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Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine, established in 2024, is an accelerator based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Its primary mission is to foster economic growth and regional competitiveness by promoting inclusivity and diversity in the development of sustainable, climate-resilient technologies. The company focuses on investing in and supporting innovative tech startups that align with these goals.

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is a consortium focused on research and training in the atmospheric and related Earth system sciences. It consists of over 100 member colleges and universities that set directions and priorities for the National Center for Atmospheric Research, which UCAR manages with sponsorship by the National Science Foundation. Through their community programs, UCAR provides additional innovative services in support of the consortium's education and research goals. University Corporation for Atmospheric Research was founded in 1960 and is based in Boulder, Colorado, United States.

Founded in Loveland, Colorado, KineticCore Solutions specializes in manufacturing innovative energy storage systems. Its flagship product is an all-composite structural battery designed for modular, utility-scale use, offering a safe and sustainable solution with no hazardous materials.

Codon Learning is a STEM courseware company based in Golden, Colorado, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing a learning platform designed for STEM faculty to create inclusive, evidence-based courses. This platform engages students through structured self-testing with immediate feedback and monitors their progress while connecting concepts across assignments. It allows instructors to build courses using a backward-design framework and draw from assessment questions and additional materials developed by experienced educators. The goal is to help students develop effective study habits and metacognitive skills, while enabling instructors to design and teach well-aligned, high-structure courses.

Founded in 1876, University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs. It serves as Colorado's comprehensive graduate research university with selective admission standards.

Swift Solar is a solar technology company that designs and manufactures lightweight solar panels and systems for aerospace, automotive, and building applications. Founded in 2017 and based in San Carlos, California, with a facility in Golden, Colorado, the company focuses on perovskite solar cell technology to deliver higher efficiency and lower costs. Its approach involves ultra-thin perovskite films and tandem cell architectures that capture different parts of the solar spectrum to improve conversion efficiency while reducing weight. Swift Solar emphasizes domestic manufacturing to support scalable production and aims to advance photovoltaic solutions suitable for demanding environments and large-scale deployment.

Green Sun Medical, LLC is a medical device company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of orthotic braces for the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) and Kyphosis. Founded in 2013 and based in Fort Collins, Colorado, the company is focused on creating innovative solutions to correct spinal deformities. Its flagship product is a dynamic spinal alignment brace that applies continuous corrective pressure to the spine, facilitating effective treatment for conditions such as scoliosis and kyphosis. This technology-enabled brace not only aids in the physical correction of spinal issues but also allows physicians to remotely monitor its performance in real-time, enhancing patient care and recovery outcomes.

Skyhaven Systems is a specialty research and development firm based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with primary research and development facilities located in Westford, Massachusetts. Founded in 2017 through the merger of Reactive Innovations, LLC, the company focuses on addressing critical needs in the Defense, Energy, Aerospace, and Environmental sectors for various U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense and NASA. Skyhaven applies advanced electrochemical engineering and reaction-based chemical processes to tackle complex technical challenges, conducting innovative work in areas such as reactor design, separation systems, and materials development. The firm operates a 4,200 square foot facility for research, development, and light manufacturing, and it pursues government-funded contracts to explore high-risk development areas. By retaining ownership of the technology rights generated from these projects, Skyhaven can commercialize its innovations for non-government applications while providing the government with a royalty-free license to use the technologies developed. This approach positions Skyhaven as a key player in creating sustainable solutions that enhance performance and reduce costs across various industries.

Founded in 2020, Intersphere specializes in environmental services. It provides weather and climate forecasts for seasonal to decadal planning horizons, utilizing artificial intelligence and human expertise to minimize risk across industries such as natural resource management, energy, and agriculture.

LumenAstra, established in 2020 and headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, specializes in the development of non-invasive, wearable deep-tissue temperature sensors. These devices are designed to accurately measure internal temperatures from external locations, serving diverse applications such as cancer hyperthermia therapy, hypothermia for aortic dissection repair, brain temperature monitoring for newborns, and heat stress monitoring in high-risk environments like military operations or hazardous workplaces. The company's innovative sensor technology enables medical professionals to better protect patients from potential harm caused by extreme temperatures.

Terra Cover is a Denver-based company established in 2020. It operates a monitoring platform that leverages satellite imagery and physics-guided machine learning for applications such as drought monitoring, flood mapping, and streamflow estimation. This enables data-driven decision-making in sectors like insurance and water resource management.

Founded in 2016, Cobio Diagnostics is a biotechnology company based in Golden, Colorado. It specializes in developing diagnostics for bacterial identification and phenotypic antibiotic resistance testing using a phage-based immunoassay. This enables healthcare providers to make quicker and more informed decisions about antibiotic use.

Founded in 2020, Vapor Cell Technologies specializes in developing ultra-compact vapor cells that enable distance detection with sub-nanometer accuracy. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the company's technology converts lasers into wavelength standards and facilitates precise length and optical frequency measurements.

Codon Learning is a STEM courseware company based in Golden, Colorado, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing a learning platform designed for STEM faculty to create inclusive, evidence-based courses. This platform engages students through structured self-testing with immediate feedback and monitors their progress while connecting concepts across assignments. It allows instructors to build courses using a backward-design framework and draw from assessment questions and additional materials developed by experienced educators. The goal is to help students develop effective study habits and metacognitive skills, while enabling instructors to design and teach well-aligned, high-structure courses.

Biomimicry Design Alliance is a consulting organization founded in 2018 and based in Denver, Colorado. The company focuses on making biomimicry accessible to the architecture community by creating tools that bridge the gap between scientific research and design practices. Its mission is to facilitate knowledge sharing and resource exchange among architects, designers, and scientists, thereby enhancing their capacity to address the challenges posed by the climate crisis. Through its innovative approach, Biomimicry Design Alliance aims to empower professionals in the field to incorporate sustainable design principles inspired by natural systems, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and ecologically sound built environment.

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.

ClearSight develops intraocular lenses for high-quality vision after cataract surgery. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.

Green Sun Medical, LLC is a medical device company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of orthotic braces for the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) and Kyphosis. Founded in 2013 and based in Fort Collins, Colorado, the company is focused on creating innovative solutions to correct spinal deformities. Its flagship product is a dynamic spinal alignment brace that applies continuous corrective pressure to the spine, facilitating effective treatment for conditions such as scoliosis and kyphosis. This technology-enabled brace not only aids in the physical correction of spinal issues but also allows physicians to remotely monitor its performance in real-time, enhancing patient care and recovery outcomes.

TCarta specializes in providing seabed mapping data for maritime applications. It offers hydrostatic and geospatial mapping systems and solutions, serving clients in geospatial intelligence, coastal engineering, environmental monitoring, and global mapping.

Meati Foods produces and sells fungi-based meat alternatives. Founded in 2016, the company uses proprietary clean technologies to create nutrient-dense, plant-based products that are free from common allergens.

Swift Solar is a solar technology company that designs and manufactures lightweight solar panels and systems for aerospace, automotive, and building applications. Founded in 2017 and based in San Carlos, California, with a facility in Golden, Colorado, the company focuses on perovskite solar cell technology to deliver higher efficiency and lower costs. Its approach involves ultra-thin perovskite films and tandem cell architectures that capture different parts of the solar spectrum to improve conversion efficiency while reducing weight. Swift Solar emphasizes domestic manufacturing to support scalable production and aims to advance photovoltaic solutions suitable for demanding environments and large-scale deployment.

Vartega Inc. is a technology development firm based in Golden, Colorado, that specializes in the recycling of carbon fiber, a strong and lightweight material used across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods. Founded in 2014, Vartega employs a patented recycling process to transform carbon fiber scrap and waste into low-cost, high-quality products suitable for mass-market applications. The company’s offerings include semi-continuous, chopped, and milled carbon fiber, which can be utilized in thermoplastics, nonwoven fabrics, and molding compounds. By diverting carbon fiber waste from landfills, Vartega aims to enhance the sustainability of these industries, contributing to improved fuel economy and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Stateless is a Boulder, Colorado‑based company that develops software‑defined interconnect solutions for private and hybrid cloud environments. Its platform, including the Luxon interconnect network, delivers virtualized network functions such as routing, security, and automation across multiple endpoints, including data centers, tenant sites, and hyperscale clouds. By enabling dynamic, multi‑tenant connectivity, Stateless allows service providers to scale network services efficiently and cost‑effectively.

MRX Analytics, founded in 2017 and based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, specializes in addressing challenges that involve 3D temperature measurements in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems. The company leverages its patent-pending technology to enhance MRI-assisted temperature measurement, aiming to streamline processes for its clients. With a team of internationally recognized researchers in the field of magnetic resonance, MRX Analytics is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that not only address specific customer needs but also create new business opportunities while saving time.

ClearSight develops intraocular lenses for high-quality vision after cataract surgery. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.

Geospiza, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in climate risk assessment platforms aimed at the emergency management industry. Founded in 2017, Geospiza develops software solutions that integrate real-time Internet of Things (IoT) data, big data, and advanced analytics to help risk managers, sustainability teams, and asset managers assess and mitigate climate-related risks. Its flagship products include Geospiza PATH, which allows users to quantify and address risks associated with climate and natural hazards, and Geospiza SWIFT, a web-based workflow and decision support tool that consolidates diverse datasets and models to provide actionable insights. Through these platforms, Geospiza enhances decision-making processes, ultimately aiming to save lives and protect the environment in the face of climate disasters.

Meati Foods produces and sells fungi-based meat alternatives. Founded in 2016, the company uses proprietary clean technologies to create nutrient-dense, plant-based products that are free from common allergens.

TCarta specializes in providing seabed mapping data for maritime applications. It offers hydrostatic and geospatial mapping systems and solutions, serving clients in geospatial intelligence, coastal engineering, environmental monitoring, and global mapping.

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.

Rebound Technologies manufactures innovative thermal energy storage systems for commercial freezer environments and off-grid cooling. Its flagship products include IcePoint, a low-temperature refrigeration solution for supermarkets, and SunChill, an off-grid refrigeration system designed to improve agricultural productivity by removing field heat from crops post-harvest. The company's solutions are used by retail stores and farmers in the United States.

Founded in 2014, Elementum 3D specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing advanced metals, composites, and ceramics for the 3D printing industry. Its product portfolio includes aluminum Metal-Matrix Composites (MMC), tungsten, copper, nickel and steel MMC materials, nickel titanium, and cemented carbide.

2B Technologies is dedicated to the development and commercialization of new analytical instruments for atmospheric and environmental measurements. They specialize in miniaturized instruments for measurements of ozone (O3), nitric oxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), mercury (Hg; under development), and other chemical species in air. The photo to the right shows their Model 202 Ozone Monitor and their Personal Ozone Monitor (POM) sitting atop a conventional ozone monitor. Their Model 202 was originally developed out of the need for the University of Colorado research group of co-founder Dr. John Birks to make vertical profiling measurements of ozone on kites and balloons where measurements using conventional ozone monitors are impossible. The POM represents another advance in miniaturization and portability. Their small, lightweight, low-power instruments are now used for atmospheric measurements using balloons, kites, UAVs, research aircraft, and at many remote sites, including Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, the Greenland ice sheet, the summit of Mont Blanc, the Amazon rain forest, on buoys in the Arctic Ocean, on commercial airliners, in many U.S. National Parks and at numerous other locations throughout the world. More than 1,700 of Their Model 202 and Model 205 Ozone Monitors, over 140 POMs, and more than 4,100 total instruments have been sold since the year 2000, with about half of their instruments going to researchers outside the U.S. More than 500 scientific papers have been published that cite use of 2B Tech instruments, and those papers have been cited more than 7,000 times by other researchers.

LightStanza is a startup based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the development of LightStanza, a web application for daylight simulations. The company focuses on addressing the often overlooked and oversimplified aspect of daylighting in building design. By offering several analysis options, including annual metrics, space-by-space scores for LEED Daylight Credit, and glare reports, LightStanza provides precise and accurate tools to enhance both spatial dynamics and energy efficiency within buildings. Their software is powered by cloud computing and includes features such as point-in-time rendering, illuminance grid animations, and various types of annual analyses. This enables professionals in the construction industry, including architects, daylighting consultants, sustainable design specialists, LEED consultants, and project managers, to simulate daylight conditions accurately throughout the day and year.

DMC Biotechnologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in the development of bio-based products through microbial fermentation technology. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on engineering microbial hosts to produce a range of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, nutraceuticals, natural products, and pharmaceuticals. DMC Biotechnologies employs its proprietary Dynamic Metabolic Control technology to enhance production efficiency, thereby reducing costs and accelerating the timeline from discovery to commercial performance. The company's innovative approach supports sustainability by utilizing lower energy and resource inputs in the manufacturing process.

Stateless is a Boulder, Colorado‑based company that develops software‑defined interconnect solutions for private and hybrid cloud environments. Its platform, including the Luxon interconnect network, delivers virtualized network functions such as routing, security, and automation across multiple endpoints, including data centers, tenant sites, and hyperscale clouds. By enabling dynamic, multi‑tenant connectivity, Stateless allows service providers to scale network services efficiently and cost‑effectively.

Lupine Labs is a Boulder, Colorado-based company that focuses on the design, development, and integration of automated manufacturing processes. With a strong foundation in material science and machine automation, the company collaborates with manufacturing teams to create production-ready tools that leverage advanced technology. Lupine Labs offers a range of services, including contract engineering, machine design, software development, process engineering, failure analysis, prototyping, and various forms of material analysis such as scanning electron microscopy and infrared spectroscopy. These capabilities enable clients to enhance their manufacturing efficiency and innovation.

Stryd manufactures a wearable power meter for running, measuring efficiency, performance, and environmental conditions. It identifies performance bottlenecks and provides personalized training guidance. Stryd serves customers online and through stores, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado since its founding in 2013.

Founded in 2014, Elementum 3D specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing advanced metals, composites, and ceramics for the 3D printing industry. Its product portfolio includes aluminum Metal-Matrix Composites (MMC), tungsten, copper, nickel and steel MMC materials, nickel titanium, and cemented carbide.

High Precision Devices, Inc. is a manufacturer and developer of precision instruments specializing in cryogenic technology. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers a range of products and services tailored for scientific applications, including research cryostats, low-temperature detectors, superconducting devices, and custom cryogenics. They also provide air sampling systems, voltage standard cryo probes, custom cryo probes and sample holders, and quantitative magnetic resonance imaging phantoms. Additionally, High Precision Devices develops instruments for balloon and UAV applications, as well as outsourced research and development services encompassing product development and engineering. Their clientele includes government and university laboratories, private companies, and sectors such as aerospace, medical, telecommunications, and science education. Incorporated in 1988, High Precision Devices operates as a subsidiary of FormFactor, Inc.

DMC Biotechnologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in the development of bio-based products through microbial fermentation technology. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on engineering microbial hosts to produce a range of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, nutraceuticals, natural products, and pharmaceuticals. DMC Biotechnologies employs its proprietary Dynamic Metabolic Control technology to enhance production efficiency, thereby reducing costs and accelerating the timeline from discovery to commercial performance. The company's innovative approach supports sustainability by utilizing lower energy and resource inputs in the manufacturing process.

LightStanza is a startup based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the development of LightStanza, a web application for daylight simulations. The company focuses on addressing the often overlooked and oversimplified aspect of daylighting in building design. By offering several analysis options, including annual metrics, space-by-space scores for LEED Daylight Credit, and glare reports, LightStanza provides precise and accurate tools to enhance both spatial dynamics and energy efficiency within buildings. Their software is powered by cloud computing and includes features such as point-in-time rendering, illuminance grid animations, and various types of annual analyses. This enables professionals in the construction industry, including architects, daylighting consultants, sustainable design specialists, LEED consultants, and project managers, to simulate daylight conditions accurately throughout the day and year.

High Precision Devices, Inc. is a manufacturer and developer of precision instruments specializing in cryogenic technology. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers a range of products and services tailored for scientific applications, including research cryostats, low-temperature detectors, superconducting devices, and custom cryogenics. They also provide air sampling systems, voltage standard cryo probes, custom cryo probes and sample holders, and quantitative magnetic resonance imaging phantoms. Additionally, High Precision Devices develops instruments for balloon and UAV applications, as well as outsourced research and development services encompassing product development and engineering. Their clientele includes government and university laboratories, private companies, and sectors such as aerospace, medical, telecommunications, and science education. Incorporated in 1988, High Precision Devices operates as a subsidiary of FormFactor, Inc.

OptiEnz Sensors, LLC, is a biotech company that produces innovative biosensors for continuously measuring organic chemical concentrations in water and aqueous solutions. The technology is based on fundamental research on enzymatic sensor tips by the company’s founder and CTO, Dr. Ken Reardon. Reardon, a professor and researcher at Colorado State University (CSU), recognized a significant need for a device that could measure the concentration of chemical contaminants in food and water—a device that could take these measurements rapidly, accurately, and inexpensively. Although traditional laboratory sampling methods can yield very accurate measurements, they are also complex, time-intensive, expensive, and—most importantly—they do not provide continuous in-place measurements. Building on his years of research experience in biosensor technology and bioremediation, Reardon decided to combine his knowledge of biosensors and bacterial enzymes to produce a better tool for measuring contaminants in water. In 2010, working in tandem with Colorado State University’s tech transfer, CSU Ventures, Reardon spun-out OptiEnz Sensors, LLC, to develop, manufacture, and sell the biosensors. The company has identified over 50 candidate organic chemicals and has constructed and tested sensor tips for 20 different organic chemicals including alcohols, sugars, hydrocarbons, and solvents. The company is engaged in product trials, as well as sponsored development pilot projects with customers.

Blank Slate Systems, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2012. It specializes in developing a cloud-based sketch design tool that simplifies and accelerates the design process for users. The tool is designed to recognize rough sketches and transform them into precise digital drawings, facilitating a smoother workflow for prototypers and design professionals. By providing an intuitive interface that eliminates the complexities of traditional engineering software, Blank Slate enables users to quickly prototype and manufacture their ideas, enhancing collaboration and productivity in design projects.

Asius Technologies develops and markets in-ear audio technology, focusing on high-fidelity sound while protecting hearing. The company markets ADEL, the Ambrose Diaphonic Ear Lens, a polymer bubble inserted into the ear canal and inflated to form a comfortable, one-size-fits-all seal that optimizes coupling with hearing aids, headsets, and earbuds. Its patented technology extends to in-ear monitors and earbuds that absorb harmful in-ear pressures to deliver clearer, more spacious sound at lower volumes, reducing the risk of hearing loss. Asius Technologies is based in Colorado, United States.

Keystone Tower Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer and installer of wind turbine steel towers, utilizing an innovative spiral welding process. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, the company conducts all rolling and welding operations in-house. This advanced manufacturing technique enables the production of larger towers that can support next-generation turbines, significantly lowering costs for both onshore and offshore installations. Additionally, Keystone's towers are designed to reach greater heights, allowing turbines to harness stronger winds for enhanced energy absorption.

Modular Robotics, established in 2008 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in the manufacture of educational robot construction kits. Their products, Cubelets and MOSS, consist of modular magnetic blocks that can be assembled into small, self-powered robots. These kits combine sensors, logic, and actuator blocks, allowing children to create simple yet complex reconfigurable robots, fostering analytical reasoning skills and logical abilities.

Modular Robotics, established in 2008 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in the manufacture of educational robot construction kits. Their products, Cubelets and MOSS, consist of modular magnetic blocks that can be assembled into small, self-powered robots. These kits combine sensors, logic, and actuator blocks, allowing children to create simple yet complex reconfigurable robots, fostering analytical reasoning skills and logical abilities.

Rebound Technologies manufactures innovative thermal energy storage systems for commercial freezer environments and off-grid cooling. Its flagship products include IcePoint, a low-temperature refrigeration solution for supermarkets, and SunChill, an off-grid refrigeration system designed to improve agricultural productivity by removing field heat from crops post-harvest. The company's solutions are used by retail stores and farmers in the United States.

AgentSheets, Inc. is an educational software company in Boulder, Colorado. Our authoring tools and curricula truly reflect years of research in human-computer interaction, end-user programming, and simulation/modeling tools. Our mission is to foster K-12 student participation in STEM fields through motivational applications based on AgentSheets' unique technologies. We provide teachers and students with innovative instruction in computational thinking and design that motivates them to explore computer science education and careers. AgentSheets, Inc. is an international leader in educational technology, innovative educational solutions, and measureable results!

OptiEnz Sensors, LLC, is a biotech company that produces innovative biosensors for continuously measuring organic chemical concentrations in water and aqueous solutions. The technology is based on fundamental research on enzymatic sensor tips by the company’s founder and CTO, Dr. Ken Reardon. Reardon, a professor and researcher at Colorado State University (CSU), recognized a significant need for a device that could measure the concentration of chemical contaminants in food and water—a device that could take these measurements rapidly, accurately, and inexpensively. Although traditional laboratory sampling methods can yield very accurate measurements, they are also complex, time-intensive, expensive, and—most importantly—they do not provide continuous in-place measurements. Building on his years of research experience in biosensor technology and bioremediation, Reardon decided to combine his knowledge of biosensors and bacterial enzymes to produce a better tool for measuring contaminants in water. In 2010, working in tandem with Colorado State University’s tech transfer, CSU Ventures, Reardon spun-out OptiEnz Sensors, LLC, to develop, manufacture, and sell the biosensors. The company has identified over 50 candidate organic chemicals and has constructed and tested sensor tips for 20 different organic chemicals including alcohols, sugars, hydrocarbons, and solvents. The company is engaged in product trials, as well as sponsored development pilot projects with customers.

Lupine Labs is a Boulder, Colorado-based company that focuses on the design, development, and integration of automated manufacturing processes. With a strong foundation in material science and machine automation, the company collaborates with manufacturing teams to create production-ready tools that leverage advanced technology. Lupine Labs offers a range of services, including contract engineering, machine design, software development, process engineering, failure analysis, prototyping, and various forms of material analysis such as scanning electron microscopy and infrared spectroscopy. These capabilities enable clients to enhance their manufacturing efficiency and innovation.

OptiEnz Sensors, LLC, is a biotech company that produces innovative biosensors for continuously measuring organic chemical concentrations in water and aqueous solutions. The technology is based on fundamental research on enzymatic sensor tips by the company’s founder and CTO, Dr. Ken Reardon. Reardon, a professor and researcher at Colorado State University (CSU), recognized a significant need for a device that could measure the concentration of chemical contaminants in food and water—a device that could take these measurements rapidly, accurately, and inexpensively. Although traditional laboratory sampling methods can yield very accurate measurements, they are also complex, time-intensive, expensive, and—most importantly—they do not provide continuous in-place measurements. Building on his years of research experience in biosensor technology and bioremediation, Reardon decided to combine his knowledge of biosensors and bacterial enzymes to produce a better tool for measuring contaminants in water. In 2010, working in tandem with Colorado State University’s tech transfer, CSU Ventures, Reardon spun-out OptiEnz Sensors, LLC, to develop, manufacture, and sell the biosensors. The company has identified over 50 candidate organic chemicals and has constructed and tested sensor tips for 20 different organic chemicals including alcohols, sugars, hydrocarbons, and solvents. The company is engaged in product trials, as well as sponsored development pilot projects with customers.

Blank Slate Systems, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2012. It specializes in developing a cloud-based sketch design tool that simplifies and accelerates the design process for users. The tool is designed to recognize rough sketches and transform them into precise digital drawings, facilitating a smoother workflow for prototypers and design professionals. By providing an intuitive interface that eliminates the complexities of traditional engineering software, Blank Slate enables users to quickly prototype and manufacture their ideas, enhancing collaboration and productivity in design projects.

Keystone Tower Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer and installer of wind turbine steel towers, utilizing an innovative spiral welding process. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, the company conducts all rolling and welding operations in-house. This advanced manufacturing technique enables the production of larger towers that can support next-generation turbines, significantly lowering costs for both onshore and offshore installations. Additionally, Keystone's towers are designed to reach greater heights, allowing turbines to harness stronger winds for enhanced energy absorption.

Founded in 2011, Solid Power develops solid-state rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and portable electronics. Its batteries contain no volatile or flammable liquid components, offering high energy density, ultimate safety, and reliability.

Chiaro Technologies LLC is a technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the design and development of three-dimensional (3D) cameras and vision sensors for applications in logistics, robotics, and automation. Founded in 2005, the company offers advanced 3D technology solutions, including the Cloudburst 3D sensor camera, which utilizes Symbolic Light technology to capture real-time, high-precision depth images and point clouds. Chiaro Technologies also provides the Jetstream Panel application, allowing users to view, interact with, and record live 3D data from its cameras. By delivering high-speed, real-time 3D image streaming, the company enables manufacturers and machine vision vendors to create innovative solutions tailored to their specific needs. As of November 30, 2016, Chiaro Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Cognex Corporation.

Modular Robotics, established in 2008 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in the manufacture of educational robot construction kits. Their products, Cubelets and MOSS, consist of modular magnetic blocks that can be assembled into small, self-powered robots. These kits combine sensors, logic, and actuator blocks, allowing children to create simple yet complex reconfigurable robots, fostering analytical reasoning skills and logical abilities.

Asius Technologies develops and markets in-ear audio technology, focusing on high-fidelity sound while protecting hearing. The company markets ADEL, the Ambrose Diaphonic Ear Lens, a polymer bubble inserted into the ear canal and inflated to form a comfortable, one-size-fits-all seal that optimizes coupling with hearing aids, headsets, and earbuds. Its patented technology extends to in-ear monitors and earbuds that absorb harmful in-ear pressures to deliver clearer, more spacious sound at lower volumes, reducing the risk of hearing loss. Asius Technologies is based in Colorado, United States.

Modular Robotics, established in 2008 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in the manufacture of educational robot construction kits. Their products, Cubelets and MOSS, consist of modular magnetic blocks that can be assembled into small, self-powered robots. These kits combine sensors, logic, and actuator blocks, allowing children to create simple yet complex reconfigurable robots, fostering analytical reasoning skills and logical abilities.