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

Sean L. Jones

Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

Graciela Narcho

Staff Associate

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Marco Rubin

Reviewer

Past deals in Manufacturing

FlashPcb

Grant in 2024
FlashPCB is a US-based company specializing in rapid PCB prototyping services. By leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced software, FlashPCB streamlines the traditional PCB manufacturing process, significantly reducing setup time and costs. The company empowers customers to design, innovate, and test their printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) designs efficiently. FlashPCB's services include an AI-driven system that automatically identifies components on the board and generates a bill of materials for user approval. This approach allows customers to receive their assembled PCBs quickly, with a commitment to shipping within three days of order completion.

FlashPcb

Grant in 2023
FlashPCB is a US-based company specializing in rapid PCB prototyping services. By leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced software, FlashPCB streamlines the traditional PCB manufacturing process, significantly reducing setup time and costs. The company empowers customers to design, innovate, and test their printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) designs efficiently. FlashPCB's services include an AI-driven system that automatically identifies components on the board and generates a bill of materials for user approval. This approach allows customers to receive their assembled PCBs quickly, with a commitment to shipping within three days of order completion.

Thermetrics

Grant in 2023
Thermetrics provide industry-leading technologies for thermal manikin systems and other thermal testing equipment. Our products are used and trusted by commercial organisations, testing labs, and government clients all over the world. They are dedicated to developing cutting-edge thermal measurement testing solutions that will enable customers to develop game-changing technologies. The equipment meets the most stringent thermal comfort research standards.

FlashPcb

Grant in 2022
FlashPCB is a US-based company specializing in rapid PCB prototyping services. By leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced software, FlashPCB streamlines the traditional PCB manufacturing process, significantly reducing setup time and costs. The company empowers customers to design, innovate, and test their printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) designs efficiently. FlashPCB's services include an AI-driven system that automatically identifies components on the board and generates a bill of materials for user approval. This approach allows customers to receive their assembled PCBs quickly, with a commitment to shipping within three days of order completion.

Artimus Robotics

Grant in 2022
Artimus Robotics is focused on advancing robotics and automation through innovative motion technology that emulates lifelike movement. The company's proprietary approach utilizes electrostatic forces to manipulate hydraulic fluid, enabling flexible structures to change shape and achieve multiple actuation modes simultaneously. This technology allows for the creation of actuators that are controllable, silent, and efficient, thereby enhancing productivity and improving quality of life. Artimus Robotics aims to empower a new generation of robots and machines that can meet diverse operational needs across various industries.

Neptune Fluid Flow Systems

Grant in 2022
Neptune specializes in the sale of microfluidic connectors, sample reservoirs, pressure cells, manual plungers, and other accessories. They offer design, prototyping, manufacturing services, and project-related consulting.

Obsidian Sensors

Grant in 2022
Obsidian Sensors is a technology company based in La Jolla, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing a glass microelectromechanical system (MEMS) aimed at enhancing the thermal sensor industry. Its innovative system employs infrared imaging technology for various applications, including security cameras and autonomous vehicles. By focusing on manufacturing efficiency, Obsidian Sensors significantly reduces the costs associated with building microbolometers while maintaining or exceeding established industry standards. This positions the company to provide clients with a viable alternative to traditional silicon-based MEMS sensors, facilitating easier access to advanced sensor technology.

2KR Systems

Grant in 2022
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.

Levisonics

Grant in 2022
Levisonics is a manufacturer of innovative blood coagulation instruments that specialize in non-contact analysis for both blood coagulation and fluid quality control testing. The company’s technology enables users to assess bleeding and thrombosis risks through non-invasive fluid rheological measurements. In addition to its applications in medical diagnostics, Levisonics' products are also employed in real-time monitoring of the quality of food, liquid, and gel products during production or processing. By providing a non-contact method for these critical analyses, Levisonics aims to enhance safety and quality in various industries.

Dimien

Grant in 2022
Dimien is a manufacturing company based in Buffalo, New York, established in 2013. It specializes in ceramics and inorganic materials, particularly for use as additives in various applications. The company has developed a patented material for electric vehicle batteries, focusing on novel cathodes that are high-energy, low-cost, and safe. These cathodes are applicable in multiple sectors, including optical devices, automotive adhesives, and plastic composites. Dimien aims to provide clients with battery solutions that balance performance and cost, specifically tailored for electrified vehicles.

Mesodyne

Grant in 2022
Founded in 2018 by Drs. Veronika Stelmakh and Walker Chan, Mesodyne is a pioneering engineering and manufacturing company specializing in innovative electricity generation methods. Their patented LightCell technology converts any fuel to electricity via light, providing rugged, long-lasting, portable power for military and commercial users.

Future Semiconductor

Grant in 2022
Future Semiconductor specializes in developing gallium nitride (GaN) substrates for light-emitting diodes. Their proprietary technology enables infinite reuse of the parent wafer and fast layer release, offering clients a cost-effective solution for growing high-quality single-crystalline semiconductors on graphene.

AM Batteries

Grant in 2022
Founded in 2016, AM Batteries specializes in the manufacture of Li-ion batteries using solvent-free electrode technology. This innovative approach aims to enhance energy efficiency, enable faster charging, and reduce production costs.

Zinn Labs

Grant in 2021
Zinn Labs is an electronic manufacturing service-based company. They make automatically refocusing reading glasses for those tired of reading glasses, bifocals, or progressives.

ZS Instruments

Grant in 2021
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.

Roadprintz

Grant in 2021
RoadPrintz, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, specializing in robotic equipment designed for comprehensive road painting and pavement markings. Incorporated in 2018, the company produces machines that survey, map, paint, and repaint road markings, including turn arrows and lane separators. RoadPrintz aims to enhance road safety by making effective visual street markings more affordable and accessible. Its robotic street painting systems enable traffic engineers and road painting contractors to efficiently specify and apply paint schemes on roads, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall road safety.

Monogram Orthopedics

Grant in 2021
Monogram Orthopaedics is a medical equipment manufacturing company. Monogram Orthopaedics develops a solution architecture for enabling the mass personalization of orthopaedic implants by linking 3D printing and robotics via automated digital image analysis algorithms. They offer a delivery solution for patient-specific load-bearing joint replacements. Monogram Orthopaedics is paving the way for the future of joint replacement surgery.

Alloy Enterprises

Grant in 2021
Alloy Enterprises is a Somerville, Massachusetts-based developer of 3D printing technologies and industrial-engineered products aimed at reducing inefficiencies in conventional manufacturing. The company has developed an aluminum additive technology that enables dense, low-cost parts without relying on expensive or hazardous powders, addressing limitations in traditional methods and supporting advances in lightweight components and emissions reduction.

Strange Development

Grant in 2021
At Strange Development we pride ourselves on the ability to provide CAD Design Services, Engineering, and Manufacturing all in house. We will develop, design, and provide you with all the necessary hardware needed to get your project up and running. Our core services, Prototype & Limited Production Manufacturing, CAD Design, Engineering Consulting, and Engine Testing can be custom tailored to fit your individual project needs.

Foli Research

Grant in 2021
Foli Research, established in 2019 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in providing advanced manufacturing services aimed at addressing complex engineering problems. The company employs first principles analysis and computational design to deliver innovative solutions. These services are tailored to support manufacturers and the energy industry in achieving their growth objectives through elegant and effective results.

Volexion

Grant in 2021
Founded in Chicago, Illinois in 2018, Volexion specializes in manufacturing lithium ion batteries. Its proprietary graphene coating technology enhances conventional lithium-ion batteries, offering clients improved battery life, power performance, and a wider temperature and voltage range.

Lambda Function

Grant in 2021
Lambda Function develops industrial automation software that links real-time shop-floor machining data from CNC machines with CAD/CAM data and contextual information. The platform applies advanced analytics, machine learning, and physics-based modeling to provide decision support across manufacturing engineering and operations, improving productivity and advancing autonomous, precision manufacturing.

NoMIS Power

Grant in 2021
NoMIS Power specializes in manufacturing silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor devices and innovative packaging architectures. They offer technical consulting, SiC design services, and research & development capabilities to the electronics industry.

CrossLink Composites

Grant in 2021
CrossLink Composites, founded in 2017 and based in Harriman, Tennessee, specializes in the development of proprietary carbon fiber technology. The company focuses on creating low-cost, high-performance carbon fiber and composites tailored for a variety of industrial applications, including cleantech, automotive, wind energy, and civil infrastructure. By emphasizing high-volume production, CrossLink Composites aims to provide customized carbon fiber solutions that meet the specific needs of its customers, thereby enhancing performance across diverse sectors.

Gencores

Grant in 2021
Gencores specializes in advanced materials technology. It develops customizable, smart helmet inserts designed to reduce concussion risk through shock absorption.

Ranial Systems

Grant in 2021
Ranial Systems develops a real-time process automation platform that combines cognitive artificial intelligence and edge computing runtime. Its platform caters to smart energy, real-time monitoring, wearable technology automation, and other industries, aiming to solve critical business process automation challenges.

GrayMatter Robotics

Grant in 2021
GrayMatter Robotics specializes in advanced robotic solutions for high-mix manufacturers facing complex surface treatment challenges. Their proprietary AI-driven robots assist humans in ergonomically demanding tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

HeXalayer

Grant in 2021
HeXalayer, based in Louisville, Kentucky, develops graphene-based materials and carbon composites to enhance the capacity and performance of lithium-ion batteries. The company's nanomaterials-based technology centers on IML Graphene, a carbon material intended to improve energy storage in rechargeable batteries. It offers rotated multilayer graphene in powder and foil forms, as well as three-dimensional graphene materials and product options for research and development, enabling clients to access graphene materials with higher energy capacity for battery research, energy storage projects, and laboratory experiments.

Swift Solar

Grant in 2021
Swift Solar Inc. is a California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the design and manufacture of lightweight solar panels and systems. The company focuses on developing advanced solar technology, particularly through its innovation in perovskite solar cells, which are engineered to be more efficient and affordable than traditional solar panels. These ultra-thin films are capable of absorbing various parts of the solar spectrum, resulting in high-efficiency tandem solar cells that offer significant weight advantages. Swift Solar emphasizes domestic manufacturing and the use of abundant raw materials, ensuring the scalability of its products for applications in aerospace, automotive, and building sectors.

TCPoly

Grant in 2021
TCPoly designs and manufactures thermally conductive plastics and 3D printing materials that facilitate efficient heat transfer in electronic devices. Its product range includes filaments, heat sinks, cold plates, LED fixtures, and battery packs. TCPoly's flagship product is Ice9TM Flex filament, used in industries such as heat exchanger manufacturing, mold tooling, and electronics thermal management. The company was founded in 2016 and operates from Atlanta, Georgia.

HEN Nozzles

Grant in 2021
HEN Nozzles specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative firefighting nozzles. Utilizing principles of fluid dynamics and thermal management, their products enable firefighters to adjust solid stream patterns while maintaining optimal thermal balance.

AMBOTS

Grant in 2021
AMBOTS Inc. develops innovative swarm 3D printing and assembly technologies aimed at transforming the manufacturing landscape. Utilizing a fleet of autonomous mobile robots that collaborate similarly to a swarm of bees, AMBOTS enables the automated production and assembly of a wide range of products, from everyday items to complex structures like homes and infrastructure. The company's patent-pending approach allows for manufacturing based on digital models on demand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. By facilitating the coordination of specialized robots to execute tasks, AMBOTS is positioned to lead the way in fully autonomous and on-demand manufacturing solutions.

Tendo Technologies

Grant in 2021
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.

TLC Millimeter Wave Products

Grant in 2021
TLC specializes in designing, fabricating, and assembling custom circuit products for both commercial and government applications. Their offerings include front-end wired and wireless communication devices that enhance power, speed, and reliability in millimeter-wave and microwave products.

Maijker

Grant in 2021
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

Grant in 2021
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.

Lumina Instruments

Grant in 2021
Lumina Instruments specializes in the development and manufacturing of laser optical scanning equipment tailored for the growing glass market in high-tech applications. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company provides innovative solutions that enhance yield and process management through its advanced thin-film defect detection capabilities. This technology enables businesses to effectively map and classify transparent, translucent, and opaque substrates of various shapes, thereby contributing to improved production efficiency and product quality.

Workers First

Grant in 2021
Workers First is a research and design company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in developing innovative polymer materials that enhance worker protection, particularly in hazardous environments. Its patented polymer technology is designed to neutralize acids on contact, making it suitable for use in personal protective equipment and acid-proof linings. This advancement enables workers to perform their jobs safely and effectively in situations where they are exposed to corrosive substances, thereby improving overall safety and productivity in the workplace.

Novel Farms

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Novel Farms, Inc. is a Berkeley, California-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in the production of cell-based meat delicacies. It focuses on developing cruelty-free, low-cost, and tunable bioscaffolds through microbial fermentation and proprietary tissue engineering technology. The company's mission is to create gourmet meat alternatives that replicate the taste and texture of conventional meats, appealing to a new generation of conscious consumers. By producing whole-muscle cuts of cultivated meat, Novel Farms aims to make synthetic meat-based delicacies accessible and desirable, transforming the consumption of cell-based meat into a sought-after culinary experience.

Optical Metrology Solutions

Grant in 2021
Optical Metrology Solutions, based in Niskayuna, New York, specializes in consulting services related to optical metrology equipment. The company conducts application evaluations and identifies the most suitable off-the-shelf tools for clients. It also assists in purchasing specifications and provides training to enhance the effective use of optical measurement systems. By focusing on in-process measurement, Optical Metrology Solutions aims to make these practices more economically viable and improve machine utilization within manufacturing environments. The company supports clients throughout nearly all stages of the optical production process, enabling them to ensure compliance in part testing.

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.

Novel Farms

Grant in 2021
Novel Farms, Inc. is a Berkeley, California-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in the production of cell-based meat delicacies. It focuses on developing cruelty-free, low-cost, and tunable bioscaffolds through microbial fermentation and proprietary tissue engineering technology. The company's mission is to create gourmet meat alternatives that replicate the taste and texture of conventional meats, appealing to a new generation of conscious consumers. By producing whole-muscle cuts of cultivated meat, Novel Farms aims to make synthetic meat-based delicacies accessible and desirable, transforming the consumption of cell-based meat into a sought-after culinary experience.

PrisAM

Grant in 2021
PrisAM is a company that develops specialized printing hardware for the manufacturing of lattice core structures. Its technology focuses on non-planar printing, allowing for the deposition of continuous trusses. This innovative approach enhances part strength while significantly reducing printing times and material usage. In addition to its hardware, PrisAM offers customized slicing software to further optimize the printing process, catering to the specific needs of its clients. The company's solutions aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of additive manufacturing in various applications.

Amorphyx

Grant in 2021
Amorphyx is an electrical and electronic manufacturing company focused on developing thin-film electronic devices, particularly for flat panel displays, sensors, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company employs a fabless research and development model, licensing its innovative technologies to Tier 1 manufacturers in the consumer electronics sector. Amorphyx's advanced technology utilizes amorphous metal electrodes, which provide uniform electric field control while eliminating the need for semiconductors. This approach simplifies design rules and enhances conduction speed, facilitating a more efficient manufacturing process. By offering alternatives that are less expensive and more mobile, Amorphyx enables improvements in power conservation and refresh management, ultimately expanding the capabilities of modern display technologies.

Blacksand Technology

Grant in 2021
Blacksand Technology specializes in the production of titanium and its alloys, stainless-steel powders, and refractory metal alloy powders. The company has developed proprietary technologies that enable the cost-effective synthesis of both spherical and non-spherical titanium powders. Its offerings include sintered titanium products and a unique deoxygenation process designed to reduce the oxygen content in titanium and other metals. Additionally, Blacksand Technology employs a granulation-sintering-deoxygenation process to produce high-quality spherical alloy powders. Through these innovations, the company aims to provide advanced metallic materials manufacturing processes that enhance the mechanical properties and performance of its products.

WEAV3D

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2017, WEAV3D Inc. specializes in developing advanced composite forming machinery and processes. Its innovative technology combines weaving and composite consolidation into an automated, continuous process, significantly reducing waste, cycle time, and material handling costs compared to traditional methods.

NALA Membranes

Grant in 2021
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.

Hummingbird Nano

Grant in 2021
Hummingbird Nano is a commercial company specializing in the development of ultra-smooth, circular channel microfluidic chips crafted from a single solid form. The company's innovative technology enables the creation of new products that surpass current manufacturing capabilities, while also making existing high-priced products more accessible. By combining the speed of injection molding with the flexibility of 3D printing, Hummingbird Nano is transforming the production of microfluidic chips and micro-optics. Their precision engineering equipment facilitates the production and assembly of micro-scale components with nanometer-scale accuracy, allowing clients to achieve improved performance and design flexibility in their products. Hummingbird Nano's focus on affordable and high-quality manufacturing is poised to spur innovation and contribute positively to society.

MITS

Grant in 2021
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.

Junora

Grant in 2021
Junora LTD is a manufacturer based in Biddeford, Maine, specializing in the design and production of rotary and planar sputter targets for the thin film deposition industry. Founded in 2017, the company offers a diverse range of thin film deposition products, including rotary and planar targets, as well as target fabrication services, engineering and design, and precision machining. Junora's products are available in various materials such as aluminum, copper, indium, lithium, silver, tin, zinc, and custom alloys. The company aims to introduce new technologies and capabilities to the market, enabling clients to access a wide variety of sputtering products used in vacuum deposition processes across multiple industries.

Novo Aero Technology

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2018, Novo Aero Technology specializes in developing Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. Its innovative technology features compact propellers positioned centrally within the aircraft fuselage, reducing moving parts and enhancing efficiency.

Discrete Lattice Industries

Grant in 2021
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.

Inchfab

Grant in 2021
Inchfab is a company that specializes in the development of proprietary microchip manufacturing tools tailored for specific market needs. The firm offers a microfabrication platform that facilitates the prototyping and low-volume production of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and Internet of Things (IoT) chips. By providing cost-effective solutions, Inchfab enables clients to design and manufacture highly customized microchips with low production volumes. This capability allows businesses to efficiently create products that meet their unique specifications, enhancing innovation and accessibility in the semiconductor and micromechanical markets.

Arieca

Grant in 2021
Arieca LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development and distribution of Thubber, a thermally conductive rubber composite. This innovative material merges the compliance and elasticity of soft silicone rubber with the thermal conductivity of metal, making it suitable for various applications such as circuit wiring, sensors, and passive heat exchangers. Arieca's product addresses heat management challenges in the electronics industry, enhancing performance while ensuring safe interactions between devices and users. By providing an alternative to traditional rubber, Arieca aims to improve the efficiency of electronic components across multiple sectors.

Quadratic 3D

Grant in 2021
Quadratic 3D, Inc. is a company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of innovative 3D printing technologies for commercial and industrial applications. Founded in 2019, Quadratic 3D aims to revolutionize traditional notions of 3D printing, providing advanced solutions that empower clients to explore new opportunities across various industries. The company's cutting-edge printing technology facilitates the expansion of 3D printing applications, positioning it as a leader in the evolving landscape of manufacturing and production.

Ubiros

Grant in 2020
Ubiros specializes in the production of food-grade robotic grippers designed for automation in sectors such as food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Their innovative electrically actuated soft grippers, which include products like the gentle flex module and gentle duo, are tailored to handle fragile objects without causing damage. Unlike traditional pneumatic or vacuum systems, Ubiros' grippers do not require an external air source, resulting in reduced costs, complexity, and noise. The use of polyurethane in their design allows for precise control over gripping force and movement, facilitating the automation of material handling tasks in non-traditional industries.

Millimeter Wave Systems

Grant in 2020
Millimeter Wave Systems, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Amherst, Massachusetts, specializes in millimeter wave and microwave hardware solutions. The company develops a range of products, including subsystems, modules, components, and antennas, as well as advanced technologies such as cryogenic quantum-limited parametric amplifiers and latching junction ferrite circulators. These innovations are utilized in various applications, including medical scanners, sensors, automobile radars, and high data-rate communications. Millimeter Wave Systems aims to provide consistent quality in production while offering customizable solutions tailored to specific industry needs.

Fortify

Grant in 2020
Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on transforming additive manufacturing by producing custom, high-performance products. The company has developed a patented technology that integrates 3D printing with magnetics to create aligned reinforced carbon fiber composites. Using a combination of digital light processing and magnetic techniques, Fortify enables engineers to design and manufacture items with optimized material properties tailored for specific applications. Its product offerings range from injection mold tooling to high-performance components suitable for demanding environments. Fortify's innovative approach allows digital component manufacturers to access durable and high-performance composites more efficiently and at reduced costs.

Leading Edge Equipment Technologies

Grant in 2020
Founded in 2008, this company specializes in manufacturing equipment for solar panel production. Its core technology, the floating silicon method, enhances wafer efficiency, reduces manufacturing costs and emissions.

Solvus Global

Grant in 2020
Solvus Global is a provider of advanced technology solutions specifically aimed at the materials and manufacturing industries. The company specializes in additive manufacturing, machine learning, and sustainable materials processing. Solvus Global offers innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance efficiency, and foster growth for its clients. Their technology includes an online portal for purchasing quality-controlled, custom-processed powders suited for cold spray and additive manufacturing. Additionally, they develop customized data management systems that integrate into manufacturing cells, allowing clients to achieve real-time, secure cloud synchronization and implement machine-learning-based feedback controls to maximize process performance. With a focus on bespoke solutions, Solvus Global is dedicated to meeting the distinct needs of its customers.

Outward Technologies

Grant in 2020
Outward Technologies offers in-space manufacturing and space resource utilisation, which is a burgeoning industry seeing rapid growth. As they develop space infrastructure and human settlements on other planetary bodies,

Membrion

Grant in 2020
Founded in 2016, Membrion specializes in manufacturing and commercializing advanced membrane filtration technologies. Its products are designed to filter molecules under diverse conditions, serving applications such as flow batteries, water purification, fuel cells, and pharmaceuticals.

ThruWave

Grant in 2020
ThruWave develops millimeter wave imaging technology for various industries. Founded in 2017, it's headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

SynMatter

Grant in 2020
SynMatter is a company based in Orlando, Florida, founded in 2015, specializing in the development of anticorrosive pigments designed for the creation of smart particles. These pigments are engineered to be integrated into a variety of polymers, including coatings, varnishes, plastics, resins, caulks, putties, sealants, and adhesives. By providing advanced solutions for extended metal protection and antifouling coatings, SynMatter serves industries such as automotive, aerospace, and marine, helping to safeguard vehicles, aircraft, and ships from corrosion.

Kinetic

Grant in 2020
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.

BluSphinx

Grant in 2020
BluSphinx is a business consultancy firm based in Austin, Texas, specializing in customized enterprise resource planning solutions aimed at enhancing business performance. The company focuses on small to medium-sized manufacturing enterprises, offering tailored strategies that begin with an in-depth understanding of each client’s operational processes. By developing a comprehensive blueprint and planning the implementation of these strategies, BluSphinx helps clients streamline their operations, reduce costs, and achieve positive growth outcomes. Through its expert team, the firm provides critical insights and actionable plans designed to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness in business operations.

ZIN Technologies

Grant in 2020
Zin Technologies, Inc. is a Cleveland-based company specializing in the design, fabrication, assembly, and operation of integrated products and spaceflight hardware for clients, including NASA and major corporations. Founded in 1957, the company provides a wide range of products and services, including data acquisition, space systems engineering, and specialized power conversion solutions. Zin Technologies develops space flight hardware for applications such as mission planning, complex systems integration, and both flight and ground software development. The company also offers engineering, modeling, simulation, and testing services across various sectors, including aerospace, healthcare, electronics, and manufacturing. Additionally, Zin Technologies supports the entire life-cycle development of aerospace hardware and software, focusing on dynamic analysis and vibration isolation to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.

Sinovia Technologies

Grant in 2020
Sinovia Technologies specializes in display technologies, including transparent electrodes for touch screens and flexible printed OLED displays. It uses roll-to-roll manufacturing akin to printing labels and packaging to produce lightweight, durable displays and indicator modules for IoT applications, designed for curved surfaces. The technology enables thinner, brighter, higher-contrast, and lower-power electronics that are cost-competitive with LED and LCD options. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, Sinovia focuses on enabling hardware designers to integrate flexible displays into a range of electronic products and form factors.

spotLESS Materials

Grant in 2020
spotLESS Materials LLC is a company based in State College, Pennsylvania, founded in 2018. It specializes in the manufacture and marketing of liquid-entrenched smooth surface (LESS) coatings that make cleaning easier. The company's innovative products include bio-inspired coatings that are liquid and sludge-repellent, designed to simplify the cleaning process for various surfaces, including households and vehicles. By using these coatings, customers can maintain cleanliness more efficiently, reducing water consumption and cleaning costs. The research team at spotLESS Materials comprises professionals in materials, mechanical, and bio-inspired engineering, who engage in collaborative projects to explore materials and engineering solutions that address specific industry challenges and global concerns. The company's products are available for purchase online.

Zinn Labs

Grant in 2020
Zinn Labs is an electronic manufacturing service-based company. They make automatically refocusing reading glasses for those tired of reading glasses, bifocals, or progressives.

VeraMorph

Grant in 2020
VeraMorph is a pharmaceutical company established in 2017 and based in Mansfield, Massachusetts. The company specializes in developing an innovative oral drug delivery technology that utilizes proprietary oral hydrogel tablets. This technology aims to enhance drug stability, achieve a rapid dissolution rate, and maintain prolonged high saturation levels in oral dosage forms. VeraMorph's approach allows for higher drug loading compared to traditional formulations, enabling pharmaceutical companies to improve product performance while also reducing the cost and time required to bring their products to market. Through its focus on contract manufacturing and formulation services, VeraMorph seeks to advance the efficiency of drug delivery systems in the pharmaceutical industry.

Conox

Grant in 2020
Conox is a research and development company based in Spring, Texas, specializing in the manufacturing of alkaline glass products derived from waste resources. The company focuses on producing glass from recycled waste concrete, which significantly reduces CO2 emissions during the production process by requiring less added sulfate. Conox's innovative glass products have multiple applications, including beverage containers, bottles, and building materials such as fiberglass insulation and mineral wool. Through its sustainable approach, Conox aims to lower the carbon footprint of the glass industry and contribute to a more environmentally friendly value chain.

G-Space

Grant in 2020
G-Space is a company focused on space manufacturing and the development of advanced materials through an AI-powered software platform. It aims to optimize materials and manufacturing processes by leveraging the unique conditions of space, specifically by removing the effects of gravitational force. G-Space provides rapid prototyping and commercialization of innovative, gravity-independent materials, allowing clients to access a range of specialized products, including heavy metal fluoride glass. Through its technology, G-Space is positioned to lead in the creation and design of next-generation materials that can meet the demands of various industries.

GrayMatter Robotics

Grant in 2020
GrayMatter Robotics specializes in advanced robotic solutions for high-mix manufacturers facing complex surface treatment challenges. Their proprietary AI-driven robots assist humans in ergonomically demanding tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

LuxNour Technologies

Grant in 2020
LuxNour Technologies manufactures precision equipment for the massive parallel transfer of micro-scale objects. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

CrossLink Composites

Grant in 2020
CrossLink Composites, founded in 2017 and based in Harriman, Tennessee, specializes in the development of proprietary carbon fiber technology. The company focuses on creating low-cost, high-performance carbon fiber and composites tailored for a variety of industrial applications, including cleantech, automotive, wind energy, and civil infrastructure. By emphasizing high-volume production, CrossLink Composites aims to provide customized carbon fiber solutions that meet the specific needs of its customers, thereby enhancing performance across diverse sectors.

Alloy Enterprises

Grant in 2020
Alloy Enterprises is a Somerville, Massachusetts-based developer of 3D printing technologies and industrial-engineered products aimed at reducing inefficiencies in conventional manufacturing. The company has developed an aluminum additive technology that enables dense, low-cost parts without relying on expensive or hazardous powders, addressing limitations in traditional methods and supporting advances in lightweight components 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.

Aerogel Technologies

Grant in 2020
Aerogel Technologies is a prominent online distributor and manufacturer of aerogel materials, specializing in custom solutions tailored for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and cold chain applications. The company produces a diverse range of aerogels, including silica, carbon, and polymer-based varieties, as well as a unique class of mechanically robust materials known as Airloy. These innovations allow Aerogel Technologies to meet the specific demands of industry, government, and academic clients. By investing in automation and process innovation, the company aims to provide competitive pricing for advanced materials in the American market, thereby facilitating access to next-generation aerogel technologies.

GelSight

Grant in 2020
GelSight is a sensor technology company that develops advanced surface measurement solutions, including a benchtop GelSight scanner that captures the surface geometry of a wide range of materials. Its technology can visualize three-dimensional topography and provide micron-level dimensional measurements by digitizing tactile sensing on an elastomeric interface, enabling detailed measurements across four orders of magnitude. The company serves aerospace, electronics, universities, research institutions, and forensics applications, with prototypes and tools designed to reveal surface features invisible to the naked eye. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight focuses on flexible metrology solutions for quality control, testing, and research, helping clients obtain reliable, high-resolution surface data for design, inspection, and material studies.

Everix

Grant in 2020
Everix, Inc. is a manufacturer of thin optical filters, established in 2015 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The company specializes in producing a range of optical filters, including notch filters, bandpass filters, longpass dichroic edge filters, shortpass dichroic edge filters, and customized OEM filters. Everix's unique production process results in thin-film interference filters that are significantly thinner and lighter than traditional optical filters, with thicknesses ranging from 0.05 to 0.5 mm and a weight reduction of up to 60 times. These innovative filters can be combined with glass or plastic materials, allowing customers to achieve the desired balance of flexibility and rigidity for various applications.

Third Floor Materials

Grant in 2020
Third Floor Materials develops algorithmic technology to support infrared spectroscopy and the design of optical components for specialized IR applications. The company provides coating services on a wide range of substrate materials and shapes, using deposition methods such as magnetron sputtering, plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy, pulsed laser deposition, resistive and e-beam evaporation, metal-organic vapor phase epitaxy, and chemical deposition. Its technology enables photonic design, concept development, and feasibility studies for infrared systems. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

HEN Nozzles

Grant in 2020
HEN Nozzles specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative firefighting nozzles. Utilizing principles of fluid dynamics and thermal management, their products enable firefighters to adjust solid stream patterns while maintaining optimal thermal balance.

LightWorks Metrology

Grant in 2020
Founded in 2019, LightWorks Metrology specializes in the development of coordinate measuring machines and 3D interferometer systems, utilizing advanced interferometry technology.

Boston Materials

Seed Round in 2020
Boston Materials, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced composite materials based in Bedford, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. The company specializes in producing 3D reinforced carbon fiber pre-pregs and offers a patented Z-axis Fiber technology that incorporates vertically aligned carbon fibers. This innovative approach enhances the thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties of materials, making them suitable for various high-growth industries, including semiconductors, aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy. Boston Materials' products are designed to improve performance, efficiency, and reliability while addressing challenges related to durability and weight reduction. The company employs a roll-to-roll manufacturing process with in-line quality control, achieving an annual production capacity of one million square meters.

Foli Research

Grant in 2020
Foli Research, established in 2019 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in providing advanced manufacturing services aimed at addressing complex engineering problems. The company employs first principles analysis and computational design to deliver innovative solutions. These services are tailored to support manufacturers and the energy industry in achieving their growth objectives through elegant and effective results.

LDS Technology Consultants

Grant in 2020
LDS Technology Consultants specializes in technology consulting services aimed at improving business efficiency through advanced plasma solutions. The company focuses on engineering and industrial manufacturing processes, providing research and development services tailored to enhance existing technologies. By leveraging expertise in plasma technology, LDS Technology Consultants assists companies in optimizing their operations and achieving greater productivity. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website for prospective clients seeking more information about their services.

Obsidian Sensors

Grant in 2020
Obsidian Sensors is a technology company based in La Jolla, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing a glass microelectromechanical system (MEMS) aimed at enhancing the thermal sensor industry. Its innovative system employs infrared imaging technology for various applications, including security cameras and autonomous vehicles. By focusing on manufacturing efficiency, Obsidian Sensors significantly reduces the costs associated with building microbolometers while maintaining or exceeding established industry standards. This positions the company to provide clients with a viable alternative to traditional silicon-based MEMS sensors, facilitating easier access to advanced sensor technology.

Interphase Materials

Grant in 2020
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.

Roadprintz

Grant in 2020
RoadPrintz, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, specializing in robotic equipment designed for comprehensive road painting and pavement markings. Incorporated in 2018, the company produces machines that survey, map, paint, and repaint road markings, including turn arrows and lane separators. RoadPrintz aims to enhance road safety by making effective visual street markings more affordable and accessible. Its robotic street painting systems enable traffic engineers and road painting contractors to efficiently specify and apply paint schemes on roads, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall road safety.

Boydston Chemicals Innovations

Grant in 2020
Boydston Chemicals Innovations, Inc. is a manufacturer of resins and specialty chemicals, established in 2017 and located in Federal Way, Washington. As a subsidiary of 3D Systems Corporation, the company specializes in the development of innovative solutions utilizing ring-opening metathesis polymerization. Boydston Chemicals Innovations produces a variety of chemical products, including polynorbornene, polydicyclopentadiene, and related homopolymers. The company is also engaged in extensive research to enhance the applications of its polymer compounds, offering solutions that incorporate metal initiators such as ruthenium, molybdenum, and tungsten salts.

Tailored Alloys

Grant in 2020
Tailored Alloys is a manufacturing company based in Horizon City, Texas, specializing in alloy rings specifically designed to address the issue of fat knuckles. Established in 2018, the company produces rings made from non-corrosive, biocompatible metal, ensuring they are suitable for lifelong use. This innovation allows customers to wear rings without the concern of them becoming stuck on their fingers.

Logisic Devices

Grant in 2020
Logisic Devices manufactures power semiconductor devices. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Swift Coat

Grant in 2020
Swift Coat, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Arizona, specializing in nanoparticle-coating solutions. Founded in 2016, the company designs and produces advanced coatings that can be applied to a variety of surfaces, regardless of their hardness, smoothness, or shape. Swift Coat's innovative technology allows for the efficient application of thin films via aerosol cans, enabling coverage of large areas while adhering to precise thickness tolerances. The company's products cater to a wide range of markets, including solar, military, consumer goods, industrial applications, glazing, filtration, display, and sensor technologies. With a focus on versatility and efficiency, Swift Coat aims to meet the diverse coating needs of its clients across various sectors.

Rydberg Technologies

Grant in 2020
Rydberg Technologies is a research company founded in 2015 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that focuses on quantum sensing, measurement, and imaging. The company develops and manufactures advanced quantum measurement devices designed for next-generation sensing and imaging applications. Its product offerings include sensor technology-based quantum measurement devices and electric-field and power sensors for microwaves, which utilize atomic vapors as quantum sensors. These technologies enable clients to effectively measure radio-frequency, microwave, millimeter-wave, and terahertz electric fields, positioning Rydberg Technologies at the forefront of innovation in the quantum measurement sector.

Berd

Grant in 2020
Berd manufactures cycling products that make use of advances in materials science and engineering to improve cycling products. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Hopkins, Minnesota.

Folia Water

Grant in 2020
Folia Water, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a manufacturing company specializing in affordable water filtration solutions. The company's core product, Folia Filters™, is an innovative water filter made from antimicrobial filter paper infused with silver nanoparticles. This patented technology, which transforms ordinary paper into a super material, enables Folia Water to produce low-cost filters that reduce waterborne pathogens, making clean drinking water accessible to a broader range of consumers, particularly those in developing regions. The company's mission is to improve global health and sustainability by providing high-quality, affordable water filtration products.

SMART Pad

Grant in 2020
SMART Pad is a provider of CMP conditioning-free pads with controlled design rules. The company was founded in 2018 by Sunghoon Lee and is headquartered in Cohoes, New York, United States.

XFlow Energy

Grant in 2020
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.

Atom Computing

Grant in 2020
Atom Computing Inc. is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, focused on the development of scalable quantum computers utilizing individual atoms. Founded in 2018, the company leverages the quantum mechanical properties of these atoms to process information and tackle complex problems that are beyond the capabilities of traditional computing. Atom Computing's innovative approach enables precise control, scaling, and stabilization of atoms, allowing quantum engineers and researchers to conduct advanced calculations in various fields, including drug design, computational chemistry, and other areas of general computing.
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