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 New York

The Eastman School of Music, part of the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, was established in 1921 by George Eastman. It is recognized as one of the premier music schools in the United States, offering a range of degrees including Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Music, Doctor of Philosophy, and Doctor of Musical Arts, as well as certificates for performers and artists. As of 2015, the school had over 900 students enrolled, with a diverse population of approximately 25% international students. Each year, around 2,000 applicants vie for admission, reflecting a competitive acceptance rate. Additionally, the Eastman School operates a Community Music School that serves about 1,000 students of various ages. The Sibley Music Library at Eastman is the largest academic music library in North America, housing a vast collection of music resources, further enhancing the educational experience for its students.

Lilu

Seed Round in 2023
Lilu Inc. is a women's health company based in New York, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing innovative devices to support new mothers, with a focus on making breastfeeding more efficient and manageable. Its flagship product, the Lilu massage bra, is an FDA Class I device that utilizes patented pneumatic massage technology to replicate a baby's natural sucking motions, thereby increasing milk output and reducing discomfort during the pumping process. This automated compression bra not only addresses common challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers but also integrates seamlessly into modern lifestyles, allowing users to pump, track, and manage their milk supply more effectively. Lilu sells its products online, receiving positive feedback from customers who describe the bra as a lifesaver for breastfeeding.

InnovBot

Grant in 2022
InnovBot develops wall-climbing robot technologies that provide vertical mobility and high-precision positioning solutions. The company is based in Yorktown Heights, New York.

Ezrabio

Grant in 2022
Ezrabio is a biotechnology company that specializes in RNA adenylation technology, facilitating ribosome profiling across diverse biological samples. By offering rapid cDNA library construction and streamlined services from sample preparation to deep sequencing, Ezrabio empowers researchers and medical professionals to uncover hidden coding potential, analyze translational responses, identify tumor-associated antigens, and inform mRNA therapeutics. Their innovative approach simplifies complex processes, making it easier for scientists to conduct critical research in genetics and molecular biology.

Intelligent Medicine

Grant in 2022
Intelligent Medicine provides software and simulation services in medical, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality simulators. Their solution provides architects and facility stakeholders the ability to test and optimize building designs and protocols, thereby reducing infectious spread probability and user congestion.

Yank Technologies

Grant in 2022
Yank Tech is a wireless charging startupcompany located in New Lab, a co-workingspace for creating emerging technologies.

Aurie

Grant in 2022
CathBuddy is a medical device company that features a reusable urinary catheterization system. It specializes in the fields of healthcare, medical, and medical device. It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, United States.

4D Avionic Systems

Grant in 2021
4D Avionic Systems specializes in providing advanced aviation and aerospace solutions focused on enhancing airspace management. The company offers strategic and tactical deconfliction services, along with four-dimensional prescriptive control and flight path management capabilities. These services enable high-density operations, ensuring that aviation industry stakeholders can achieve safer, more efficient, and more profitable outcomes. By integrating innovative technology into airspace management, 4D Avionic Systems aims to improve overall safety and operational effectiveness for airplane operators.

BioSapien

Grant in 2021
BioSapien is a biotech startup that focuses on developing a 3D printed drug delivery platform to provide FDA approved drugs. The startup's device allows chemotherapy to be delivered intravenously through a controlled drug release and enables physicians to reduce harmful side-effects and dramatically reduce costs. BioSapien was established in 2018 and is based in New York.

Ranial Systems

Grant in 2021
Developer of a real-time process automation platform designed to provide converging cognitive artificial intelligence and edge computing runtime. The company's platform focuses to cater alternative domains and strategic initiatives in smart energy, real-time plant monitoring, and wearable technology automation and spree to explore the emerging market potentials dealing with context-aware, business process automation, advisory services on product development and co-innovation, enabling businesses to solve their critical problems in business process automation space.

SubUAS

Grant in 2021
SubUAS specializes in the development of unmanned aerial and underwater vehicles that are capable of operating in challenging weather and underwater conditions. These vehicles are designed to carry a variety of sensors tailored to specific missions, allowing clients to perform tasks such as inspection, reconnaissance, and payload delivery efficiently and cost-effectively. By leveraging advanced technology, SubUAS aims to enhance operational capabilities for its clients across various sectors, providing solutions that address the complexities of both air and water applications.
Computer Science for All (CS4All) is a 10-year initiative designed to provide a meaningful, high-quality computer science education to public school students in the NYC school system at each school level—elementary, middle and high school. By 2025, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) will train nearly 5,000 teachers who will bring CS education to the city’s 1.1 million public school students. CS4All is a public-private partnership between the DOE and NYC that is supported by a range of foundations, corporations, nonprofits, and individuals.

LangInnov

Grant in 2021
Developer of a language application intended to assist the development of bilingualism. The company's application is a user-friendly, fully automated, multi-platform, language and literacy assessment for emergent bilinguals to respond in English and their home language, enabling users to learn reading, writing, listening, speaking, and cognitive skills.

AvantGuard

Grant in 2021
Our first product, HaloFilm turns any surface into an antimicrobial surface by holding chlorine from store-bought disinfectants on surfaces in a safe and effective manner for as long as a month. HaloFilm contains a novel polymer that when sprayed on creates a thin transparent film that binds to the surface and to chlorine, at levels equivalent to what you would find in a pool. Chlorine is a universally used as a disinfectant against bacteria, virus and fungi, but has a short effective life. We extend the lifetime and overall utility of chlorine to protect surfaces continuously. Our focus is on high touch surfaces in hospitals, mass transit systems, schools, and more; wherever pathogens spread and endanger human health.

IAMBIC

Grant in 2021
Iambic is an AI company that brings AI-driven personalization to footwear distribution, design, and manufacturing. Iambic's data-driven fit platform is able to capture and simulate an individual's unique footwear needs and optimal shoe models. Iambic's first product which is a B2B2C virtual fit prediction tool, where Iambic's API plugs into e-commerce apps and websites to provide a smartphone-based virtual foot scan and personalized product/size recommendations. This technology eliminates the guesswork in shoe shopping for consumers and enables retailers and brands to reduce the 40% return rate for online purchases, which costs e-commerce operations an average of $40 to process each pair of shoes returned.

Capti

Grant in 2021
Capti Voice is an accessible reading platform dedicated to supporting struggling readers in enhancing their comprehension and reading skills. Founded in 2006 and based in Stony Brook, New York, the company offers a personalized reading support tool that harnesses machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. This innovative platform provides features such as adaptive vocabulary games, contextual translation, and language detection, allowing users to engage with text in an interactive and inclusive manner. Capti Voice aims to make reading more accessible for individuals facing learning disabilities, ultimately fostering improved literacy outcomes.
Kodikaz Therapeutic Solutions is focused on advancing cancer treatment by developing targeted therapies aimed at eradicating cancers while minimizing side effects. The company utilizes its innovative Zip-Code™ Technology platform, a first-in-class delivery system that facilitates cell-specific genomic transfer for both RNA and DNA applications. Rooted in discoveries from human cancers, this platform addresses the limitations associated with traditional viral delivery methods, providing a more effective and safer alternative. Kodikaz's research generates valuable in-vitro and in-vivo data across various oncological applications, including pancreatic, myeloma, and colorectal cancers, supporting the development of curative gene transfer technologies.

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.

Lucata

Grant in 2021
Emu Technology is focused on developing innovative hardware and software solutions that enhance memory utilization and eliminate data bottlenecks in microprocessors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, the company has established strategic partnerships with notable firms such as Graham Allen Partners, Aunalytics, Data Realty, and Qumulus Solutions. A key offering from Emu Technology is the next-generation Lucata computer architecture, which significantly accelerates graph analytics, allowing organizations to conduct high-performance, multi-hop analytics on vast databases with up to one trillion vertices. This architecture leverages patented migrating thread technology to scale unified memory and facilitates deeper data analysis using existing graph database software or custom solutions. Emu Technology's solutions are applicable across various sectors, including financial services, cybersecurity, healthcare, telecommunications, and government, thereby enabling organizations to harness the power of advanced analytics and machine learning.

AdvanceH2O

Grant in 2021
AdvanceH2O is a developer of an online platform that specializes in water treatment solutions applicable to both small systems and utility-scale plants. The company aims to enhance global water management by providing advanced water purification technology and next-generation monitoring and data informatics platforms. These tools improve the reliability and predictability of water treatment alternatives, enabling clients to adopt innovative methods that prevent environmental and health crises linked to ineffective water treatment practices. By focusing on these goals, AdvanceH2O seeks to address critical challenges in water management and ensure safer, more efficient water treatment processes.
SingletO2 Therapeutics is a biotechnology company founded in 2015 and based in New Providence, New Jersey. The company focuses on developing innovative treatments for periodontal disease by utilizing the unique properties of singlet oxygen. This advanced approach capitalizes on the bacteria-killing capabilities of singlet oxygen, enabling clinicians to effectively treat advanced stages of periodontal disease without the need for surgical intervention. Through its research and development efforts, SingletO2 Therapeutics aims to improve patient outcomes and transform the management of periodontal health.
Optical Metrology Solutions, headquartered in Niskayuna, New York, specializes in consulting services related to optical metrology equipment. The company offers application evaluations to identify the most suitable off-the-shelf tools and assists in the procurement of specifications. Additionally, it provides training to enhance the understanding and application of these tools. By focusing on making in-process measurements more economically viable and improving machine utilization, Optical Metrology Solutions aids companies in testing their parts for compliance throughout nearly all stages of the optical production process.

Barley & Britches

Grant in 2021
Barley & Britches is a clothing company based in New York, United States, specializing in handcrafted garments designed for an active lifestyle. The company emphasizes quality through the use of premium canvas cotton and double-enforced stitching, ensuring durability and comfort. Their intelligently ventilated designs cater to customers seeking modern and versatile clothing options that support both functionality and style.

NeuroTechR3

Grant in 2021
NeuroTechR3 is a biomedical device and digital health start-up focused on creating affordable rehabilitation technologies to enhance upper extremity function in individuals affected by brain injuries, such as stroke and cerebral palsy. The company's flagship product, R3THATM, utilizes machine learning and cloud technology to facilitate personalized telerehabilitation through exergames designed to promote neuroplasticity. This innovative approach incorporates motion tracking, analytics, and real-time biofeedback, enabling a more proactive and patient-centered rehabilitation process. Founded in 2020 by a team of four women and spun out from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers School of Health Professions, NeuroTechR3 is strategically positioned in the local market, collaborating with rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient centers, and therapists. The company's expertise lies in the intersection of biomedical engineering and computer science, allowing for the development of data-driven solutions that enhance patient recovery outcomes. NeuroTechR3 aims to disrupt the exergame rehabilitation field by providing sustainable and accessible options for individuals with various impairments, ultimately contributing to the overall improvement of human health.

QAS.AI

Grant in 2021
QAS.AI focuses on developing and commercializing advanced software that enhances the functionality of image-guided surgical equipment. The company specializes in image analysis and treatment management, creating tools that accurately assess tissue perfusion status and identify vessel occlusion. This software is designed for use during surgical procedures, enabling clinicians to detect areas of inadequate blood flow in the brain and to evaluate the effectiveness of aneurysm correction six months post-embolization. By providing real-time assistance during endovascular surgeries, QAS.AI aims to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare professionals in delivering precise interventions. The multidisciplinary team at QAS.AI includes specialists in biomedical engineering, neurosurgery, and pathology, ensuring a comprehensive approach to surgical technology.

Charmtech Labs

Grant in 2021
Charmtech Labs LLC, founded in 2010 and based in Stony Brook, New York, specializes in researching and developing assistive screen-reading technology for individuals with visual impairments. The company's flagship product, Capti Voice, serves as a personalized reading support tool that utilizes advanced technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. Capti Voice offers various features, including adaptive vocabulary games, contextual translation, and language detection, making it versatile for different content sources, formats, and user needs. The technology is designed to support a diverse audience, including students, educators, auditory learners, busy professionals, and individuals with dyslexia, helping them access information more effectively. Initially motivated by the desire to address accessibility challenges, Charmtech Labs aims to extend its innovative solutions to the mainstream market, enhancing the way people consume digital content.

Air Company

Grant in 2021
Air Company is a technology and lifestyle company that ideates, creates, and manufactures liquor products. The company was founded in 2017 by Gregory Constantine and Staff Sheehan and is based in New York, New York, United States.

Endeavos Innovations

Grant in 2021
Endeavos Innovations is a product development and engineering services firm based in Clifton Park, New York, established in 2014. The company specializes in advanced mechanical and systems engineering, focusing on research innovation and the development of structural and machine designs. Endeavos offers on-demand services, including finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, catering to clients in the mechanical, aerospace, and mechatronics engineering sectors. By providing these services, Endeavos enables clients to evaluate their designs and gain insights that foster the improvement and creation of new ideas.

CAIRA Surgical

Grant in 2021
CAIRA Surgical is a medical software and technology company on a mission to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes in orthopedic care. CAIRA Surgical develops advanced joint replacement software, scanning, and precision radar technologies designed for reliability, intuitive adoption, and global accessibility. CAIRA Surgical strives to empower surgeons by inventing and investing in new, proprietary technologies that simplify workflows and enable better patient outcomes in joint replacement.

Supremetric

Grant in 2021
Supremetric develops forensic applications to help with the forensic analysis of biological stains. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Glenmont, New York.

Lilu

Grant in 2021
Lilu Inc. is a women's health company based in New York, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing innovative devices to support new mothers, with a focus on making breastfeeding more efficient and manageable. Its flagship product, the Lilu massage bra, is an FDA Class I device that utilizes patented pneumatic massage technology to replicate a baby's natural sucking motions, thereby increasing milk output and reducing discomfort during the pumping process. This automated compression bra not only addresses common challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers but also integrates seamlessly into modern lifestyles, allowing users to pump, track, and manage their milk supply more effectively. Lilu sells its products online, receiving positive feedback from customers who describe the bra as a lifesaver for breastfeeding.

Radiosight

Grant in 2021
Radiosight, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, specializes in ultra-wide imaging technology aimed at improving the diagnosis of skin cancer and assisting in surgical decisions. The company has developed an innovative technique that enhances image resolutions, offering a handheld 3D imaging device that reveals the underlying shape and profile of suspicious tissue. This technology enables dermatologists to better visualize the margins before biopsy, thereby increasing the accuracy of skin lesion excisions. Through its advanced imaging solutions, Radiosight seeks to enhance the effectiveness of skin cancer treatment and diagnosis.

NeuroTechR3

Grant in 2021
NeuroTechR3 is a biomedical device and digital health start-up focused on creating affordable rehabilitation technologies to enhance upper extremity function in individuals affected by brain injuries, such as stroke and cerebral palsy. The company's flagship product, R3THATM, utilizes machine learning and cloud technology to facilitate personalized telerehabilitation through exergames designed to promote neuroplasticity. This innovative approach incorporates motion tracking, analytics, and real-time biofeedback, enabling a more proactive and patient-centered rehabilitation process. Founded in 2020 by a team of four women and spun out from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers School of Health Professions, NeuroTechR3 is strategically positioned in the local market, collaborating with rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient centers, and therapists. The company's expertise lies in the intersection of biomedical engineering and computer science, allowing for the development of data-driven solutions that enhance patient recovery outcomes. NeuroTechR3 aims to disrupt the exergame rehabilitation field by providing sustainable and accessible options for individuals with various impairments, ultimately contributing to the overall improvement of human health.

Max Powers

Grant in 2021
Max Powers, founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, NY, specializes in IT and electronics products and services, focusing on advanced technologies such as blockchain, cryptography, artificial intelligence, and Big Data. The company develops and encrypts routers and other devices, enhancing security and enabling anonymous communications and data publishing. By leveraging artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, Max Powers provides tools that empower users to safeguard their data against censorship and unauthorized access.

Sunthetics

Grant in 2021
Sunthetics specializes in developing advanced electrochemical reactors that significantly enhance the efficiency of process chemists in the pharmaceutical industry. By utilizing smart electrochemical equipment and machine-learning software, Sunthetics enables the rapid development of lead molecules, reducing the typical process development time by 90%. This innovative approach not only cuts energy consumption by 40% but also eliminates the use of toxic chemicals and waste, promoting sustainability in chemical manufacturing. While the initial focus is on pharmaceuticals, the technology has the potential to expand into other sectors such as agrochemicals and specialty chemicals, positioning Sunthetics at the forefront of the electrification movement within the chemical industry.

Grit Bio

Grant in 2021
Grit Bio develops cancer therapeutics with the goal of providing a safer approach to treating pharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Cognitive ToyBox

Grant in 2021
Cognitive ToyBox, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing early childhood education by creating evidence-based games and applications that assess kindergarten readiness in children. Founded by Tammy Kwan and Dr. Brenden Lake in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company develops mobile solutions for both Android and iOS platforms. Its technology combines observational methods with game-based learning, allowing educators to collect real-time data on children's cognitive skills and progress. Supported by organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the Robin Hood Foundation, Cognitive ToyBox aims to ensure that all children are well-prepared for the challenges of kindergarten through innovative assessment tools and engaging educational experiences.

Nextiles

Grant in 2021
Nextiles is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in smart apparel technology, merging athletic clothing with an advanced analytics system to enhance exercise performance and safety. The company innovatively integrates electrically conductive fibers into fabrics using a patented sewing technology, allowing for the development of wearables that include motion sensors directly within the apparel. This unique approach enables the creation of responsive and adaptive devices, providing valuable insights into an individual's movement patterns. With a strong foundation in electrical engineering and circuit design, Nextiles offers its expertise to businesses looking to develop or enhance their own Internet of Things (IoT) and smart device products.

Alpha-En

Grant in 2020
Alpha-En Corporation, based in Yonkers, New York, is a development stage company focused on creating technologies for the environmentally sustainable manufacturing of high-purity lithium metal and associated battery components. Founded in 1969, the company specializes in lightweight, high energy density batteries, aiming to advance next-generation battery technologies. Alpha-En has developed a unique production process for lithium metal that operates at room temperature, minimizing environmental impact while enhancing cost-effectiveness. The company's innovations include protected anodes and various lithium compounds, positioning it as a key player in the evolving clean technology sector.

Ionica Sciences

Grant in 2020
Ionica Sciences™ is utilizing a new technology platform to meet urgent needs in clinical diagnostics.The ability to rapidly and accurately identify the presence of diseases would provide clinicians with the ability to reduce suffering of their patients, the use of antibiotics, and healthcare costs that result from mis- or missed diagnoses.

Pi-Radio

Grant in 2020
Developer and provider of low-power fully-digital transceiver designed for future mmWave radios. The company democratize experimental wireless research through plainly affordable SDR systems that feature advanced wireless technologies, combined with free and open-source software implementations, enabling wireless engineers to create technologies related to 6G and beyond.

Ascribe Bioscience

Grant in 2020
Ascribe Bioscience develops products that enable farmers to combat crop pathogens without negative impacts on the environment. The company is currently developing a seed treatment product that acts by boosting crops’ natural defenses.

Tinkercast

Grant in 2020
Tinkercast is a children's media company that produces podcasts and activities for kids. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Montclair, New Jersey.

Eino

Grant in 2020
Eino, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing predictive software designed to forecast urban population movement and demand. By leveraging a combination of historical data, large amounts of contextual information, and advanced artificial intelligence, Eino provides insights that assist businesses in optimal resource planning and distribution. This proprietary technology enables companies to enhance their operational efficiency, improve customer service, and increase revenue. Eino is actively collaborating with three major global operators on proof of concept projects, demonstrating the practical applications of its platform in network connectivity management and proactive resource allocation.
Developer of a versatile CMOS-integrated biosensor platform designed for rapid genomic identification. The company's platform aims to achieve target sensitivities exceeding current state-of-the-art while doing so in a portable form factor, enabling healthcare professionals to reduce patient health costs.

Manhattan Biosolutions

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Manhattan BioSolutions

ZBeats

Grant in 2020
ZBeats develops a cloud-based, AI-enabled ECG analysis platform for accurate arrhythmia detection. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Stony Brook, New York.

Lux Semiconductors

Grant in 2020
Developer of thin-film transistors designed to overcome current bottlenecks in semiconductor chip integration. The company leverages its proprietary system-on-foil platform designed for heterogenous integration and offers a patent-pending system-on-foil platform integrating the silicon circuitry for patterned flexible silicon substrate, enabling designers of aerospace, defense, clean energy, medical, and consumer internet-of-things electronics, to fabricate densely integrated devices that are durable, lightweight and flexible.

IKONA

Grant in 2020
IKONA operates at the intersection of storytelling, healthcare, and technology, focusing on creating immersive content to enhance patient education and train healthcare providers. The company has developed a medical learning platform that specifically targets senior caregivers dealing with kidney diseases. By leveraging health information, IKONA prepares educational programs that integrate neuroscience with immersive technology. This approach not only addresses educational challenges within the healthcare industry but also aims to improve patient understanding and treatment outcomes. Their virtual reality application includes interactive modules that generate unique data sets, which are subsequently transformed into real-time actionable insights for healthcare providers and care teams.

Curie Co

Grant in 2020
Curie Co. Inc. is a life science company based in New York that specializes in the production of engineered enzymes and biopolymers, primarily for the personal care, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. Founded in 2017, the company aims to replace harmful and banned chemicals with sustainable alternatives derived from recycled marine biomaterials, branded as OceanSafe. These innovative materials are designed to eliminate the need for preservatives and are utilized to create biodegradable bioplastics for various applications, including microbeads, packaging, and films. Curie Co. focuses on providing eco-friendly solutions that do not compromise product quality or performance, allowing consumers to access familiar products at competitive prices while minimizing environmental impact.

Qunnect

Grant in 2020
Qunnect, LLC is a technology company based in Stony Brook, New York, specializing in the development of light-based modular devices designed for transmitting, storing, and receiving encrypted information. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from the Quantum Information Technology group at Stony Brook University, Qunnect focuses on creating advanced quantum devices that leverage principles of quantum physics to facilitate ultra-secure networks. These devices ensure that any observation of data is detected by the sender or recipient, enhancing cybersecurity. The company's offerings include solutions in quantum computing, quantum sensors, quantum cryptography, and quantum networks, among others. By engineering novel quantum memories and sources, Qunnect aims to revolutionize information networks and quantum computing, contributing to the evolution of cybersecurity into real-time threat detection systems.

ChameleonCloud

Grant in 2020
Cloud services have become ubiquitous to all major 21st century economic activities. However, cloud services and technologies can be significantly more powerful than they are now. A persistent barrier to further advancement has been the lack of a large-scale and open cloud research platforms. With funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Chameleon project will provide such a large-scale platform to the open research community allowing them explore transformative concepts in deeply programmable cloud services, design, and core technologies. Chameleon will allow users to explore problems ranging from the creation of Software as a Service to kernel support for virtualization. This broad range of supported research includes many other areas such as developing Platforms as a Service, creating new and optimizing existing Infrastructure as a Service components, investigating software-defined networking, and optimizing virtualization technologies. The Chameleon testbed, will be deployed at the University of Chicago and the Texas Advanced Computing Center and will consist of 650 multi-core cloud nodes, 5PB of total disk space, and leverage 100 Gbps connection between the sites. While a large part of the testbed will consist of homogenous hardware to support large-scale experiments, a portion of it will support heterogeneous units allowing experimentation with high-memory, large-disk, low-power, GPU, and co-processor units. The project will also leverage existing FutureGrid hardware at the University of Chicago and the Texas Advanced Computing Center in its first year to provide a transition period for the existing FutureGrid community of experimental users. To support the broad range of experiments experiments described above, the project will support a graduated configuration system allowing full user configurability of the software stack, from provisioning of bare metal and network interconnects to delivery of fully functioning cloud environments. A special feature of Chameleon is that it provides for an exceptionally close integration of clouds and networks, which substantially enhances the capabilities of both. In addition, to facilitate experiments, Chameleon will support a set of services designed to meet researchers needs, including support for experimental management, reproducibility, and repositories of trace and workload data of production cloud workloads. The project is led by the Computation Institute at the University of Chicago and partners from the Texas Advanced Computing Center at the University of Texas at Austin, the International Center for Advanced Internet Research at Northwestern University, the Ohio State University, and University of Texas at San Antonio, comprising a highly qualified and experienced team. The team includes members from the NSF supported FutureGrid project and from the GENI community, both forerunners of the NSFCloud solicitation under which this project is funded. Chameleon will also form a set of partnerships with commercial and academic clouds, such as Rackspace, CERN and Open Science Data Cloud (OSDC), and will partner with other testbeds, notably GENI and INRIA's Grid'5000 testbed.

Combplex

Grant in 2020
Combplex is uses remote monitoring technology to provide the benefits of digital agriculture and big data to commercial beekeepers.

Circle Optics

Grant in 2020
Circle Optics develops innovative camera technology designed for content creators, specializing in high-definition 360-degree video. The company's unique parallax-free camera utilizes multiple polygonal lenses to capture panoramic images seamlessly, eliminating the need for post-processing and image stitching. This technology allows for real-time, errorless virtual reality video, enhancing various applications such as immersive experiences, aerospace safety, and surveillance capabilities. By providing a comprehensive view of a scene instantaneously, Circle Optics aims to accelerate the delivery of critical resources and improve safety measures across different sectors.

Lelantos

Grant in 2020
Lelantos is a company focused on developing advanced gas sensing technology utilizing high-frequency Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) resonator arrays. Their innovative sensors are compatible with Internet of Things (IoT) applications and are designed for a variety of high-value monitoring needs, including industrial safety, environmental monitoring, indoor air quality assessment, and medical diagnostics. By integrating BAW sensors with specialized receptors on conventional complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chips, Lelantos produces miniature, low-power, and cost-effective gas sensors. This technology enables precise differential gas sensing and classification, making it a significant advancement in the field of chemical sensing for IoT applications.

Organic Robotics

Grant in 2020
Organic Robotics Corporation designs and develops sensors to measure touch in real time. The company provides Light Lace, a sensor, which can bend and twist with the human form for motion capture and pressure sensing and based on fiber-optic technology, it offers sensibility, elasticity and washability at a fraction of the cost. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Rochester, New York.

Sunthru

Grant in 2020
Sunthru, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Scotia, New York, specializes in the development of aerogel-based day-lighting windows designed to serve as an alternative to traditional window glass. The company's products utilize silica aerogel, which offers exceptional insulating properties while maximizing light transmission and transparency. This innovative approach benefits a variety of large buildings, including schools, gymnasiums, and department stores, by reducing window-related expenses and enhancing energy efficiency through lower thermal conductivity. Sunthru’s focus on aerogel technology positions it as a leader in providing sustainable and cost-effective window solutions in the architectural market.

Aurie

Grant in 2020
CathBuddy is a medical device company that features a reusable urinary catheterization system. It specializes in the fields of healthcare, medical, and medical device. It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Exostellar

Grant in 2020
Exotanium Inc. develops cloud resource management, cloud optimizations, and cost reductions software system. It offers X-Spot, a tool that dynamically relocate containers between spot instances and regular instances and X-Consolidate, it Pack containers when workload decreases, and expand them when it increases. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Ithaca, New York.

Steg.ai

Grant in 2020
Steg AI solves media protection and authentication with AI-powered tools. It enables its customers to identify images and videos that their users are uploading to their platforms- even if that media has been broadcast over television and recaptured with a smartphone camera, which other content attribution tools are unable to identify. It was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Capro X

Grant in 2020
Capro-X Inc. is an ag-tech company dedicated to enhancing sustainability in the dairy industry by addressing the acid whey waste generated during Greek yogurt production. Founded in 2017 and based in Ithaca, New York, the company has developed a fermentation bioprocess technology called WheyAway, which utilizes naturally occurring, non-GMO microbes to convert dairy waste streams into clean water and bio-oils. This innovative treatment occurs at the site of waste generation, facilitating the upcycling of acid whey into valuable products, including caproic acid. By offering solutions that address waste management challenges, Capro-X aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of dairy operations.

Shade

Grant in 2020
Shade designs and develops wearable ultraviolet measuring technology for lupus, skin cancer, and diabetes patients. The company is based in New York, New York.

AvantGuard

Grant in 2020
Our first product, HaloFilm turns any surface into an antimicrobial surface by holding chlorine from store-bought disinfectants on surfaces in a safe and effective manner for as long as a month. HaloFilm contains a novel polymer that when sprayed on creates a thin transparent film that binds to the surface and to chlorine, at levels equivalent to what you would find in a pool. Chlorine is a universally used as a disinfectant against bacteria, virus and fungi, but has a short effective life. We extend the lifetime and overall utility of chlorine to protect surfaces continuously. Our focus is on high touch surfaces in hospitals, mass transit systems, schools, and more; wherever pathogens spread and endanger human health.

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.

Ferric Contrast

Grant in 2020
Developer of diagnosis tool intended to build safe magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents. The company technology is iron-based contrast agents that can be used to produce high-quality magnetic resonance images of the brain, vasculature, liver, and kidneys, and for the detection of tumors resulting from cancer, providing medical professionals with a multipurpose agent that can be used to obtain high-quality images to treat patients effectively.

Inso Biosciences

Grant in 2020
Inso Biosciences is an early-stage biotechnology company based in Ithaca, New York, affiliated with Cornell University. The company focuses on developing innovative platform technology for biological sample processing, specifically designed for genomic analysis, including DNA sequencing. Utilizing advanced microfluidic technology, Inso Biosciences aims to revolutionize sample processing by efficiently separating and isolating cellular components. This technology enables healthcare and biotechnology companies to enhance their biological sample preparation capabilities, facilitating more effective research and analysis in the field of genomics.

SunDensity

Grant in 2020
SunDensity Inc. specializes in the research, design, and development of Photonic Smart Coating technology, specifically its patent-pending PSC™. This innovative technology facilitates the up and down conversion of light wavelengths, addressing inefficiencies in photonics. The company's products aim to enhance the efficiency of solar photovoltaics, thereby reducing electricity generation costs. In addition, SunDensity's technology allows for the customization of thermal and optical properties in architectural glass and increases the quantum efficiency of optoelectronic instruments. Founded in 2016, SunDensity is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Rochester, New York.
Owl Autonomous Imaging, Inc. is a technology company based in Fairport, New York, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing advanced imaging solutions, including a two-color infrared camera for the US Air Force and a 4D-camera that integrates 1550nm Flash-LiDAR and thermal imaging within a single solid-state megapixel focal plane. These innovations are aimed at enhancing safety in the automotive mobility sector, particularly for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. Their proprietary Monocular 3D Thermal Ranging™ technology employs optical fusion and deep learning techniques to generate dense range maps from heat signatures without the need for additional illumination. Co-founder Chuck Gershman brings over 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, having held leadership roles in multiple startups, three of which he led to successful acquisitions.

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.

Precision Microwave

Grant in 2020
Developer of microwave energy-based tools and technology intended to help physicians and patients with advanced medical treatment. The company's tool is designed to insert needle-like applicators, embedded with miniature microwave antennas, directly into tumors to heat and kill them with ease, enabling patients suffering from cancer to avail of improved healthcare.

Folia Water

Grant in 2020
Folia Water, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in manufacturing innovative water filter papers. The company has developed a patented process utilizing large-scale paper machinery to produce low-cost, nano-metal functionalized materials. Folia Water's primary product is an affordable paper water filter designed to significantly reduce waterborne pathogens, making clean drinking water accessible to a broader audience. Targeting emerging markets, the filters are priced at approximately $0.20 for 20 liters, catering to the needs of around 3 billion consumers. Folia Water operates in the business-to-business sector, partnering with enterprise-scale consumer brands and conducting pilot projects with notable companies such as Unilever in Bangladesh and a multinational corporation in Mexico. Through its efforts, Folia Water aims to enhance the quality of life for working-class consumers by providing high-quality, affordable water purification solutions.

SMART Pad

Grant in 2020
SMART Pad is a provider of CMP conditioning-free pads with controlled design rules. The company was founded in 2018 by Sunghoon Lee and is headquartered in Cohoes, New York, United States.

Trash

Grant in 2020
Trash Inc. specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-assisted video editing application that facilitates the creation and editing of short-form videos. Founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company utilizes machine learning technology to enhance user experience, allowing for quick production of high-quality videos directly from mobile devices. Trash Inc. features a platform that includes a stock video repository and employs computer vision to support predictive video editing in real-time. The company operates as a subsidiary of Visual Supply Company and has received backing from the National Science Foundation.

Mosaic Microsystems

Grant in 2020
Mosaic Microsystems LLC, founded in 2016 and based in Rochester, New York, specializes in microelectronics and photonics packaging. The company utilizes glass and other thin substrates as a platform material to support various technologies, including logic, memory, analog and power electronics, photonics, radio frequency (RF), micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), and sensors. By focusing on these advanced materials, Mosaic Microsystems aims to enhance the performance and integration of electronic and photonic devices.

Dimien

Grant in 2020
Dimien, founded in 2013 and based in Buffalo, New York, specializes in manufacturing advanced materials for a variety of applications. The company produces ceramics and inorganic additives, focusing on innovative cathodes for electric vehicle batteries. Its patented high-energy, low-cost, and safe cathode materials are designed to enhance the performance of lithium batteries while maintaining affordability. These cathodes can also be utilized in optical devices, automotive adhesives, and plastic composites. Dimien aims to provide clients with effective battery solutions that strike a balance between performance and cost, catering to the growing demand in the electrified vehicle market.

Felician College

Grant in 2020
Located in Lodi, New Jersey, Felician College is founded in the Catholic tradition, and provides excellent academic programs on a welcoming campus. Felician offers bachelor’s degrees in several areas of study. Students can choose several concentrations of the following discplines: *Division of Arts and Sciences *Division of Business and Management *Division of Nursing and Health Management *Division of Education A few graduate degrees are offered among these divisions of study. Master’s degrees can be earned in fields such as Psychology, Religious Education, Business, Healthcare Administration, Education, and Nursing. Post-graduate certificates are also offered in many of these areas as well. Student life on campus is vibrant. With so many organizations and recreational activities to get involved in, students are never bored. Student services include academic workshops, career advising, financial aid assistance, health services, and much more. Felician College provides amazing opportunities to volunteer locally, express yourself creatively, challenge yourself intellectually and to prepare yourself professionally.

Inso Biosciences

Grant in 2020
Inso Biosciences is an early-stage biotechnology company based in Ithaca, New York, affiliated with Cornell University. The company focuses on developing innovative platform technology for biological sample processing, specifically designed for genomic analysis, including DNA sequencing. Utilizing advanced microfluidic technology, Inso Biosciences aims to revolutionize sample processing by efficiently separating and isolating cellular components. This technology enables healthcare and biotechnology companies to enhance their biological sample preparation capabilities, facilitating more effective research and analysis in the field of genomics.

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.

Akrobotix

Grant in 2019
Akrobotix is a research and product development startup that specializes in autonomous systems and robotics technology across various domains, including space, air, land, and sea. The company has developed an autopilot system tailored for fully autonomous unmanned aerial, ground, and marine vehicles. By integrating multi-modal situational awareness information, Akrobotix creates reliable and reproducible mission plans specific to various applications. This technology aims to enhance operational safety and efficiency, providing businesses with mission planning software that is focused on industry-specific needs.

ThermoAI

Grant in 2019
ThermoAI develops advanced machine learning algorithms and sensor technology aimed at optimizing industrial combustion processes in power plants. By leveraging IoT and artificial intelligence, the company enhances the efficiency of chemical reactions, addressing critical factors such as moisture content, atmospheric pressure, and air intake levels. Their systems continuously monitor these variables to achieve near-perfect combustion, which leads to significant fuel savings, increased energy output, extended lifespan of costly equipment, and reduced emissions. ThermoAI's solutions enable plant operators to model and enhance their operations, ultimately improving overall performance and sustainability.

Clarkson University

Grant in 2019
Clarkson University, established in 1896 and located in Potsdam, New York, is a non-profit educational institution offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs. These programs include Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Health Sciences, Global Supply Chain Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical Sciences, Social Documentation, and Software Engineering, among others. The university is committed to supporting student success through various services, including tutoring, counseling, and health services. Financial aid options are available to eligible students in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships. Clarkson's career center provides resources for job searches, internships, and co-op opportunities, alongside hosting career fairs to connect students with potential employers. The institution prioritizes a holistic educational experience, equipping students with the tools they need for their professional journeys.

VivoZ Biolabs

Grant in 2019
VivoZ Biolabs is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative microfluidic technologies aimed at personalized medicine and drug discovery. The company's flagship product is a patented layered microfluidic tissue assay that closely mimics the dynamic three-dimensional tumor microenvironment. This platform allows for the maintenance of micro-tumor growth and functions ex vivo, facilitating mid-to-high throughput drug screening and diagnosis. By utilizing this technology, healthcare professionals can better predict and select candidate compounds during the drug discovery process, ultimately enhancing personalized cancer treatment options.

Bezwada Biomedical

Grant in 2019
Bezwada Biomedical is a medical company that specializes in biomedical absorbable polymers. The company was established in 2003 and is based in Hillsborough, New Jersey.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick is a Higher Educational platform.Rutgers University–New Brunswick is the flagship home of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. We are a leading national research university committed to excellence in teaching, innovative research across a broad spectrum of subjects, and service that improves our local, national, and global communities.

Heat Inverse

Grant in 2019
Heat Inverse is a Developer of cooling systems built for hot climates. The company's products include air sealed cooling systems with air-tight, moisture-tight electronics enclosures thermally coupled to the surrounding air that maintains content at a constant temperature, within 0.5 degree C and wireless temperature sensor networks that comes with 5V 1A power supply and can be connected to wifi, and use only 1/2watt, enabling manufacturers to increase efficiency simply and inexpensively, using thin-film materials that get cold with zero-energy input.

Yesse Technologies

Grant in 2019
Developer of a genetic biosensing platform designed to digitize the sense of smell. The company's platform generates super sniffer mice to build a live, human nose-on-a-chip with the bold vision to detect, discover and digitize every single smell on this planet from the fragrances in a perfumer's palette to the odors associated with diseases, enabling users to detect and identify smells.

Allied Microbiota

Grant in 2019
Allied Microbiota, LLC is a biotechnology company focused on developing microbial products and enzymes to address environmental contamination more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional remediation methods. Originating from technology at Columbia University, the company's flagship product, PacBac, offers a microbial-based solution for the rapid reduction of stubborn soil contaminants, including poly-chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), achieving up to 80% reduction in just days. This innovative approach presents significant cost savings—up to 80% compared to conventional remediation techniques like incineration—while effectively eliminating contaminants as a liability rather than merely relocating them. In addition to PacBac, Allied Microbiota is engaged in ongoing research and development to identify new microbial strains and create additional bio-products using advanced methodologies in synthetic biology, proteomics, and data science. By focusing on sustainable biochemicals and biological remediation methods, the company aims to transform the soil-remediation industry, which is valued at approximately $20 billion annually.

Antithesis Foods

Grant in 2019
Antithesis Foods specializes in producing healthy snack products that combine nutritious ingredients with appealing flavors. The company focuses on transforming chickpeas into a variety of crunchy chocolate snacks, both sweet and savory, allowing consumers to enjoy indulgent tastes without compromising their health. By leveraging advanced food science, Antithesis Foods aims to create snacks that provide the satisfaction of junk food while promoting better dietary choices. Their innovative approach positions them uniquely in the health-conscious snack market.
New York residents looking for a preparatory education that will prepare them for gainful employment or for higher education do not have to look any further than the North Hampton Community College in Bethlehem, New York. North Hampton maintains an open-door admissions policy so that students from varying educational backgrounds can be considered for enrollment, as long as they have earned a high school diploma or GED. The college understands that much of your maturation happens outside the classroom, which is why it offers plenty of college life opportunities. From its residential housing community to emerging leader seminars to a variety of student clubs and organizations, you will be able to find the friends and opportunities for personal, social and professional development. North Hampton offers academics in more than 100 areas of study. Students have the option of pursuing certificates, diplomas or associate’s degrees in many fields, some of which include: * Biotechnology * Journalism * Early Childhood Education * Small Business Management * Theatre A variety of foundational scholarships are awarded to students who meet need or merit qualifications. Other forms of financial aid North Hampton is authorized to offer include federal grants, loans and work-study programs. Tuition costs vary by residency. Students from a sponsored Bethlehem school district, Monroe County district or the state of Pennsylvania receive discounted prices.
Neurovascular Diagnostics is a medical company based in Buffalo, New York, founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing a low-cost blood diagnostic platform aimed at detecting unruptured brain aneurysms. Its primary offering is a blood test that serves as a prescreening tool, helping to identify individuals who require further brain imaging for aneurysm detection. This innovative approach enables healthcare providers to implement cost-effective preventative measures, enhancing patient care in the diagnosis and management of potential neurovascular issues.

Akai Kaeru

Grant in 2019
Akai Kaeru provides AI software that identifies and visually explains critical patterns in complex data, facilitating the construction of decision-making AI models that can be trusted. With their cutting-edge academic research, they created explainable AI software to assist data scientists with complex real-world problems.

Millennial Scientific

Grant in 2019
Millennial Scientific is an advanced material and manufacturing company focused on Chromatography and allied products. Our chromatography product portfolio comprises the award-winning NanoPak-C all-carbon suite of products. They deliver high-performance extraction, separation, and purification of chemicals and biochemicals serving underserved or unserved Life- and Bio-Science market segments. These products are available as bulk stationary phase media or packed in solid-phase extraction (SPE) and liquid chromatography columns. NanoPak-C is attracting customers with analysis requirements outside the current silica-based column capabilities and seeking faster, more efficient analysis while reducing laboratory costs and solvent usage. It is benefiting customers seeking next-generation performance capabilities to separate structurally similar compounds, biologics, biobetters, or biosimilars.

MetaRE

Grant in 2019
MetaRe manufactures radiative cooling coating to protect industrial customers' assets from UV, light, and heat. The company is based in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Scite

Grant in 2019
Scite, Inc. operates a citation platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to discover and evaluate scientific articles. Founded in 2018 and located in Brooklyn, New York, the platform employs deep learning and natural language processing to analyze and classify citation statements as supportive, contradictory, or merely mentioning the original work. This innovative approach allows Scite to assess the reliability of scientific claims, researchers, institutions, journals, and fields of study. By providing a research validation tool, Scite aims to enhance the trustworthiness of scientific discourse and protect researchers from false and unverified claims, thereby promoting credible research in the scientific community.

Kean University

Grant in 2019
For students in or nearby Union, New Jersey, looking to earn a bachelors or masters degree, why not head down Morris Avenue to visit Kean University and see if it’s the perfect place for you? Programs include Accounting, Behavioral Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Finance, Fine Arts, and Visual Communications, among many, many more. Among the student resources are a bookstore, child care center, food services and a career development center. The career center was built to help students write resumes, prepare for interviews, search for jobs and find the perfect major for their career goals. Kean University also features a campus full of activities, clubs, and cultural offerings. You can see a show at the Wilkins Theater, or join one of the university’s many clubs. Or you could take a short trip to New York City, which is less than an hour away! The decision to go to college shouldn’t have to depend solely on monetary matters. The financial aid resources of Kean will help you fill out the FAFSA, which could lead to federal loans and grants. There are also work-study programs, veteran’s benefits and many scholarships for eligible students. In fact, Kean University has a whole office dedicated to scholarship services.

Games and Learning

Grant in 2019
Games and Learning is a digital distribution platform that expands access through web-based games. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in New York.
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