Natural Gas Innovation Fund

Galatea Technologies operates a SaaS platform designed to optimize logistics processes in industries with complex, dynamic decision-making needs. Its initial application, Waste Coordinator, focuses on the oilfield waste sector. This platform automates transportation workflows, enabling users to enhance operational efficiency, financial performance, and environmental sustainability by optimizing disposal decisions and digitizing waste management processes.

Carbonova develops carbon nanofibers and a technology platform to enhance performance with sustainable and economical carbon materials. Its proprietary chemical process converts carbon dioxide and waste heat from power plants into high-strength carbon fiber, enabling industries to transform greenhouse gas feedstocks into valuable solid commodities.

Ionomr Innovations designs and manufactures advanced ion-exchange membranes and polymers for clean tech applications. Founded in 2013, the company pioneers environmentally friendly materials to replace toxic fluorinated chemicals in electrochemical systems, enabling more efficient and sustainable solutions for water treatment, energy storage, hydrogen production, and chemical remediation.

Hydron Energy is a cleaner fuel company dedicated to supporting the decarbonization of challenging sectors in transportation and industry. The company specializes in developing innovative gas separation technologies that convert raw gases into clean refined fuel. By focusing on renewable natural gas (RNG) production from sources such as anaerobic digesters, wastewater treatment plants, and landfills, Hydron Energy offers an affordable and scalable solution that significantly reduces costs compared to traditional gas-upgrading methods. Through its disruptive technologies, the company aims to address both environmental and economic opportunities, facilitating a transition to cleaner energy alternatives in hard-to-decarbonize sectors.

Anodyne Chemistries is a Vancouver-based company focused on the sustainable production of critical chemicals. Utilizing innovative biochemistry, Anodyne employs enzymes and renewable electricity to convert carbon dioxide and other bio-based feedstocks into valuable industrial chemicals, materials, and fuels. The company's breakthrough technology not only eliminates emissions but also transforms CO2 into products traditionally derived from fossil fuels, thereby addressing climate change and promoting carbon utilization. By engineering novel enzymes and developing bioelectric pathways, Anodyne aims to maximize carbon efficiency in chemical production, enabling clients to reduce costs and improve competitiveness in the market. Through its mission, Anodyne Chemistries seeks to create a climate-positive world by reimagining how emissions are recycled into useful products.

Founded in 2017, ARIX Technologies specializes in robotics and data analytics for pipeline inspection. Headquartered in Jackson, Louisiana with an engineering office in Houston, Texas, the company designs and develops crawling robots to monitor, test, and analyze the condition of pipelines in oil and gas refining and petrochemical facilities.

Validere Technologies Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in providing critical information about liquids through innovative measurement, reporting, and verification solutions. Founded in 2015, Validere develops portable devices, including the Validere Identifier, which assesses the hazardous nature of liquids by referencing a comprehensive library. Additionally, the company offers EDGE Connect, a platform that facilitates secure connections between buyers and sellers, enabling the discovery of arbitrage opportunities. Validere's main focus is on liquid fingerprinting, industrial process monitoring, and optimizing logistics within the energy sector. By delivering accessible and verifiable testing data, Validere aids organizations in making informed business decisions and enhances the accuracy of crude oil testing, ensuring accountability and quality across operations. The company's expertise in emissions management and tracking further positions it as a valuable partner for energy companies seeking to improve their financial and environmental performance.

Ekona Power develops renewable energy generation technology to produce industrial-scale hydrogen. It converts natural gas into clean hydrogen, electricity, and carbon dioxide, serving industrial H2 consumers and natural gas transmission/distribution companies.

Ionomr Innovations designs and manufactures advanced ion-exchange membranes and polymers for clean tech applications. Founded in 2013, the company pioneers environmentally friendly materials to replace toxic fluorinated chemicals in electrochemical systems, enabling more efficient and sustainable solutions for water treatment, energy storage, hydrogen production, and chemical remediation.

Ekona Power develops renewable energy generation technology to produce industrial-scale hydrogen. It converts natural gas into clean hydrogen, electricity, and carbon dioxide, serving industrial H2 consumers and natural gas transmission/distribution companies.

Hyperion Global Energy develops modular carbon capture and recycling technology for industrial-scale deployment, designing advanced thermal reactors that divert waste carbon dioxide from heavy industry and convert it into high-value mineral commodities. The company employs patented processes to enable compact systems capable of handling large CO2 flows while generating power, with the aim of addressing energy needs and reducing climate impact. By turning emissions into minerals and energy, Hyperion Global Energy seeks to provide affordable, clean, and safe energy solutions for clients and advance cleaner industrial operations.

The solistra corporation is a Solar-driven chemical processes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing industrial processes. Solistra reduces greenhouse gas emissions from existing industrial operations though our solar-driven chemical process technologies. It is an early-stage cleantech start-up commercializing a solar-activated nanomaterial that is able to convert carbon dioxide and methane gas simultaneously into a suite of green chemicals and fuels. This revolutionary technology has the potential to revolutionize the way commodity chemicals are produced by making them low-impact, and carbon negative.

G4 Insights develops and commercializes PyroCatalytic Hydrogenation technology to convert lignocellulosic biomass into green hydrogen and renewable natural gas. This process also enables carbon dioxide removal credits and power-to-gas applications.

Enersion is a research and development company focused on creating innovative solutions for cooling, heating, and electricity. The company specializes in the design of adsorption chillers that utilize nano-porous materials to convert waste heat into cooling, thereby eliminating the need for electrically powered compressors or synthetic refrigerants. Enersion's Tri-Generation technology enhances energy efficiency by converting waste heat from power generation into cooling, maximizing savings for clients. By using natural gas for efficient cooling and generating electricity from hot water, Enersion enables clients to access sustainable energy solutions at reduced costs, benefiting both the environment and their operational expenses.

NextGrid specializes in the development and manufacturing of a micro-steam turbine combined heat and power (CHP) system designed for multi-residential and small commercial applications. This innovative system utilizes advanced turbine and combustion technologies to deliver hot water and electricity with significantly enhanced fuel efficiency, achieving up to 50 percent higher efficiency compared to conventional water heaters. The CHP system is particularly beneficial for markets such as hotels, multi-unit residential buildings, and various commercial operations, as it helps reduce electricity transportation and distribution losses, resulting in cost savings for users and promoting more sustainable energy practices.

iGEN Technologies is a company that specializes in the development of small-scale combined heat and power systems designed for residential heating. By focusing on smart heating technology, iGEN provides innovative solutions that deliver both space heating and power generation. This approach addresses fundamental societal needs while enabling consumers to lower their fuel costs. The company's packaged heat-and-power generation system aims to enhance home comfort and efficiency in well-established market sectors.

G4 Insights develops and commercializes PyroCatalytic Hydrogenation technology to convert lignocellulosic biomass into green hydrogen and renewable natural gas. This process also enables carbon dioxide removal credits and power-to-gas applications.