfboards. By creating these innovative materials, Algenesis aims to help businesses tackle the global plastic pollution crisis and promote more sustainable alternatives in various industries.

ThermaWatts

Grant in 2019
ThermaWatts develops an ambient thermal electric converter that converts heat into electricity. The company is based in Renton, Washington.

Solestial

Grant in 2019
For the new-space projects that need 100X more energy @10X lower price than available today, they develop solar PV technology to make power in space affordable. There is a demand for 100 MW of solar for space in the next 5 years. But the existing space solar panels are extremely expensive and very slow to manufacture. With today's technology 100 MW of space solar panels will cost more than $60B and it will take more than 10 years to manufacture. Regher Solar solves this problem. Regher Solar is revolutionizing the access to power in space with space tolerant ultrathin silicon solar panels, which for the first time on the market, will have both high efficiency and low cost in a single light-weight and flexible package.

Infinite Cooling

Grant in 2019
Infinite Cooling Inc. is a company focused on water recovery systems designed for power plants and other industrial facilities. Founded in 2017 and based in Massachusetts, the company employs innovative technology utilizing high-voltage electric fields to capture and recycle water that evaporates from cooling towers. This process significantly reduces water waste and helps mitigate water scarcity. By implementing its systems, Infinite Cooling enables power plants, data centers, and factories to lower their water consumption and treatment costs, promoting sustainability in industrial operations.

Heila Technologies

Grant in 2019
Heila Technologies is an MIT-born startup dedicated to simplifying the integration and operation of individual Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and microgrids. It is focused on the commercialization of the Heila IQ Platform, a decentralized optimization system that reduces system complexity and cost. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Swift Solar

Grant in 2019
Swift Solar Inc. is a U.S.-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of lightweight, flexible solar panels. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, with an additional facility in Golden, Colorado, the company focuses on advanced photovoltaic technology utilizing perovskite semiconductors. Swift Solar's products are engineered for diverse applications, including aerospace, automotive, and building sectors. The team comprises experts from prestigious institutions such as Stanford, MIT, and the University of Washington, who leverage their knowledge to develop innovative solar cell architectures and specialized manufacturing techniques. Swift Solar's ultra-thin perovskite films are designed for high efficiency, enabling the production of tandem solar cells that maximize light absorption and conversion efficiency while maintaining a low weight.

ZAF Energy Systems

Grant in 2019
ZAF Energy Systems, Inc. is a battery technology company based in Joplin, Missouri, founded in 2011. The company specializes in the development and commercialization of rechargeable batteries, specifically nickel zinc and zinc air batteries. These products are designed for a wide range of applications, including home and commercial backup storage, renewable energy systems, mobile communication networks, consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and recreational vehicles. ZAF Energy Systems focuses on creating high-performance batteries that are safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective, offering significant advantages such as longer run times and improved energy density. By enabling the next generation of electrical devices and enhancing the capabilities of electric vehicles and renewable energy systems, the company aims to contribute to advancements in energy efficiency and sustainability.

Sironix Renewables

Grant in 2019
Sironix Renewables, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in producing environmentally friendly ingredients for cleaning and personal care products derived from plants. The company focuses on the development of oleo-furan surfactant technology, which enables the production of plant-based detergents with fewer harmful chemicals and higher effectiveness. Sironix Renewables aims to create safer consumer products, offering alternatives that are free from harmful additives. Additionally, the company’s innovations have potential applications in various industries, including agricultural pesticides and oil spill remediation, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and safety in industrial consumer products.

Accelerate Wind

Grant in 2019
Accelerate Wind provides wind energy generation for the commercial and industrial spaces. The company develops patent-pending powertrain concept that reduces the cost of wind turbine power electronics through intermediate energy storage in a small flywheel.

Andluca

Grant in 2019
Andluca Technologies develops smart glass products that are powered by UV light and solar energy to help buildings and homes save energy. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with operations in New York and California.

REhnu

Grant in 2019
Manufacturer and developer of a concentrated photovoltaic power system designed to help clients in electrical energy generation. The company's system uses large inexpensive mirrors and dual-axis trackers, similar to those already in high-volume production for solar thermal concentrators, to focus sunlight onto small but highly efficient multi-junction cells enabling power producers to generate solar energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Nativus

Grant in 2019
Nativus is a hardware technology company developing a hyper-efficient air-conditioner for commercial and residential applications in the heating and cooling industry. Current technologies have remained stagnant for decades, receiving only incremental improvements over the past 50 years. However, through our patent-pending technology which combines the heat exchanger surface with a centrifugal fan, it’s theoretically possible to achieve a 10x better overall system efficiency than currently available air conditioners. With the US HVAC market valued at over $20B, we initially plan to target the room a/c market and offer customers an extremely efficient, quiet, lightweight, and stylistic product.

Active Energy Systems

Grant in 2019
Active Energy Systems is leveraging its scientific expertise to develop and market an improved form of ice thermal energy storage. The company's headquarters are in Knoxville, Tennessee.

ReJoule

Grant in 2019
ReJoule has a patent pending hardware that enables unprecedented insights into large-format batteries at every stage in their life cycle

Coreshell

Grant in 2019
Coreshell Technologies is accelerating the world’s transition to electric transportation and renewable energy by solving the key degradation issue in rechargeable batteries. Our breakthrough nanolayer thin-film coating technology protects batteries from degrading chemical reactions and is uniquely capable of seamlessly fitting into existing manufacturing while producing the step change needed in the capacity, safety, and cost of batteries.

NALA Membranes

Grant in 2018
NALA Systems provides environmental services. New reverse osmosis membranes are what the industry has been waiting for. Reverse osmosis has been proven to be the most efficient way to purify water.

Imagen Energy

Grant in 2018
developer of solar energy solutions designed for grid, microgrid, energy efficiency, and energy reliability support. The company's offerings include solar panel installations, battery storage systems, and monitoring tools, generating clean electricity, storing excess solar energy, enabling businesses and homeowners to become more energy independent and potentially reducing their reliance on the traditional grid.

Ecovia Renewables

Grant in 2018
Ecovia Renewables Inc., founded in 2014 as a spin-out from the University of Michigan and based in Ann Arbor, specializes in developing bio-based ingredients and materials through a proprietary fermentation process utilizing renewable biomass. The company offers a variety of products, including the EcoSynth platform for biochemical and biofuel production, a suite of biopolymers designed as biodegradable alternatives to traditional polymers, and cellulosic biofuels derived from lignocellulosic biomass. Ecovia's biopolymers are versatile, finding applications in agriculture, such as soil additives for water retention, and in personal care products, serving as thickeners and super-absorbent materials. The company is committed to sustainable practices, aiming to provide high-performing, cost-effective biobased solutions for various industries.

PowerFlex Systems

Grant in 2018
PowerFlex Systems, Inc. is a company based in Los Altos, California, that specializes in the design, construction, operation, and monitoring of electric vehicle charging stations. Established in 2017 and currently a subsidiary of EDF Renewables Inc., PowerFlex focuses on creating adaptive electric vehicle charging networks that enable organizations to transition into clean-energy facilities. The company offers a range of services, including the manufacturing and installation of onsite solar systems, battery storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, microgrids, and energy management systems. Through its patented technology, developed from research conducted at NetLab, PowerFlex aims to help clients reduce long-term energy costs, enhance operational resiliency, and meet sustainability objectives.

Algenesis

Grant in 2018
Algenesis is a material science and technology company focused on addressing the environmental challenges posed by fossil fuel-based products. It specializes in manufacturing renewable and biodegradable plastic materials derived from algae. The company develops biodegradable polyurethane foam products, including soft foams suitable for footwear and hard foams designed for surfboards. By creating these innovative materials, Algenesis aims to help businesses tackle the global plastic pollution crisis and promote more sustainable alternatives in various industries.

Avium

Grant in 2018
Avium develops fuels and chemicals from CO2, water, and renewable energy. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Lawrence, Kansas.

Baseload Renewables

Grant in 2018
Baseload Renewables develops low-cost energy storage to replace fossil base-load generation with renewable energy.

Resonant Link

Grant in 2018
Resonant Link LLC manufactures and develops wireless charging solutions by leveraging coil technology. Its products include Resonant Link’s multi-layer self-resonant structure (MSRS). It serves robot, drone, and electric vehicles industries throughout the world. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Shelburne, Vermont.

Antora Energy

Grant in 2018
Developer of thermal batteries designed to support the widespread integration of renewable resources on the electricity grid. The company's batteries use solar panels to efficiently convert heat energy to electric energy and also electrify heavy industry with thermal energy storage for zero-carbon heat and power, enabling users to ensure convenient, sustainable and reliable electricity on a global scale while reducing carbon emissions.

Rebound Technologies

Grant in 2018
Rebound Technologies, Inc. manufactures and supplies embedded thermal energy storage systems for commercial freezer environments and off-grid cooling environments. It offers IcePoint, a low temperature refrigeration cooling equipment for supermarkets; and SunChill, an off-grid refrigeration solution that enables increased agricultural productivity by removing field heat from crops immediately following harvest, and provides continued product cooling at local markets and central processing facilities. The company’s products are used by retail stores and farmers in the United States. Rebound Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Commerce City, Colorado.

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.

Sunny Clean Water

Grant in 2018
Sunny Clean Water develops a portable, solar-powered water filter that provides drinkable water. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.

Skyven Technologies

Grant in 2017
Skyven Technologies specializes in providing innovative solar thermal solutions for industrial and commercial heat applications. The company focuses on decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries by capturing waste heat to generate clean, emissions-free steam. By adopting a tech-driven approach, Skyven Technologies aims to facilitate industrial decarbonization through an energy-as-a-service model that finances and mitigates risks associated with capital projects. This strategy enables commercial and industrial facilities to produce green energy while significantly lowering costs and reducing carbon emissions linked to process heat.

URTPC

Grant in 2017
URTPC develops power conversion technology that can be used in a variety of power conversion applications. URTPC aims to help companies sustain enthusiasm and create more reliable, safer, efficient products that get to market faster. URTPC intends to be a one-stop solution for analyzing electrical, power electronics, and electromagnetic components, as well as a control system, thermal, structural, and electromagnetic operating parameters.

Ascend Elements

Grant in 2017
Ascend Elements specializes in the sustainable manufacturing of battery materials by utilizing elements extracted from discarded lithium-ion batteries. The company employs advanced hydro process recycling and direct recycling techniques to deconstruct old cathode materials at the atomic level, facilitating the creation of new cathode materials. This innovative approach allows clients to achieve a favorable return on assets while promoting economically viable recycling and affordable battery materials. Ascend Elements' patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology enhances the efficiency of producing new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells compared to traditional methods, leading to reduced costs, improved performance, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Founded in 2015, Ascend Elements is positioned as a leader in transforming battery resource processing and sustainability in the industry.

PowerFlex Systems

Grant in 2017
PowerFlex Systems, Inc. is a company based in Los Altos, California, that specializes in the design, construction, operation, and monitoring of electric vehicle charging stations. Established in 2017 and currently a subsidiary of EDF Renewables Inc., PowerFlex focuses on creating adaptive electric vehicle charging networks that enable organizations to transition into clean-energy facilities. The company offers a range of services, including the manufacturing and installation of onsite solar systems, battery storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, microgrids, and energy management systems. Through its patented technology, developed from research conducted at NetLab, PowerFlex aims to help clients reduce long-term energy costs, enhance operational resiliency, and meet sustainability objectives.

KONTAK, LLC

Grant in 2017
KONTAK, LLC specializes in advanced hydrogen storage technology aimed at making hydrogen accessible for mass-market applications, particularly in light- and heavy-duty fleet vehicles, as well as stationary power solutions. The company's innovative platform utilizes proprietary catalysts and precise reactor temperature control to facilitate the safe extraction of hydrogen from its carrier, ensuring durability across hundreds of cycles. This technology supports various hydrogen production methods, including steam methane reforming, biomass conversion, and renewable electrolysis from wind and solar sources. By focusing on affordability and ease of installation, KONTAK aims to lower the overall costs of hydrogen, making it a viable alternative for a wide range of users.

Aquanis

Grant in 2017
Aquanis, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing the aerodynamic performance of wind turbines through the development of electrical devices. Incorporated in 2016 and located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, Aquanis offers blade-mounted plasma actuators that address unsteady aerodynamic forces. These innovative devices aim to reduce the cost of wind energy by extending the service life of turbines and facilitating the design of larger, more efficient models.

Kelvin

Grant in 2017
Kelvin, formerly known as Radiator Labs, Inc., manufactures innovative radiator covers designed to enhance the efficiency of steam-heated buildings. The company's flagship product, the Cozy, is a wireless and cost-effective retrofit that can be easily installed over existing radiators to provide precise temperature control. This system addresses common issues such as overheating and uneven heating, significantly improving indoor comfort. By redistributing steam flow, the Cozy can accelerate heating in colder rooms and reduce overall heating costs by up to 40%. With an estimated potential for cumulative annual savings of $7 billion across the 120 million residential and commercial radiators in the United States, Kelvin's solutions aim to tackle both energy waste and tenant discomfort in various building types. Founded in 2011 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company has received multiple awards for its contributions to clean energy and innovation.

Ecovia Renewables

Grant in 2017
Ecovia Renewables Inc., founded in 2014 as a spin-out from the University of Michigan and based in Ann Arbor, specializes in developing bio-based ingredients and materials through a proprietary fermentation process utilizing renewable biomass. The company offers a variety of products, including the EcoSynth platform for biochemical and biofuel production, a suite of biopolymers designed as biodegradable alternatives to traditional polymers, and cellulosic biofuels derived from lignocellulosic biomass. Ecovia's biopolymers are versatile, finding applications in agriculture, such as soil additives for water retention, and in personal care products, serving as thickeners and super-absorbent materials. The company is committed to sustainable practices, aiming to provide high-performing, cost-effective biobased solutions for various industries.

Sironix Renewables

Grant in 2017
Sironix Renewables, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in producing environmentally friendly ingredients for cleaning and personal care products derived from plants. The company focuses on the development of oleo-furan surfactant technology, which enables the production of plant-based detergents with fewer harmful chemicals and higher effectiveness. Sironix Renewables aims to create safer consumer products, offering alternatives that are free from harmful additives. Additionally, the company’s innovations have potential applications in various industries, including agricultural pesticides and oil spill remediation, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and safety in industrial consumer products.

Spero Energy

Grant in 2016
Spero Energy, Inc. is an Indiana based company with the mission of developing cost competitive processes for the conversion of abundant non-food biomass to high value chemicals (HVCs) and renewable fuels. With its experienced and outstanding research and business team, Spero Energy has developed processes for a range of renewable chemicals targeting the flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries. Our initial lignin-derived flavor and fragrance chemicals target a multi-billion dollar market segment.

Imagen Energy

Grant in 2016
developer of solar energy solutions designed for grid, microgrid, energy efficiency, and energy reliability support. The company's offerings include solar panel installations, battery storage systems, and monitoring tools, generating clean electricity, storing excess solar energy, enabling businesses and homeowners to become more energy independent and potentially reducing their reliance on the traditional grid.

NVizix

Grant in 2016
Developer of novel photo voltaic technology designed to facilitate direct conversion of sunlight to electricity. The company's technology intends to permit this conversion at much higher efficiency and at significantly lower cost than competing commercially viable photovoltaics based on Silicon or other thin film semiconducting compound and is based on using thermo-ionic emission from metals as the source of electric power, in contrast to existing technologies that only use photo-generated currents, enabling users to produce electricity with high efficiency.

MTPV

Grant in 2016
MTPV Power Corporation is a clean energy company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in Micron-gap ThermalPhotoVoltaics (MTPV) technology. Founded in 2003, the company originated its technology from research at MIT and Draper Laboratory. MTPV Power develops semiconductor chips designed to convert waste heat from various sources into clean energy, primarily electricity. This innovation enables industrial businesses to harness alternative energy sources, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing operational costs. Through its advancements in semiconductor technology, MTPV Power aims to contribute to more sustainable energy solutions in the industrial sector.

RUTE

Grant in 2016
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.

REEcycle

Grant in 2016
By recycling rare earth elements from electronic waste, REEcycle is creating a sustainable, domestic supply of the resources necessary to produce next-generation technologies, including everything from electric cars and iPhones to MRI machines and missile guidance systems.

Renuvix

Grant in 2016
Renuvix is a manufacturer of bio-based resins and polymers, catering to formulators in various industries including paints, coatings, composites, adhesives, cosmetics, and personal care products. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, the company focuses on developing innovative resin and synthetic rubber solutions. Renuvix's products enable formulators to achieve lower volatile organic compound emissions in paints and coatings, while also enhancing the performance characteristics of thermosets through high cross-link density.

Battery Resourcers

Grant in 2015
Founded in 2015, based on a technology out of Professor Wang's group at WPI, Battery Resourcers, is committed to changing the dynamics for processing end of life lithium ion batteries. Currently most lithium ion batteries are landfilled. If they are recycled only the metal value from the batteries is recovered. Battery Resourcers proprietary process allows one to directly synthesize new cathode materials from spent lithium ion cells. Battery Resourcers will be able to deliver low cost cathode materials to the lithium ion battery market enabling green technologies and resulting in less landfilled material a more sustainable pathway forward.

EcoLectro

Grant in 2015
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.
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