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Tynt Technologies, founded in 2020 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in the development of innovative window solutions aimed at reducing glare while preserving unobstructed views. The company's smart window technology enhances visual and thermal comfort for occupants and significantly decreases energy consumption related to lighting and HVAC systems. By focusing on energy efficiency, Tynt's products help customers lower their overall energy use and carbon emissions, all while maintaining privacy and aesthetic appeal.

Avalanche Energy is a fusion energy startup focused on developing compact micro-fusion reactors for various applications, including distributed energy, mobility, and space propulsion. The company utilizes a unique modular reactor architecture that can be stacked to provide scalable and limitless power solutions. By harnessing a self-sustaining fusion chain reaction, Avalanche Energy aims to deliver carbon-free energy while ensuring safety and eliminating long-lived radioactive waste. The company emphasizes rapid design, build, test, and fix cycles to facilitate quick development and scalability, addressing the increasing global demand for clean energy solutions.

Clean Crop Technologies, based in Haydenville, Massachusetts, specializes in food processing solutions aimed at enhancing food safety and reducing food waste. The company has developed a proprietary technology known as 'Clean Current,' which utilizes cold plasma generated from electricity and air to eliminate molds, toxins, and pests from grains and nuts. This method not only improves crop yields but also extends the shelf life of perishable foods without compromising their quality. Clean Crop's innovative approach is designed to be energy efficient and scalable, making it effective against a wide range of contaminants while leaving no harmful residues. Founded in 2020, Clean Crop Technologies is committed to addressing the challenges of food safety and waste in agriculture.

Via Separations, Inc. is focused on developing innovative membrane-based products for industrial liquid separation in challenging environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company aims to address the significant energy waste in the chemical separation process, which accounts for 12% of U.S. energy consumption. By employing its advanced membrane technology, Via Separations can reduce energy use by up to 90% and enhance product output. Their highly selective and robust membrane filters replace traditional heat-based separation methods, contributing to industrial decarbonization efforts. The company is currently conducting pilot trials in pulp and paper facilities, with the goal of eliminating 100 million metric tons of CO2 emissions by 2050. Originating from MIT's Department of Material Science & Engineering, Via Separations has successfully scaled its technology and demonstrated working prototypes at a commercial level.

Tynt Technologies, founded in 2020 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in the development of innovative window solutions aimed at reducing glare while preserving unobstructed views. The company's smart window technology enhances visual and thermal comfort for occupants and significantly decreases energy consumption related to lighting and HVAC systems. By focusing on energy efficiency, Tynt's products help customers lower their overall energy use and carbon emissions, all while maintaining privacy and aesthetic appeal.

Tynt Technologies, founded in 2020 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in the development of innovative window solutions aimed at reducing glare while preserving unobstructed views. The company's smart window technology enhances visual and thermal comfort for occupants and significantly decreases energy consumption related to lighting and HVAC systems. By focusing on energy efficiency, Tynt's products help customers lower their overall energy use and carbon emissions, all while maintaining privacy and aesthetic appeal.

Leading Edge Equipment Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of equipment for solar panel production. Founded in 2008 and based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, the company specializes in developing kerfless, single-crystal silicon wafers designed to enhance the efficiency and reduce the costs of solar cells and panels. Their innovative floating silicon method eliminates the need for wire-sawing large silicon ingots, utilizing less energy-intensive furnaces and resulting in higher efficiency solar cells. This technology not only lowers manufacturing costs but also reduces emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option for solar panel manufacturers. Formerly known as Leading Edge Crystal Technologies, the company rebranded in May 2020 to reflect its focus on advanced equipment technologies in the renewable energy sector.

Noon Energy is a company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on developing innovative flow battery technology for long-duration energy storage. Founded in 2018, the company aims to make intermittent renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, more reliable by providing on-demand power. Its rechargeable battery utilizes low-cost energy storage media that separates energy and power capacity, enabling efficient long-duration storage without the need for mining precious metals. This approach supports the scaling of renewable electricity supplies, thereby reducing reliance on fossil fuels, minimizing pollution, and lowering emissions.

Sublime Systems specializes in decarbonizing cement through innovative technology that co-produces green hydrogen while significantly reducing emissions. The company employs an electrochemical process powered by clean, renewable energy, effectively eliminating carbon dioxide emissions without altering the cement's properties or chemistry. This approach allows builders and consumers to actively participate in the transition towards a sustainable and renewable future.

Leading Edge Equipment Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of equipment for solar panel production. Founded in 2008 and based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, the company specializes in developing kerfless, single-crystal silicon wafers designed to enhance the efficiency and reduce the costs of solar cells and panels. Their innovative floating silicon method eliminates the need for wire-sawing large silicon ingots, utilizing less energy-intensive furnaces and resulting in higher efficiency solar cells. This technology not only lowers manufacturing costs but also reduces emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option for solar panel manufacturers. Formerly known as Leading Edge Crystal Technologies, the company rebranded in May 2020 to reflect its focus on advanced equipment technologies in the renewable energy sector.

Clean Crop Technologies, based in Haydenville, Massachusetts, specializes in food processing solutions aimed at enhancing food safety and reducing food waste. The company has developed a proprietary technology known as 'Clean Current,' which utilizes cold plasma generated from electricity and air to eliminate molds, toxins, and pests from grains and nuts. This method not only improves crop yields but also extends the shelf life of perishable foods without compromising their quality. Clean Crop's innovative approach is designed to be energy efficient and scalable, making it effective against a wide range of contaminants while leaving no harmful residues. Founded in 2020, Clean Crop Technologies is committed to addressing the challenges of food safety and waste in agriculture.

Verdox is dedicated to reversing climate change through the development and deployment of advanced technology. The company’s proprietary electro-swing process, developed at MIT, enables carbon dioxide and other acid gases to be captured with up to 80% less energy and 70% less cost than conventional approaches.

Gradient’s mission is to cool the world by transforming every home to be more comfortable and healthy for the people who inhabit it — without compromising the environment. Today, heating and cooling equipment emits more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transportation sector, and expansion in the use of cooling is projected to double these emissions in the next 30 years. However, comfortable buildings are critical for health and productivity, especially among communities that are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Gradient’s vision is a future where everyone has access to comfortable buildings that are fully decarbonized. Our launch product is a direct-to-consumer high-efficiency and low-carbon heat pump.

MicroByre, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing genetically tractable strains from non-model micro-species, focusing on the genetic engineering of bacteria for industrial applications. MicroByre has created a platform for bacterial domestication that utilizes an automated characterization pipeline to identify underutilized bacteria with favorable metabolic traits. These bacteria are capable of converting unrefined biomasses into commodity chemicals more efficiently than traditional fermentation processes. The company’s innovative approach involves minimal genetic modifications to enhance the bacteria's flexibility and yield, reduce the need for nutritional additives, and improve resistance to contamination and phage attacks. By bridging the gap between promising scientific advances and practical applications, MicroByre positions itself as a valuable partner for various industries, offering collaborative opportunities through service agreements or joint development projects.

C-Motive Technologies Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative electric motor technology. The company focuses on creating sustainable motors that operate using static electricity, eliminating the need for rare earth materials and significantly reducing copper usage. C-Motive's electrostatic motors are designed to deliver high torque density for stationary industrial applications and e-mobility, aiming to decarbonize these sectors. By utilizing lightweight metals, plastics, and dielectric materials instead of traditional components like steel and copper coils, C-Motive's technology offers double the power at half the weight. With over 90% efficiency in direct drive low-speed applications, these motors represent a significant advancement in clean technology, contributing to lower carbon emissions in various industries.

Via Separations, Inc. is focused on developing innovative membrane-based products for industrial liquid separation in challenging environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company aims to address the significant energy waste in the chemical separation process, which accounts for 12% of U.S. energy consumption. By employing its advanced membrane technology, Via Separations can reduce energy use by up to 90% and enhance product output. Their highly selective and robust membrane filters replace traditional heat-based separation methods, contributing to industrial decarbonization efforts. The company is currently conducting pilot trials in pulp and paper facilities, with the goal of eliminating 100 million metric tons of CO2 emissions by 2050. Originating from MIT's Department of Material Science & Engineering, Via Separations has successfully scaled its technology and demonstrated working prototypes at a commercial level.

Lilac Solutions, Inc. is a mining technology company focused on lithium extraction, providing innovative technology and services to lithium producers. The company specializes in ion exchange beads and continuous brine processing systems, which enable the efficient production of high-purity lithium solutions from various brine resources. This technology, grounded in ion-exchange theory, allows lithium producers to enhance project development, improve lithium recovery rates, and optimize operational efficiency while also minimizing costs and environmental impact. Lilac Solutions serves industries such as electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. Incorporated in 2015, the company is headquartered in Oakland, California.

Charm Industrial has developed an innovative approach to carbon sequestration by converting agricultural residues into bio-oil, which is then injected deep underground for permanent storage. This process not only captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere but also allows for the production of green hydrogen through the reforming of pyrolysis bio-oil. By utilizing biomass, Charm Industrial aims to provide a reliable and cost-competitive source of energy and industrial chemicals while enabling industrial clients to achieve carbon neutrality. Their technology addresses significant environmental challenges, such as wildfires and soil erosion, by ensuring that captured CO₂ remains securely stored, contributing to a sustainable energy future.