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Hillwood is a company that invests, develops, and advises in real estate properties.

Shower Stream, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in designing and manufacturing motion-activated shower head adapters aimed at reducing water waste in hotels. The company addresses significant financial losses faced by the hospitality industry, which amounts to $3 billion annually due to wasted water and related costs. Shower Stream offers an innovative, IoT-enabled shower head as-a-service, allowing economy hotels to enhance the guest shower experience without upfront installation costs. For a monthly fee, hotels benefit from substantial utility savings, with a reported return of $2 for every dollar spent. The company’s advanced sensor technology and web-connected platform also provide AI and machine learning-powered analytics, enabling large hotel operators to significantly reduce operational expenses across multiple properties. Currently, Shower Stream is conducting paid demonstrations with the U.S. Department of Defense's Navy Lodge and has launched its first commercial version with Extended Stay America. The company has a promising pipeline that includes five hotel brands representing 1.2 million rooms, making it a key player in the enterprise-scale shower automation market.

Altect is a technology company that specializes in fire protection systems for lithium-ion batteries and energy storage technologies. Their core product, TRAPS, uses a series of physiochemical processes to neutralize flammable and toxic battery gases, preventing fires and explosions. This proactive approach enhances safety across the entire battery lifecycle, making it suitable for various applications, including electric vehicles and warehouses. By doing so, Altect aims to facilitate a safer and more secure transition to clean energy.

Environmental Protective Coatings specializes in the manufacture of innovative coatings that protect surfaces from dust and algae. Founded in 1983 and based in Ostrander, Ohio, the company produces fluorine-free and omni-phobic coatings that incorporate polymer additives, resulting in self-cleaning properties. These coatings not only help in dust removal and algae prevention but also feature anti-graffiti capabilities, allowing for easy removal of ink marks. Additionally, the coatings facilitate the transfer of viscous fluids in production systems without leaving any residue. By focusing on environmentally friendly solutions, Environmental Protective Coatings enables users to maintain clean and safe surfaces effectively.

Accelerate Wind specializes in wind energy generation tailored for commercial and industrial applications. The company has developed a patent-pending powertrain concept that significantly reduces the costs associated with wind turbine power electronics by utilizing intermediate energy storage in a compact flywheel. This innovative system is designed to capture wind energy efficiently, particularly at the edges of commercial building rooftops, thereby enhancing energy generation potential. By focusing on these advancements, Accelerate Wind aims to transform rooftop wind energy solutions for businesses, making small wind turbine technologies more economically viable.

Environmental Protective Coatings specializes in the manufacture of innovative coatings that protect surfaces from dust and algae. Founded in 1983 and based in Ostrander, Ohio, the company produces fluorine-free and omni-phobic coatings that incorporate polymer additives, resulting in self-cleaning properties. These coatings not only help in dust removal and algae prevention but also feature anti-graffiti capabilities, allowing for easy removal of ink marks. Additionally, the coatings facilitate the transfer of viscous fluids in production systems without leaving any residue. By focusing on environmentally friendly solutions, Environmental Protective Coatings enables users to maintain clean and safe surfaces effectively.

Revterra Corporation is a Houston-based company that specializes in the development of flywheel energy storage systems for industrial and utility-scale applications, particularly in the storage of renewable energy sources like wind and solar. Established in 2017, Revterra employs patented technology featuring passive magnetic bearings, which allows for efficient energy storage at high speeds with low power consumption. The company aims to address power infrastructure challenges and facilitate the adoption of renewable energy while promoting electrification. By providing a grid-stabilizing kinetic battery solution, Revterra assists charge point operators in establishing new direct current fast charging locations without the need for extensive infrastructure upgrades, thereby enabling quicker and more cost-effective installations for electric vehicle charging.

Shower Stream, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in designing and manufacturing motion-activated shower head adapters aimed at reducing water waste in hotels. The company addresses significant financial losses faced by the hospitality industry, which amounts to $3 billion annually due to wasted water and related costs. Shower Stream offers an innovative, IoT-enabled shower head as-a-service, allowing economy hotels to enhance the guest shower experience without upfront installation costs. For a monthly fee, hotels benefit from substantial utility savings, with a reported return of $2 for every dollar spent. The company’s advanced sensor technology and web-connected platform also provide AI and machine learning-powered analytics, enabling large hotel operators to significantly reduce operational expenses across multiple properties. Currently, Shower Stream is conducting paid demonstrations with the U.S. Department of Defense's Navy Lodge and has launched its first commercial version with Extended Stay America. The company has a promising pipeline that includes five hotel brands representing 1.2 million rooms, making it a key player in the enterprise-scale shower automation market.

Altect is a technology company that specializes in fire protection systems for lithium-ion batteries and energy storage technologies. Their core product, TRAPS, uses a series of physiochemical processes to neutralize flammable and toxic battery gases, preventing fires and explosions. This proactive approach enhances safety across the entire battery lifecycle, making it suitable for various applications, including electric vehicles and warehouses. By doing so, Altect aims to facilitate a safer and more secure transition to clean energy.

Accelerate Wind specializes in wind energy generation tailored for commercial and industrial applications. The company has developed a patent-pending powertrain concept that significantly reduces the costs associated with wind turbine power electronics by utilizing intermediate energy storage in a compact flywheel. This innovative system is designed to capture wind energy efficiently, particularly at the edges of commercial building rooftops, thereby enhancing energy generation potential. By focusing on these advancements, Accelerate Wind aims to transform rooftop wind energy solutions for businesses, making small wind turbine technologies more economically viable.

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.

A significantly high volume of non-recyclable waste is being generated every day, either during the cleaning process, or due to ever damaging infrastructure. For example, the amounts of chlorinated pesticides being used for cleaning surfaces is causing serious corrosion damages or the amount deicing fluid being used to keep the airplanes flying during freezing conditions. Now imagine having a bottle filled with transparent liquid that we can spray on surfaces and that transforms into a smart, solid, glass. This invisible coated surface won’t corrode, restores, can’t be scratched, won’t get dirty, remains germs free and can be seen with black light. Remember, 80% germs spreads through touching the infected surface and we can provide 99.9% protection. We are global experts in advanced coatings development and manufacturing. We offer a globally patented, non-toxic, ready to use coating that is registered as medical device with FDA. Coating is offered as easy to use product, tested and validated by independent agencies. Single application of this thin coating could protect surfaces for more than six months. We are targeting $25 billion protective coatings market. Products have been sold to more than 100 major companies operating in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and public sectors.

Shower Stream, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in designing and manufacturing motion-activated shower head adapters aimed at reducing water waste in hotels. The company addresses significant financial losses faced by the hospitality industry, which amounts to $3 billion annually due to wasted water and related costs. Shower Stream offers an innovative, IoT-enabled shower head as-a-service, allowing economy hotels to enhance the guest shower experience without upfront installation costs. For a monthly fee, hotels benefit from substantial utility savings, with a reported return of $2 for every dollar spent. The company’s advanced sensor technology and web-connected platform also provide AI and machine learning-powered analytics, enabling large hotel operators to significantly reduce operational expenses across multiple properties. Currently, Shower Stream is conducting paid demonstrations with the U.S. Department of Defense's Navy Lodge and has launched its first commercial version with Extended Stay America. The company has a promising pipeline that includes five hotel brands representing 1.2 million rooms, making it a key player in the enterprise-scale shower automation market.

A significantly high volume of non-recyclable waste is being generated every day, either during the cleaning process, or due to ever damaging infrastructure. For example, the amounts of chlorinated pesticides being used for cleaning surfaces is causing serious corrosion damages or the amount deicing fluid being used to keep the airplanes flying during freezing conditions. Now imagine having a bottle filled with transparent liquid that we can spray on surfaces and that transforms into a smart, solid, glass. This invisible coated surface won’t corrode, restores, can’t be scratched, won’t get dirty, remains germs free and can be seen with black light. Remember, 80% germs spreads through touching the infected surface and we can provide 99.9% protection. We are global experts in advanced coatings development and manufacturing. We offer a globally patented, non-toxic, ready to use coating that is registered as medical device with FDA. Coating is offered as easy to use product, tested and validated by independent agencies. Single application of this thin coating could protect surfaces for more than six months. We are targeting $25 billion protective coatings market. Products have been sold to more than 100 major companies operating in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and public sectors.

C-Crete Technologies is a pioneering company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative materials and technologies. They focus on driving advancements in energy, environment, materials, construction, and infrastructure sectors. By integrating expertise in materials science, nanotechnology, multiscale computations, and predictive analytics, C-Crete is creating next-generation solutions for a low-carbon, energy-efficient world. Their flagship innovation is a nanoengineered cement that significantly reduces CO2 emissions and transforms abundant, non-carbonate rocks into cementitious binders, offering substantial energy savings, affordability, and flexibility, while maintaining high performance and user comfort.

TRX Systems, Inc. specializes in developing indoor location solutions that provide accurate tracking and mapping in environments where GPS signals are weak or unavailable, such as indoors, underground, and in dense urban areas. The company's flagship product, the NEON system, integrates advanced sensor fusion, time-of-flight ranging, and mapping algorithms to deliver precise real-time location data. Key offerings include the NEON Tracking Unit, a wearable sensor accessory, and the NEON Personnel Tracker, which enables users to be tracked both indoors and outdoors for applications in industrial, security, public safety, and defense sectors. Additionally, TRX provides NEON Signal Mapper for real-time 3D indoor mapping and other application programming interface solutions. The company's technology is embedded in various devices like mobile phones and radios, enhancing situational awareness and command effectiveness. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, TRX Systems markets its products through online channels.

Purdue Research Foundation, established in 1930, is an integral part of Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Foundation focuses on advancing the university's mission in discovery, learning, and engagement, facilitating technology transfer, and managing intellectual property. It oversees the Purdue Research Park, which serves as a hub for business incubation and economic development, providing low-cost or complimentary services to its tenants, including networking opportunities and seminars. Additionally, the Foundation is involved in real estate management to support the university's expansion initiatives. Its e-newsletter, Innovation Express, highlights the development and milestones of companies within the park, promoting engagement with a broader audience. Through these efforts, Purdue Research Foundation plays a vital role in enhancing Purdue University's strategic objectives and fostering innovation in the region.

SulfCrete™ is an innovative, New York-based company that utilizes recycled materials from the oil and coal industries to produce its keystone product: a high-strength, ultra-impermeable, corrosion-resistant, low-CO2 emission, waterless, sulfur-polymer concrete. We have transformed a previously unworkable product developed in the 1980s by the U.S. Bureau of Mines into one with both commercial viability and enormous market potential. For the past 30 years, years, sulfur-polymer concrete has required the use of a high-cost additive that has made it commercially infeasible. SulfCrete's patented innovations, emerging out of the Environmental and Climate Sciences Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory, have changed this-- making use of alternative, organic additives, over 100x less expensive, to manufacture an all-around superior product.

Aeolus Building Efficiency will reduce energy use in large office HVAC systems at a much lower cost than current technologies. Their full-service, software solution uses advanced technology (pat. pend.) for room-by-room measurement and optimization of airflow, reducing HVAC energy up to 20% without expensive equipment installations or labor-intensive rebalancing. Their scalable business model will create significant financial value for customers and prevent millions of tons of CO2 emissions.

C-Crete Technologies is a pioneering company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative materials and technologies. They focus on driving advancements in energy, environment, materials, construction, and infrastructure sectors. By integrating expertise in materials science, nanotechnology, multiscale computations, and predictive analytics, C-Crete is creating next-generation solutions for a low-carbon, energy-efficient world. Their flagship innovation is a nanoengineered cement that significantly reduces CO2 emissions and transforms abundant, non-carbonate rocks into cementitious binders, offering substantial energy savings, affordability, and flexibility, while maintaining high performance and user comfort.

TRX Systems, Inc. specializes in developing indoor location solutions that provide accurate tracking and mapping in environments where GPS signals are weak or unavailable, such as indoors, underground, and in dense urban areas. The company's flagship product, the NEON system, integrates advanced sensor fusion, time-of-flight ranging, and mapping algorithms to deliver precise real-time location data. Key offerings include the NEON Tracking Unit, a wearable sensor accessory, and the NEON Personnel Tracker, which enables users to be tracked both indoors and outdoors for applications in industrial, security, public safety, and defense sectors. Additionally, TRX provides NEON Signal Mapper for real-time 3D indoor mapping and other application programming interface solutions. The company's technology is embedded in various devices like mobile phones and radios, enhancing situational awareness and command effectiveness. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, TRX Systems markets its products through online channels.

QM Power, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced magnetic circuits and electronic controllers for electric motors, generators, and actuators, serving both domestic and international markets. Established in 2006 and based in Kansas City, Missouri, the company specializes in a range of products including synchronous and electronic start motors, as well as fan motors for commercial refrigeration and HVAC applications. These applications cover various equipment such as display cases, vending machines, and agricultural ventilation systems. QM Power leverages proprietary technologies, including QSync and Parallel Path Magnetic Technology, to enhance energy efficiency in its products. The company holds all intellectual property related to electromechanical devices previously owned by Flynn Research and Magnetic Revolutions LLC, and continues to expand its technology portfolio through collaboration with academic and commercial partners. Additionally, QM Power offers financing and service programs to support its product offerings, making its innovative solutions accessible to clients across multiple industries.