Brightwater Tools
Grant in 2024
Brightwater Tools, headquartered in Vermont, is a woman-led startup specializing in sustainable sanitation solutions. The company has developed a unique, building-scale wastewater nutrient recovery system that transforms high-strength wastewater into natural, nutrient-rich fertilizer. This process not only reduces harmful algal blooms by minimizing nutrient discharge into waterways but also promotes a circular economy by recycling valuable resources. Brightwater Tools' system comprises three proprietary pieces of equipment, each facilitating key wastewater processes and available for individual or combined sale. The company aims to become a significant equipment provider in this industry, with a strong customer base expected as it completes prototype and beta testing.
WaiHome is a wastewater research and design company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded in 2021. It specializes in onsite wastewater treatment technology, focusing on providing affordable solutions for individuals. The company employs natural systems to deliver compact and effective treatment options that safeguard the environment while remaining cost-efficient. WaiHome's offerings include home water treatment systems, such as cesspools and septic tanks, aimed at simplifying access to reliable wastewater treatment services for its customers.
The Water Council
Grant in 2023
The Water Council, established in 2009, is a Milwaukee-based organization dedicated to positioning the region as a global leader in water technology. It achieves this by fostering collaboration among water technology companies, entrepreneurs, academic research programs, and related professionals. The Council's primary focus is on driving economic development, research, and education in the water sector.
Aquagga specializes in developing and operating advanced technologies for the treatment and remediation of water pollutants, notably focusing on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). They employ their proprietary Hydrothermal Alkaline Treatment (HALT) technology to destroy PFAS effectively. Aquagga serves both government/municipal markets and industrial wastewater sectors, aiming to mitigate environmental health risks associated with these contaminants.
Shower Stream
Grant in 2022
Shower Stream designs and manufactures motion-activated shower head adapters that reduce water wastage. Based in Austin, Texas, the company's IoT-enabled products are designed to improve hotel profitability by decreasing utility costs and enhancing guest experience.
Brightwater Tools
Grant in 2022
Brightwater Tools, headquartered in Vermont, is a woman-led startup specializing in sustainable sanitation solutions. The company has developed a unique, building-scale wastewater nutrient recovery system that transforms high-strength wastewater into natural, nutrient-rich fertilizer. This process not only reduces harmful algal blooms by minimizing nutrient discharge into waterways but also promotes a circular economy by recycling valuable resources. Brightwater Tools' system comprises three proprietary pieces of equipment, each facilitating key wastewater processes and available for individual or combined sale. The company aims to become a significant equipment provider in this industry, with a strong customer base expected as it completes prototype and beta testing.
Rich Earth Institute
Grant in 2022
Rich Earth Institute, founded in 2012 and based in Brattleboro, Vermont, focuses on advancing the utilization of human waste as a valuable resource through research, education, and technological development. The organization specializes in the design and manufacture of portable toilets that collect urine, facilitating a clean and sustainable approach to waste management. Its innovative platform enables the diversion, collection, treatment, and application of urine within community-scale recycling programs. This process not only promotes environmental sanitation but also encourages communities to repurpose human waste for agricultural applications, thus contributing to sustainable farming practices.
Sunchem specializes in the development of environmentally sustainable nano filters designed for waste and wastewater management. The company's innovative technology focuses on the selective capture of metals from complex water mixtures, offering a superior alternative to existing separation methods. Targeting high-value markets such as water purification, energy, and critical metal extraction, Sunchem's solutions enable industries to enhance water quality in a cost-effective and energy-efficient manner. Additionally, these filters allow clients to derive value from their waste streams, thereby promoting both economic and environmental benefits.
PolyGone Systems
Grant in 2022
PolyGone Systems is a cleantech company that removes microplastic pollutants from waterways.
PolyGone Systems was founded in 2021.
Aqua Science
Grant in 2022
Aqua Science offers a global platform of technologies and fast and reliable solutions for the testing and treatment of water. They provide research and development, custom reagent and kit manufacture, product assembly, lyophilization services, and contract manufacturing services.
MFNS specializes in industrial water treatment. It offers consulting services for oil and contaminant separation, and develops custom OHM membranes or sponges tailored to specific industry needs.
RESbonds is a company that specializes in engineering and environmental consulting services, focusing on water infrastructure projects. It structures, finances, constructs, and operates these projects for public authorities in both developed and emerging markets. Additionally, RESbonds develops financial instruments and technology aimed at promoting climate-smart investments in the water sector. The company employs a comprehensive management approach to address the underlying causes of environmental degradation and the impacts of climate change. By creating performance-based and bankable projects, RESbonds offers blended financing options and a custom monitoring platform. This enables investors to achieve returns that align with the benefits provided to project beneficiaries while ensuring accountability and effectiveness in delivering intended outcomes.
Elateq specializes in advanced water treatment solutions. Its core technology employs low-level electricity and proprietary carbon materials to remove heavy metals, pathogens, and toxic chemicals from wastewater, tailored to the specific needs of each facility.
PureBiomass specializes in sustainable algae cultivation systems, offering innovative solutions that include waste water remediation, live feeds for shellfish, and omega-3 production. The company has developed a photo-bioreactor system designed to optimize algae growth, featuring a metal support cage, a plastic bladder for culture volume, and a sterile harvest apparatus for efficient collection of pre-concentrated culture. This system incorporates pH and temperature control options, allowing production facilities to minimize water consumption and reduce their carbon footprint. Through these services, PureBiomass aims to support sustainable fish production while contributing to environmental conservation efforts.
LeapFrog Design
Grant in 2022
LeapFrog Design specializes in developing sustainable water treatment systems for households. Their innovative solutions recycle greywater using plants and natural materials, offering compact modular planters with automated water-quality monitoring. This promotes water conservation, reduces pollution, and provides cost savings for homeowners.
WaveArray, established in 2017 and based in Naples, Florida, specializes in developing an electronic technology platform aimed at preventing biofouling, a process where marine organisms attach themselves to submerged structures. The company's innovative solution generates microbubbles on the surface of submerged objects, creating a protective barrier that discourages the attachment of hard shell crustaceans and algae, thus eliminating the need for toxic antifouling paints. This eco-friendly approach promotes marine sustainability while enhancing operational efficiency for users in industries such as shipping and aquaculture.
Optical Waters
Grant in 2022
Optical Waters specializes in innovative disinfection solutions that enhance the safety and cleanliness of products for various industries. The company has developed patent-pending optical fibers that emit germicidal ultraviolet light along their entire length, effectively inactivating microorganisms in their vicinity. These advanced fibers are designed to be stable in water, allowing for integration into complex geometries and narrow-diameter channels, such as piping and tubing. By providing these unique disinfection systems, Optical Waters enables businesses to ensure that their products meet high safety standards for end users.
ChloBis Water
Grant in 2021
ChloBis Water is a manufacturer of advanced electrochemical technologies focused on providing innovative solutions for desalination and energy storage. The company has developed a desalination battery that integrates energy storage with the removal of sodium and chloride from water. This technology utilizes bi-metallic electrodes, specifically combining bismuth for chloride storage and sodium for energy storage, to facilitate the efficient extraction of salt from seawater while simultaneously generating and releasing energy. By addressing the critical challenges at the intersection of water and energy, ChloBis Water enables clients to access a more sustainable and energy-efficient approach to water desalination and selective chloride removal.
OXbyEL Technologies
Grant in 2021
OXbyEL Technologies develops innovative water treatment solutions. Its proprietary TOF Electrolyzer technology uses electricity to safely and efficiently eliminate emerging contaminants like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water and wastewater, offering a scalable and low-cost alternative for municipalities and industries.
Rapid Radicals Technology
Grant in 2021
Rapid Radicals Technology develops wastewater treatment solutions for municipal sewer systems to address combined sewer overflows. Founded in 2016 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company operates a catalytically enhanced ozone-based oxidation process designed to treat wastewater cost-effectively, improving system performance and resilience for municipalities, industrial users, and emergency responders.
CryoDesalination
Grant in 2021
Founded in 2012, CryoDesalination develops an innovative water treatment technology designed to separate water from salts, heavy metals, and minerals. Utilizing cold waste energy from industrial sources, the process enables seawater desalination, industrial wastewater treatment, and mineral recovery from brines, all while reducing environmental impact and lowering costs.
WaiHome is a wastewater research and design company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded in 2021. It specializes in onsite wastewater treatment technology, focusing on providing affordable solutions for individuals. The company employs natural systems to deliver compact and effective treatment options that safeguard the environment while remaining cost-efficient. WaiHome's offerings include home water treatment systems, such as cesspools and septic tanks, aimed at simplifying access to reliable wastewater treatment services for its customers.
AdvanceH2O is a developer of an online platform that specializes in water treatment solutions applicable to both small systems and utility-scale plants. The company aims to enhance global water management by providing advanced water purification technology and next-generation monitoring and data informatics platforms. These tools improve the reliability and predictability of water treatment alternatives, enabling clients to adopt innovative methods that prevent environmental and health crises linked to ineffective water treatment practices. By focusing on these goals, AdvanceH2O seeks to address critical challenges in water management and ensure safer, more efficient water treatment processes.
Drought Diet Prouducts
Grant in 2021
Drought Diet Products is a manufacturer focused on creating innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture. The company has developed a climate-resilient tool designed to efficiently apply water to crops while minimizing waste from evaporation and deep percolation. This tool features sub-irrigation zone pipes that utilize greywater and rainwater catchment systems. Additionally, Drought Diet Products incorporates post-consumer film plastic feedstock in its irrigation piping, addressing both water conservation needs and the challenges associated with film plastic recycling. Through these efforts, the company aims to support farmers in enhancing water efficiency and promoting environmental sustainability.
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.
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.
SolMem is a technology company that develops a nanotechnology-enabled photothermal membrane for water distillation. The membrane uses a nanocomposite coating that absorbs sunlight and converts it to heat, allowing efficient desalination and purification of any water source, including unconventional waters. Founded in 2017, the company is based in Houston, Texas.
Aquagga specializes in developing and operating advanced technologies for the treatment and remediation of water pollutants, notably focusing on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). They employ their proprietary Hydrothermal Alkaline Treatment (HALT) technology to destroy PFAS effectively. Aquagga serves both government/municipal markets and industrial wastewater sectors, aiming to mitigate environmental health risks associated with these contaminants.
NUMiX MATERIALS
Grant in 2020
NUMiX MATERIALS is a water treatment company that specializes in manufacturing and supplying sorbents to remove dissolved heavy metals from contaminated water. It focuses on RCRA, Water, Sorbents, Pretreatment, and Metals.
It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Maia Analytica
Grant in 2020
Maia Analytica optimizes wastewater treatment through intelligent software and services. It enhances operational efficiency using innovative data tools, AI assistance, and embedded training programs.
Founded in 2009, SurfPlasma develops eco-friendly devices that utilize plasma clean technology to destroy biological and chemical contaminants. Their portable, lightweight solutions aim to improve water quality, air purity, food safety, and surface hygiene, enhancing overall environmental health.
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.
FloraPulse develops precision irrigation technology for orchards and vineyards, based on patented microsensors and stem water potential measurements. The company offers a micro tensiometer system that directly measures plant water status in fruit and nut crops, delivering daily readings and science-based irrigation recommendations. Originating from researchers at Cornell University with decades of experience, FloraPulse helps growers increase productivity, reduce costs, and better manage risk by optimizing water use. The solution provides farmers with continuous field insights and weekly reports on water stress history to fine-tune irrigation strategies and improve crop health and yield.
Aclarity, LLC is a United States-based manufacturer specializing in innovative water purification devices for residential use. Founded in 2017, the company develops advanced electrochemical water treatment systems that effectively eliminate contaminants such as pathogens, metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and ammonia from water. Aclarity's patented technology aims to provide cost-effective, low-maintenance solutions for comprehensive water treatment, catering to the growing need for clean water and addressing pollution challenges in both water and wastewater systems. As a venture capital-backed cleantech startup, Aclarity is focused on revolutionizing the water treatment industry with its cutting-edge approach.
Infinite Cooling
Grant in 2020
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.
2Witech Solutions
Grant in 2020
2Witech Solutions specializes in the development of rapid and low-cost PFAS sensors. 2Witech's PFAS rapid sensing film allows for accurate PFAS concentration measurements without the long wait times or high costs associated with traditional PFAS laboratory testing.
Founded in 2019, Confluency is an engineering company based in Chicago, Illinois. It specializes in water resource management, offering an AI-based platform that helps water utilities manage complex systems. The platform combines data and advanced algorithms to enhance engineers' productivity through automated processes and data analytics.
Rich Earth Institute
Grant in 2020
Rich Earth Institute, founded in 2012 and based in Brattleboro, Vermont, focuses on advancing the utilization of human waste as a valuable resource through research, education, and technological development. The organization specializes in the design and manufacture of portable toilets that collect urine, facilitating a clean and sustainable approach to waste management. Its innovative platform enables the diversion, collection, treatment, and application of urine within community-scale recycling programs. This process not only promotes environmental sanitation but also encourages communities to repurpose human waste for agricultural applications, thus contributing to sustainable farming practices.
Brightwater Tools
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Brightwater Tools, headquartered in Vermont, is a woman-led startup specializing in sustainable sanitation solutions. The company has developed a unique, building-scale wastewater nutrient recovery system that transforms high-strength wastewater into natural, nutrient-rich fertilizer. This process not only reduces harmful algal blooms by minimizing nutrient discharge into waterways but also promotes a circular economy by recycling valuable resources. Brightwater Tools' system comprises three proprietary pieces of equipment, each facilitating key wastewater processes and available for individual or combined sale. The company aims to become a significant equipment provider in this industry, with a strong customer base expected as it completes prototype and beta testing.
LeapFrog Design
Grant in 2020
LeapFrog Design specializes in developing sustainable water treatment systems for households. Their innovative solutions recycle greywater using plants and natural materials, offering compact modular planters with automated water-quality monitoring. This promotes water conservation, reduces pollution, and provides cost savings for homeowners.
Katz Water Technologies
Grant in 2020
Katz Water Technologies purifies water using streamlined simplified equipment that can utilize waste energy. Its technology is able to purify produced water inside streamlined equipment that combines a gas burner with a modified heat exchanger.
The company is based in Houston, Texas.
Founded in 2016, Folia Water is dedicated to making clean drinking water accessible and affordable worldwide. The company specializes in manufacturing paper-based water filters infused with silver nanoparticles, reducing waterborne pathogens at a low cost. Their flagship product, Folia Filters™, is designed for affordability, targeting populations where access to clean water is limited due to financial constraints.
WaveArray, established in 2017 and based in Naples, Florida, specializes in developing an electronic technology platform aimed at preventing biofouling, a process where marine organisms attach themselves to submerged structures. The company's innovative solution generates microbubbles on the surface of submerged objects, creating a protective barrier that discourages the attachment of hard shell crustaceans and algae, thus eliminating the need for toxic antifouling paints. This eco-friendly approach promotes marine sustainability while enhancing operational efficiency for users in industries such as shipping and aquaculture.
CatalyzeH2O creates nanotechnology and electrochemical clean water solutions.
Cyclopure
Series B in 2019
CycloPure, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in polymer adsorbents designed to eliminate micropollutants from water. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Encinitas, California, the company has developed a pioneering approach using cyclodextrin-based polymer adsorbents for water treatment. CycloPure's products cater to a diverse range of clients, including consumer point-of-use product manufacturers, water treatment operators, engineering firms, medical and commercial enterprises, beverage producers, and textile manufacturers. The company also provides water testing kits through online platforms. To support its innovative endeavors, CycloPure operates a research and technology center located in Skokie, Illinois, positioning itself as a leader in the science of targeted micropollutant removal.
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.
Savengy Technologies
Grant in 2019
Savengy Technologies is a manufacturer specializing in advanced water treatment solutions, primarily focusing on multi-effect distillation systems designed to recover potable water from treated wastewater, brackish water, and seawater. The company's innovative systems are adaptable to various environments, allowing for eco-friendly and cost-effective applications across personal, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. In addition to manufacturing, Savengy Technologies also offers design, evaluation, repair, and installation services for its water and wastewater treatment products, ensuring comprehensive support for its clients' needs in water recovery and management.
Shower Stream
Grant in 2019
Shower Stream designs and manufactures motion-activated shower head adapters that reduce water wastage. Based in Austin, Texas, the company's IoT-enabled products are designed to improve hotel profitability by decreasing utility costs and enhancing guest experience.
At Mobius Labs our mission is to provide you a smart water management system that allows you to track water consumption in real-time.
Lotic Labs specializes in developing software aimed at enhancing the efficiency of water markets and fostering innovation in environmental finance. The company integrates fragmented data sets with advanced environmental science models and financial simulations, allowing for rigorous analysis of the interconnections between financial, operational, and environmental decisions, particularly in the water utility and heavy industrial sectors. Its technology supports the creation of novel financial products that facilitate risk management, conservation efforts, and investments in green infrastructure. Additionally, Lotic Labs provides tools for climate risk assessment that help water utilities minimize revenue fluctuations and budget variances, offering solutions for environmental modeling, analytics, contract simulation, impact tracking, and opportunity identification. Through these offerings, Lotic Labs enables industrial and resource-intensive businesses to better navigate the challenges posed by volatile environmental conditions.
NanoSepex, headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, is a research and development firm specializing in water reuse and treatment through innovative desalination technology. The company's technology leverages carbon nanotubes to enhance membrane properties, facilitating desalination via membrane distillation. This process operates at relatively low temperatures, allowing for the use of industrial waste heat and solar heating, thereby enabling clients to desalinate water efficiently and cost-effectively.
WISRAN specializes in smart data and process management technology focused on real-time water measurement and management. The company develops a cloud-enabled software platform that collects data from various equipment, such as pumps, to provide insights into operations and business intelligence. This technology serves smart cities, equipment manufacturers, utilities, and regulators, aiming to enhance efficiency, identify new revenue opportunities, and reduce costs. Additionally, WISRAN offers a SaaS-based agtech platform that utilizes tablets equipped with accelerometers and GPS for agricultural equipment. This feature allows farmers to gather telematics data, ultimately improving worker productivity and optimizing agricultural machinery logistics.
Rapid Radicals Technology
Grant in 2019
Rapid Radicals Technology develops wastewater treatment solutions for municipal sewer systems to address combined sewer overflows. Founded in 2016 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company operates a catalytically enhanced ozone-based oxidation process designed to treat wastewater cost-effectively, improving system performance and resilience for municipalities, industrial users, and emergency responders.
Infinite Cooling
Grant in 2019
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.
CycloPure, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in polymer adsorbents designed to eliminate micropollutants from water. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Encinitas, California, the company has developed a pioneering approach using cyclodextrin-based polymer adsorbents for water treatment. CycloPure's products cater to a diverse range of clients, including consumer point-of-use product manufacturers, water treatment operators, engineering firms, medical and commercial enterprises, beverage producers, and textile manufacturers. The company also provides water testing kits through online platforms. To support its innovative endeavors, CycloPure operates a research and technology center located in Skokie, Illinois, positioning itself as a leader in the science of targeted micropollutant removal.
ZwitterCo specializes in advanced membrane solutions for the treatment of highly impaired wastewater, enabling the reuse and recycling of water resources in industrial applications. The company's innovative reverse osmosis and nanofiltration technologies address the challenges of treating historically unfilterable streams by preventing fouling caused by organic molecules. ZwitterCo's membranes are chlorine-tolerant, back-washable, and resistant to irreversible fouling, which enhances their longevity and performance. By transforming wastewater from a liability into a valuable resource, ZwitterCo helps clients manage their water treatment needs more economically and sustainably, reducing chemical demands and improving operational efficiency.
AquaNRG
Seed Round in 2019
AquaNRG has developed a state-of-the-art cloud-based application for energy, water and environmental markets which merges physics-chemistry simulation with machine learning for faster, more accurate and less expensive product and process design and engineering
Maia Analytica
Grant in 2019
Maia Analytica optimizes wastewater treatment through intelligent software and services. It enhances operational efficiency using innovative data tools, AI assistance, and embedded training programs.
Founded in 2016, Folia Water is dedicated to making clean drinking water accessible and affordable worldwide. The company specializes in manufacturing paper-based water filters infused with silver nanoparticles, reducing waterborne pathogens at a low cost. Their flagship product, Folia Filters™, is designed for affordability, targeting populations where access to clean water is limited due to financial constraints.
NALA Membranes
Grant in 2018
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.
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.
Aclarity, LLC is a United States-based manufacturer specializing in innovative water purification devices for residential use. Founded in 2017, the company develops advanced electrochemical water treatment systems that effectively eliminate contaminants such as pathogens, metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and ammonia from water. Aclarity's patented technology aims to provide cost-effective, low-maintenance solutions for comprehensive water treatment, catering to the growing need for clean water and addressing pollution challenges in both water and wastewater systems. As a venture capital-backed cleantech startup, Aclarity is focused on revolutionizing the water treatment industry with its cutting-edge approach.
AxNano specializes in developing nanotechnology-driven solutions for water treatment. Their products utilize controlled-release polymers and zero-valent iron-based composites to treat contaminated water, offering low-cost, safe, and sustainable methods for groundwater remediation.
Smart Walls produces deployable walls for flood protection of critical infrastructure such as hospitals, utilities, and airports. They fit within the existing landscape and do not obstruct the existing views or significantly impede the use of the surrounding area. They provide structural walls with telescopic technology to reduce excavation needs.
Anfiro, Inc. is a water technology start-up based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing advanced reverse osmosis membranes using self-assembling polymers that are both chlorine resistant and exhibit ultra-high permeability. These innovative membranes significantly enhance the efficiency of water purification and desalination processes, allowing for reduced energy requirements and lower operating costs. By addressing the critical issue of global freshwater scarcity, Anfiro aims to provide clean and affordable water solutions, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future.
Sunny Clean Water
Grant in 2018
Sunny Clean Water is a company based in Buffalo, New York, that develops innovative water filtration solutions. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on a portable, solar-powered water filter that floats on water bodies. This unique filter utilizes solar energy to heat water, causing impurities to evaporate and leave behind clean, drinkable water after the vapor is cooled. This technology not only provides access to potable water for various users, including corporations, consumers, and non-profit organizations, but also emphasizes energy efficiency and environmental conservation by reducing energy consumption and costs.
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.
Shower Stream
Grant in 2017
Shower Stream designs and manufactures motion-activated shower head adapters that reduce water wastage. Based in Austin, Texas, the company's IoT-enabled products are designed to improve hotel profitability by decreasing utility costs and enhancing guest experience.
MicroHAOPs is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing innovative wastewater treatment technologies, focusing on membrane-based treatment processes. The company offers proprietary nanomaterial solutions designed for membrane pre-treatment, wastewater treatment, and water purification. These advanced solutions effectively remove phosphorus from domestic wastewater and polluted natural waters to trace levels. By commercializing new technology aimed at reducing membrane fouling, MicroHAOPs enables businesses to lower their fresh water costs and minimize wastewater flows, thereby enhancing the overall water footprint of treatment facilities.
Virridy specializes in affordable remote monitoring solutions for water, energy, and environmental projects worldwide. Their mission is to enhance transparency, accountability, and cost-effectiveness of these projects, thereby improving health and quality of life.
CycloPure, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in polymer adsorbents designed to eliminate micropollutants from water. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Encinitas, California, the company has developed a pioneering approach using cyclodextrin-based polymer adsorbents for water treatment. CycloPure's products cater to a diverse range of clients, including consumer point-of-use product manufacturers, water treatment operators, engineering firms, medical and commercial enterprises, beverage producers, and textile manufacturers. The company also provides water testing kits through online platforms. To support its innovative endeavors, CycloPure operates a research and technology center located in Skokie, Illinois, positioning itself as a leader in the science of targeted micropollutant removal.
Founded in 2009, Hydronalix has become recognized as a leader and international symbol in robotics innovation for beach and flood rescue with Their successful patented EMILY product line. Their Mission is to provide enhanced value added capabilities to first responders, earth scientists, military, and safety to the maritime industry. Their focus is on development of small expendable maritime robotic technologies to support missions ranging from search and rescue, bathymetric mapping and underwater ISR, to meteorological station keeping and data gathering, in challenging open ocean and littoral marine environments. They have 11,000 square feet of Engineering, Office, and manufacturing space in Sahuarita, AZ. Water testing is performed at Silver-Bell, Patagonia, and Sahuarita Lakes in Arizona. Ocean and surf zone testing is performed in San Diego, Venice Beach, and Malibu, CA. Company sales are both domestic and overseas with export distribution through out Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company maintains a growing staff of skilled engineers and technicians performing advanced development services and products for the Navy, NOAA, DARPA, and DHS. In addition to EMILY, the company produces a complete product line of advanced Autonomous Mobile Buoys (AMB). The company’s executive leadership team has collective experience of over 200 years in Ocean and Marine Engineering, Robotic systems, advanced sensors, manufacturing, and materials science.
At Mobius Labs our mission is to provide you a smart water management system that allows you to track water consumption in real-time.
FloraPulse develops precision irrigation technology for orchards and vineyards, based on patented microsensors and stem water potential measurements. The company offers a micro tensiometer system that directly measures plant water status in fruit and nut crops, delivering daily readings and science-based irrigation recommendations. Originating from researchers at Cornell University with decades of experience, FloraPulse helps growers increase productivity, reduce costs, and better manage risk by optimizing water use. The solution provides farmers with continuous field insights and weekly reports on water stress history to fine-tune irrigation strategies and improve crop health and yield.
Lotic Labs specializes in developing software aimed at enhancing the efficiency of water markets and fostering innovation in environmental finance. The company integrates fragmented data sets with advanced environmental science models and financial simulations, allowing for rigorous analysis of the interconnections between financial, operational, and environmental decisions, particularly in the water utility and heavy industrial sectors. Its technology supports the creation of novel financial products that facilitate risk management, conservation efforts, and investments in green infrastructure. Additionally, Lotic Labs provides tools for climate risk assessment that help water utilities minimize revenue fluctuations and budget variances, offering solutions for environmental modeling, analytics, contract simulation, impact tracking, and opportunity identification. Through these offerings, Lotic Labs enables industrial and resource-intensive businesses to better navigate the challenges posed by volatile environmental conditions.
PureBiomass specializes in sustainable algae cultivation systems, offering innovative solutions that include waste water remediation, live feeds for shellfish, and omega-3 production. The company has developed a photo-bioreactor system designed to optimize algae growth, featuring a metal support cage, a plastic bladder for culture volume, and a sterile harvest apparatus for efficient collection of pre-concentrated culture. This system incorporates pH and temperature control options, allowing production facilities to minimize water consumption and reduce their carbon footprint. Through these services, PureBiomass aims to support sustainable fish production while contributing to environmental conservation efforts.
Amriton is a water treatment technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in developing innovative solutions to remove harmful pollutants from water, utilizing a unique method that incorporates polymer-coated sand to effectively eliminate organic contaminants. Amriton's focus is on creating efficient water treatment processes that facilitate the recycling and reuse of water, thereby promoting sustainability. By providing clients with novel, low-cost, reusable filters, Amriton aims to enhance water purification efforts and contribute to environmental improvement.
NanoSepex, headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, is a research and development firm specializing in water reuse and treatment through innovative desalination technology. The company's technology leverages carbon nanotubes to enhance membrane properties, facilitating desalination via membrane distillation. This process operates at relatively low temperatures, allowing for the use of industrial waste heat and solar heating, thereby enabling clients to desalinate water efficiently and cost-effectively.
Atlas Sensor Technologies
Grant in 2016
Atlas Sensor Technologies is focused on developing innovative sensors aimed at enhancing the efficiency of water softeners and other water treatment systems. The company is working on a patent-pending hardness sensor that addresses critical environmental concerns by significantly reducing the amount of salt discharged into municipal sewer systems and minimizing water waste. This technology, developed at The University of Texas at El Paso, will be transformed into a market-ready product for established water softener manufacturers. By providing solutions that enable consumers to utilize soft water effectively, Atlas Sensor Technologies aims to promote reduced detergent usage in both household and industrial contexts. The company also has plans to explore additional applications for its sensor technology, indicating a commitment to expanding its impact in the water treatment sector.
2Witech Solutions
Grant in 2016
2Witech Solutions specializes in the development of rapid and low-cost PFAS sensors. 2Witech's PFAS rapid sensing film allows for accurate PFAS concentration measurements without the long wait times or high costs associated with traditional PFAS laboratory testing.
PACE Advanced Water Engineering
Grant in 2016
Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering operates as a civil engineering company that provides advanced water resource services. They offer a range of engineering services related to water, wastewater, stormwater management, water resource permitting, and regulatory compliance to ensure projects are both economically viable and environmentally sustainable.
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.
PowerTech Water
Grant in 2016
PowerTech Water, Inc. is a company specializing in water treatment solutions, focusing on the development and marketing of innovative products. It offers CapCo, an electrochemical filter designed to effectively remove a range of metals from water, including lead, copper, manganese, iron, silver, gold, mercury, zinc, nickel, and aluminum. The company's technology serves various industries, including batteries, microelectronics, electroplating, automotive, metal finishing, mining, food and beverage, and oil and gas. Founded in 2014, PowerTech Water is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, and is committed to providing chemical-free wastewater treatment solutions.
Virridy specializes in affordable remote monitoring solutions for water, energy, and environmental projects worldwide. Their mission is to enhance transparency, accountability, and cost-effectiveness of these projects, thereby improving health and quality of life.
Wazer is a developer of a desktop waterjet cutter that aims to democratize industrial manufacturing for individuals and small businesses. The company has created a machine capable of cutting through a wide variety of materials, including metals, glass, stone, ceramics, carbon fibers, wood, plastics, rubber, and foam. Utilizing a high-pressure stream of water combined with abrasive micro-particles, Wazer's technology offers digital precision and versatility that traditional fabrication tools lack. By making waterjet cutting accessible, Wazer enables users to execute professional-grade fabrication projects in their own workshops, bridging the gap between large-scale industrial capabilities and smaller-scale production needs.
AxNano specializes in developing nanotechnology-driven solutions for water treatment. Their products utilize controlled-release polymers and zero-valent iron-based composites to treat contaminated water, offering low-cost, safe, and sustainable methods for groundwater remediation.
WaterBit is a developer of precision irrigation solutions that enhance crop quality and optimize water usage for growers. The company's innovative technology enables precise control of local irrigation by considering factors such as plant growth stages and soil conditions with a level of granularity and accuracy unmatched by traditional methods. This sophisticated approach helps cultivators avoid crop failures and improve yields while also implementing labor-saving strategies. By translating advanced technology into practical applications, WaterBit delivers significant value to the agricultural sector, promoting sustainable and efficient farming practices.
Founded in 2009, SurfPlasma develops eco-friendly devices that utilize plasma clean technology to destroy biological and chemical contaminants. Their portable, lightweight solutions aim to improve water quality, air purity, food safety, and surface hygiene, enhancing overall environmental health.
VisuGen Global
Grant in 2016
VisuGen Global provides water molecular detection services.
Advanced Chemical Systems
Grant in 2016
Advanced Chemical Systems provides water treatment services, including boiler maintenance and cooling water treatment, filtration, and purification treatment. Their equipment and chemicals, acids, caustic soda, coagulants and flocculants, filter presses, flow meters, metal precipitants, ph probes, polymers, services, and systems, boiling and cooling systems, dissolved air flotation systems, filtration and purification systems, RO systems, and ph neutralization systems.
Smart Walls produces deployable walls for flood protection of critical infrastructure such as hospitals, utilities, and airports. They fit within the existing landscape and do not obstruct the existing views or significantly impede the use of the surrounding area. They provide structural walls with telescopic technology to reduce excavation needs.
Foundation Instruments
Grant in 2016
A Foundation Instruments automated chemical analyzer measures trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids in drinking water treatment plants and distribution systems on-site, online, and in real-time. They are chemical analyzers that measure THM concentrations on-line, on-site, and in real time. The company provides drinking water treatment plants and distribution systems.
Uncopiers, Inc. is dedicated to developing environmentally responsible solutions to critical problems using its liquid fracture technology. Liquid fracture is a unique way of controlling and concentrating energy at nanometer length scales. One only needs silent sound and clean water to implement this chemical free, environmentally friendly, and energy efficient processing technique.
Water Planet
Grant in 2015
Water Planet is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in water treatment solutions aimed at addressing significant challenges in water reuse. The organization is committed to advancing global water sustainability by facilitating the commercialization and market adoption of innovative water technologies. Water Planet assists various sectors, including industrial, municipal, and agricultural clients, in managing their water treatment needs effectively. Through its efforts, the company plays a crucial role in conserving freshwater resources and promoting sustainable practices in water management.
Minnepura Technologies
Grant in 2015
Minnepura Technologies offers a revolutionary process for removing pollutants and other impurities from water and other waste streams. The company is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and specializes in biotechnology.
MicroHAOPs is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing innovative wastewater treatment technologies, focusing on membrane-based treatment processes. The company offers proprietary nanomaterial solutions designed for membrane pre-treatment, wastewater treatment, and water purification. These advanced solutions effectively remove phosphorus from domestic wastewater and polluted natural waters to trace levels. By commercializing new technology aimed at reducing membrane fouling, MicroHAOPs enables businesses to lower their fresh water costs and minimize wastewater flows, thereby enhancing the overall water footprint of treatment facilities.
PowerTech Water
Grant in 2015
PowerTech Water, Inc. is a company specializing in water treatment solutions, focusing on the development and marketing of innovative products. It offers CapCo, an electrochemical filter designed to effectively remove a range of metals from water, including lead, copper, manganese, iron, silver, gold, mercury, zinc, nickel, and aluminum. The company's technology serves various industries, including batteries, microelectronics, electroplating, automotive, metal finishing, mining, food and beverage, and oil and gas. Founded in 2014, PowerTech Water is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, and is committed to providing chemical-free wastewater treatment solutions.
PureBiomass specializes in sustainable algae cultivation systems, offering innovative solutions that include waste water remediation, live feeds for shellfish, and omega-3 production. The company has developed a photo-bioreactor system designed to optimize algae growth, featuring a metal support cage, a plastic bladder for culture volume, and a sterile harvest apparatus for efficient collection of pre-concentrated culture. This system incorporates pH and temperature control options, allowing production facilities to minimize water consumption and reduce their carbon footprint. Through these services, PureBiomass aims to support sustainable fish production while contributing to environmental conservation efforts.
ANDalyze, Inc. is a company based in Champaign, Illinois, that specializes in developing innovative products for testing water contamination through catalytic DNA technologies. The company's offerings include the AND1100 Fluorimeter, a portable device designed for the rapid testing of heavy metals in water supplies, along with fluorescence-based sensors and kits. These products enable simple, fast, and cost-effective detection of trace metals and other chemicals, significantly reducing the time and expense associated with traditional testing methods. ANDalyze distributes its products both in the United States and internationally, providing solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of water quality testing. Formerly known as Dzyme Tech, the company rebranded to ANDalyze, Inc. in October 2009 and has been operational since its incorporation in 2005.
Amriton is a water treatment technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in developing innovative solutions to remove harmful pollutants from water, utilizing a unique method that incorporates polymer-coated sand to effectively eliminate organic contaminants. Amriton's focus is on creating efficient water treatment processes that facilitate the recycling and reuse of water, thereby promoting sustainability. By providing clients with novel, low-cost, reusable filters, Amriton aims to enhance water purification efforts and contribute to environmental improvement.