NMSI - National Math and Science Initiative
Grant in 2024
The National Math and Science Initiative is focused on improving student performance in science, technology, engineering, and math. It is a non-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas, attempting to scale up local academic programs to a national level. It conducts three programs: Laying the Foundation Program, College Readiness Program, and UTeach Expansion Program. NMSI’s College Readiness Program is a comprehensive approach that increases teacher effectiveness and student achievement in rigorous math and science courses through training, teacher and student support, vertical teaming, open enrollment, and incentives. Its Laying the Foundation Program for teachers of grades 3-12 provides math, science, and English teachers with best content-based, pedagogy-driven, teacher-to-teacher training. The UTeach program was introduced with the intension to produce teachers who are confident and competent in their subject matter. The National Math and Science Initiative was launched in 2007.
NMSI - National Math and Science Initiative
Grant in 2023
The National Math and Science Initiative is focused on improving student performance in science, technology, engineering, and math. It is a non-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas, attempting to scale up local academic programs to a national level. It conducts three programs: Laying the Foundation Program, College Readiness Program, and UTeach Expansion Program. NMSI’s College Readiness Program is a comprehensive approach that increases teacher effectiveness and student achievement in rigorous math and science courses through training, teacher and student support, vertical teaming, open enrollment, and incentives. Its Laying the Foundation Program for teachers of grades 3-12 provides math, science, and English teachers with best content-based, pedagogy-driven, teacher-to-teacher training. The UTeach program was introduced with the intension to produce teachers who are confident and competent in their subject matter. The National Math and Science Initiative was launched in 2007.
Carbon Clean
Series C in 2022
Carbon Clean Solutions is an innovation company focused on carbon dioxide recovery technology for industrial applications. The company has developed a patented carbon capture technology that enables the removal of up to 90% of carbon dioxide from flue gases, utilizing a proprietary regenerable advanced solvent and an energy-efficient capture process. This technology is designed to be both cost-effective and environmentally friendly, significantly reducing operating costs and impacts for power plants and industrial utilities. Carbon Clean Solutions' technology can be integrated into new power plants or retrofitted to existing facilities, offering clients a scalable solution for decarbonization. With multiple research teams and facilities worldwide, the company is committed to commercializing its energy-efficient carbon capture solutions for a diverse range of global customers.
Turning Point Generation
Corporate Round in 2020
Turning Point Generation is a Calgary-based company that specializes in developing and operating pumped hydro energy projects, which serve as a means of energy storage to facilitate the advancement of renewable energy. As a subsidiary of WindRiver Power Corporation, the company is dedicated to environmentally friendly, technologically proven, and cost-effective energy solutions. Turning Point Generation employs a proprietary screening process tailored for identifying optimal pumped hydro sites in Alberta, aligning with its commitment to enhancing energy storage capabilities and supporting the broader transition to sustainable energy sources.
Wind River
Venture Round in 2020
Wind River is a company that specializes in Device Software Optimization (DSO), providing solutions to streamline the development, management, and operation of device software across various industries. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Alameda, California, Wind River offers pre-integrated and standardized development platforms that enhance quality and reliability while reducing costs and risks throughout the software development lifecycle. The company caters to sectors such as aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and energy, delivering a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet the evolving challenges of the Internet of Things (IoT). As a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation, Wind River focuses on helping organizations navigate complex cybersecurity threats and other emerging technological demands.