National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency in the United States that funds and supports research and education in science and engineering. It funds fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering and administers non-dilutive funding programs to aid early‑stage technology development, helping translate discoveries into commercially viable products and services. Through grants and fellowships, the NSF supports researchers, educators, and startups, contributing to innovation and U.S. competitiveness. The agency operates with a substantial budget to advance science, engineering, and STEM education nationwide.

James Donlon

Program Director

Sean L. Jones

Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

Graciela Narcho

Staff Associate

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Past deals in Industrial Gases

Aquagga

Grant in 2023
Aquagga specializes in developing and operating advanced technologies for the treatment and remediation of water pollutants, notably focusing on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). They employ their proprietary Hydrothermal Alkaline Treatment (HALT) technology to destroy PFAS effectively. Aquagga serves both government/municipal markets and industrial wastewater sectors, aiming to mitigate environmental health risks associated with these contaminants.

AirOmatix

Grant in 2022
AirOmatix is a biotechnology company focused on innovating methods for oxygen concentration, storage, and delivery across various sectors, including healthcare, athletics, and food storage. The company is commercializing a novel, patent-pending technology that utilizes photochemical reactions to concentrate and remove oxygen from ambient air. This process achieves higher purity levels above 99% and greater flow rates compared to traditional pressure swing adsorption devices. AirOmatix is developing high-flow oxygen concentrators that can produce continuous flow rates exceeding 6.0 L/min, while also creating ultra-portable devices that are comparable in size to a coffee mug. For industrial applications, the technology aims to replace the need for truckload deliveries of liquid oxygen by providing on-site generators capable of producing multiple tons of high-purity liquid oxygen daily.

MFNS

Grant in 2022
MFNS specializes in industrial water treatment. It offers consulting services for oil and contaminant separation, and develops custom OHM membranes or sponges tailored to specific industry needs.

Lelantos

Grant in 2021
Lelantos develops IoT-compatible gas sensors using MEMS resonator arrays on CMOS silicon microchips. These sensors consume less power and cost less than current technologies, offering superior detection performance for applications such as threat detection, industrial safety, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics.

Noble Gas Systems

Grant in 2021
Noble Gas Systems LLC, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Novi, Michigan, specializes in the development of gas storage and delivery systems tailored for the chemical and gas industries. The company utilizes innovative conformable tank technology to provide safe and flexible storage solutions for various compressed gases, including natural gas, air, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen. By enabling clients to store and utilize high-pressure gases economically, Noble Gas Systems addresses the growing demand for efficient gas management in industrial applications.

Aquagga

Grant in 2021
Aquagga specializes in developing and operating advanced technologies for the treatment and remediation of water pollutants, notably focusing on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). They employ their proprietary Hydrothermal Alkaline Treatment (HALT) technology to destroy PFAS effectively. Aquagga serves both government/municipal markets and industrial wastewater sectors, aiming to mitigate environmental health risks associated with these contaminants.

Lelantos

Grant in 2020
Lelantos develops IoT-compatible gas sensors using MEMS resonator arrays on CMOS silicon microchips. These sensors consume less power and cost less than current technologies, offering superior detection performance for applications such as threat detection, industrial safety, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics.

Ipsum Nano

Grant in 2016
Ipsum Nano designs and develops novel adsorbent technology to filter toxic gases and particulates.

Solution Spray Technologies

Grant in 2016
Solution Spray Technologies specializes in ceramic coating and membrane development services. They offer thermal spray services, including coating applications and membrane development, along with advisory and R&D services.

Proton Energy Systems

Grant in 2016
Proton Energy Systems, Inc. provides hydrogen energy and innovative gas solutions. The Company offers hydrogen, nitrogen, and zero air generator. Proton Energy operates in the State of Connecticut.

Proton Energy Systems

Grant in 2014
Proton Energy Systems, Inc. provides hydrogen energy and innovative gas solutions. The Company offers hydrogen, nitrogen, and zero air generator. Proton Energy operates in the State of Connecticut.

IntraMicron

Grant in 2013
Founded in 2001, IntraMicron specializes in the development and manufacturing of micron-diameter metal fibers and microfibrous media. These products enhance catalytic, sorptive, and filtration processes across various industries such as clean air, energy, defense, chemicals, and aerospace.

Infinite Composites

Grant in 2013
Infinite Composites designs and manufactures advanced composite pressure vessels and gas storage systems for aerospace, industrial gas, and transportation markets. Founded in 2010, the company aims to advance composite pressure vessel technology and make the Infinite Composite Pressure Vessel (iCPV) a key enabling technology for space exploration and sustainable transport. It emphasizes continuous improvement and quality, pursuing products free of defects. The vessels offer a favorable weight ratio, supporting weight-sensitive applications such as launch vehicles, satellites, spacecraft, oxygen-breathing systems, and fuel suppression, thereby enabling broader adoption of composite pressure vessels across industries.

Pyro-E

Grant in 2012
Pyro-E Inc., founded in 2012 by Kevin S. Lu in Los Angeles, specializes in developing and deploying solid-state technologies for energy harvesting applications. The company designs systems that convert low-frequency vibrations from sources like buildings, train rails, and pipelines into usable electricity. By integrating these systems with commercial sensors, Pyro-E enables wireless operation of other devices. Their transformative green technology serves multiple industries such as smart water management, industrial IoT, regenerative pavement, and ocean power, increasing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impacts.

Proton Energy Systems

Grant in 2012
Proton Energy Systems, Inc. provides hydrogen energy and innovative gas solutions. The Company offers hydrogen, nitrogen, and zero air generator. Proton Energy operates in the State of Connecticut.

IntraMicron

Grant in 2012
Founded in 2001, IntraMicron specializes in the development and manufacturing of micron-diameter metal fibers and microfibrous media. These products enhance catalytic, sorptive, and filtration processes across various industries such as clean air, energy, defense, chemicals, and aerospace.
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