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Muon Vision develops a subsurface visualization and digitalization sensor that employs nuclear imaging technology to measure the bulk density of large geophysical masses. The sensor detects internal problems and fluid migration within materials such as leaching heaps, mine tailings dams, and other industrial processes. By providing detailed insights into composition and distribution, it enhances the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mineral processing and related operations.

Muon Vision develops a subsurface visualization and digitalization sensor that employs nuclear imaging technology to measure the bulk density of large geophysical masses. The sensor detects internal problems and fluid migration within materials such as leaching heaps, mine tailings dams, and other industrial processes. By providing detailed insights into composition and distribution, it enhances the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mineral processing and related operations.

Paradigm of New York designs and manufactures pollution control devices for diesel and gasoline engines. Paradigm's customers save money on diesel fuel and engine maintenance and improve their productivity. Paradigm was founded to provide unique pollution control devices for the diesel engine industry. Diesel engines are used worldwide as the workhorse of transportation, construction, mining, industry, marine, and agriculture. While diesel engines provide the ultimate in performance and longevity, they are inherently dirty engines resulting in two sets of problems. First, their exhaust gases contain hazardous pollutants such as CO, NOx, and carbon particulate matter (PM) or soot which are associated with childhood asthma, respiratory disease, cancer, emphysema, and cardiovascular disease. Secondly, complicated pollution control systems and devices are required by the EPA to control these hazardous pollutants. These systems and devices are expensive to operate and maintain and they use more diesel fuel. Paradigm technology reduces PM soot in the exhaust. As a result, Paradigm's customers can use their engines with reduced pollution while saving money on maintenance, saving money on diesel fuel, and improving their engine productivity.

Inception Robotics is focused on advancing the development of autonomous mobile robotics applications by providing a suite of cloud-based tools designed for early-stage robotics companies. Their platform offers user-friendly access to comprehensive resources that streamline the development process, thereby significantly reducing research and development costs. The company's technology facilitates the deployment of safe and socially compliant robots capable of navigating public spaces for contactless deliveries and ensuring robust indoor localization. By enabling businesses to integrate small robots into their operations, Inception Robotics aims to enhance productivity and lower overall labor expenses.

2KR Systems is a manufacturer specializing in wireless sensors and electromechanical equipment designed for a diverse range of markets, including consumer, commercial, industrial, municipal, and military sectors. The company's wireless sensors are cost-effective and durable, providing critical detection of environmental loads such as snow, wind, and flooding on roofs, as well as vibrations that may indicate structural stress. By offering these advanced solutions, 2KR Systems aims to enhance safety, protect property from potential damage, and promote resource conservation, ultimately delivering economic benefits to its clients.

Indrio Technologies specializes in the development of advanced laser-absorption-based sensors aimed at monitoring chemicals in challenging industrial settings. These sensors are designed to detect and measure trace-level concentrations of various gases, including combustion products such as NOx, ammonia, and carbon monoxide, as well as hazardous chemicals like aromatics and aldehydes. Indrio's products feature calibration-free sensing capabilities, internal pumps, portability, rugged construction, and low power consumption. This combination of features facilitates effective leak detection and exhaust monitoring, providing clients with reliable solutions for chemical detection in high-temperature and high-pressure environments.

ZS Instruments is a manufacturer specializing in precision measurement equipment, including rotary and angle encoders, linear encoders, and digital readouts. Their offerings include both standard and custom solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of various industries. The company's products are utilized by national laboratories, universities, original equipment manufacturers, metalworking shops, and manufacturing plants. ZS Instruments focuses on creating customer-centered measuring products that adhere to stringent quality standards, specifically IPC-A-610 class III high-reliability requirements. Their equipment features durable designs, fully enclosed with high-quality oil and coolant resistant seals, ensuring reliability and longevity in demanding industrial environments.

American Nanotechnologies specializes in developing innovative systems for large-scale purification of high-value dielectric materials.

Global Cooling Technology Group specializes in the creation, development, marketing, and sale of innovative cooling applications and technology solutions across mobile, industrial, and consumer goods markets. The company focuses on providing effective thermal management solutions tailored to various hardware applications, ensuring that clients receive advanced and cost-effective cooling technologies designed to meet their specific requirements. By leveraging innovative approaches, Global Cooling Technology Group addresses the growing demand for efficient cooling systems in diverse sectors.

Tendo Technologies is an industrial technology company focused on the development and manufacturing of advanced flow sensors and dispensing systems for commercial and industrial applications. Utilizing innovative elastic filament velocimetry technology, Tendo produces miniature sensors capable of precisely detecting low flow rates and measuring temperature. Their solutions cater to various sectors, including medical, agriculture, food, and manufacturing, enabling these industries to monitor flow rate and pressure measurements effectively. By leveraging advancements in high-fidelity flow measurement, Tendo aims to enhance flow sensing accuracy while maintaining a cost-effective approach.

Maijker Corp specializes in the commercialization of advanced AI and sensor technologies, focusing on solving real-world challenges in the manufacturing sector. The company collaborates with manufacturing firms, universities, and development partners to translate innovative research into practical applications. By developing intelligent manufacturing systems and services, Maijker aims to enhance operational efficiency and address specific manufacturing issues through novel AI-driven solutions.

Serinus Labs, Inc. is a manufacturer of nano-scale silicon gas sensors, established in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in developing integrated chip-scale gas sensors tailored for various industries, including health and safety, automotive, consumer electronics, and healthcare. Serinus Labs offers custom solutions that address both existing and emerging market needs. In particular, the company focuses on providing ultra-low-power trace gas sensors for Li-ion battery state-of-health monitoring, which enhances battery intelligence in electric vehicles. Through its innovative technology, Serinus Labs aims to meet critical demands across strategic markets.

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.

QDIR is a nanomaterials company that specializes in the development of infrared detectors and imaging arrays tailored for industrial and defense applications. The company focuses on creating shortwave and mid-wave infrared detectors that offer enhanced imaging solutions across various sectors, including commercial, medical, industrial, and military markets. By leveraging proprietary nanomaterial technology, QDIR achieves high sensitivity and low noise in its products, which results in superior imaging performance compared to traditional infrared detectors. This innovative approach positions QDIR as a key player in providing advanced detection and imaging capabilities to its diverse customer base.

SiTration, founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 2020 by Brendan Smith, specializes in developing ultra-durable filtration membrane technology. This technology is designed to efficiently separate substances in harsh and challenging industrial environments while reducing energy consumption compared to conventional methods. The company's membranes combine the advantages of various state-of-the-art commercial membranes, offering users resource-efficient operations even in unpleasant industrial settings.

NALA Membranes develops reverse osmosis membranes that are chlorine-stable and chlorine-resistant, designed to enhance water purification efficiency while reducing waste, energy use, and operating costs. The membranes are durable and resistant to fouling and biofouling, enabling longer service life even in challenging industrial wastewater applications and allowing operation at lower pressures. By lowering energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, the technology supports more sustainable and cost-effective water treatment across industries.

Fluidion develops automated water sampling and analysis systems for diverse markets, including surface water quality in rivers, ponds, lakes, and coastal waters, as well as deep-water oceanographic monitoring. The company pursues ongoing research and development to advance field-deployable tools for automated sampling in challenging environments, sensitive water quality monitoring, and high-resolution environmental data. Its instruments integrate microbiological and chemical sensors with portable hardware to enable rapid pathogen detection, continuous data collection, remote monitoring, and data-driven insights for water safety and management. Fluidion targets environmental and public health applications, delivering systems that support timely decision-making and keep pace with regulatory and conservation needs.

Nabla Bio is a biotechnology company that uses artificial intelligence and lab technologies to rationally design novel proteins for drug development. They aim to create medicines and improve nutrition by engineering proteins with enhanced qualities.

MITS develops multiscale integrated technology solutions to improve mechanical, thermal, and electrical performance. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.

Founded in 2020, Discrete Lattice Industries specializes in developing programmable and cellular materials. Its innovative approach aims to minimize the need for fixed tooling, offering customization through modular parts assembly. The company's focus is on enhancing material efficiency and structural performance, with applications across infrastructure, transportation, and renewable energy sectors.

Mazdak International is a capsule pipeline technology company that specializes in deep dredging.

General Engineering and Research specializes in the development of nanotechnology-based systems aimed at both clinical and industrial processing applications. The company's innovative research portfolio includes functionalized nanoparticles and nano-sized capsules that serve various purposes, notably in polishing applications like chemical mechanical planarization. In addition to these polishing solutions, the company also focuses on applications in drug delivery and nano-sensors. By leveraging advanced nanomaterials, General Engineering and Research enables clients to enhance their business processes and achieve specific operational goals.

Founded in 2017, TRIC Robotics develops autonomous robotic technology for agricultural applications. Its primary focus is on creating a non-chemical pesticide alternative for strawberry farms.

Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on digital composite manufacturing for 3D-printed parts with optimized material properties. The company uses magnetically aligned reinforcing fibers and high-resolution microstructure control enabled by magnetics and digital light processing to produce carbon fiber reinforced composites with tailored mechanical and electromagnetic performance. Its technology enables engineers to manufacture durable, functional parts with customized material properties for applications such as injection mold tooling and high-performance end-use components.

Indrio Technologies specializes in the development of advanced laser-absorption-based sensors aimed at monitoring chemicals in challenging industrial settings. These sensors are designed to detect and measure trace-level concentrations of various gases, including combustion products such as NOx, ammonia, and carbon monoxide, as well as hazardous chemicals like aromatics and aldehydes. Indrio's products feature calibration-free sensing capabilities, internal pumps, portability, rugged construction, and low power consumption. This combination of features facilitates effective leak detection and exhaust monitoring, providing clients with reliable solutions for chemical detection in high-temperature and high-pressure environments.

Muon Vision develops a subsurface visualization and digitalization sensor that employs nuclear imaging technology to measure the bulk density of large geophysical masses. The sensor detects internal problems and fluid migration within materials such as leaching heaps, mine tailings dams, and other industrial processes. By providing detailed insights into composition and distribution, it enhances the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mineral processing and related operations.

ThruPore Technologies designs and manufactures porous carbon support structures for industrial catalysts, producing heterogeneous catalysts in pellet and powder forms. It focuses on palladium on carbon driven reactions, seeking improved porosity and dispersion within the catalyst support. The company develops high-porosity carbon materials for applications across precious metal and carbon-only catalysts, as well as fuel cell and battery materials, delivering refined end products for industrial clients. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Bear, Delaware.

Kinetic, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of wearable devices designed to reduce workplace injuries among industrial workers. Founded in 2014 by Haytham Elhawary and Aditya Bansal, Kinetic's flagship product, Reflex, is a device that attaches to a worker's belt and utilizes analytics to monitor high-risk movements, such as unsafe postures and slips. The Reflex device not only provides real-time reminders and notifications to help prevent injuries in environments like construction sites, warehouses, and factories, but also includes features for proximity alerts and contact tracing, which can assist in tracking COVID-19 exposure. Through its innovative technology, Kinetic aims to enhance worker safety and reduce the incidence of workplace accidents.

Metalmark Innovations, Inc. focuses on developing and delivering advanced 3D nanostructured coatings designed to treat airborne pollutants and toxins, enhancing indoor air quality. The company offers its innovative materials as additive coatings for various applications, including building materials and vehicle interiors, effectively addressing pollutants such as hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, ozone, PM2.5, volatile organic compounds, odors, and germs. Its air cleaning technology employs catalytic materials that filter air with nanoscale precision, contributing to solutions for air pollution and climate change challenges. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Metalmark Innovations was previously known as Aircrew Technologies, Inc. before rebranding in January 2019.

Nativus is a hardware technology company developing a hyper-efficient air-conditioner for commercial and residential applications in the heating and cooling industry. Current technologies have remained stagnant for decades, receiving only incremental improvements over the past 50 years. However, through our patent-pending technology which combines the heat exchanger surface with a centrifugal fan, it’s theoretically possible to achieve a 10x better overall system efficiency than currently available air conditioners. With the US HVAC market valued at over $20B, we initially plan to target the room a/c market and offer customers an extremely efficient, quiet, lightweight, and stylistic product.

Founded in 2017, Infinite Cooling specializes in wastewater management and recycling. It uses high-voltage electric fields to capture and recycle vast amounts of water that would otherwise be lost at industrial facilities like power plants, data centers, and factories.

Kalion is an industrial biotechnology company focused on producing glucaric acid and S-3 hydroxybutyrolactone (3-HBL) from renewable feedstocks via traditional, green fermentation using microbes developed with proprietary synthetic biology techniques. Based in Milton, Massachusetts, the company targets chemicals for industrial, material, and pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, enabling customers to replace oil-based materials with purer, bio-based inputs. Kalion was established in 2010 and operates to scale sustainable fermentation processes that convert renewable resources into valuable specialty chemicals.

EnergyXchain develops and provides patent pending transaction management, smart contract and blockchain-based solutions for industries having high-volume, complex, repetitive transactions and needing greater transaction efficiency, effectiveness, autonomy and security.

Antora Energy specializes in delivering reliable, zero-carbon industrial heat and power solutions to heavy industries. The company's core technology involves thermal energy storage that absorbs excess solar and wind electricity, converting it into usable heat for industrial processes.

Founded in 2019, LightWorks Metrology specializes in the development of coordinate measuring machines and 3D interferometer systems, utilizing advanced interferometry technology.

Boston Materials designs and manufactures advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber pre-pregs enabled by its patented Z-axis Fiber technology, which uses vertically aligned carbon fibers to improve energy transfer. The company produces magnetically assembled carbon fiber pre-pregs and other specialty materials for semiconductors, aerospace platforms, and thermal management, delivering lightweight, high-performance solutions for electronics, aviation, electrified vehicles, and related industries. Its processes include roll-to-roll manufacturing with in-line quality control to support scalable production and consistent quality across applications.

Interphase Materials, established in 2015 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing advanced surface treatment technologies. The company's primary focus is to enhance the efficiency of industrial cooling systems, serving a diverse range of clients including power plants, commercial and industrial HVAC systems, international heat exchanger manufacturers, and the U.S. Navy. Interphase's signature Heat Transfer Enhancement (HTE) system has demonstrated the potential to increase heat exchanger efficiency by 5-10% in initial tests, thereby reducing maintenance costs and improving overall system performance.

FluxMagic is an electronics company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2019. It specializes in the development of innovative magnetic devices tailored for renewable energy applications. The company's systems leverage powerful magnets arranged to facilitate energy transfer between moving components without physical contact, eliminating the need for lubricants or heat transfer fluids. This technology not only extends the lifespan of the devices compared to traditional mechanical systems but also enables efficient magneto-mechanical energy conversion for both industrial and consumer use. By focusing on reducing carbon emissions, FluxMagic aims to contribute to a more sustainable energy future.

XFlow Energy specializes in manufacturing vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs), designed to lower the cost of wind energy generation. Their unique rotor design addresses common structural failures in VAWTs, maintaining high efficiency and low manufacturing costs. Additionally, XFlow Energy provides engineering consulting, prototyping, and testing services for renewable energy systems, further supporting the development of affordable and efficient renewable energy solutions.

ESTAT Actuation is a company founded in 2019 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in the development of electroadhesive clutches. These innovative clutches are designed to enhance the performance of robots and machinery by reducing the size and cost of actuators. By providing engineers with lightweight and low-power actuation hardware, ESTAT Actuation enables clients to improve the capabilities and affordability of their robotic systems and machines.

Fluidion develops automated water sampling and analysis systems for diverse markets, including surface water quality in rivers, ponds, lakes, and coastal waters, as well as deep-water oceanographic monitoring. The company pursues ongoing research and development to advance field-deployable tools for automated sampling in challenging environments, sensitive water quality monitoring, and high-resolution environmental data. Its instruments integrate microbiological and chemical sensors with portable hardware to enable rapid pathogen detection, continuous data collection, remote monitoring, and data-driven insights for water safety and management. Fluidion targets environmental and public health applications, delivering systems that support timely decision-making and keep pace with regulatory and conservation needs.

Founded in 2017, Squishy Robotics develops mobile sensing robots designed for disaster rescue, remote monitoring, and space exploration. Their robots, equipped with visual, audio, chemical, biological, radiological, and GPS sensors, can traverse rough environments and be deployed by ground or aerial vehicles to provide situational awareness and assist in victim rescue until human responders arrive.

MetaRE is a manufacturer based in Fort Lee, New Jersey, specializing in radiative cooling coatings. The company develops innovative cooling technologies aimed at protecting industrial customers' assets from the damaging effects of UV radiation, light, and heat. By utilizing advanced passive cooling designs, MetaRE's products not only enhance asset protection but also contribute to efforts against global warming. The company serves both industrial clients and regular consumers, providing solutions that promote energy efficiency and sustainability in various applications.

Nielson Scientific develops custom UVC systems that produce precise and consistent UVC doses for industrial applications. The company is based in Lehi, Utah.

Labsys is a company based in East Lansing, Michigan, founded in 2011, that specializes in the development of microelectronics and microfabrication technology. The firm focuses on creating solutions for government, industry, and academic partners, primarily aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in various applications. Labsys's technology is designed to control sensors for detecting toxic or explosive gases and to facilitate quality control processes. Additionally, the company offers non-destructive evaluation techniques for assessing the structural integrity of aircraft, as well as microfluidic integration for bio-analysis. Their innovations also include bio-mimetic self-adhesives, enabling the aircraft industry to implement advanced sensors and algorithms for identifying cracks and corrosion in airframes.

Founded in 2017, Infinite Cooling specializes in wastewater management and recycling. It uses high-voltage electric fields to capture and recycle vast amounts of water that would otherwise be lost at industrial facilities like power plants, data centers, and factories.

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.

re:3D reduces production complexity by providing affordable, industrial 3D printers that transform big ideas into tangible realities. With a build volume of eight cubic feet and robust construction, Gigabot can print objects 30x larger than competing desktop models. Up until now, personal 3D printing has been limited to toys and trinkets, while the Gigabot will bring your biggest dreams to life. re:3D's customer base comprises an esteemed group of designers, small business owners, manufacturers, educators, prototypists, and hobbyists in over 30 countries around the globe. Currently, re:3D is scaling manufacturing operations, and exploring alternate materials and feedstocks with global leaders in material and life sciences.

EnergyXchain develops and provides patent pending transaction management, smart contract and blockchain-based solutions for industries having high-volume, complex, repetitive transactions and needing greater transaction efficiency, effectiveness, autonomy and security.

Shark Wheel LLC, based in Lake Forest, California, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative wheels that aim to surpass traditional wheel performance. The company offers a range of uniquely shaped wheels, including skateboard and longboard sizes, characterized by their distinctive shark jaw design. These wheels provide features such as enhanced grip, improved sliding control, and adaptability across various terrains and weather conditions. Shark Wheel's products are backed by scientific research, demonstrating advantages over conventional wheels, and the company holds multiple patents worldwide. Founded in 2012, Shark Wheel has also received government grants for its technological advancements, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the wheel industry.

ClearFlame Engines, Inc. develops and manufactures innovative engines for heavy-duty applications, focusing on decarbonizing the industry by replacing traditional diesel engines. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois, the company serves diverse markets, including marine, agriculture, transportation, power generation, rail, and construction. ClearFlame's patented technology allows heavy-duty engine manufacturers to produce engines that offer higher performance and lower operating costs, providing significant fuel cost savings for their customers. The company's mission is to address the environmental challenges posed by diesel fuel while enhancing engine efficiency and affordability.

Sensatek Propulsion Technology, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in the development of advanced wireless ceramic sensors designed to withstand extreme conditions, such as high temperatures, pressure, and strain. Their flagship product, Smartjet, enables the wireless monitoring of harsh environments within applications like fuel cells and gas turbine engines. The company also offers a solution called Vision AI, which utilizes video pixel data to perform wireless vibration and condition monitoring, providing insights into issues that may lead to system inefficiencies. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, Sensatek conducts research focused on the synthesis and characterization of various ceramic materials, including nano-rod composites and micro-electromechanical systems, aimed at optimizing energy assets for utilities, ensuring operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.

Founded in 2013, Allumia specializes in lighting upgrades for commercial facilities. It offers design, funding, installation, and maintenance services, serving markets such as office spaces, retail stores, and industrial plants. The company uses a software and IoT platform to optimize energy efficiency, enabling clients to reduce costs and increase savings.

Metalmark Innovations, Inc. focuses on developing and delivering advanced 3D nanostructured coatings designed to treat airborne pollutants and toxins, enhancing indoor air quality. The company offers its innovative materials as additive coatings for various applications, including building materials and vehicle interiors, effectively addressing pollutants such as hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, ozone, PM2.5, volatile organic compounds, odors, and germs. Its air cleaning technology employs catalytic materials that filter air with nanoscale precision, contributing to solutions for air pollution and climate change challenges. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Metalmark Innovations was previously known as Aircrew Technologies, Inc. before rebranding in January 2019.

Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on digital composite manufacturing for 3D-printed parts with optimized material properties. The company uses magnetically aligned reinforcing fibers and high-resolution microstructure control enabled by magnetics and digital light processing to produce carbon fiber reinforced composites with tailored mechanical and electromagnetic performance. Its technology enables engineers to manufacture durable, functional parts with customized material properties for applications such as injection mold tooling and high-performance end-use components.

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.

Nativus is a hardware technology company developing a hyper-efficient air-conditioner for commercial and residential applications in the heating and cooling industry. Current technologies have remained stagnant for decades, receiving only incremental improvements over the past 50 years. However, through our patent-pending technology which combines the heat exchanger surface with a centrifugal fan, it’s theoretically possible to achieve a 10x better overall system efficiency than currently available air conditioners. With the US HVAC market valued at over $20B, we initially plan to target the room a/c market and offer customers an extremely efficient, quiet, lightweight, and stylistic product.

Serinus Labs, Inc. is a manufacturer of nano-scale silicon gas sensors, established in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in developing integrated chip-scale gas sensors tailored for various industries, including health and safety, automotive, consumer electronics, and healthcare. Serinus Labs offers custom solutions that address both existing and emerging market needs. In particular, the company focuses on providing ultra-low-power trace gas sensors for Li-ion battery state-of-health monitoring, which enhances battery intelligence in electric vehicles. Through its innovative technology, Serinus Labs aims to meet critical demands across strategic markets.

Innerspec Technologies specializes in the design and commercialization of non-destructive testing systems, focusing on high-power ultrasonics and Electro-Magnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) technology. The company is recognized as a global leader in these advanced technologies for the testing of metallic parts and components. Headquartered in Forest, Virginia, Innerspec also operates regional offices in Spain and China. Its product offerings encompass a range of commercial applications, including fully automated turnkey solutions, advanced ultrasonic equipment, and related services, catering to diverse customer needs in the field of non-destructive testing.

Pow.bio is a fermentation technology company that offers intelligent, AI-enabled fermentation solutions for industrial and synthetic biology. Its approach combines continuous fermentation with real-time process control to quickly optimize bioprocesses and achieve high yields at lower costs. The company supports scales from small laboratory setups to about 100 liters, handling bacteria, yeast, and filamentous fungi, and supplies bioreactor-agnostic hardware to fit diverse production lines. By replacing traditional fed-batch methods with AI-driven control, Pow.bio enables biotech, food, and industrial producers to reduce production costs, shorten development timelines, and scale sustainable bio-based products.

NALA Membranes develops reverse osmosis membranes that are chlorine-stable and chlorine-resistant, designed to enhance water purification efficiency while reducing waste, energy use, and operating costs. The membranes are durable and resistant to fouling and biofouling, enabling longer service life even in challenging industrial wastewater applications and allowing operation at lower pressures. By lowering energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, the technology supports more sustainable and cost-effective water treatment across industries.

Via Separations, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing membrane-based products for the separation of industrial liquids, aimed at enhancing efficiency in challenging industrial environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company focuses on industrial decarbonization through innovative chemistries that significantly reduce energy consumption in manufacturing processes. Via's technology allows facilities to cut energy usage by 90% during chemical separation, replacing traditional heat-based methods with a highly selective and robust membrane filtration system. This advancement not only helps to minimize the environmental impact of industrial processes, but it also creates additional revenue opportunities for customers. Currently, Via is conducting pilot trials at pulp and paper facilities with the goal of eliminating 100 million metric tons of CO2 emissions by 2050. The company has successfully scaled its technology and demonstrated working prototypes at a commercial level, having emerged from MIT's Department of Material Science & Engineering.

Dynalene is a developer and supplier of industrial heat transfer fluids and coolants for ultra-low temperature cryogenic and other demanding applications. The company offers glycols, potassium formate, calcium chloride-based secondary refrigerants, and high-performance coolants, along with a range of high- and low-temperature fluids, nanodiamond products, and functionalized nanoparticle dispersions for water treatment, coatings, biomedical, and related uses. It provides laboratory services such as thermal and physical analysis, chemical testing, and materials/corrosion testing. Dynalene serves markets including fuel cells, solar and geothermal, HVAC, supermarket refrigeration, plastics processing, electronics, pharmaceutical, environmental testing, food and beverage, and wind tunnels, and markets its products via an online store. Based in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, the company focuses on cryogenic and precision cooling needs with chemistries spanning glycols, potassium formate, calcium chloride, hydrocarbons, and silicones.

XFlow Energy specializes in manufacturing vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs), designed to lower the cost of wind energy generation. Their unique rotor design addresses common structural failures in VAWTs, maintaining high efficiency and low manufacturing costs. Additionally, XFlow Energy provides engineering consulting, prototyping, and testing services for renewable energy systems, further supporting the development of affordable and efficient renewable energy solutions.

ActiBioMotion, founded in 2015 and based in Coralville, Iowa, specializes in the development of physical modeling and motion analysis systems, along with associated software, tailored for the transportation and machinery sectors. The company’s innovative products facilitate the development, testing, evaluation, and selection of human transport systems. ActiBioMotion offers a comprehensive solution for recording and analyzing the impact of vibration on individuals in a supine position, accurately capturing human vibrations and interpreting the effects of shocks, posture changes, and limb flexion. Additionally, the company provides a range of engineering services aimed at helping organizations mitigate transmitted vibrations, particularly in the low-frequency range.

Boston Materials designs and manufactures advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber pre-pregs enabled by its patented Z-axis Fiber technology, which uses vertically aligned carbon fibers to improve energy transfer. The company produces magnetically assembled carbon fiber pre-pregs and other specialty materials for semiconductors, aerospace platforms, and thermal management, delivering lightweight, high-performance solutions for electronics, aviation, electrified vehicles, and related industries. Its processes include roll-to-roll manufacturing with in-line quality control to support scalable production and consistent quality across applications.

Antora Energy specializes in delivering reliable, zero-carbon industrial heat and power solutions to heavy industries. The company's core technology involves thermal energy storage that absorbs excess solar and wind electricity, converting it into usable heat for industrial processes.

Kalion is an industrial biotechnology company focused on producing glucaric acid and S-3 hydroxybutyrolactone (3-HBL) from renewable feedstocks via traditional, green fermentation using microbes developed with proprietary synthetic biology techniques. Based in Milton, Massachusetts, the company targets chemicals for industrial, material, and pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, enabling customers to replace oil-based materials with purer, bio-based inputs. Kalion was established in 2010 and operates to scale sustainable fermentation processes that convert renewable resources into valuable specialty chemicals.

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

3DEO is a Gardena, California-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in high-volume 3D metal printing of small parts, using patented design for additive manufacturing and Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) to move from prototyping to production. It also offers geospatial and data analytics software that integrates 3D visualization, earth observation, and IoT sensor data to help manufacturers, smart cities, and construction projects analyze information from static and dynamic devices and make informed decisions.

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

Founded in 2017, Squishy Robotics develops mobile sensing robots designed for disaster rescue, remote monitoring, and space exploration. Their robots, equipped with visual, audio, chemical, biological, radiological, and GPS sensors, can traverse rough environments and be deployed by ground or aerial vehicles to provide situational awareness and assist in victim rescue until human responders arrive.

Sensatek Propulsion Technology, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in the development of advanced wireless ceramic sensors designed to withstand extreme conditions, such as high temperatures, pressure, and strain. Their flagship product, Smartjet, enables the wireless monitoring of harsh environments within applications like fuel cells and gas turbine engines. The company also offers a solution called Vision AI, which utilizes video pixel data to perform wireless vibration and condition monitoring, providing insights into issues that may lead to system inefficiencies. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, Sensatek conducts research focused on the synthesis and characterization of various ceramic materials, including nano-rod composites and micro-electromechanical systems, aimed at optimizing energy assets for utilities, ensuring operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.

re:3D reduces production complexity by providing affordable, industrial 3D printers that transform big ideas into tangible realities. With a build volume of eight cubic feet and robust construction, Gigabot can print objects 30x larger than competing desktop models. Up until now, personal 3D printing has been limited to toys and trinkets, while the Gigabot will bring your biggest dreams to life. re:3D's customer base comprises an esteemed group of designers, small business owners, manufacturers, educators, prototypists, and hobbyists in over 30 countries around the globe. Currently, re:3D is scaling manufacturing operations, and exploring alternate materials and feedstocks with global leaders in material and life sciences.

Shark Wheel LLC, based in Lake Forest, California, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative wheels that aim to surpass traditional wheel performance. The company offers a range of uniquely shaped wheels, including skateboard and longboard sizes, characterized by their distinctive shark jaw design. These wheels provide features such as enhanced grip, improved sliding control, and adaptability across various terrains and weather conditions. Shark Wheel's products are backed by scientific research, demonstrating advantages over conventional wheels, and the company holds multiple patents worldwide. Founded in 2012, Shark Wheel has also received government grants for its technological advancements, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the wheel industry.

Tech4Imaging specializes in developing non-invasive imaging technology for commercial and industrial use. It focuses on creating instrumentation that optimizes and automates processes, even in extreme conditions where standard methods fail. The company's proprietary Electrical Capacitance Volume Tomography (ECVT) technology enables it to deliver advanced sensing solutions, backed by over 15 patents and numerous peer-reviewed publications.

Fluidion develops automated water sampling and analysis systems for diverse markets, including surface water quality in rivers, ponds, lakes, and coastal waters, as well as deep-water oceanographic monitoring. The company pursues ongoing research and development to advance field-deployable tools for automated sampling in challenging environments, sensitive water quality monitoring, and high-resolution environmental data. Its instruments integrate microbiological and chemical sensors with portable hardware to enable rapid pathogen detection, continuous data collection, remote monitoring, and data-driven insights for water safety and management. Fluidion targets environmental and public health applications, delivering systems that support timely decision-making and keep pace with regulatory and conservation needs.

Obsidianon is engaged in precision manufacturing applications. They offer production-grade printers to manufacturers fabricating high-value components for advanced systems. They are involved in working with a variety of inputs, such as aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

Skyven Technologies is an energy-as-a-service company specializing in decarbonizing industrial process heat. It works with manufacturers in hard-to-decarbonize industries, providing clean, emissions-free process heat at prices lower than natural gas. Skyven installs its advanced technology, such as the Arcturus line of steam generating heat pumps, with no upfront capital cost or disruption to existing processes. The company monitors carbon emissions in real-time and bills clients only for the clean energy delivered. It offers dashboards displaying real-time data-backed savings and carbon metrics.

Meisner Consulting provides formulation and design for businesses and industry, including powder coatings, inks, adhesives, novel 3D printer technology, and more. They offer ultra-rapid 3D printing technology designed to break down important barriers to the future of additive manufacturing.

SurfTec, established in 2018, specializes in developing advanced, thin-film polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) composite coatings. These coatings, derived from research at the University of Arkansas, excel in reducing friction, wear, fouling, and corrosion in mechanical and electrical systems. SurfTec's offerings include corrosion-resistant and anti-fouling coatings, dry lubrication, and ice-phobic layering services, protecting various metals like aluminum, magnesium, steel, and anodized metals in gearboxes. By extending component life and reducing maintenance costs and energy consumption, SurfTec's innovative solutions benefit a wide range of industries. The company is currently seeking partnerships to further develop and apply its technology.

Innotronics provides a novel non-contact, non-intrusive sensor for linear and angular position measurement applications. The company focuses on selling to OEMs in the agricultural and construction vehicle, material handling, and industrial systems markets.

ClearFlame Engines, Inc. develops and manufactures innovative engines for heavy-duty applications, focusing on decarbonizing the industry by replacing traditional diesel engines. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois, the company serves diverse markets, including marine, agriculture, transportation, power generation, rail, and construction. ClearFlame's patented technology allows heavy-duty engine manufacturers to produce engines that offer higher performance and lower operating costs, providing significant fuel cost savings for their customers. The company's mission is to address the environmental challenges posed by diesel fuel while enhancing engine efficiency and affordability.

TeraProbes specializes in fully automated non-contact on-wafer probing systems. The company was founded in 2014 as a result of our research at The Ohio State University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. We believe that our non-contact probing technology can help alleviate the pains associated with contact probe wear and tear, contact repeatability, and the extremely high hardware and operation costs associated with the on-wafer device and IC characterization in the high-speed electronics industry.

Inkbit Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Medford, Massachusetts, specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of advanced 3D printers. The company has created a next-generation additive manufacturing platform that integrates machine vision and multi-material jetting technologies. By leveraging expertise from MIT-trained scientists and engineers, Inkbit aims to address the challenges of mass-market additive manufacturing. Its innovative approach enables rapid, on-demand production of polymer 3D printed parts, effectively bridging the gap between prototyping and full-scale manufacturing. This capability caters to the needs of industries requiring high precision and speed for complex, multi-material end-use products.

Mazdak International is a capsule pipeline technology company that specializes in deep dredging.

Via Separations, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing membrane-based products for the separation of industrial liquids, aimed at enhancing efficiency in challenging industrial environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company focuses on industrial decarbonization through innovative chemistries that significantly reduce energy consumption in manufacturing processes. Via's technology allows facilities to cut energy usage by 90% during chemical separation, replacing traditional heat-based methods with a highly selective and robust membrane filtration system. This advancement not only helps to minimize the environmental impact of industrial processes, but it also creates additional revenue opportunities for customers. Currently, Via is conducting pilot trials at pulp and paper facilities with the goal of eliminating 100 million metric tons of CO2 emissions by 2050. The company has successfully scaled its technology and demonstrated working prototypes at a commercial level, having emerged from MIT's Department of Material Science & Engineering.

Carbice Corporation, founded in 2012 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in thermal interface technology components. The company is renowned for its innovative product, Carbice Carbon, which effectively lowers device temperatures and facilitates heat dissipation from product packaging. This technology is designed to meet the performance, reliability, and assembly cost challenges faced in critical sectors such as electronics, energy, and industrial applications. Carbice's thermal interface materials are composed of a composite of recycled aluminum and aligned carbon nanotubes, addressing the growing need for efficient thermal management in electronic devices. In addition to its headquarters in Atlanta, Carbice has an office in London and plans to establish a presence in Toulouse, France, reflecting its commitment to global outreach and innovation in thermal applications.

Applied Novel Devices is a semiconductor technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2008. The company specializes in developing innovative device architectures for discrete and integrated power products, utilizing advanced process technologies. Its proprietary exfoliation technology is designed to enhance the volume manufacturability and reliability of thin crystalline power devices. This technology enables lower cost performance in power applications, facilitating efficient switching and electricity transfer across various voltage requirements. Applied Novel Devices serves a wide range of industries, including consumer electronics, communications, automotive, and industrial sectors, while also creating tools and technologies that support the continued scaling of semiconductor device metrics with favorable cost structures.

Kinetic, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of wearable devices designed to reduce workplace injuries among industrial workers. Founded in 2014 by Haytham Elhawary and Aditya Bansal, Kinetic's flagship product, Reflex, is a device that attaches to a worker's belt and utilizes analytics to monitor high-risk movements, such as unsafe postures and slips. The Reflex device not only provides real-time reminders and notifications to help prevent injuries in environments like construction sites, warehouses, and factories, but also includes features for proximity alerts and contact tracing, which can assist in tracking COVID-19 exposure. Through its innovative technology, Kinetic aims to enhance worker safety and reduce the incidence of workplace accidents.

PAX Scientific, Inc. is an engineering research and product design company specializing in fluid dynamics and air-handling technologies. Founded in 1997 and based in San Rafael, California, the company develops solutions for various fluid-related industrial challenges, including fans, blowers, marine hull designs, and industrial mixing technologies. Its innovative equipment is designed to manage turbulence, reduce friction and noise, and enhance heat transfer, ultimately enabling more efficient energy and material consumption. PAX Scientific markets its fan designs through licensing agreements across multiple sectors, including industrial, domestic, computer, and automotive markets. Additionally, the company offers technologies for water and wastewater management and water purification, positioning itself as a leader in the development of streamlined and effective industrial solutions.

LumiShield Technologies develops and supplies sustainable metal oxide coatings that protect metal substrates from corrosion and enhance paint adhesion. Its flagship product, Lumidize®, is an aluminum oxide coating applied via electroplating that can be used on a wide range of metal substrates and multi‑metal components. The technology improves durability, reduces manufacturing costs, and eliminates many environmental problems associated with conventional pretreatment processes. The company serves industries such as automotive, aerospace, marine, electronics, and infrastructure, providing solutions that extend the life of metal parts and vessels used in chemical and other demanding environments.

Atomnaut is a developer of advanced microscopy technology, specializing in a 3D atomic resolution microscope. This innovative device employs atom microscope by projection (AMP) technology, which allows for the precise imaging, analysis, sequencing, and design of atoms in three-dimensional space. Atomnaut's offerings include a variety of materials critical for various industries, such as silicon transistors, high-strength steels, nanowires, quantum dots, tungsten alloys for fusion and aerospace applications, as well as nanostructured light and strong aluminum alloys. Through its cutting-edge technology, the company enables scientists to identify and determine the atomic structure of materials, contributing to advancements in materials engineering and design.

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.

Infinium Metals, based in Natick, Massachusetts, specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced metallurgical processes for producing lightweight and magnetic materials. The company manufactures essential metals including magnesium, titanium, tantalum, neodymium, dysprosium, and solar-grade silicon using innovative techniques such as solid oxide membrane electrolysis. This low-energy process not only enhances efficiency but also minimizes environmental impact. Infinium Metals provides magnesium for fuel-efficient vehicles and aircraft components, neodymium for magnets used in wind turbines and hybrid vehicles, and elements for high power-to-weight generators. Additionally, the company offers recycling solutions for magnesium and rare earth elements. Infinium serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer technology, defense, energy, and mass transit. Originally founded in 2008 as Metal Oxygen Separation Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded in 2013 to reflect its broader focus on clean metals.

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.

3DEO is a Gardena, California-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in high-volume 3D metal printing of small parts, using patented design for additive manufacturing and Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) to move from prototyping to production. It also offers geospatial and data analytics software that integrates 3D visualization, earth observation, and IoT sensor data to help manufacturers, smart cities, and construction projects analyze information from static and dynamic devices and make informed decisions.

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

Nano Hydrophobics specializes in industrial coatings that enhance energy efficiency and heat transfer in various applications. The company focuses on the development of nanoscopic coatings designed to prevent or reduce fouling on heat transfer surfaces, thereby imparting a 'self-cleaning' property to heat exchangers during operation. This innovative approach enables businesses to extend the mean time between maintenance shutdowns, resulting in improved uptime, increased productivity, and reduced maintenance costs. Additionally, by optimizing energy consumption, Nano Hydrophobics contributes to lower carbon footprints for industrial facilities.

MTR is a manufacturing company that develops and produces membrane-based separation systems for various industries. The company offers a comprehensive variety of gas separation systems for petrochemical plants, refineries, and gas processing plants. They are also custom engineered to meet the application and industry.