National Science Foundation

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.

James Donlon

Program Director

Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

Graciela Narcho

Staff Associate

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Past deals in Industrial Engineering

Wichita State University

Grant in 2023
Wichita State University is the perfect school for students looking to combine a traditional college atmosphere with the freedom of a big city. Students applying to WSU must submit a non-refundable $30 application fee when submitting their application for admissions. Additionally, the cost of tuition varies depending on whether or not you are a Kansas resident. Wichita State provides, on average, more than $100 million in grants, scholarships and student loans each year. WSU also offers three of the state’s largest individual undergraduate scholarships: the Harry Gore Memorial Scholarships and the Clay Barton Scholarship. WSU offers academics through several colleges, including the College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Fine Arts, College of Health Professions, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Pre-Professional College, and the W. Frank Barton School of Business. With a focus on experience-based learning, Wichita State focuses on real world learning, not just academic testing. This school believes that by preparing students for future jobs, they are also expanding their experience, thus making them more marketable to prospective employers. The Rhatigan Student Center is the hub of student life at WSU. Located in the center of campus, the Rhatigan Center houses places to eat, study, hang out with friends, shop, relax or get a haircut. Students looking to get involved in campus organizations will find a diverse assortment of leadership, Greek, volunteer and student organizations to choose from.

Neptune Fluid Flow Systems

Grant in 2022
Neptune Fluid Flow Systems specializes in the design, prototyping, and manufacturing of precision solutions for fluid management challenges. The company offers a range of products including microfluidic connectors, sample reservoirs, pressure cells, and manual plungers, along with various accessory items. In addition to its product offerings, Neptune provides consulting services related to project execution, assisting clients in addressing their specific fluid flow and control issues. Through a combination of innovative design and high-quality manufacturing, Neptune aims to deliver effective remedies for diverse fluid-related applications.

Alloy Enterprises

Grant in 2021
Alloy Enterprises Inc. is a company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing advanced 3D printing technologies aimed at addressing inefficiencies in conventional manufacturing processes. Founded in 2020, Alloy focuses on industrial engineering and manufacturing technology, particularly for aluminum parts. The company's innovative aluminum additive technology allows for the production of dense, low-cost parts without relying on expensive and hazardous powders. This approach helps clients overcome limitations associated with traditional manufacturing methods, fostering innovation and facilitating progress in lightweight design and emissions reduction.

Workers First

Grant in 2021
Workers First is a research and design company established in 2016 and located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It specializes in developing innovative materials specifically for worker protection. The company has created a patented polymer platform that neutralizes acids on contact, making it suitable for personal protective equipment and acid-proof linings. This technology enhances the safety of workers who operate in environments where they may be exposed to hazardous acids, thereby improving both safety and productivity in their work.

Additive Manufacturing Innovations

Grant in 2021
Additive Manufacturing Innovations develops multiscale structural analysis models for advanced industrial applications and leverages digital image processing techniques to enhance the capabilities of optical imaging, enabling small and medium manufacturing companies to get access to additive manufacturing technologies in a simplified way.

Sustainable Road Engineering

Grant in 2020
Sustainable Road Engineering provides services including roads, parking lots, and driveways. They are actively involved in pavement management, construction, engineering, and providing training to professionals in these fields. They offer engineering and consultation services, pavement evaluation, construction inspection, material testing.

Kinetic

Grant in 2020
Kinetic, Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures wearable devices aimed at reducing workplace injuries for industrial workers. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Kinetic offers a product known as Reflex, which attaches to a worker's belt and monitors activities that may pose a risk of injury, such as unsafe postures, jumping off vehicles, and slips and falls. The device utilizes analytics to provide reminders and notifications to workers when high-risk motions are detected, thereby promoting safety in environments like construction sites, warehouses, and factories. Additionally, Reflex can function as a sensor for detecting COVID-19 exposure, enhancing workplace health measures. Kinetic combines its wearable technology with cloud-based software to effectively address injury prevention in the industrial workforce.

Alloy Enterprises

Grant in 2020
Alloy Enterprises Inc. is a company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing advanced 3D printing technologies aimed at addressing inefficiencies in conventional manufacturing processes. Founded in 2020, Alloy focuses on industrial engineering and manufacturing technology, particularly for aluminum parts. The company's innovative aluminum additive technology allows for the production of dense, low-cost parts without relying on expensive and hazardous powders. This approach helps clients overcome limitations associated with traditional manufacturing methods, fostering innovation and facilitating progress in lightweight design and emissions reduction.

Infecho Scientific

Grant in 2020
Infecho Scientific specializes in instrumentation research and development. The company was founded in May 2017 and is headquartered in Columbia, Missouri.

Clarkson University

Grant in 2019
Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York is the perfect school in which to attend an undergraduate or graduate program. Among the many programs available for study are 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. Clarkson University offers many services to ensure that students have every opportunity in the world to succeed. The campus tutoring services cover most of the programs offered at the school. Group tutoring is offered on a weekly basis. The counseling center is available for students who are unsure of their path and need somebody understanding to talk to. The student health center is available to see to the student body’s health needs. Financial aid options include loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships to those who qualify. When you begin your job hunt, the career center is available to support you with its many resources. Opportunities for internships or co-ops can be accessed there. The many webshops and online tutorials can illustrate how to search for a job. There are also career days and fairs where your future employer may be waiting to meet you. There’s so much to learn about Clarkson University, you’ll just have to contact the school yourself to find out more!

Purdue University

Grant in 2019
Purdue University, established in 1869, is a public research university located in West Lafayette, Indiana. It is renowned for its programs in science, technology, engineering, and agriculture, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university's operations are funded through a combination of public and private sources, with a significant portion coming from its endowment. This endowment, managed by the board of trustees, is built from gifts by alumni and friends, with the investment income supporting scholarships, professorships, research, and other educational initiatives. Purdue's mission is to provide a high-quality education, conduct groundbreaking research, and engage in outreach activities that serve the state, nation, and world.

Purdue University

Grant in 2019
Purdue University, established in 1869, is a public research university located in West Lafayette, Indiana. It is renowned for its programs in science, technology, engineering, and agriculture, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university's operations are funded through a combination of public and private sources, with a significant portion coming from its endowment. This endowment, managed by the board of trustees, is built from gifts by alumni and friends, with the investment income supporting scholarships, professorships, research, and other educational initiatives. Purdue's mission is to provide a high-quality education, conduct groundbreaking research, and engage in outreach activities that serve the state, nation, and world.

Weiss Envirotronics

Grant in 2019
Weiss Envirotronics offers pre-engineered, custom environmental test chambers, and equipment for industries. Weiss Envirotronics offers testing solutions for all industries, whether they are testing extreme temperatures, humidity, altitude, vibration, or a combination of these. Weiss Envirotronics designs and manufactures temperature, humidity, vibration, altitude, thermal shock test chambers, portable shock chambers, burn-in chambers, custom equipment, fluid chillers, air burn-in systems, SAE dust chambers, combustion air units, automotive test systems, drive-in chambers, conditioned rooms, and forced air ovens.

Neptune Fluid Flow Systems

Grant in 2018
Neptune Fluid Flow Systems specializes in the design, prototyping, and manufacturing of precision solutions for fluid management challenges. The company offers a range of products including microfluidic connectors, sample reservoirs, pressure cells, and manual plungers, along with various accessory items. In addition to its product offerings, Neptune provides consulting services related to project execution, assisting clients in addressing their specific fluid flow and control issues. Through a combination of innovative design and high-quality manufacturing, Neptune aims to deliver effective remedies for diverse fluid-related applications.

Florida A&M University – Florida State University College of Engineering

Grant in 2017
The College of Engineering was established as a joint program serving two universities in Tallahassee, Florida: The Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, which received recognition from the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering in 2010 for ranking number one as the institution of origin for African Americans earning Doctorates in Natural Science and Engineering; and, The Florida State University which has gained worldwide recognition for its extensive graduate and research programs. Florida A&M University is an HBCU. The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering has been widely hailed for taking the initiative to create programs to align academic curriculum with industry needs. The College ensures that the students learn what they need to learn through quality teaching and research. All programs offered by the College have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

SciArt Software

Grant in 2017
SciArt Software, Inc. specializes in developing topology optimization software that enhances the design process for physical parts through generative design. Founded in 2018 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the company offers a range of products including ParetoCreo, an add-in for design analysis; ParetoWin, a CAD-agnostic topology optimization tool; ParetoCloud, a cloud-based solution for finite element analysis and topology optimization; and ParetoWorks, a subscription service for design analysis. SciArt's technology allows users to optimize material distribution based on specific strength and functionality requirements, significantly reducing manufacturing costs while preserving structural integrity. The software delivers insights to engineers approximately 60 times faster than traditional solutions, effectively doubling the design cycle speed.

Kinetic

Grant in 2017
Kinetic, Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures wearable devices aimed at reducing workplace injuries for industrial workers. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Kinetic offers a product known as Reflex, which attaches to a worker's belt and monitors activities that may pose a risk of injury, such as unsafe postures, jumping off vehicles, and slips and falls. The device utilizes analytics to provide reminders and notifications to workers when high-risk motions are detected, thereby promoting safety in environments like construction sites, warehouses, and factories. Additionally, Reflex can function as a sensor for detecting COVID-19 exposure, enhancing workplace health measures. Kinetic combines its wearable technology with cloud-based software to effectively address injury prevention in the industrial workforce.

Grid Logic

Grant in 2016
Grid Logic is a team of scientists, engineers, and manufacturing professionals that are passionate about building revolutionary technology for the manufacturing industry. Grid Logic's work in additive manufacturing has grown from R&D in nanostructured materials that are leading to lower-cost superconductors and high-performance magnets. The industry specialized in industrial 3D printing using metals, additive manufacturing, metallic component repair, encapsulated powders, and more.

Purdue University

Grant in 2016
Purdue University, established in 1869, is a public research university located in West Lafayette, Indiana. It is renowned for its programs in science, technology, engineering, and agriculture, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university's operations are funded through a combination of public and private sources, with a significant portion coming from its endowment. This endowment, managed by the board of trustees, is built from gifts by alumni and friends, with the investment income supporting scholarships, professorships, research, and other educational initiatives. Purdue's mission is to provide a high-quality education, conduct groundbreaking research, and engage in outreach activities that serve the state, nation, and world.

Kinetic

Grant in 2015
Kinetic, Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures wearable devices aimed at reducing workplace injuries for industrial workers. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Kinetic offers a product known as Reflex, which attaches to a worker's belt and monitors activities that may pose a risk of injury, such as unsafe postures, jumping off vehicles, and slips and falls. The device utilizes analytics to provide reminders and notifications to workers when high-risk motions are detected, thereby promoting safety in environments like construction sites, warehouses, and factories. Additionally, Reflex can function as a sensor for detecting COVID-19 exposure, enhancing workplace health measures. Kinetic combines its wearable technology with cloud-based software to effectively address injury prevention in the industrial workforce.

Boston Metal

Grant in 2015
Boston Metal is a metallurgy company focused on reducing the carbon footprint of steel production through its innovative Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE) technology. Established in 2012 as a spin-off from MIT, the company has developed an industrial-scale solution that enables the efficient and cost-effective production of a diverse range of metals and alloys. Utilizing an electrolytic cell, Boston Metal processes raw iron ore to create ferroalloys, which are essential for producing various grades of steel. The company's advancements in MOE technology have resulted in a significant scaling of production capabilities, achieving a 1,000-fold increase and generating thousands of kilograms of metal. Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, Boston Metal aims to provide a greener alternative for the metal industry by leveraging its unique process and a variety of feedstocks.

iMicrobes

Grant in 2015
Industrial Microbes designs and builds microbes that produce better chemicals with lower costs and lower carbon emissions. We use greenhouse gases as the raw materials, including biogas, natural gas, and carbon dioxide. We scale our process with global chemical producers.

Product Innovation and Engineering

Grant in 2013
Product Innovation and Engineering, LLC (or PINE) was founded in late 2002 as an advanced manufacturing system solution provider. Their main focus has been on software and consulting services in 3-D Rapid Prototyping and 3-D Rapid Manufacturing. PINE's mission is to leverage the engineering and science talents to be a leading 3-D Rapid Manufacturing solution provider. They provide solutions and value for customers through creative engineering and cutting edge technologies.

MAVRIC

Grant in 2013
MAVRIC is a cross-campus multidisciplinary collaboration to study Autonomous Vehicles at the University of Michigan. MAVRIC represents a truly multidisciplinary approach to studying Autonomous Vehicles. Members of MAVRIC are from the School of Information, Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering and the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute. MAVRIC's research has been sponsored by the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), Toyota Research Institute (TRI), MCity/Mobility Transformation Center.

Boston Metal

Grant in 2013
Boston Metal is a metallurgy company focused on reducing the carbon footprint of steel production through its innovative Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE) technology. Established in 2012 as a spin-off from MIT, the company has developed an industrial-scale solution that enables the efficient and cost-effective production of a diverse range of metals and alloys. Utilizing an electrolytic cell, Boston Metal processes raw iron ore to create ferroalloys, which are essential for producing various grades of steel. The company's advancements in MOE technology have resulted in a significant scaling of production capabilities, achieving a 1,000-fold increase and generating thousands of kilograms of metal. Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, Boston Metal aims to provide a greener alternative for the metal industry by leveraging its unique process and a variety of feedstocks.

Infinity Physics

Grant in 2013
Infinity Physics transforms cutting edge science into turnkey technologies.Their specialty in multi-physics research and development extends from high fidelity analyses to final designed hardware product lines. This capability extends from single component to integrated full system analysis, design, and test including controls and optimization with associated connection to physical hardware. Infinity Physics also comprises systems engineering and management, public and educational outreach, marketing and conference, and facility design capabilities.

Infinity Physics

Grant in 2013
Infinity Physics transforms cutting edge science into turnkey technologies.Their specialty in multi-physics research and development extends from high fidelity analyses to final designed hardware product lines. This capability extends from single component to integrated full system analysis, design, and test including controls and optimization with associated connection to physical hardware. Infinity Physics also comprises systems engineering and management, public and educational outreach, marketing and conference, and facility design capabilities.

Sustainability A to Z

Grant in 2012
Sustainability A to Z specializes in sustainability science including the implementation of green chemistry and engineering principles towards benign chemicals and formulations, carbon and water footprinting. The company provides research through implementation of a wide range of innovation services for its clients. The services they provide include green chemistry and engineering, computational toxicology, operational footprints, and stakeholder engagements. Sustainability A to Z was founded in 2007 by Dr. Julie Beth Zimmerman in Guilford, Connecticut.

SC Solutions

Grant in 2012
SC Solutions is an engineering tech firm that offers creative process control, and aerospace, mechanical, and structural engineering solutions to its customers. Its engineers are some of the best in the business. They focus their efforts and bring a wealth of experience to their work, producing excellent outcomes. It offers specialized process control and modeling solutions to the aerospace, defense, energy, advanced materials, and semiconductor production industries.

Inventherm

Grant in 2012
Inventherm conducts applied research and technology development in the general area of thermal-fluid systems and rotating machinery.

Chiral Photonics

Grant in 2012
Chiral Photonics is an industrial engineering company that creates optical components based on wafer-scale integration. The firm creates wavelength discrimination components for the fiber optic telecommunications industry. It creates, designs, and manufactures fiber-based components and assemblies.

Warwick Mills

Grant in 2012
Warwick Mills is an engineering of technical textiles for protective applications. They develop and integrate complex fiber composites for aerospace and outdoor applications. They provide textile manufacturing processes that include twisting, plying, warping, weaving, scouring, heat setting, coating, and lamination.

Chemica Technologies

Grant in 2012
Chemica Technologies is a privately-held technology development company incorporated in Oregon as a C-Corp in 2006. Through innovative surface and material chemistry they are creating novel materials that protect human health and help sustain their environment. They specialize in separation technology, chemical engineering, metal recovery, water remediation, and custom synthesis.
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