For more than 137 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, “The Measure of a Life is its Service,” echoes across SHSU’s seven colleges and beyond its Texas campus through student research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. Named for Sam Houston, Texas’ greatest hero, SHSU continually strives to honor its historical roots through academic excellence that includes exceptional teaching from faculty members who care as much about their students’ success as they do about furthering the knowledge of their fields. While embracing its legacy, SHSU also strives to meet the needs of contemporary students, both traditional and online. With a variety of fully online undergraduate and graduate degrees and numerous certificates and certifications, all of which are taught by on campus professors, SHSU Online has the option you’re looking for to reach your academic, personal, and professional goals.
Altect eliminates the build-up of explosive and toxic gases. Their TRAPS uses a series of physiochemical processes to neutralize flammable and toxic battery gases into inert, non-hazardous gases. They enabled fire protection systems to provide preventative fire mitigation protection for Li-ion batteries, regardless of whether they are installed in an electric vehicle or stored in a warehouse.
Airmettle operates a software-defined storage platform that fundamentally alters the relationship between data storage and analytics. The platform allows for integrated distributed parallel processing, enabling direct queries of semi-structured content stored within it. Airmettle's technology is capable of transforming various data formats into those specifically required by analysis tools, which significantly reduces network traffic. Additionally, it decreases the amount of costly memory required by advanced analytics applications, thereby facilitating more efficient data insights for users.
ARIX Technologies, Inc. is a robotics and data analytics company that specializes in developing crawling robots for pipeline inspection in the oil and gas sector. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Jackson, Louisiana, with an engineering office in Houston, Texas, the company’s technology combines robotics with advanced data analytics to enhance the detection and analysis of corrosion in pipeline assets. This innovative approach not only improves safety and sustainability for petrochemical facilities but also offers significant cost savings in manufacturing operations. Through its solutions, ARIX Technologies aims to transform pipeline monitoring practices, enabling companies to better manage their infrastructure.
CorInnova Incorporated, founded in 2004 and based in Houston, Texas, specializes in device-based therapies aimed at treating congestive heart failure. The company is known for its innovative non-blood-contacting soft robotic cardiac assist device, which has the potential to significantly increase the number of heart failure patients eligible for life-saving device therapies. By focusing on advanced technological solutions, CorInnova seeks to improve outcomes for individuals suffering from this serious condition.
Koda Health, Inc. is a Houston-based company that provides a data-driven, video-based interactive platform aimed at enhancing communication between healthcare providers and elderly patients. Founded in 2020, Koda Health focuses on facilitating personalized end-of-life conversations, allowing patients to articulate their healthcare preferences and make informed decisions about their medical care in advance. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to guide patients through discussions about their quality of life, designating power of attorney, and identifying emergency contacts. By doing so, Koda Health helps ensure that patients' healthcare preferences are respected while simultaneously aiding healthcare systems in reducing unnecessary expenditures. The company also collects valuable data on patient personas and care preferences, enriching the understanding of patient needs in clinical settings.
CryoDesalination develops a desalination process that will improve people's lives around the world by providing access to clean water. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Teale is a technology company based in Adkins, Texas, founded in 2020, that specializes in drilling optimization. The company develops advanced technology designed to transmit significant amounts of data from downhole drilling operations to the surface for processing. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Teale's technology aims to quickly analyze and determine the optimal parameters for efficient drilling operations. This innovation enables energy companies to enhance their drilling processes, identify areas for optimization, and potentially gain better control over their operations.
Develop of digital transformation toolkit intended to automate forecasting and optimization workflows. The company's platform helps companies to thrive in digital transformation with integration of human intelligence, physics-based models and advanced data-driven algorithms in machine learning by effectively combining industrial domain knowledge with state-of-the-art AI technology, enabling customers to boost productivity and discover new business opportunities.
Syzygy Plasmonics is a developer of a photocatalytic reactor designed for fuel cell vehicles and small-scale industrial applications.The company's reactor is powered by light and operates at over 1,000°F lower temperature than conventional chemical reactor technology that helps in reducing maintenance costs and is able to start or stop production near instantaneously, enabling fuel cell vehicle companies to produce ultra-low-cost hydrogen gas on-site at customer locations.
SolMem is a Houston-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in innovative water distillation technology designed for the desalination and purification of various water sources. Utilizing a nanotechnology-enabled photothermal membrane, SolMem's technology efficiently harnesses solar energy to convert sunlight into heat. This process is facilitated by a specialized nanocomposite coating that optimally absorbs sunlight, allowing the membrane surface to effectively treat a diverse array of unconventional water sources. Through its advancements, SolMem aims to provide sustainable water treatment solutions for communities and industries facing water scarcity challenges.
Birkeland Current is an engineering service industry that produces solutions for technology development and business startups. Birkeland Current, LLC specializing in design, manufacturing, business development, system engineering, software, and data services. The company provides remote access to clients and users of BCP controls energy monitoring and controls systems.
NanoInnovations is a research and development company based in Sugar Land, Texas, founded in 2014. The firm specializes in the commercialization of smart nanosensors integrated with machine learning technology for healthcare analytics. Its innovative platform utilizes bio-fluids, including sweat and saliva, to provide critical insights related to conditions such as diabetes and heart failure. By delivering real-time information, NanoInnovations aims to enhance patient care and improve healthcare management practices, empowering clients to make informed decisions in a timely manner.
Bondwell Technologies is a biotechnology company focused on developing biomaterial-based technologies that leverage the natural properties of proteins and molecular tools. The company's innovative materials possess diverse structural, mechanical, and functional attributes tailored for various applications. These applications span multiple fields, including tissue engineering, biosensing, drug delivery, and photonics. By optimizing its technologies, Bondwell aims to facilitate advancements in energy, environmental science, and medicine, enabling researchers to make significant contributions across these critical areas.
Developer of a healthcare device designed for continuous monitoring and early detection of health issues based on urine analysis. The company's device uses mass spectroscopy-based sensors to track changes in urine over time, enabling patients and doctors with timely intervention, and potentially preventing complications or hospitalizations.
BluSphinx is a business consultancy firm based in Austin, Texas, specializing in customized enterprise resource planning solutions aimed at enhancing business performance. The company focuses on small to medium-sized manufacturing enterprises, offering tailored strategies that begin with an in-depth understanding of each client’s operational processes. By developing a comprehensive blueprint and planning the implementation of these strategies, BluSphinx helps clients streamline their operations, reduce costs, and achieve positive growth outcomes. Through its expert team, the firm provides critical insights and actionable plans designed to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness in business operations.
Vitanova Biomedical is an early-stage biotechnology company focused on delivering transformative cancer therapy with the use of Light-Activated Intracellular Acidosis.
The company aims to improve the lives of cancer patients and the professionals who care for them by providing cost-effective and efficacious cancer therapy that eliminates side effects.
It was founded in 2015 by Matt Gdovin and Greg Espenhover in Kerrville, Texas in 2015.
VIVIFI Medical is a Houston-based company focused on developing innovative laparoscopic technology aimed at enhancing patient outcomes in men’s health. The company's flagship product is a suture-less device that facilitates the rapid connection of two blood vessels, specifically targeting conditions such as varicocele and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). By improving surgical techniques for these medical issues, VIVIFI Medical seeks to provide effective solutions that surpass current treatment standards, thereby improving the quality of life for patients dealing with male infertility and related health challenges.
Cloud services have become ubiquitous to all major 21st century economic activities. However, cloud services and technologies can be significantly more powerful than they are now. A persistent barrier to further advancement has been the lack of a large-scale and open cloud research platforms. With funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Chameleon project will provide such a large-scale platform to the open research community allowing them explore transformative concepts in deeply programmable cloud services, design, and core technologies. Chameleon will allow users to explore problems ranging from the creation of Software as a Service to kernel support for virtualization. This broad range of supported research includes many other areas such as developing Platforms as a Service, creating new and optimizing existing Infrastructure as a Service components, investigating software-defined networking, and optimizing virtualization technologies. The Chameleon testbed, will be deployed at the University of Chicago and the Texas Advanced Computing Center and will consist of 650 multi-core cloud nodes, 5PB of total disk space, and leverage 100 Gbps connection between the sites. While a large part of the testbed will consist of homogenous hardware to support large-scale experiments, a portion of it will support heterogeneous units allowing experimentation with high-memory, large-disk, low-power, GPU, and co-processor units. The project will also leverage existing FutureGrid hardware at the University of Chicago and the Texas Advanced Computing Center in its first year to provide a transition period for the existing FutureGrid community of experimental users. To support the broad range of experiments experiments described above, the project will support a graduated configuration system allowing full user configurability of the software stack, from provisioning of bare metal and network interconnects to delivery of fully functioning cloud environments. A special feature of Chameleon is that it provides for an exceptionally close integration of clouds and networks, which substantially enhances the capabilities of both. In addition, to facilitate experiments, Chameleon will support a set of services designed to meet researchers needs, including support for experimental management, reproducibility, and repositories of trace and workload data of production cloud workloads. The project is led by the Computation Institute at the University of Chicago and partners from the Texas Advanced Computing Center at the University of Texas at Austin, the International Center for Advanced Internet Research at Northwestern University, the Ohio State University, and University of Texas at San Antonio, comprising a highly qualified and experienced team. The team includes members from the NSF supported FutureGrid project and from the GENI community, both forerunners of the NSFCloud solicitation under which this project is funded. Chameleon will also form a set of partnerships with commercial and academic clouds, such as Rackspace, CERN and Open Science Data Cloud (OSDC), and will partner with other testbeds, notably GENI and INRIA's Grid'5000 testbed.
InformAI, LLC provides business analytics and artificial intelligence solutions for healthcare industry. The company offers solutions and services which that speed up medical diagnosis and radiologist productivity. It provides paranasal sinus classifier, brain cancer classifier, surgical risk predictors, and patient outcome predictors. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Houston, Texas.
iNoon is a biotechnology company that is developing a cellphone-based tool. The company applied for patent protection for the SmartEye app in September 2017 and the portable keratoscope in March 2018 with the Texas Tech Office of Research Commercialization.
Conox is a research and development company based in Spring, Texas, specializing in the production of alkaline glass made from waste resources. The company's innovative approach utilizes waste concrete to create glass products, which significantly lowers carbon dioxide emissions during the manufacturing process. By requiring less acid sulfate, Conox's glass can be used in a variety of applications, including beverage containers and building materials like fiberglass insulation and mineral wool. This focus on sustainability enables the glass industry to minimize its carbon footprint across the entire value chain.
Lunar Resources develops energy generation and space environment technologies to aid in the economic construction of space infrastructure. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Houston, Texas.
WildSpark Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in the development of micro and nanoscale plasma devices. The company has created innovative propulsion technology that enables unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to operate without propeller blades, enhancing precision and maneuverability. This technology allows drones and small air vehicles to take off and navigate in confined spaces, significantly reducing the risks associated with traditional propeller contact injuries. WildSpark Technologies aims to contribute to advancements in air taxi services and the broader UAV sector through its cutting-edge solutions.
HyQ Research Solutions, founded in 2013 and based in College Station, Texas, specializes in the development of advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) devices. The company focuses on creating systems that utilize 3T and 7T resonance imaging technology, which employs magnetic and radio waves to thoroughly examine organs and structures within the body. By integrating innovative dielectric materials, HyQ's products effectively reduce the transmit radio frequency power, enhancing the ability of radiologists to identify abnormal activities and improve diagnostic accuracy in medical imaging.
Safebiosense develops biosensing and imaging systems to address a variety of difficult issues in endotoxin detection. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
Tailored Alloys, established in 2018 and located in Horizon City, Texas, specializes in the production of alloy rings specifically designed to alleviate the discomfort associated with fat knuckles. The company's rings are crafted from non-corrosive, biocompatible metal, ensuring durability and comfort for lifelong use. This innovative approach allows customers to wear rings that are less likely to become stuck, addressing a common issue faced by many individuals.
BioLum Sciences LLC develops and manufactures an asthma management device that allows patients to measure airway inflammation and help patients and doctors keep track of an individual’s health. The device along with an application keeps track of airway condition, track symptoms, measure the efficacy of medications, and share daily measurements with doctor. BioLum Sciences LLC was founded in 2015 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
VenoStent, Inc. is a biomaterials and bioengineering company based in Nashville, Tennessee, with an additional office in Houston, Texas. Established in 2017, the company specializes in developing bioresorbable smart polymers aimed at enhancing vascular surgery outcomes. Its primary product, SelfWrap, is a perivascular wrap designed to minimize complications at the junctions of veins and arteries, particularly for dialysis patients. SelfWrap functions as an external stent that promotes outward vein growth and provides mechanical support, thereby reducing the risk of vein collapse. By focusing on innovative solutions in vascular care, VenoStent aims to improve patient outcomes and transform surgical practices.
SandBox Semiconductor specializes in developing software tools aimed at enhancing the manufacturing process for semiconductor production. Their innovative software enables process engineers to identify optimal etch and deposition recipes with significantly fewer experiments, achieving this in one-third of the time and at a reduced cost compared to traditional methods. By streamlining recipe development, SandBox Semiconductor facilitates quicker deployment of new microelectronic devices, thereby improving efficiency and productivity in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
Attogene is a biotechnology company that develops cutting-edge technologies for sensing compounds in a wide range of samples. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Austin, Texas.
SurgePower Materials is a green technology company specializing in the production of high-purity graphene, a carbon-based nanomaterial derived from renewable resources. The company employs a cost-effective and eco-friendly manufacturing process to create its specialty nanomaterials, which are designed to enhance the performance of advanced sustainable products, particularly in the field of battery technology. By focusing on environmentally-friendly practices, SurgePower Materials aims to support the development of green energy storage solutions and position itself as a leader in the global graphene market. With a dedicated team of inventors, business directors, project managers, and researchers, SurgePower Materials is poised for growth and innovation in the realm of carbon-based nanomaterials.
Ictero Medical is a medical devices company focused on developing innovative solutions for patients with gallstone disease. The company has created a minimally invasive gallbladder ablation tool that allows for the treatment of high-risk patients without the need for surgical removal of the gallbladder. This device can be utilized in interventional radiology suites and requires only minimal local anesthesia, thereby reducing the associated risks of traditional surgery. By offering a definitive treatment option, Ictero Medical aims to improve patient outcomes while minimizing complications related to gallbladder surgery.
Ludlum Measurements is an electronic manufacturing company specializing in radiation detection instruments and technologies. The company produces equipment designed to monitor the safety of personnel and the environment, with applications in routine monitoring, border security, and emergency response. In addition to manufacturing, Ludlum Measurements provides servicing for radiation detection instruments made by other companies, as well as instrument repair and calibration training courses. These offerings allow customers to perform their own calibrations and minor repairs, ensuring access to affordable, dependable, and durable radiation detection solutions.
Forward Edge AI develops artificial intelligence for public safety and national security. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
GenXComm, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing Simultaneous Self Interference Cancellation (S-SIX) technology, which allows telecommunications carriers to maximize the use of available spectrum. This innovative technology enables full duplex communication, permitting simultaneous transmission and reception of signals on the same channel. As carriers prepare for 5G deployments to meet the growing demand for wireless connectivity, GenXComm's S-SIX technology stands out by significantly enhancing network throughput, reducing latency, and improving adaptability and security. Overall, GenXComm's solutions are positioned to support the demands of an increasingly connected world.
Environmental Quality Operations (EQO) specializes in the detection, monitoring, and management of invasive species in aquatic environments. Founded with a focus on applying advanced molecular biology techniques to environmental management, EQO offers automated sampling products and highly sensitive diagnostic assays. These services enable early detection of invasive species and provide robust analytics to assess their scope and dynamics. The company's innovative automated sampling platform can be deployed at vulnerable sites, allowing for programmable sampling that simplifies the analysis process. Once samples are collected, they are sent to EQO for rapid results. Additionally, EQO is engaged in research and development of targeted biopesticide systems aimed at eradicating invasive species while minimizing impacts on non-target organisms. This dual approach not only aids in immediate monitoring and management but also helps reduce costs associated with remediation efforts and protect native ecosystems.
Shower Stream, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in designing and manufacturing a motion-activated shower head adapter that significantly reduces water wastage. This innovative product addresses the issue of water waste, particularly in hotels, where it is estimated that $30,000 is lost annually due to inefficient shower warm-up practices. Shower Stream's smart adapter not only conserves water but also provides users with data on their savings through a web interface. The device is designed to be unobtrusive, ensuring that it does not disrupt the user's experience while promoting sustainability and efficiency in water usage.
VenoStent, Inc. is a biomaterials and bioengineering company based in Nashville, Tennessee, with an additional office in Houston, Texas. Established in 2017, the company specializes in developing bioresorbable smart polymers aimed at enhancing vascular surgery outcomes. Its primary product, SelfWrap, is a perivascular wrap designed to minimize complications at the junctions of veins and arteries, particularly for dialysis patients. SelfWrap functions as an external stent that promotes outward vein growth and provides mechanical support, thereby reducing the risk of vein collapse. By focusing on innovative solutions in vascular care, VenoStent aims to improve patient outcomes and transform surgical practices.
Synopic is developing advanced imaging technology aimed at enhancing visualization and decision-making in medical procedures. The company focuses on creating a next-generation depth-enabled camera that captures measurable 3D information, specifically designed for applications like endoscopy and other minimally invasive procedures where instrument space is limited. By employing a single-camera implementation, Synopic addresses the challenges of integrating high-resolution color imaging with spatial and depth information, which current technologies struggle to achieve. This innovative approach allows for the creation of ultracompact imaging devices that provide improved visualization and data, ultimately facilitating better outcomes in medical practice.
Lorykeet is a software platform that identifies, manages, monitors, and mitigates AI and machine learning risks in the regulatory industry. The headquarters of the company is in Austin, Texas.
Bezoar Laboratories focuses on enhancing health for humans, animals, and the environment through innovative microbial solutions. The company develops probiotic medical and pharmaceutical products specifically designed to alleviate gastrointestinal issues, including bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. Their offerings are formulated to be free of gluten and dairy, and they maintain a low acidity level to ensure safety and effectiveness for consumers. By addressing these common health concerns, Bezoar Laboratories aims to improve overall well-being and promote healthier living.
Developer of an educational game platform designed to merges gameplay with real-world utility and education. The company's crossover-game platform, Slackrz utilizes blockchain and smart contracts to merges game-play with real-world utility and education resulting in an exciting twist to how manufacturing and construction projects are designed, engineered and built, enabling gamers to make money by doing what they love by helping customers to design plans for their next construction project.
Wilder Systems is a robotics and automation company that specializes in the aerospace industry. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Syzygy Plasmonics is a developer of a photocatalytic reactor designed for fuel cell vehicles and small-scale industrial applications.The company's reactor is powered by light and operates at over 1,000°F lower temperature than conventional chemical reactor technology that helps in reducing maintenance costs and is able to start or stop production near instantaneously, enabling fuel cell vehicle companies to produce ultra-low-cost hydrogen gas on-site at customer locations.
LinkDyn Robotics develops advanced robotic systems and control algorithms for physical rehabilitation.
Allotrope Medical Inc. is a Houston-based medical device company focused on enhancing surgical procedures by developing innovative devices for ureter identification. The company's flagship product, the StimSite, is an intuitive handheld device that aids surgeons in quickly and accurately locating ureters during pelvic surgeries. This device features a simple design with a single button, eliminating the need for complex pre- and post-operative procedures. Founded in 2016, Allotrope Medical aims to improve surgical outcomes by providing tools that streamline the identification and localization of ureters, thus facilitating safer and more efficient operations.
re:3D reduces production complexity by providing affordable, industrial 3D printers that transform big ideas into tangible realities. With a build volume of eight cubic feet and robust construction, Gigabot can print objects 30x larger than competing desktop models. Up until now, personal 3D printing has been limited to toys and trinkets, while the Gigabot will bring your biggest dreams to life. re:3D's customer base comprises an esteemed group of designers, small business owners, manufacturers, educators, prototypists, and hobbyists in over 30 countries around the globe. Currently, re:3D is scaling manufacturing operations, and exploring alternate materials and feedstocks with global leaders in material and life sciences.
Waviks develops custom nanoanalysis and nanofabrication tools. The company was founded by Dr. Tom Moore in 2013 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
Ares Materials, Inc. specializes in the development of flexible electronics tailored for a variety of personal devices. Their offerings include technologies for electrophoretic displays, wearable displays, smart packaging, rollable electronics, large-scale displays, and consumer devices, among others. The company has pioneered a substrate technology that facilitates the production of thin film transistors, enhancing the commercialization of flexible electronics. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Ares Materials aims to revolutionize the industry by improving existing microfabrication processes, allowing for the large-area production of flexible electronics previously limited to glass substrates. This innovative approach positions Ares Materials at the forefront of a new generation of flexible electronic devices.
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
CorInnova Incorporated, founded in 2004 and based in Houston, Texas, specializes in device-based therapies aimed at treating congestive heart failure. The company is known for its innovative non-blood-contacting soft robotic cardiac assist device, which has the potential to significantly increase the number of heart failure patients eligible for life-saving device therapies. By focusing on advanced technological solutions, CorInnova seeks to improve outcomes for individuals suffering from this serious condition.
Halcyon Biomedical develops a medical device that separates deteriorated cells and biowaste from healthy cells in stored blood. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Friendswood, Texas.
Operator of a commercial-stage robotics and digital health company intended to address the physical medicine and rehabilitation markets through the digitization and automation of shoulder care. The company provides an upper body robotic rehabilitation and assessment system with a biomechanically matched shoulder design and data sets produced by the system's high-speed and high-fidelity sensors, enabling medical professionals to create standardized and automated therapy protocols.
The University of Texas in San Antonio (UTSA) is a comprehensive four-year university that serves the San Antonio metropolitan area. At UTSA you’ll be able to discover new ideas, diversity and culture as you learn, grow and explore your potential both in and out of the classroom. Whether your interests are recreational, cultural, educational or social, student life at UTSA has opportunities for you. You can stop by the University Center and meet with other students or visit Gallery 23, the upscale art gallery. Wellness and recreation facilities are available to every student, where you can partake in fitness programs, outdoor sports and the aquatics center. More than 250 student clubs and organizations are available to join. In no time you’ll be helping to host events like Fiesta UTSA, Best Fest, Party on the Paseo and Rowdy Wing Fling. The school also hosts many Greek life opportunities. Academics offered include more than 60 bachelor’s degrees, 45 master’s degrees and 20 doctoral programs. Bachelor’s and master’s degrees are offered in fields like Architecture, Business, Education and Human Development and Liberal and Fine Arts. Study abroad, ROTC and learning community programs are also offered. Pre-professional programs are available in Law and Medicine. Admissions require students to submit an official high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores and a letter of recommendation. UTSA offers academic and need-based scholarships to accepted applicants demonstrating need. Other forms of financial aid include federal grants, loans, work study programs and other scholarships.
SandBox Semiconductor specializes in developing software tools aimed at enhancing the manufacturing process for semiconductor production. Their innovative software enables process engineers to identify optimal etch and deposition recipes with significantly fewer experiments, achieving this in one-third of the time and at a reduced cost compared to traditional methods. By streamlining recipe development, SandBox Semiconductor facilitates quicker deployment of new microelectronic devices, thereby improving efficiency and productivity in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
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One of two UT System schools in West Texas, the University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB) provides an alternative to the much larger University of Texas at El Paso. Yet while it enrolls much fewer students, UTPB still offers a wide range of academics. More than 40 undergraduate majors are available, including unique programs like Leadership Studies and Petroleum Engineering. In terms of graduate studies, UTPB offers about 20 programs. These include an MBA that can be completed on campus or online, a Master of Professional Accountancy and several programs in the arts & sciences. UT Permian Basin’s admissions requirements vary depending on the type of applicant. For incoming freshmen, your eligibility is based on your class ranking and SAT/ACT scores. If you’re in the top 10% of your class, you don’t need to send in standardized test scores (except for merit scholarship consideration). On the other hand, if your class ranking is low, you can make up for it with high SAT or ACT scores. In addition to federal financial aid, UT Permian Basin funds many scholarship programs. Merit scholarships for incoming students can earn you up to $26,000 towards your tuition. UTPB will also match community-based scholarships up to $1,000.
Operator of a robotics company intended to deliver and scale a variety of general-purpose robots. The company's general-purpose humanoid robots are capable of handling tasks typically performed by humans and have versatile functionality like case picking, down stacking, trailer unloading, palletizing, sortation, and handling heavy lifting, enabling industries to address labor shortages, improve job satisfaction by taking over undesirable tasks, and enhance efficiency.
re:3D reduces production complexity by providing affordable, industrial 3D printers that transform big ideas into tangible realities. With a build volume of eight cubic feet and robust construction, Gigabot can print objects 30x larger than competing desktop models. Up until now, personal 3D printing has been limited to toys and trinkets, while the Gigabot will bring your biggest dreams to life. re:3D's customer base comprises an esteemed group of designers, small business owners, manufacturers, educators, prototypists, and hobbyists in over 30 countries around the globe. Currently, re:3D is scaling manufacturing operations, and exploring alternate materials and feedstocks with global leaders in material and life sciences.
Triseum is an information technology company that offers game-based learning, computer gaming, e-learning, and education technology. Triseum creates entertainment quality, immersive learning games for foundational subjects where high school and higher education students face challenges with engagement, course completion, and success.
Revolution Computing is developing a radical new approach to accelerating emerging sparse machine learning workloads. Through the Revolution Architecture, we are capable of delivering 4x the performance at half of the energy of alternative solutions. These capabilities come from fundamentally re-inventing the microprocessor to handle an era where irregular compute and abundant data access patterns are commonplace.
GenXComm, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing Simultaneous Self Interference Cancellation (S-SIX) technology, which allows telecommunications carriers to maximize the use of available spectrum. This innovative technology enables full duplex communication, permitting simultaneous transmission and reception of signals on the same channel. As carriers prepare for 5G deployments to meet the growing demand for wireless connectivity, GenXComm's S-SIX technology stands out by significantly enhancing network throughput, reducing latency, and improving adaptability and security. Overall, GenXComm's solutions are positioned to support the demands of an increasingly connected world.
Vidatronic, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and systems company based in College Station, Texas, specializing in energy-efficient power management solutions for portable, handheld, and wearable electronic devices. Founded in 2010, the company designs and develops various intellectual property (IP) blocks, including capacitor-less low dropout voltage regulators and switching buck converters, as well as foundation IPs like temperature sensors and voltage references. By licensing its analog IP designs, Vidatronic enables integration into application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and systems on a chip (SoCs), focusing on optimizing power management units (PMUs) for enhanced performance and efficiency. The company's services also include power management design support, assisting clients from product definition to ramping up products for volume production, ultimately helping to minimize system cost and improve power efficiency across multiple market applications.
Skyven Technologies specializes in providing innovative solar thermal solutions for industrial and commercial heat applications. The company focuses on decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries by capturing waste heat to generate clean, emissions-free steam. By adopting a tech-driven approach, Skyven Technologies aims to facilitate industrial decarbonization through an energy-as-a-service model that finances and mitigates risks associated with capital projects. This strategy enables commercial and industrial facilities to produce green energy while significantly lowering costs and reducing carbon emissions linked to process heat.
Waviks develops custom nanoanalysis and nanofabrication tools. The company was founded by Dr. Tom Moore in 2013 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
Shower Stream, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in designing and manufacturing a motion-activated shower head adapter that significantly reduces water wastage. This innovative product addresses the issue of water waste, particularly in hotels, where it is estimated that $30,000 is lost annually due to inefficient shower warm-up practices. Shower Stream's smart adapter not only conserves water but also provides users with data on their savings through a web interface. The device is designed to be unobtrusive, ensuring that it does not disrupt the user's experience while promoting sustainability and efficiency in water usage.
Allotrope Medical Inc. is a Houston-based medical device company focused on enhancing surgical procedures by developing innovative devices for ureter identification. The company's flagship product, the StimSite, is an intuitive handheld device that aids surgeons in quickly and accurately locating ureters during pelvic surgeries. This device features a simple design with a single button, eliminating the need for complex pre- and post-operative procedures. Founded in 2016, Allotrope Medical aims to improve surgical outcomes by providing tools that streamline the identification and localization of ureters, thus facilitating safer and more efficient operations.
Astrapi Corporation specializes in the design and implementation of innovative spiral-based signal modulation communication systems. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company offers a range of engineering services, including the design of spiral-based waveforms, simulation modeling, and integration support for users' system designs. Astrapi also focuses on intellectual property licensing, research and development, and commercial licensing services. The company's unique approach to signal modulation, which utilizes complex spirals, has demonstrated significant performance improvements over traditional circular modulation methods, both theoretically and through software simulations. These advancements include effective band-limiting with pulse-shaping filters and considerations for various noise types, enhancing the robustness and efficiency of communication systems.
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing and manufacturing hospital service robots. Incorporated in 2017, the company focuses on creating advanced robotic systems that assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks, thereby allowing healthcare providers to dedicate more time to direct patient care. Their flagship product, Moxi, is designed to collaborate with human teams in dynamic environments, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance its ability to adapt to various situations. By integrating these robotic assistants into healthcare settings, Diligent Robotics aims to improve patient satisfaction, quality of service, and overall safety in hospitals.
Fathomd is an online platform that enables its users to develop and distribute educational games with others. The platform provides its users with frameworks and tools that educate them about the fundamental business concepts taught. Fathomd was launched in 2014 by Ozalp Ozer and Oleg Plakhotniuk and is based in Texas.
LinkDyn Robotics develops advanced robotic systems and control algorithms for physical rehabilitation.
Ares Materials, Inc. specializes in the development of flexible electronics tailored for a variety of personal devices. Their offerings include technologies for electrophoretic displays, wearable displays, smart packaging, rollable electronics, large-scale displays, and consumer devices, among others. The company has pioneered a substrate technology that facilitates the production of thin film transistors, enhancing the commercialization of flexible electronics. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Ares Materials aims to revolutionize the industry by improving existing microfabrication processes, allowing for the large-area production of flexible electronics previously limited to glass substrates. This innovative approach positions Ares Materials at the forefront of a new generation of flexible electronic devices.
Applied Novel Devices develops semiconductor device architectures for discrete and integrated power products using process technologies. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Atlas Regeneration Technologies, LLC is developing a hardness sensor for water softeners that will substantially reduce the amount of salt released into municipal sewer systems and the amount of water that is wasted. Our patent-pending hardness prototype was developed at The University of Texas at El Paso by Dr. Thomas A. Davis. As the exclusive licensee, Atlas will develop the prototype into a production product and sell turnkey devices to established softener systems manufacturers. We have plans for expansion into other applications.
Framergy, founded in 2011 and headquartered in College Station, Texas, specializes in the production of polymers, particularly metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), for the oil and gas industry. The company focuses on developing advanced adsorbents that utilize its proprietary technology to create precise molecule traps. This innovation facilitates various applications, including gas and liquid separations and molecular recognition. By leveraging the unique properties of metal-organic frameworks, Framergy aims to enhance efficiency and effectiveness for its clients in the oil and gas sector.
MTPV Power Corporation is a clean energy company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in Micron-gap ThermalPhotoVoltaics (MTPV) technology. Founded in 2003, the company originated its technology from research at MIT and Draper Laboratory. MTPV Power develops semiconductor chips designed to convert waste heat from various sources into clean energy, primarily electricity. This innovation enables industrial businesses to harness alternative energy sources, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing operational costs. Through its advancements in semiconductor technology, MTPV Power aims to contribute to more sustainable energy solutions in the industrial sector.
Macromoltek does computational drug discovery for pharma companies, focusing on antibodies for therapeutics and diagnostics. This mother-daughter team’s approach aims to make research for everything from flu to cancer treatments an order of magnitude faster. With an accelerated process to discover antibodies, medical researchers can (1) craft targeted treatment plans for previously undruggable targets and (2) overcome patients’ drug resistance, a major challenge when treating diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
Invictus Medical, Inc. develops neonatal cranial-support devices that prevent cranial defects in prematurely born infants. It offers Aqua Bonnet, a thin cotton gel filled bonnet that softens and distributes the pressure across an infant’s head to prevent plagiocephaly. Invictus Medical, Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
Symbyon develops enterprise software and intellectual property for advanced error correction coding and machine learning. This technology has been proven and has been already deployed in storage devices. Their work resulting is the top choice for IEEE P1890 Standards for Error Correction Coding for Non-Volatile Memories. They are working with commercial partners to design their solution tailored to specific requirements for new applications.
GuidaBot, LLC was formed in 2014 as a joint venture between Fannin Innovation Studio and the University of Houston to develop an MRI-compatible robotic manipulator for automated and precise control of minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures.
Big Delta Systems (BDS) is building Li-ion cells that revolutionize the way batteries are engineered, transforming the performance envelope for all batteries regardless of chemistry or form factor. BDS’ novel device architectures improve energy density and power simultaneously, enable safe, rapid charging, and extend the cycle life of the batteries. These performance improvements address the most critical limitations in applications ranging from electric vehicles to smartphones, from power tools to satellites.
Astrapi Corporation specializes in the design and implementation of innovative spiral-based signal modulation communication systems. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company offers a range of engineering services, including the design of spiral-based waveforms, simulation modeling, and integration support for users' system designs. Astrapi also focuses on intellectual property licensing, research and development, and commercial licensing services. The company's unique approach to signal modulation, which utilizes complex spirals, has demonstrated significant performance improvements over traditional circular modulation methods, both theoretically and through software simulations. These advancements include effective band-limiting with pulse-shaping filters and considerations for various noise types, enhancing the robustness and efficiency of communication systems.