Jetcool Technologies Inc. specializes in the research and development of innovative cooling solutions for high-power electronics. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of cooling products, including microjet cooling modules designed for bare die, component, board, and system levels. Their technology, originally developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, utilizes small jets of fluid to effectively dissipate heat, making it suitable for industries such as defense, aerospace, advanced semiconductors, data centers, and electric vehicle power systems. Jetcool's focus on both customized solutions and stock products aims to enhance the performance and longevity of electronic devices while reducing heat generation and power consumption.
General Electric Company is a global leader in infrastructure and financial services, founded in 1892 and headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut. The company operates across various segments, including power and water, oil and gas, energy management, aviation, healthcare, transportation, and appliances. Its power segment provides a range of products such as gas and steam turbines, nuclear reactors, and renewable energy solutions. The oil and gas division specializes in drilling and production systems, while the aviation sector manufactures jet engines and aerospace systems. GE also focuses on healthcare technologies, including medical imaging and patient monitoring, as well as transportation solutions like locomotives and diesel engines. Additionally, GE is investing in the Industrial Internet, leveraging advanced software to enhance operational efficiency and asset management for industrial clients. Through its commitment to innovation and sustainability, GE aims to address pressing environmental challenges while delivering valuable insights to its customers.
Littoral Power Systems, established in 2015 by experts in the alternative energy sector, focuses on innovative and sustainable hydropower technologies. The company specializes in providing renewable power solutions deployable in remote, non-grid-connected areas. A key feature of Littoral's approach is the development of prefabricated, modular equipment, which simplifies assembly and maintenance, allowing local installation crews with limited resources to effectively implement hydropower systems. The firm produces equipment made from recycled materials, addressing challenges related to cost, environmental impact, and regulatory complexities in ocean energy. Their designs cater to various applications, from small configurations suitable for tight waterways to large energy farms, enabling clients to efficiently harness energy with minimal environmental footprint.
Titan Advanced Energy Solutions specializes in developing advanced battery management systems for lithium-ion batteries, leveraging patented ultrasound technology to enhance battery performance. Their flagship product, ionView, delivers over 99% accuracy in state-of-health and state-of-charge assessments, which leads to a minimum 20% increase in charge capacity and a 125% extension of battery life. The systems also offer real-time monitoring, safety controls, and cell-level balancing. Titan's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, energy storage, mobile devices, and battery manufacturing, ultimately supporting the electrification and decarbonization efforts for a sustainable future. Founded in 2016 and located in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company was previously known as Titan Energy Analytics.
Developer of machine-learning software designed to support businesses in building software infrastructure and creation. The company specializes in developing software and API to collect, enrich and stream data from buildings to their digital products and services, enabling engineers to collect commercial building data, which powers their Building Optimization, Cx, RCx, MBCx, and M&V services.
ZwitterCo provides revolutionary membrane solutions for the treatment of highly-impaired wastewater.
Developer of machine-learning software designed to support businesses in building software infrastructure and creation. The company specializes in developing software and API to collect, enrich and stream data from buildings to their digital products and services, enabling engineers to collect commercial building data, which powers their Building Optimization, Cx, RCx, MBCx, and M&V services.
6K is a materials development company based in North Andover, Massachusetts, founded in 2014. The company specializes in advanced microwave-based plasma technology that aims to transform the production processes of nanomaterials. By utilizing proprietary plasma processing and industrial systems, 6K enables the creation of materials tailored to specific requirements, facilitating innovation in various sectors including manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a team of experts in materials, processes, and production, 6K provides comprehensive access to the materials engineering process, allowing companies to produce high-quality materials that meet exact specifications.
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Mesodyne's solution is a novel ultra-high energy density, multi-fuel, silent, compact power generator. Our generators convert fuel to electricity with heat and light as intermediaries: a small micro combustor heats a photonic crystal to incandescence and the resulting light is tailored to the bandgap of an infrared cell resulting in unprecedented high efficiencies.
Energetic Insurance, Inc. is an InsurTech company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing solar insurance solutions aimed at mitigating credit and counterparty risks associated with commercial and industrial solar photovoltaic projects. Its flagship product, EneRate, offers coverage for third-party solar developers and asset owners, protecting them against payment default risks and revenue losses when off-takers fail to meet their Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) obligations. Additionally, Energetic Insurance has developed a systematic approach to address off-taker payment defaults, thereby facilitating solar financing for organizations that are unrated or classified as below investment grade. This innovative, data-driven methodology aims to enhance risk management within the renewable energy sector, promoting increased project deployment and capital investment in solar initiatives.
SLIPS Technologies (slipstechnologies.com) is the leader in providing customized solutions for sticky problems in materials. We create highly-repellent slippery surfaces for customers in all industries including: energy, packaging, consumer, automotive and environmental. Our portfolio of pioneering and award-winning technologies and our years of know-how were created at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and the Harvard University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Solstice Power Technologies, Inc. develops customer management software for solar power companies. It provides an online platform for solar marketplace that offers subscriber aggregation and management services to solar developers, utilities, and other providers of shared solar energy. Solstice Power Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Solstice Initiative, Inc. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Atrex Energy, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced power generation systems that utilize tubular solid oxide fuel cell technology. This innovative approach allows the conversion of conventional natural gas and propane into direct current electrical power with high efficiency, eliminating the need for hydrogen and combustion methods found in traditional generators. The company's product offerings include uninterruptible power supplies for first responders, portable telemedicine systems, and solutions tailored for various industries such as oil and gas, mining, construction, off-grid telecommunications, railroads, and environmental monitoring. Atrex Energy's systems are distributed through a network of authorized partners across Alaska, Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Walpole, Massachusetts, Atrex Energy is poised for growth, anticipating an expansion of its workforce to meet increasing demand for its cost-effective and reliable power generation solutions.
Radiation Monitoring Devices (RMD) operates as a research business unit of Dynasil Corporation of America, established in 1974. The company is recognized for its innovative solutions in radiation imaging and detection, as well as nuclear instrumentation and non-destructive testing equipment. RMD specializes in a variety of technology practices, including material science, radiation detection, digital imaging, magnetic imaging, laser optics, and photonics. Its medical instruments are particularly designed to assist physicians in locating radio-labeled cancerous tissue during surgeries, thereby enhancing patient safety and treatment efficiency. RMD has positioned itself as a leader in its field, catering to a broad spectrum of applications in security, medical, and industrial sectors.
ThermoEnergy Corporation, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced wastewater treatment and carbon-reducing combustion technologies. The company offers a variety of wastewater treatment systems based on its controlled atmosphere separation technology (CAST) platform, which includes solutions for treating brackish and natural water sources, recycling wastewater, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Key products include Turbo CAST for heat recuperation and Mobile CAST for self-contained wastewater processing. Additionally, ThermoEnergy provides ammonia recovery processes for agricultural fertilizers, renewable energy solutions that convert waste into usable fuel, and enhanced biogas production methods for animal waste treatment. The company also holds a patented pressurized oxycombustion technology that facilitates the conversion of fossil fuels and biomass into electricity while significantly reducing air emissions and capturing carbon dioxide. Its technologies serve various sectors, including heavy manufacturing, petrochemicals, and municipal wastewater treatment, aiming to support clients in enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and achieving sustainability goals.
Solectria Renewables, LLC is the U.S. based grid-tied PV inverter, string combiner and web-based monitoring manufacturer for residential, commercial and utility-scale solar projects. Our wide range of products includes 1.8kW to 500kW grid-tied inverters for systems 1kW to multi-MWs. Solectria Renewables is backed by over 20 years of power electronics and inverter experience and world class warranties. All of our commercial and utility-scale PV inverters are manufactured in the USA, ARRA compliant, Ontario FIT Content Compliant, and listed to UL 1741/IEEE 1547.
Infinium, Inc. is a clean metals company that specializes in the development and commercialization of lightweight and magnetic materials. The company manufactures a range of metals, including magnesium, titanium, tantalum, neodymium, dysprosium, and solar-grade silicon, utilizing a low-energy solid oxide membrane electrolysis process. Infinium provides magnesium for lightweight, fuel-efficient vehicles and aircraft components, as well as neodymium for magnets used in wind turbines and hybrid or electric vehicles. The company also offers elements for high power-to-weight generators and magnesium casings for consumer electronics. Infinium is committed to sustainability by providing domestic recycling solutions for client magnesium and rare earth materials. The company's diverse clientele spans the aerospace, automotive, consumer technology, defense, energy, and mass transit industries. Founded in 2008 in Natick, Massachusetts, Infinium was previously known as Metal Oxygen Separation Technologies, Inc., adopting its current name in March 2013.
Yield10 Bioscience is an agricultural bioscience company dedicated to developing innovative technologies aimed at significantly improving crop yields in the United States and Canada. The company, which was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, operates its Trait Factory to create high-value seed traits for the agriculture and food sectors. Yield10 is particularly focused on optimizing carbon flow in plants, which allows for precise genetic alterations that enhance yields while minimizing the use of land, water, and fertilizers. Its research efforts are supported by collaborations with major agricultural firms to develop traits in crops such as soybean, potato, and forage sorghum. Additionally, Yield10 is advancing the oilseed Camelina sativa as a platform for producing sustainable seed products, including oils for renewable fuels and omega-3 fatty acids for various applications. The company's commitment to innovation is driven by the goal of enhancing global food security through its advanced genetic technologies.
1366 Technologies Inc. is a manufacturer of silicon wafers primarily used in solar cell modules. Founded in 2007 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company specializes in producing 3D direct wafers and traditional silicon solar wafers. Its innovative technology allows for the direct creation of silicon wafers from molten silicon, resulting in lower production costs, reduced energy requirements, and improved uniformity. This approach enables businesses to develop solar cells that offer a better price-to-performance ratio. 1366 Technologies has established strategic partnerships with Hanwha Q CELLS and operates additional locations in Shanghai, China, and Mumbai, India.
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of semiconductor processing equipment essential for integrated circuit fabrication. The company offers a range of products, including medium current systems like the single wafer VIISta 900XP series, as well as high current and high energy ion implanters such as the VIISta HCS series and VIISta HE. Varian's equipment, including the VIISta PLAD tools, is utilized by semiconductor manufacturers primarily in North America, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and Korea. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Varian plays a significant role in the semiconductor industry, providing critical technology for the production of semiconductor chips.
Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC (GES) is a subsidiary of Giner, Inc., established May 2000, as an arms-length alliance between Giner, Inc. and General Motors Corporation (GM). GES is an independent business, majority-owned, controlled and operated by Giner, Inc. The alliance with GM allows us to help develop commercially-viable fuel cells for the next generation of transportation and stationary power systems. GES is also focused on the development and commercialization of related electrochemical technologies, including electrolyzers, sensors and capacitors for a range of applications.
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24M Technologies, founded in 2010 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in the development of energy storage systems tailored for grid and transportation applications. The company manufactures lithium-ion batteries that enhance the operational reliability, economics, and efficiency of electric power systems. Its innovative design features binder-free semisolid electrodes and unit cells, which streamline the battery recycling process by eliminating the need for complex hydro or pyrometallurgical methods. This approach facilitates the direct reuse of active materials, ultimately enabling clients to improve efficiency and reduce costs associated with end-of-life battery management.
Located in Cambridge, MA, Sun Catalytix is an early-stage renewable energy startup founded on groundbreaking science from the research lab of Professor Daniel Nocera at MIT. With Nature as our inspiration, we seek to combine sunlight and water to provide affordable, highly distributed solar energy to the individual. The elemental components of just 3 gallons of water have enough energy, when recombined, to satisfy the daily energy needs of a large American home. The US receives 500-fold more energy each year than it uses, but unfortunately the sun shines only half the time. At Sun Catalytix we are working to realize the dream of cheap, renewable, personalized energy allowing individuals to use the power around-the-clock. Backed by Polaris Venture Partners, we have started down the path to a sustainable energy future.
Myriant Technologies is focused on manufacturing specialty chemicals from renewable feedstocks. They deliver products with a smaller environmental footprint.
Beacon Power, LLC specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of grid-scale flywheel energy storage systems aimed at improving the reliability and stability of electricity grids in the United States and internationally. The company's innovative technology converts electric energy into rotating kinetic energy, which can be stored and transmitted efficiently. Beacon Power's products are utilized for various applications, including power grid efficiency, frequency regulation, and integration of renewable energy sources. In addition to its flywheel systems, the company offers grid stability services that enhance the performance of electric power grids. Headquartered in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, Beacon Power operates facilities in Stephentown, New York; Hazle Township, Pennsylvania; and Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, focusing on delivering sustainable energy solutions for utility and distributed generation markets.
Resolute Marine Energy, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in developing wave energy converters to generate clean energy from ocean waves. The company focuses on harnessing ocean wave energy for power generation and transporting seawater to onshore desalination facilities, effectively producing potable water and electricity. Its technology serves various commercial applications, including open-ocean aquaculture, seawater desalination, and ocean observation systems. By providing wave-driven power services, Resolute Marine Energy aims to support sustainable development, align water supply and demand in water-stressed areas, and contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions. The company has received grants from the Department of Energy and was recognized as the 2010 winner of the Global Entrepreneurship Week's Startup Open competition.
Ogin Inc., based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in the design, manufacture, and construction of innovative wind turbines, particularly focusing on shrouded turbine technology. This advanced design employs a mixer/ejector system, enhancing aerodynamic efficiency and increasing energy production compared to conventional turbines. Ogin's products are used in lower-voltage distribution grids and cater to wind farm developers, industrial operators, and utility companies both in the United States and internationally. The company's technology aims to reduce the cost of wind energy, expand its applicability in areas with lower wind speeds, and maximize land utilization while minimizing environmental impact. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as FloDesign Wind Turbine Corporation, Ogin operates as a subsidiary of FloDesign Inc.
A123 Systems is a prominent developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems. The company leverages innovative nanoscale materials initially developed at MIT to create its proprietary Nanophosphate electrode technology, which offers significant advantages over competing high-power technologies. A123's battery cells and electrode designs are engineered to reduce costs per watt and per watt-hour, while also providing higher voltage compared to other long-life battery systems. This results in lower overall pack costs and enhanced price-performance due to the batteries' long lifespan, which minimizes lifecycle costs. A123 Systems serves clients across various industries by delivering efficient power solutions that increase battery life and safety in electronic devices. Competitors in the space include Valence, Saft, and Lion Cells.
Atrex Energy, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced power generation systems that utilize tubular solid oxide fuel cell technology. This innovative approach allows the conversion of conventional natural gas and propane into direct current electrical power with high efficiency, eliminating the need for hydrogen and combustion methods found in traditional generators. The company's product offerings include uninterruptible power supplies for first responders, portable telemedicine systems, and solutions tailored for various industries such as oil and gas, mining, construction, off-grid telecommunications, railroads, and environmental monitoring. Atrex Energy's systems are distributed through a network of authorized partners across Alaska, Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Walpole, Massachusetts, Atrex Energy is poised for growth, anticipating an expansion of its workforce to meet increasing demand for its cost-effective and reliable power generation solutions.