The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It is dedicated to supporting research and education in science and engineering across a wide range of disciplines. The NSF provides significant non-dilutive funding, up to $1.5 million, to startups and small businesses through its America's Seed Fund initiative, which is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program mandated by Congress. With an operating budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF is committed to advancing fundamental research and education, thus fostering innovation and technological development in the United States.
WiLO Networks focuses on creating an innovative low-power sensor network platform that utilizes wake-up radio technology to facilitate continuous, low-latency communication while enhancing battery longevity and reducing electronic waste. This technology is particularly applicable in high-density deployments, especially within precision agriculture, where it aims to optimize sensor node installations using minimal battery power or energy harvesting. By improving the feasibility of sensor deployments in challenging environments, WiLO Networks seeks to support various Internet of Things (IoT) applications across multiple industries, including warehousing, healthcare, and retail. The company’s solutions are designed to enhance sustainability and economic growth by increasing operational efficiency and crop yields while lowering costs for farmers and other users.
Delgado Community College
Grant in 2023
Part of the well-established Louisiana Technical College system, Delgado Community College in Harvey, Louisiana, offers trusted training in industrial and technical fields. Barbering, Cosmetology, Carpentry, Electrical Lineman Technology, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Machine Tool Technology and Welding are just some of the offerings at Delgado. More than 70 years old, the Louisiana Technical College system has had time to grow roots and expand not only regionally, but also in its academics and technologies. Consequently, LTC is always refining its programs to include the most up-to-date technologies and learning methods. One way that LTC has done this is through comprehensive, real-world training, teaching students through the actual performance of their trade. As part of its mission to serve as many students as possible, LTC does its best to provide financial aid to qualifying students. There are also certain tuition waivers for those experiencing financial hardship. Admissions requirements include proof of a high school diploma or GED and the passing of an entrance exam.
Hyprlift
Grant in 2023
Hyprlift is developing an advanced elevator system specifically designed for skyscraper-class buildings. The company's innovative cabs function as self-propelled, high-performance electric vehicles that operate independently of traditional fixed shafts. This technology allows the elevators to navigate autonomously through multiple shafts, significantly improving the efficiency and convenience of passenger transport within tall structures. By reimagining elevator design and functionality, Hyprlift aims to enhance the experience of moving within high-rise buildings.
Artimus Robotics
Grant in 2022
Artimus Robotics focuses on advancing robotics and automation through innovative motion technology that mimics life-like movement. The company has developed a system that utilizes electrostatic forces to manipulate hydraulic fluid, resulting in soft and flexible structures capable of various actuation modes simultaneously. This technology aims to enhance productivity and improve quality of life by providing clients with actuators that are controllable, silent, and efficient. Through its efforts, Artimus Robotics is contributing to the evolution of a new generation of robots and machines.
OffWorld
Grant in 2022
OffWorld is focused on developing advanced modular robots designed for use in the mining, infrastructure, and space sectors. The company utilizes a proprietary artificial intelligence-powered platform that facilitates multi-robot swarm behaviors and collective intelligence, allowing for enhanced operation in extreme and unstructured environments. This innovative approach aims to address critical operational challenges, enabling clients to significantly boost productivity and cost efficiency while improving employee health and safety and reducing their carbon footprint. OffWorld's technology is tailored to meet the demanding requirements of mission-critical applications across various industries.
Phlux Technologies
Grant in 2022
Phlux Technologies, Inc. is a developer of advanced 3D sensor technology aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in robotics and automation. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company focuses on creating programmable 3D sensors that enable robots to navigate safely and collaboratively in industrial environments. By replacing traditional physical barriers with digital safety zones, Phlux's innovative products utilize proprietary optical sensing technology, artificial intelligence, and computer vision. These sensors help protect workers from hazardous machinery and alert vehicles to obstacles, ultimately freeing up floor space, reducing setup times, and improving overall productivity. Phlux Technologies is dedicated to enabling the development of smarter robots and self-driving vehicles, contributing to safer industrial operations.
Zsense Systems
Grant in 2022
Zsense Systems specializes in the development of fluid condition-monitoring systems that provide lab-quality diagnostics in field applications. The company focuses on integrating technology and communications within critical fluid and lubrication systems. Through their engineering services and condition monitoring solutions, Zsense aims to enhance the reliability and performance of these systems, allowing clients to optimize equipment uptime, effectively manage maintenance, repair, and operations costs, and minimize the risk of equipment failure. By leveraging expertise in areas such as inductive pulse technology, oil analysis, and data science, Zsense delivers innovative solutions tailored to the needs of its customers.
Grain Weevil
Grant in 2022
Grain Weevil develops a robotic solution aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in grain management. This robot is specifically designed for tasks within grain bins, such as leveling grain, breaking crusts, conducting inspections, and feeding grain into extraction augers. By automating these processes, Grain Weevil enables farmers and agricultural organizations to increase management frequency, reduce labor costs, and minimize losses due to spoilage. The technology helps ensure safer working conditions around grain bins, allowing farmers to store grains for extended periods while mitigating long-term risks associated with grain management.
Ambi Robotics
Grant in 2022
Ambi Robotics is an artificial intelligence and robotics company founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California. The company focuses on developing advanced AI-powered robotic systems aimed at enhancing e-commerce operations and simplifying supply chain processes. Ambi Robotics offers a range of innovative solutions, including a robotic put wall, a configurable modular kitting line, and a sophisticated robot operating system that utilizes simulation-to-reality technology. These systems are designed to improve operational accuracy and efficiency while helping clients reduce costs, ultimately allowing human workers to focus on more complex tasks.
ARIX Technologies
Grant in 2021
ARIX Technologies, Inc. is a robotics and data analytics company that specializes in the design and development of crawling robots for pipeline inspection, specifically within the oil and gas sector. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Jackson, Louisiana, with an engineering office in Houston, Texas, the company focuses on enhancing the monitoring, testing, and analysis of pipeline assets in petrochemical facilities. By integrating advanced robotics with sophisticated data analytics, ARIX Technologies aims to transform the detection and management of corrosion, thereby improving safety and sustainability in manufacturing environments. Their technology not only helps companies reduce operational costs but also enhances overall data quality, potentially leading to significant savings in manufacturing expenses.
Aqueduct Fluidics
Grant in 2021
Aqueduct Fluidics, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, specializes in developing automation solutions tailored for physical and life sciences research on laboratory benchtops. The company offers a software automation tool designed to streamline workflows and enhance the integration of hardware components. Its platform enables users to write automation scripts and provides an intuitive interface for controlling and visualizing hardware status. By simplifying system integration and addressing complex elements such as communication protocols, command timing, user interfaces, and data management, Aqueduct Fluidics equips developers with the necessary tools and resources to efficiently create, test, and deploy automation programs for benchtop-scale applications.
Lambda Function
Grant in 2021
Lambda Function specializes in industrial automation software that enhances autonomous precision manufacturing. The company's software integrates advanced analytics and physics-based machine learning with real-time process parameter data from CNC machines and contextual data from Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems. This comprehensive approach supports effective decision-making in manufacturing engineering and operations. By leveraging these technologies, Lambda Function enables machine shops to boost productivity and improve machining autonomy, ultimately facilitating more efficient manufacturing processes.
GrayMatter Robotics
Grant in 2021
GrayMatter Robotics specializes in addressing complex surface treatment and finishing challenges encountered by manufacturers with high-mix, high-variability production needs. The company develops advanced robotics equipped with proprietary artificial intelligence, which are integrated into smart robotic cells. These systems are designed to assist human operators in performing tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. By leveraging its innovative technologies, GrayMatter Robotics aims to streamline manufacturing processes, making them more effective and user-friendly for clients in various industries.
Revolute Robotics
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Revolute Robotics specializes in the development of hybrid ground and aerial robots tailored for indoor inspection and surveillance purposes. Their flagship product, the Hybrid Mobility Robot (HMR), is engineered with a crash-proof shell that enables it to navigate confined and complex environments. This innovative design allows the robot to roll on the ground, significantly extending its operational time while optimizing maneuverability in tight spaces. By combining aerial and ground capabilities, Revolute Robotics provides clients with the ability to collect valuable data and insights across various industries, facilitating informed decision-making where traditional methods may fall short.
OWL Autonomous Imaging
Grant in 2021
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.
AMBOTS
Grant in 2021
AMBOTS Inc. specializes in advancing swarm 3D printing and assembly technologies, focusing on automating manufacturing processes through a fleet of smart, autonomous mobile robots. This innovative approach allows for the collaborative execution of tasks similar to how bees or wasps construct their nests. By leveraging these robots, AMBOTS aims to manufacture a wide range of products, from everyday items to larger infrastructures, based on digital models and on-demand requirements. The company's technology is designed to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, facilitating a smoother transition to fully autonomous manufacturing for its clients.
WiLO Networks
Grant in 2021
WiLO Networks focuses on creating an innovative low-power sensor network platform that utilizes wake-up radio technology to facilitate continuous, low-latency communication while enhancing battery longevity and reducing electronic waste. This technology is particularly applicable in high-density deployments, especially within precision agriculture, where it aims to optimize sensor node installations using minimal battery power or energy harvesting. By improving the feasibility of sensor deployments in challenging environments, WiLO Networks seeks to support various Internet of Things (IoT) applications across multiple industries, including warehousing, healthcare, and retail. The company’s solutions are designed to enhance sustainability and economic growth by increasing operational efficiency and crop yields while lowering costs for farmers and other users.
Modular Science
Grant in 2021
Modular Science focuses on automating the majority of processes in vegetable farming through the development of specialized modular machines. These farming bots are designed to significantly reduce manual labor by handling various tasks involved in food production, thereby enhancing efficiency and sustainability. By leveraging automation, Modular Science aims to promote healthier agricultural practices that benefit both humans and the environment.
Hyprlift
Grant in 2021
Hyprlift is developing an advanced elevator system specifically designed for skyscraper-class buildings. The company's innovative cabs function as self-propelled, high-performance electric vehicles that operate independently of traditional fixed shafts. This technology allows the elevators to navigate autonomously through multiple shafts, significantly improving the efficiency and convenience of passenger transport within tall structures. By reimagining elevator design and functionality, Hyprlift aims to enhance the experience of moving within high-rise buildings.
Kinetica Labs
Grant in 2021
Kinetica Labs is a company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializing in sensing and simulation technology. It provides innovative Motion Capture technology that transforms video footage into precise posture data, enabling the assessment of ergonomic risks in the workplace without relying on markers, suits, or sensors. In addition to its core technology, Kinetica Labs offers a range of services including insurance consultancy, safety audits, ergonomic assessments, and physical therapy services, catering to clients seeking to enhance workplace safety and employee well-being.
Dextrous Robotics
Grant in 2021
Dextrous Robotics is a robotics company established in 2019 and based in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm specializes in developing AI-enabled robots designed for warehouse operations. These robots assist in various tasks, including loading and unloading pallets, trucks, and containers, as well as material picking, sorting, and storage. By providing advanced automation solutions, Dextrous Robotics aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics processes for its clients.
Weav3d
Grant in 2021
Weav3D Inc. develops and commercializes advanced composite forming technology originally created at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Established in 2017 and based in Norcross, Georgia, the company specializes in automated processes that integrate weaving with composite consolidation. This innovative approach significantly reduces waste, cycle time, and material handling costs. Weav3D's manufacturing capabilities include continuous lamination, D-LFT compression molding, and injection molding, allowing for the production of lightweight structural composite parts. The technology enables businesses to fabricate optimized lattice structures and offers a cost reduction of up to 75% compared to traditional carbon fiber composites, making it particularly suitable for high-volume and cost-sensitive applications.
Canopii
Grant in 2021
Canopii is a producer of healthy and locally grown farm products, focusing on making them affordable and accessible through environmentally conscious practices. The company employs end-to-end labor automation and energy management systems to automate the entire food-growing process. By remotely controlling each farm, Canopii addresses the unpredictability and inefficiencies typically associated with industrial agriculture. This innovative approach enables the establishment of turn-key urban farms that reduce costs and streamline operations, contributing to a reliable and sustainable network of farms within local communities.
Max-IR Labs
Grant in 2021
Max-IR Labs offers solutions for industrial process control, medical diagnostics, and biochemical analysis are developed by Max-IR Labs. The R&D is carried out in close collaboration with customers, with a focus on their application needs and supported by market research. Traditional techniques that interact with the analyte liquid, such as ultraviolet, electrochemical, colorimetric, and direct infrared, suffer from fouling and interferences and become unstable over time.
Ubiros
Grant in 2020
Ubiros specializes in the production of food-grade robotic grippers designed for automation in the food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors. Their innovative electrically actuated soft grippers, such as the gentle flex module, gentle duo, and gentle pro, enable precise handling of fragile objects without causing damage. These grippers operate without an external air source, which reduces costs, complexity, and noise typically associated with traditional pneumatic or vacuum systems. By utilizing materials like polyurethane, Ubiros provides effective control over gripping force and movement, facilitating the automation of material handling in non-traditional industries.
Nanomatronix
Grant in 2020
Nanomatronix operates an engineering platform that specializes in biotechnology, microelectronics, and nanotechnology. The company provides solutions tailored for the healthcare, energy, and defense sectors by facilitating the design, prototyping, packaging, screening, qualification, and production of application-specific integrated circuits, hybrid microcircuits, and fiber optic networking transceivers. Their focus on advanced technologies enables the transition of innovative biomedical, chemical processing, microelectronics, nanomaterials, and photonics technologies, supporting clients in creating effective products suitable for both standard and harsh environments.
Revolute Robotics
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Revolute Robotics specializes in the development of hybrid ground and aerial robots tailored for indoor inspection and surveillance purposes. Their flagship product, the Hybrid Mobility Robot (HMR), is engineered with a crash-proof shell that enables it to navigate confined and complex environments. This innovative design allows the robot to roll on the ground, significantly extending its operational time while optimizing maneuverability in tight spaces. By combining aerial and ground capabilities, Revolute Robotics provides clients with the ability to collect valuable data and insights across various industries, facilitating informed decision-making where traditional methods may fall short.
MAIA Analytica
Grant in 2020
MAIA Analytica specializes in providing intelligent software and services aimed at optimizing wastewater treatment processes. The company develops real-time analytical tools that leverage artificial intelligence to assist operators in making proactive decisions. Their offerings include optimized recommendations, data management, process optimization, business insights, and performance tracking. Additionally, MAIA Analytica focuses on custom, site-specific software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and facilitate operator training through gamified programs. By enabling rapid prototyping, scaling, and deployment of these intelligent tools, MAIA Analytica supports wastewater operations in efficiently safeguarding waterways while ensuring effective business management and facility-specific training.
ThruWave
Grant in 2020
ThruWave specializes in millimeter wave imaging technology, catering to various commercial and industrial sectors such as robotics, construction, and quality control. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers low-cost sensors that leverage patent-pending radar signal processing and GPU-accelerated image reconstruction techniques. ThruWave's technology enhances operational efficiency by allowing construction professionals to visualize the internal structures of walls, ceilings, and floors, thereby reducing risks and expediting workflows. Additionally, its solutions support inventory verification, shipment confirmations, and detection of packaging issues, enabling clients to automate processes such as counting contents and identifying damaged or missing items.
Box Robotics
Grant in 2020
Box Robotics is a mobile robotics startup focused on enhancing warehouse and manufacturing automation through advanced technology. The company specializes in developing an Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) perception stack that utilizes high-definition maps, three-dimensional LiDAR, and deep learning. Their products significantly improve AGV localization, planning, and object detection capabilities, allowing for faster and safer operation. By creating voxel layers in HD maps and enabling precise object localization, Box Robotics achieves a higher level of scene understanding, which contributes to safer vehicle operation and efficient path replanning. This innovation not only enhances AGV speed and safety but also increases overall vehicle throughput, making it a valuable asset for clients in the automation sector.
GrayMatter Robotics
Grant in 2020
GrayMatter Robotics specializes in addressing complex surface treatment and finishing challenges encountered by manufacturers with high-mix, high-variability production needs. The company develops advanced robotics equipped with proprietary artificial intelligence, which are integrated into smart robotic cells. These systems are designed to assist human operators in performing tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. By leveraging its innovative technologies, GrayMatter Robotics aims to streamline manufacturing processes, making them more effective and user-friendly for clients in various industries.
Legov Systems Group
Grant in 2020
Legov Systems Group, founded in 2018 and located in Boise, Idaho, specializes in the development of scalable power systems that utilize smart materials to harvest energy. The company focuses on enhancing energy recovery from low-grade waste heat, particularly in industrial settings such as combined heat and power installations, metal manufacturing, chemical processing, and industrial boilers. By improving the efficiency of energy recovery in these facilities, Legov Systems Group enables clients to reduce operational costs, lower energy demands, and enhance sustainability efforts.
GelSight
Grant in 2020
GelSight, Inc. specializes in advanced sensor technology solutions for precise surface measurements. The company has developed the GelSight benchtop scanner, which captures the surface geometry of various materials and accurately measures rigid objects across a wide range of scales. Their innovative technology allows for detailed three-dimensional visualization and measurement, revealing features that are not discernible to the naked eye, and providing dimensional accuracy to single-digit microns. GelSight's products are utilized in diverse sectors, including aerospace, electronics, and forensics, as well as in academic and research environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight continues to enhance its offerings while addressing the evolving surface measurement needs of its clients.
Inso Biosciences
Grant in 2020
Inso Biosciences is an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative hardware platforms and tools for genomic sample handling. Utilizing patented microfluidic technology originally created at Cornell University, the company specializes in high-efficiency processing of cellular material. Inso Biosciences aims to enhance applications in long-read DNA extraction, multiomic sample processing, and pathogen surveillance. Their platform facilitates the separation and isolation of cellular components, thereby supporting healthcare and biotech companies in their biological sample preparation needs.
OWL Autonomous Imaging
Grant in 2020
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.
Aqueduct Fluidics
Grant in 2020
Aqueduct Fluidics, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, specializes in developing automation solutions tailored for physical and life sciences research on laboratory benchtops. The company offers a software automation tool designed to streamline workflows and enhance the integration of hardware components. Its platform enables users to write automation scripts and provides an intuitive interface for controlling and visualizing hardware status. By simplifying system integration and addressing complex elements such as communication protocols, command timing, user interfaces, and data management, Aqueduct Fluidics equips developers with the necessary tools and resources to efficiently create, test, and deploy automation programs for benchtop-scale applications.
Vimaan
Grant in 2020
Vimaan is a computer vision and AI solution company focused on enhancing inventory management in warehouses. By automating and digitizing inventory tasks, Vimaan addresses the challenges associated with maintaining accurate stock levels. Their suite of products includes solutions for various applications, such as dock tracking, storage management, and order picking. These tools are designed to support warehousing and logistics companies, ultimately enabling clients to improve the efficiency of their supply chains. Vimaan aims to streamline processes from receiving and storing items to order fulfillment and shipping, thus facilitating better inventory control in a range of industries.
Emvolon
Grant in 2020
Emvolon is a technology company focused on developing a platform that facilitates the distributed production of chemicals from wasted resources, particularly natural gas at flare sites. By converting this wasted gas into usable chemicals, Emvolon addresses a variety of industrial applications and offers carbon-negative fuel alternatives. The company's innovative approach reimagines conventional diesel engines as miniature chemical reactors, allowing for efficient and localized chemical production. This method eliminates the need for large refineries and chemical plants, making it economically viable for smaller production facilities. Emvolon's technology aims to provide communities with the necessary raw materials while promoting sustainability and reducing waste.
Inso Biosciences
Grant in 2020
Inso Biosciences is an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative hardware platforms and tools for genomic sample handling. Utilizing patented microfluidic technology originally created at Cornell University, the company specializes in high-efficiency processing of cellular material. Inso Biosciences aims to enhance applications in long-read DNA extraction, multiomic sample processing, and pathogen surveillance. Their platform facilitates the separation and isolation of cellular components, thereby supporting healthcare and biotech companies in their biological sample preparation 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.
Heat Inverse
Grant in 2019
Heat Inverse specializes in developing innovative cooling systems tailored for hot climates. The company offers advanced air-sealed cooling systems featuring moisture-tight electronics enclosures that maintain consistent temperatures within a 0.5 degree Celsius range. Additionally, Heat Inverse provides wireless temperature sensor networks powered by a low-energy supply, allowing manufacturers to enhance operational efficiency without significant costs. Their technology utilizes thin-film materials that achieve passive cooling with zero energy input, controlling the microstructure of hyper-emitters to effectively dissipate heat from outdoor surfaces. These durable, polymer-based films are designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of various outdoor systems affected by high temperatures.
SkyMul
Grant in 2019
SkyMul is an Atlanta-based robotics company that specializes in developing industrial manipulation drones aimed at transforming the construction industry. The company focuses on automating physically demanding tasks traditionally performed manually on concrete construction sites, significantly enhancing efficiency and productivity. Its flagship product, SkyTy, consists of a swarm of modular drones capable of autonomously flying over rebar installations to tie intersections. This innovative technology is designed to handle flat rebar configurations such as slabs, bridge decks, and continuously reinforced pavements, and is scalable to meet varying project demands. By utilizing advanced computer vision capabilities, SkyMul's drones can quickly identify rebar intersections without the need for CAD files or manual programming, allowing construction companies to operate in parallel and increase overall throughput.
Active Layer Parametrics
Grant in 2019
Active Layer Parametrics has created advanced metrology equipment for the semiconductor manufacturing industry, enabling precise measurements of mobility and activated carrier concentration profiles with Angstrom-level resolution. This innovative system provides detailed insights into the depth of electrical activation following implant-anneal processes. By facilitating rapid feedback, the technology allows clients to obtain results in minutes instead of weeks, significantly improving yield and device performance. The company's approach includes tracking process changes and their effects on electronic properties, enhancing the efficiency of process development and manufacturing control. Overall, Active Layer Parametrics offers a unique solution that advances the electrical characterization of semiconductor films, supporting reliable and economically viable production methods.
Culture Biosciences
Grant in 2019
Culture Biosciences, Inc. is a biomanufacturing company based in South San Francisco, California, that offers a cloud-based platform for scientists to conduct, monitor, and analyze bioreactor experiments. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on automating bioprocesses to help biotech firms optimize their manufacturing processes and expedite product development. By utilizing robotic sample handling and cloud data monitoring, Culture Biosciences enhances the efficiency of fermentation and bioreactor operations, allowing researchers to achieve results more rapidly than with traditional methods.
Akabotics
Grant in 2019
Akabotics is a company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in an autonomous robotic platform for continuous maintenance dredging in shallow waterways. Its innovative system features two robotic platforms that collaboratively detect and remove sediment buildups, transforming waterway maintenance from an intermittent task into a seamless operation. This approach significantly reduces mobilization, labor, and energy costs, allowing for more efficient and effective management of aquatic environments.
Adnoviv
Grant in 2019
Adnoviv LLC is a technology research company located in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors and systems for various applications, including industrial, security, and biomedical fields. With a team boasting over 20 years of experience in engineering research and product development, Adnoviv is recognized as a leader in non-invasive physiological sensors. The company's innovative occupancy sensor technology enhances human presence detection, promoting optimal energy savings by utilizing a Doppler radar sensor node. This system effectively minimizes false positive alarms and supports remote control functionality, catering to the needs of its diverse clientele in different sectors.
Adnoviv
Grant in 2019
Adnoviv LLC is a technology research company located in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors and systems for various applications, including industrial, security, and biomedical fields. With a team boasting over 20 years of experience in engineering research and product development, Adnoviv is recognized as a leader in non-invasive physiological sensors. The company's innovative occupancy sensor technology enhances human presence detection, promoting optimal energy savings by utilizing a Doppler radar sensor node. This system effectively minimizes false positive alarms and supports remote control functionality, catering to the needs of its diverse clientele in different sectors.
ActiveMEMS
Grant in 2019
ActiveMEMS is a technology startup focused on commercializing advanced micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technologies developed at the University of Michigan. The company leverages proprietary design and manufacturing innovations to provide solutions for wireless sensing applications across various sectors, including industrial monitoring, vehicle instrumentation, smart buildings, and wearable devices. ActiveMEMS is dedicated to creating high-performance micro transducers and energy harvesters, catering to the growing demand for energy-autonomous wireless sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. To achieve this, the company is developing new microfabrication technologies that allow for the wafer-scale integration of high-quality smart materials into microsystems. Their core technology platform not only supports energy harvesting but also extends to applications such as high-resolution ultrasound transceiver arrays for biomedical imaging, as well as micro-speakers, microphones, and haptic-feedback transducers for consumer electronics.
Wilder Systems
Grant in 2019
Wilder Systems is a robotics and automation company focused on the aerospace industry. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, the company designs and manufactures automation machines that incorporate collaborative robots and mobile technology. Their platform aims to enhance productivity, quality, and ergonomics within existing production environments without requiring significant modifications. By leveraging innovative automation solutions, Wilder Systems seeks to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency in aerospace manufacturing.
Fullmoon Sensors
Grant in 2019
Fullmoon Sensors specializes in the design and deployment of intelligent chemical sensing networks aimed at continuous monitoring of airborne chemicals. Founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on solutions for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the atmosphere. Its patented microfabricated sensors are capable of differentiating, speciating, and quantifying various VOCs while operating efficiently at low power, typically through a USB connection. By utilizing IoT technology, Fullmoon Sensors enables users to identify and measure different low-power gases, contributing to improved environmental monitoring and safety.
MicroSilicon
Grant in 2019
MicroSilicon Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing custom integrated sensors for use in extreme environments. Founded in 2015 and based in Katy, Texas, the company is developing a permanent online electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) sensor aimed at addressing critical flow assurance challenges in the oil and gas sector. This innovative IoT sensor is equipped with data processing and AI-driven analytics software hosted on the Cloud, providing real-time monitoring capabilities. The EPR sensor plays a vital role in the oil industry by mitigating asphaltene deposition, a significant issue that can lead to costly operational challenges. MicroSilicon has gained recognition in the industry, being a finalist or recipient of several awards from organizations such as ADIPEC, iChemE, and S&P Global, and has been acknowledged in the startup community by entities like Rice Alliance and the Society of Production Engineers.
AMBOTS
Grant in 2019
AMBOTS Inc. specializes in advancing swarm 3D printing and assembly technologies, focusing on automating manufacturing processes through a fleet of smart, autonomous mobile robots. This innovative approach allows for the collaborative execution of tasks similar to how bees or wasps construct their nests. By leveraging these robots, AMBOTS aims to manufacture a wide range of products, from everyday items to larger infrastructures, based on digital models and on-demand requirements. The company's technology is designed to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, facilitating a smoother transition to fully autonomous manufacturing for its clients.
Multiscale Systems
Grant in 2019
Multiscale Systems produces industrial innovations through technical engineering services and a robust in-house R&D program. The company specializes in metamaterial composites and focuses on advanced manufacturing.
Mirada
Grant in 2019
Mirada Technologies Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing and selling LiDAR sensor components. These components are integral to advanced driver safety systems and autonomous vehicles, primarily serving automotive suppliers. Mirada's core offerings include innovative laser scanning and detector technology, with its flagship product being a state-of-the-art laser scanner that ensures accurate ranging distance, wide field of view, reliability, and scalable volume production.
Kytopen
Grant in 2019
Kytopen, established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in the development of a cell therapy platform. This platform facilitates the non-viral delivery of molecules into challenging-to-transfect immune cells, making the process easier, faster, and more cost-effective. The company's proprietary Flowfect™ technology combines microfluidics and automation, enabling researchers to explore new biological discoveries and develop more affordable cell and gene therapies.
Adnoviv
Grant in 2019
Adnoviv LLC is a technology research company located in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors and systems for various applications, including industrial, security, and biomedical fields. With a team boasting over 20 years of experience in engineering research and product development, Adnoviv is recognized as a leader in non-invasive physiological sensors. The company's innovative occupancy sensor technology enhances human presence detection, promoting optimal energy savings by utilizing a Doppler radar sensor node. This system effectively minimizes false positive alarms and supports remote control functionality, catering to the needs of its diverse clientele in different sectors.
MAIA Analytica
Grant in 2019
MAIA Analytica specializes in providing intelligent software and services aimed at optimizing wastewater treatment processes. The company develops real-time analytical tools that leverage artificial intelligence to assist operators in making proactive decisions. Their offerings include optimized recommendations, data management, process optimization, business insights, and performance tracking. Additionally, MAIA Analytica focuses on custom, site-specific software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and facilitate operator training through gamified programs. By enabling rapid prototyping, scaling, and deployment of these intelligent tools, MAIA Analytica supports wastewater operations in efficiently safeguarding waterways while ensuring effective business management and facility-specific training.
Manifold Robotics
Grant in 2019
Manifold Robotics specializes in developing advanced drone technology that enhances safety and simplifies operations in complex environments. The company focuses on creating technical payloads that utilize electromagnetic fields (EMF) from power lines as a navigational aid, allowing drones to navigate autonomously along electric utility rights-of-way. This innovative approach enables automated power line inspections, significantly improving efficiency and reducing costs by up to 50%. By facilitating beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight, Manifold Robotics provides practical solutions that enhance the operational capabilities of drones, making them safer and more effective for various industries.
Weav3d
Grant in 2019
Weav3D Inc. develops and commercializes advanced composite forming technology originally created at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Established in 2017 and based in Norcross, Georgia, the company specializes in automated processes that integrate weaving with composite consolidation. This innovative approach significantly reduces waste, cycle time, and material handling costs. Weav3D's manufacturing capabilities include continuous lamination, D-LFT compression molding, and injection molding, allowing for the production of lightweight structural composite parts. The technology enables businesses to fabricate optimized lattice structures and offers a cost reduction of up to 75% compared to traditional carbon fiber composites, making it particularly suitable for high-volume and cost-sensitive applications.
Atheraxon
Grant in 2019
Atheraxon focuses on improving safety, efficiency, and automation across industrial, logistics, and construction sites by providing enhanced spatial visibility for managers and operators. The company leverages its advanced Theia mm-wave radar technology to achieve real-time, precise, and cost-effective localization of personnel, assets, and equipment. Additionally, Atheraxon employs fifth-generation radio-frequency identification technology, which eliminates the need for cumbersome battery changes and enhances accuracy to within five centimeters. The company’s innovative tracking platform features sticker-like tags that can be easily applied to various items, allowing clients to maintain smaller infrastructure, reduce downtime, and lower liability risks. Through these solutions, Atheraxon aims to streamline workflows, facilitate prompt exception notifications, and deliver comprehensive analytics for improved operational management.
Ampere Scientific
Grant in 2018
Ampere Scientific focuses on enhancing the production and processing of specialty alloys through innovative technology. The company specializes in developing monitoring and control systems for the vacuum arc remelting process, utilizing a combination of sensor and control systems along with a comprehensive software suite. Their technology is designed to identify safety-critical events, such as side arcs, and to improve arc distribution. By offering advanced capabilities in process monitoring and multi-physics computational modeling, Ampere Scientific enables clients to implement integrated measurement systems effectively, fostering continuous improvements in alloy production.
Adnoviv
Grant in 2018
Adnoviv LLC is a technology research company located in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors and systems for various applications, including industrial, security, and biomedical fields. With a team boasting over 20 years of experience in engineering research and product development, Adnoviv is recognized as a leader in non-invasive physiological sensors. The company's innovative occupancy sensor technology enhances human presence detection, promoting optimal energy savings by utilizing a Doppler radar sensor node. This system effectively minimizes false positive alarms and supports remote control functionality, catering to the needs of its diverse clientele in different sectors.
Adnoviv
Grant in 2018
Adnoviv LLC is a technology research company located in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors and systems for various applications, including industrial, security, and biomedical fields. With a team boasting over 20 years of experience in engineering research and product development, Adnoviv is recognized as a leader in non-invasive physiological sensors. The company's innovative occupancy sensor technology enhances human presence detection, promoting optimal energy savings by utilizing a Doppler radar sensor node. This system effectively minimizes false positive alarms and supports remote control functionality, catering to the needs of its diverse clientele in different sectors.
Harvest CROO Robotics
Grant in 2018
Harvest CROO, LLC is a technology company specializing in the development of robotic harvesters for the agricultural industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Plant City, Florida, the company aims to address the labor shortage in agriculture through automation. Its innovative solutions include a live harvester pick monitoring system, real-time performance tracking, and data analytics tools, which provide growers with valuable insights for informed decision-making. By fully automating the harvesting process, Harvest CROO Robotics supports farmers in enhancing efficiency and productivity throughout their operations.
BirdBrain Technologies
Grant in 2018
BirdBrain Technologies LLC is focused on enhancing creativity and computational thinking through innovative educational products that engage students and teachers in programming and robotics. The company is known for its Finch Robot, which provides a physical representation of coding for learners, and the Hummingbird Robotics Kit, which allows students to build and program robots using electronic components and craft materials. These products have been utilized by numerous students to explore various applications of computer programming, from creative projects to interactive games. Originating from research initiatives at Carnegie Mellon University’s CREATE Lab, BirdBrain Technologies aims to support educators in advancing computer science and engineering in both classroom and informal settings. Their mission emphasizes collaboration with teaching professionals to improve educational tools and resources, ultimately making STEM learning accessible and enjoyable for students worldwide.
Kraenion
Grant in 2018
Kraenion is an applied machine learning company developing a visual cortex for machines that interact with the physical world. Their vision algorithms, stereo camera technology, sensors and compute hardware together deliver integrated perception solutions for robotics and industrial machinery. The company was founded in 2017 by Dr. Binu Mathew and is located in Silicon Valley.
Realtime Robotics
Grant in 2018
Realtime Robotics, Inc. is focused on developing advanced motion planning and control processors that enable robots and autonomous vehicles to react instantaneously to their surroundings. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that allows for safe operation of single or multiple robots in unstructured environments. Their specialized RapidPlan processor generates safe motion plans in microseconds, effectively eliminating the trade-off between speed and safety in automation. This innovative technology accommodates real-time changes in dynamic environments, enabling robots to navigate around both known static objects and other moving entities while performing various tasks. By addressing the limitations of traditional automation, Realtime Robotics is broadening the applications of robotics across industries and facilitating the adoption of autonomous vehicles.
Vimaan
Grant in 2018
Vimaan is a computer vision and AI solution company focused on enhancing inventory management in warehouses. By automating and digitizing inventory tasks, Vimaan addresses the challenges associated with maintaining accurate stock levels. Their suite of products includes solutions for various applications, such as dock tracking, storage management, and order picking. These tools are designed to support warehousing and logistics companies, ultimately enabling clients to improve the efficiency of their supply chains. Vimaan aims to streamline processes from receiving and storing items to order fulfillment and shipping, thus facilitating better inventory control in a range of industries.
Tamosi
Grant in 2018
At TAMOSI we have developed industry-leading technologies designed to change the way we think of computing, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security.
Brown Engineers
Grant in 2017
Brown Engineers is an engineering design consultancy company. Brown Engineers perform mechanical, electrical, and automation engineering. Their services include power distribution for industrial plants high voltage, medium voltage, and low voltage, cooling loop systems and chiller plants, and radio and cellular telemetry.
Max-IR Labs
Grant in 2017
Max-IR Labs offers solutions for industrial process control, medical diagnostics, and biochemical analysis are developed by Max-IR Labs. The R&D is carried out in close collaboration with customers, with a focus on their application needs and supported by market research. Traditional techniques that interact with the analyte liquid, such as ultraviolet, electrochemical, colorimetric, and direct infrared, suffer from fouling and interferences and become unstable over time.
Kytopen
Grant in 2017
Kytopen, established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in the development of a cell therapy platform. This platform facilitates the non-viral delivery of molecules into challenging-to-transfect immune cells, making the process easier, faster, and more cost-effective. The company's proprietary Flowfect™ technology combines microfluidics and automation, enabling researchers to explore new biological discoveries and develop more affordable cell and gene therapies.
ThruWave
Grant in 2017
ThruWave specializes in millimeter wave imaging technology, catering to various commercial and industrial sectors such as robotics, construction, and quality control. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers low-cost sensors that leverage patent-pending radar signal processing and GPU-accelerated image reconstruction techniques. ThruWave's technology enhances operational efficiency by allowing construction professionals to visualize the internal structures of walls, ceilings, and floors, thereby reducing risks and expediting workflows. Additionally, its solutions support inventory verification, shipment confirmations, and detection of packaging issues, enabling clients to automate processes such as counting contents and identifying damaged or missing items.
GelSight
Grant in 2017
GelSight, Inc. specializes in advanced sensor technology solutions for precise surface measurements. The company has developed the GelSight benchtop scanner, which captures the surface geometry of various materials and accurately measures rigid objects across a wide range of scales. Their innovative technology allows for detailed three-dimensional visualization and measurement, revealing features that are not discernible to the naked eye, and providing dimensional accuracy to single-digit microns. GelSight's products are utilized in diverse sectors, including aerospace, electronics, and forensics, as well as in academic and research environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight continues to enhance its offerings while addressing the evolving surface measurement needs of its clients.
Tech4Imaging
Grant in 2017
Tech4Imaging is a leading developer of non-invasive imaging technology aimed at commercial and industrial applications. The company specializes in creating advanced instrumentation that provides critical information for optimizing and automating processes in challenging conditions where traditional tools may fail. Central to their innovation is proprietary capacitance-based imaging technology, specifically Electrical Capacitance Volume Tomography (ECVT), developed in collaboration with researchers from The Ohio State University. This technology addresses complex multiphase flow challenges encountered in various industries. Tech4Imaging holds over 15 patents and has published more than 30 peer-reviewed journal articles, underscoring its commitment to research and development. The company offers a range of products, including acquisition hardware, sensors, and software, alongside consultation services, all designed to enhance industrial process visualization and efficiency. Through strong partnerships and a focus on core values, Tech4Imaging continues to advance its technological offerings and expand its impact in the industry.
Skyven Technologies
Grant in 2017
Skyven Technologies is an energy-as-a-service company focused on decarbonizing industrial process heat for manufacturers in hard-to-decarbonize sectors. The company aims to reduce onsite CO2 emissions by providing clean, emissions-free process heat at costs lower than natural gas. Skyven implements advanced decarbonization technologies, such as their Arcturus line of steam-generating heat pumps, without requiring capital expenditures or disrupting manufacturing processes. They monitor carbon emissions in real-time and charge clients only for the clean energy supplied. Additionally, Skyven offers dashboards that display real-time data on savings and carbon metrics, supporting facilities in their transition to greener energy sources while also recovering waste heat to produce sustainable steam.
Mirada
Grant in 2017
Mirada Technologies Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing and selling LiDAR sensor components. These components are integral to advanced driver safety systems and autonomous vehicles, primarily serving automotive suppliers. Mirada's core offerings include innovative laser scanning and detector technology, with its flagship product being a state-of-the-art laser scanner that ensures accurate ranging distance, wide field of view, reliability, and scalable volume production.
VinSense
Grant in 2017
VinSense, an Indiana-based LLC established in March 2015, specializes in developing a decision support software system aimed at enhancing agricultural crop production, particularly within the wine grape growing and winemaking sectors. The software equips producers, field managers, and winemakers with tools to make informed crop management decisions that improve production volume, uniformity, and quality while also promoting long-term sustainability and profitability. By leveraging advanced scientific models and real-time data, VinSense enables timely interventions in critical areas such as cover crop decisions, irrigation practices, and nutrient management. The platform integrates insights from soil physics, hydrology, viticulture, and enology, transforming complex data into actionable information through a user-friendly visual interface. This innovative approach not only conserves water and reduces irrigation costs but also supports better environmental protection practices, ultimately leading to optimized quality yields in vineyards.
Akabotics
Grant in 2017
Akabotics is a company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in an autonomous robotic platform for continuous maintenance dredging in shallow waterways. Its innovative system features two robotic platforms that collaboratively detect and remove sediment buildups, transforming waterway maintenance from an intermittent task into a seamless operation. This approach significantly reduces mobilization, labor, and energy costs, allowing for more efficient and effective management of aquatic environments.
Culture Biosciences
Grant in 2017
Culture Biosciences, Inc. is a biomanufacturing company based in South San Francisco, California, that offers a cloud-based platform for scientists to conduct, monitor, and analyze bioreactor experiments. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on automating bioprocesses to help biotech firms optimize their manufacturing processes and expedite product development. By utilizing robotic sample handling and cloud data monitoring, Culture Biosciences enhances the efficiency of fermentation and bioreactor operations, allowing researchers to achieve results more rapidly than with traditional methods.
Integrated Protein Technologies
Grant in 2017
Integrated Protein Technologies specializes in workflow automation solutions for protein and oligonucleotide analysis. The company has developed the samplestream platform, which transforms complex intact biomolecule workflows into user-friendly sample-to-answer systems. This platform is designed for demanding applications in biopharma, laboratory-developed testing, and in vitro diagnostics, achieving a throughput of up to four samples per minute with user-friendly software. Additionally, Integrated Protein Technologies has created a proteomics system that significantly reduces the cost per analysis, facilitating the measurement of peptides and intact proteins. This system enables broad deployment across various fields, including basic research, food safety, and biologic development, thereby enhancing the accessibility of protein measurement.
Chaos Prime
Grant in 2017
Chaos Prime specializes in industrializing artificial intelligence through its EdgeOps software platform, which integrates big data and AI to enhance operational technology. The platform enables system designers to implement prescriptive maintenance and analytics, effectively predicting and prescribing outcomes that assist industrial firms in minimizing unplanned equipment downtime and maximizing yield. By utilizing prescriptive analytics, companies can transition from relying on forecasted events to making real-time adjustments based on actual occurrences, thereby optimizing production, shipments, and machine downtime to improve supply chain efficiency. Additionally, Chaos Prime provides a wireless connectivity solution that offers ultra-secure and highly reliable connectivity for the Internet of Things, facilitating seamless connections for semiconductor companies. The combination of these technologies positions Chaos Prime as a leader in enhancing industrial operations and connectivity.
Pax Scientific
Grant in 2017
PAX Scientific, Inc. is an engineering research and product design company based in San Rafael, California, specializing in fluid dynamics. Founded in 1997, the company develops solutions for various fluid-related industrial challenges, focusing on air-handling technologies such as fans and blowers, as well as marine hull designs. PAX Scientific also addresses water and wastewater management and industrial mixing technologies. Its innovative equipment is designed to minimize turbulence, reduce friction and noise, and enhance heat transfer, ultimately providing energy-efficient alternatives that improve performance. The company markets its fan designs through licensing agreements across various sectors, including industrial, domestic, computer, and automotive markets.
Adnoviv
Grant in 2017
Adnoviv LLC is a technology research company located in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors and systems for various applications, including industrial, security, and biomedical fields. With a team boasting over 20 years of experience in engineering research and product development, Adnoviv is recognized as a leader in non-invasive physiological sensors. The company's innovative occupancy sensor technology enhances human presence detection, promoting optimal energy savings by utilizing a Doppler radar sensor node. This system effectively minimizes false positive alarms and supports remote control functionality, catering to the needs of its diverse clientele in different sectors.
Atomnaut
Grant in 2016
Atomnaut is a developer of advanced microscopy technology, specifically a 3D atomic resolution microscope that utilizes unique projection technology to accurately identify and detect the position of atoms in three-dimensional space. This innovative tool enables detailed imaging, analysis, sequencing, and design at the atomic level, allowing scientists to understand and manipulate materials more effectively. The company specializes in materials engineering and offers a range of advanced materials, including silicon transistors, high-strength steels, nanowires, quantum dots, tungsten alloys suitable for fusion or aerospace applications, and nanostructured light and strong aluminum alloys. Atomnaut's technology supports a variety of scientific and engineering applications, pushing the boundaries of materials research and development.
Lupine Labs
Grant in 2016
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.
Qelzal
Grant in 2016
Qelzal Corporation, based in La Jolla, California, specializes in developing advanced artificial intelligence-driven systems for object and activity recognition. The company's product offerings include the Perception Appliance, which enhances the capabilities of autonomous vehicles and robots, and an image-free sensing system that utilizes brain-inspired artificial intelligence. Qelzal's technology significantly improves the safety and efficiency of commercial drones, enabling them to fly autonomously in near-earth environments without the risk of collisions. The company's solutions target various sectors, including building automation, security, mobile robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Incorporated in 2014, Qelzal is committed to advancing obstacle avoidance systems and fostering innovation in the realm of autonomous technology.
BirdBrain Technologies
Grant in 2016
BirdBrain Technologies LLC is focused on enhancing creativity and computational thinking through innovative educational products that engage students and teachers in programming and robotics. The company is known for its Finch Robot, which provides a physical representation of coding for learners, and the Hummingbird Robotics Kit, which allows students to build and program robots using electronic components and craft materials. These products have been utilized by numerous students to explore various applications of computer programming, from creative projects to interactive games. Originating from research initiatives at Carnegie Mellon University’s CREATE Lab, BirdBrain Technologies aims to support educators in advancing computer science and engineering in both classroom and informal settings. Their mission emphasizes collaboration with teaching professionals to improve educational tools and resources, ultimately making STEM learning accessible and enjoyable for students worldwide.
Harvest CROO Robotics
Grant in 2016
Harvest CROO, LLC is a technology company specializing in the development of robotic harvesters for the agricultural industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Plant City, Florida, the company aims to address the labor shortage in agriculture through automation. Its innovative solutions include a live harvester pick monitoring system, real-time performance tracking, and data analytics tools, which provide growers with valuable insights for informed decision-making. By fully automating the harvesting process, Harvest CROO Robotics supports farmers in enhancing efficiency and productivity throughout their operations.
Innovas Technologies
Grant in 2016
Innovas Technologies provides automatic condenser and chiller tube cleaning systems that improve energy efficiency and reduce maintenance. The company's system provides condenser tube cleaning systems for on-load cleaning of surface condensers in steam or combined cycle plants, cleans heat exchangers naturally and sustainably without costly process shutdowns or chemicals, and enables its clients to improve the energy efficiency of water-cooled chillers and central chilled water plants in a cost-effective manner.
Service Robotics & Technologies
Grant in 2016
Service Robotics & Technologies, Inc. is a software integration company based in Springfield, Virginia, established in 2017. It specializes in providing smart device solutions for building management. The company offers a range of services, including smart building management, facility mapping, robot fleet management, automated scheduling, and consulting. Additionally, it focuses on creating an integrated ecosystem that incorporates robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and building automation technologies to enhance facility and campus management.
Ampere Scientific
Grant in 2016
Ampere Scientific focuses on enhancing the production and processing of specialty alloys through innovative technology. The company specializes in developing monitoring and control systems for the vacuum arc remelting process, utilizing a combination of sensor and control systems along with a comprehensive software suite. Their technology is designed to identify safety-critical events, such as side arcs, and to improve arc distribution. By offering advanced capabilities in process monitoring and multi-physics computational modeling, Ampere Scientific enables clients to implement integrated measurement systems effectively, fostering continuous improvements in alloy production.
Service Robotics & Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Service Robotics & Technologies, Inc. is a software integration company based in Springfield, Virginia, established in 2017. It specializes in providing smart device solutions for building management. The company offers a range of services, including smart building management, facility mapping, robot fleet management, automated scheduling, and consulting. Additionally, it focuses on creating an integrated ecosystem that incorporates robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and building automation technologies to enhance facility and campus management.
Loci Controls
Grant in 2016
Loci Controls, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of an automated landfill gas collection system. The company offers Loci WellWatcher, a system featuring wellhead-mounted hardware and cloud-based monitoring and analytics that optimize methane extraction from landfills. By providing real-time monitoring of gas composition, pressure, temperature, and flow, Loci Controls has demonstrated the capability to enhance gas collection efficiency by over 20%, while also improving safety and reducing operational costs for landfill operators and energy utility customers in the United States. The company combines innovative sensor technology, continuous monitoring, advanced algorithms, and field service support to increase profitability and mitigate environmental, health, and safety risks. Founded in 2012 and based in Fall River, Massachusetts, Loci Controls is committed to advancing technology for the effective management of landfill gas resources.
RightHand Robotics
Grant in 2016
RightHand Robotics, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of robotic order-picking systems designed to enhance supply chain logistics and order fulfillment across various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Frankfurt, Germany. RightHand Robotics offers innovative solutions like the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with advanced servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor that aids in gentle object handling. Their technology enables robots to automatically grasp a wide range of items from bins and cases without the need for extensive data entry or parameter tuning, making their systems cost-effective and adaptable to changing business needs.
Active Layer Parametrics
Grant in 2016
Active Layer Parametrics has created advanced metrology equipment for the semiconductor manufacturing industry, enabling precise measurements of mobility and activated carrier concentration profiles with Angstrom-level resolution. This innovative system provides detailed insights into the depth of electrical activation following implant-anneal processes. By facilitating rapid feedback, the technology allows clients to obtain results in minutes instead of weeks, significantly improving yield and device performance. The company's approach includes tracking process changes and their effects on electronic properties, enhancing the efficiency of process development and manufacturing control. Overall, Active Layer Parametrics offers a unique solution that advances the electrical characterization of semiconductor films, supporting reliable and economically viable production methods.
AndrosRobotics
Seed Round in 2016
AndrosRobotics specializes in developing robotic technology products tailored for light payload pick-and-place applications in logistics. The company manufactures intelligent robotic devices that focus on intensive gait training and enhancing human mobility services. Their offerings include human-safe robots that are both powerful and gentle, designed to operate effectively in public spaces. Additionally, AndrosRobotics provides low-cost, force-controlled, plug-and-play actuators, enabling clients to integrate these advanced technologies seamlessly into their operations.
R-DEX Systems
Grant in 2016
R-DEX Systems, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, specializes in developing information products derived from airborne and satellite imagery for defense and commercial uses. The company focuses on creating AI, robotics, automation, and sensor solutions tailored for mission-critical systems. R-DEX Systems produces advanced 2D and 3D machine vision inspection and robotics solutions that cater to a diverse array of applications in robotics, industrial automation, and automated inspection. Their innovations support the defense sector in the development and deployment of reliable and adaptable AI technologies.
Otherlab
Grant in 2016
Otherlab is a technology company founded in 2009 by Saul Griffith and based in San Francisco, California. It operates as a research innovation lab focused on developing solutions in renewable energy and robotics. The company specializes in advanced manufacturing, digital fabrication, adaptive textiles, and robotic manufacturing tools. Otherlab nurtures projects through the initial research and development phase, facilitating the creation of innovative technologies and enabling enterprises to raise capital and transition into independent operations. Its expertise also includes computational geometry and design tools, contributing to advancements in automation and engineered textiles.
AE Machines
Grant in 2016
AE Machines is a manufacturer of automation machinery that specializes in creating simple automated systems tailored for small to medium-sized businesses. The company offers a user-friendly platform that enables clients to design and program automated cells with minimal training. Their product line includes Arduino microcontrollers and essential hardware components such as servo motors, LEDs, motion sensors, and buttons. This focus on accessible automation allows businesses to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs through streamlined processes.
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