MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a global nonprofit startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2009. It supports early-stage entrepreneurs across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and social impact, by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. With locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK, MassChallenge connects high-potential startups with industry experts and investors to foster innovation and facilitate growth. The accelerator operates on a non-equity model, allowing entrepreneurs to maintain full ownership of their companies while benefiting from strategic partnerships and tailored training programs. Through its diverse initiatives, such as targeted accelerator programs like MassChallenge HealthTech and FinTech, the organization aims to drive impactful change and enhance the global innovation ecosystem.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Nick Dougherty

Managing Director, MassChallenge HealthTech

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Matt Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in Industrial Machinery

Snowbotix

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Snowbotix is a manufacturer specializing in self-driving, electric robots designed for commercial snow removal. Their robots, configurable with attachments like plows or brooms, efficiently clear snow in various challenging weather conditions. This automation helps businesses reduce costs, enhance safety, and minimize environmental impact by eliminating the need for fuel-powered machinery and human operators in harsh conditions.

Potencia

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Potencia is a machinery service company that offers advisory, rental, transport, installation, and maintenance service for customers.

FluxWorks

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
FluxWorks is a developer and manufacturer specializing in magnetic gears and integrated motors designed for applications that demand high performance and reliability. The company focuses on innovative powertrain solutions that enhance mechanical systems while offering a quieter and more robust alternative to traditional gears. Utilizing advanced magnetic gear technology, FluxWorks produces lightweight, lubrication-free motors that require minimal maintenance and deliver self-healing capabilities. This technology allows their products to operate efficiently and effectively, addressing the needs of various industries for reliable and cost-effective power solutions.

3D Architech

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
3D Architech is a manufacturer specializing in advanced metal production for three-dimensional printing. The company utilizes proprietary 3D printing technology that enhances design flexibility, sustainability, and versatility in the metal manufacturing process. By offering superior resolution net-shape metal products and innovative printing equipment, 3D Architech stands out in the industry compared to traditional metal 3D printers. Additionally, the company provides a diverse selection of materials, including metals, ceramics, composites, and multi-materials, allowing clients to optimize their structures to improve device performance.

Muon Vision

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Muon Vision specializes in enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mineral processing and industrial operations through advanced subsurface visualization technology. The company has developed a sophisticated x-ray visualization and digitalization sensor that employs nuclear imaging techniques to assess the bulk density of geophysical assets. This technology enables the detection of issues within large material masses and monitors fluid migration in pore spaces over time. By providing geologists and mining companies with insights into the composition and distribution of materials, Muon Vision facilitates improved decision-making and operational effectiveness in various industrial processes, including leaching heaps and mine tailings dams.

Analatom

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Analatom is an engineering company that offers hardware or software corrosion sensing and monitoring solutions for condition-based maintenance that includes aircraft, bridges, vehicles, heavy equipment, helicopters, pipelines, ships, and wind turbines. The company's contact modes are mail, phone, and physical address.

DRB

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
DRB specializes in autonomous drone inspection services focused on electrical transmission and distribution lines, renewable energy production sites, and various infrastructures. The company employs patented technology to conduct aerial inspections of plants and machinery, including wind turbine generators and powerlines. By utilizing custom artificial intelligence platforms, DRB enhances data analysis capabilities, allowing clients to quickly interpret the information and images captured during inspections. This approach ensures that clients receive significant value from the drone inspection services, facilitating efficient monitoring and maintenance of critical assets.

Puntopartes

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Puntopartes is streamlining the spare partsprocurement through a time savvy marketplace where clients meet trusted dealers. Self-Serviced, with expert customer service on demand. 100% online / 7x Faster / up to 50% Cheaper.

M Aerospace RTC

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
M Aerospace RTC is an aerospace company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018. It specializes in advanced metal 3D printing technology, focusing on the development of large-scale metal printers. The company offers a diverse range of metal materials and combinations, enabling the production of significant components. M Aerospace RTC aims to support the 3D printing industry by providing rapid prototyping and cost-effective production solutions, thereby enhancing manufacturing capabilities in various sectors.

Cybrik

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Cybrik aims to revolutionize the engineering and construction industry, which faces challenges such as poor project outcomes, stagnant productivity, and escalating costs. The company focuses on digital transformation by creating innovative tools and methodologies that provide project teams with timely and relevant information, facilitating quicker decision-making. Cybrik offers a range of services including data strategy, process optimization, artificial intelligence implementation, and product development, tailored to meet specific organizational needs. Additionally, it provides an intelligence platform designed to deliver insights that help eliminate rework, ultimately enhancing project delivery and improving competitiveness in a $13.5 trillion industry.

Southie Autonomy

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Southie Autonomy is a Boston-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing robot software allowing industrial robots to be easily re-purposed and re-deployed by individuals without robotics expertise or technical skills. The company's automation system facilitates quick setup and execution of new robotic tasks, making it feasible for businesses to justify the use of automation in a wider range of applications, such as kitting, palletizing, and simple assembly. By lowering the time, cost, and skill barriers associated with robotic automation, Southie Autonomy aims to help businesses achieve a faster return on investment.

Spiral Technology

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Spiral Technology specializes in developing augmented reality platforms aimed at enhancing the efficiency of factory workers during quality inspections. By leveraging augmented reality and machine learning, the company helps improve accuracy and reduce error rates in inspection processes. Their software is designed to operate on head-worn mixed reality devices, providing essential intelligence to field workers. This technology enables technicians to concentrate on identifying issues that arise at the intersections of various systems, thereby streamlining operations and facilitating better decision-making in industrial environments.

FLITE Material Sciences

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
FLITE Material Sciences specializes in surface engineering, focusing on protecting industrial surfaces from rust, ice, and fouling through innovative laser techniques. These patented methods eliminate the need for toxic and temporary chemical coatings commonly used in priming, painting, and cleaning, thereby enhancing product safety and resilience. By applying its technology in both manufacturing and maintenance processes, FLITE contributes to a significant reduction in the use of harmful chemicals, promoting environmentally friendly practices. The company's techniques not only prevent corrosion and ice buildup but also improve the adhesion of lubricants and other treatments, enabling clients to create durable surfaces without the drawbacks associated with traditional chemical coatings.

NanoflowX

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
NanoFlowX is a manufacturer specializing in innovative conformal coatings that protect electronic devices through its patented IP68 technology. This versatile solution is designed for waterproofing and dust resistance across various industries, enabling manufacturers to produce weatherized devices efficiently. The application process is streamlined to a two-step, two-minute procedure that eliminates the need for masking and allows for easy rework. By providing protection against humidity, moisture, and harmful gases, NanoFlowX enhances the durability of electronics while reducing production time and costs. The company has established partnerships with organizations such as IMSA WeatherTech and Lucas Oil Off Road Regional series, further showcasing its commitment to the industry.

Vertum Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Vertum Technologies specializes in developing robotic farming assistants for indoor agriculture. Their solutions, powered by AI-based plant disease detection and robotic soil sensing, aim to enhance crop yield and promote environmental sustainability. By optimizing fertilization and irrigation, reducing crop loss, and minimizing water usage, emissions, and waste of valuable minerals, Vertum enables indoor farmers to boost productivity while lessening their environmental impact.

TrashCon

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
TrashCon is a sustainability company focused on innovative technology solutions for waste management, zero waste initiatives, and plastic recycling. The company has developed a solid waste segregator designed to enhance waste management practices by efficiently separating mixed municipal solid waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable components. This process utilizes automated sorting trommel screens, enabling clients to derive value from unsegregated waste by creating recycled panels. Through its advancements in waste segregation and recycling, TrashCon aims to contribute significantly to environmental sustainability.

CADEL DEINKING

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
CADEL DEINKING is a technological development company created with the aim of implementing plastic recyclers and converting companies in an innovative plastic recycling process, through which it is possible to eliminate printed ink on plastic surfaces. The technology, developed by CADEL DEINKING , allows for the first time to eliminate the ink from the plastic before its recycling to obtain a product with a quality very similar to virgin plastic. This allows to use it in the same applications as a new material. It is a unique technology in the world, whose patent has been extended to more than 20 countries. CADEL DEINKING has a demonstration plant in San Vicente del Raspeig (Alicante) that allows to carry out all the steps of the process on an industrial scale. CADEL DEINKING demonstrates in its facilities the feasibility of the process technique before the companies interested in arranging the technology, mainly large film printers and recyclers. The tests carried out at the CADEL DEINKING deinking plant with the client material are a key step before licensing the technology and developing the engineering at the client's facilities. The companies that choose to install a de-inking plant in their facilities will increase their competitiveness, since they will offer their customers a recycled material of very high quality. CADEL DEINKING shares the efforts of industries to improve the quality of products with increasingly sustainable processes and methods.

Cyltronic

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Cytronic AG specializes in the manufacturing of electric cylinders and linear drives, positioning itself as a market leader with its unique electric cylinder offering. The company provides a variety of electric linear actuators and power transmission products designed for the easy replacement of standard ISO pneumatic cylinders. By promoting efficiency and simplifying installation, Cytronic enables businesses to adopt effective automation technologies, ultimately helping them reduce energy costs associated with traditional pneumatic systems.

Mensior

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
ValueMyBrain is a smart safety helmet to prevent accidents for helmet-wearing workers (construction, oil & gas, building maintenance etc.). Value My Brain captures EEG raw data, processes them in real time in the cloud, and identifies loss of attention leading to risky conditions. Workers (and/or their organization) at risk are alerted, allowing a reduction in accidents. Our product is based on a proprietary algorithm that we are bringing from clinical to industrial level. We are developing ValueMyBrain in close cooperation with some universities and with a San Jose based leading manufacturer of physiological sensors technology.

Visense

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
VISENSE is a provider of remote error monitoring and diagnosis solutions for industrial production environments. The company utilizes sensor and camera technology alongside data analytics and machine learning to deliver real-time insights into production errors. By streamlining the identification and resolution of incidents, VISENSE significantly reduces the time needed to address production issues by 50%. This approach not only enhances production quality but also improves machine availability through effective error prevention strategies. The system facilitates improved machine planning and automated information exchange, enabling users to respond swiftly and accurately to operational challenges.

SAYeTECH

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
SAYeTECH is a Limited Liability company focused on designing and manufacturing smart agricultural machinery tailored for African conditions. The company aims to promote sustainable agriculture by providing a range of services, including industrial design, machine monitoring software, and direct service provision. Additionally, SAYeTECH offers fabrication training and computer-aided design services to enhance capabilities within the manufacturing industry. Through its innovative solutions, SAYeTECH seeks to improve the productivity of farmers across Africa.

IndustrialML

Grant in 2020
IndustrialML is a Boston-based startup founded in 2018 that focuses on enhancing the efficiency of industrial operations. The company develops enterprise software aimed at maximizing uptime and minimizing waste in manufacturing environments. Its platform collects, cleans, and curates data from factory sensors and enterprise IT systems, facilitating process monitoring and real-time analytics. By providing actionable insights to operators and engineers, IndustrialML enables factories to improve productivity and streamline operations, ultimately making manufacturing processes smarter and more responsive to operational demands.

HVACIntel

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
HVACIntel's patent-pending hardware and method monitors equipment and proactively alerts contractors and homeowners so they can take steps to diagnose the problem before it causes a major inconvenience in terms of a health hazard or a major expense to replace the equipment. The platform provides peace of mind to small business owners, who, per contract are required to maintain the HVAC equipment for their rented space and avoid losing customers and business due to loss of air conditioning.

Enzymit

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Enzymit is focused on transforming global manufacturing by advancing cell-free bio-production technology, which aims to reduce reliance on scarce resources and enhance sustainability. The company develops novel enzymes using artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms, enabling the creation of innovative molecular machines that can convert abundant feedstocks into valuable products across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and materials. By employing small, modular bio-reactors, Enzymit enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and minimizes environmental impact compared to traditional whole-cell bio-production methods. This approach not only fosters resource independence but also allows for greater flexibility in product customization, positioning Enzymit as a competitive alternative to conventional chemical manufacturing.

Asystom

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Asystom is a company that specializes in predictive maintenance solutions for industrial equipment. Established in 2016, it focuses on developing systems that integrate sensors and embedded intelligence to proactively prevent equipment breakdowns. Asystom offers a comprehensive, standalone predictive maintenance tool that monitors various components of industrial systems, regardless of their age or design. This approach allows industries to analyze, detect, diagnose, predict, and avoid potential machine failures without facing installation constraints. The company's innovative technology aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime in industrial settings.

Quempin SpA

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Quempin SpA specializes in providing innovative combustion technology aimed at facilitating the transition from polluting fuel sources to cleaner alternatives in the heat sector. The company offers efficient gas burners designed to significantly reduce gas fuel consumption by at least 20%, making it easier for businesses to adopt cleaner energy solutions. Quempin’s services include the design, installation, and repair of gas equipment, as well as engineering support for industrial process conversions and remodeling. The company focuses on porous media burners and gas installations, emphasizing clean combustion and the reduction of gas emissions. By offering cost-effective solutions that require no upfront investment for companies currently using coal or firewood, Quempin helps businesses manage the transition to sustainable energy sources while ensuring ongoing maintenance and technical support through authorized technicians.

Preinvel

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
PREINVEL is a startup focused on addressing environmental and human health challenges through innovative technology. The company has developed a filtering system that effectively controls pollutant emissions, specifically targeting dust and chemical particles. This technology utilizes a fluid dynamic filter that captures and removes dust by attracting particles to low-pressure areas, which are then eliminated through airflow that generates extreme vacuums. This system not only ensures minimal maintenance costs but also reduces electrical power consumption, eliminating the need for replacing consumables or filters. By providing a sustainable solution, PREINVEL aims to support industries in reducing their environmental impact while promoting healthier air quality.

NALA Membranes

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
NALA Membranes specializes in the production of chlorine-stable reverse osmosis membranes designed to enhance water treatment efficiency while minimizing waste and energy consumption. Their patented materials create durable membranes that resist fouling and failure, making them suitable for demanding industrial wastewater applications. By offering solutions that lower operating costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, NALA Membranes supports both economic and environmental sustainability. The company's products are utilized across various sectors, including industrial, municipal, residential, and wastewater treatment systems, effectively addressing a range of contaminants and operating conditions.

Elemental Coatings

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Elemental Coatings specializes in the development of advanced coatings designed to prevent ice buildup on various surfaces. The company's innovative products significantly reduce ice adhesion strength while ensuring durability and stability against chemicals and ultraviolet exposure. These coatings are highly customizable, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, including aerospace, automotive, trucking, power transmission and generation, as well as consumer markets. By addressing the challenges posed by ice accumulation, Elemental Coatings provides effective solutions for industries where ice buildup is a critical concern.

Exomys

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Exomys is focused on creating passive and modular exoskeletons tailored for industrial environments, aimed at assisting employees during prolonged standing shifts. Their innovative design features a carrying mechanism akin to a mobile chair, which alleviates the strain on the legs by redistributing weight to a mechanical structure. This design allows users to transition comfortably between standing, sitting, and squatting positions without experiencing discomfort or exposure to harmful postures. By integrating all mechanical components discreetly beneath work pants, Exomys enhances user safety and comfort compared to existing exoskeleton systems, which often protrude from clothing. Ultimately, this technology is intended to boost productivity and support long-term health for workers engaged in demanding physical tasks.

Rapid Liquid Print

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Rapid Liquid Print is working on 3D printers that create stretchy products for industrial materials. Their services include medical devices, footwear, home goods, furniture, aviation, and automotive components.

Integricote

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Integricote specializes in the manufacturing of advanced nanocoating materials designed to provide strong protective finishes for various surfaces. Their products include sealers with additives that create a mold and mildew-resistant barrier, enhancing the longevity and appearance of protected surfaces. Additionally, Integricote offers specialized cleaners that effectively renew and refresh areas affected by water damage due to flooding or heavy rains. The company’s innovative hydrophobic coatings repel stains and water, allowing clients to improve the quality and durability of their surfaces and structures.

re:3D

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
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.

Enzymit

Seed Round in 2020
Enzymit is focused on transforming global manufacturing by advancing cell-free bio-production technology, which aims to reduce reliance on scarce resources and enhance sustainability. The company develops novel enzymes using artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms, enabling the creation of innovative molecular machines that can convert abundant feedstocks into valuable products across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and materials. By employing small, modular bio-reactors, Enzymit enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and minimizes environmental impact compared to traditional whole-cell bio-production methods. This approach not only fosters resource independence but also allows for greater flexibility in product customization, positioning Enzymit as a competitive alternative to conventional chemical manufacturing.

Multiscale Systems

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Multiscale Systems produces industrial innovations through technical engineering services and a robust in-house R&D program. The company specializes in metamaterial composites and focuses on advanced manufacturing.

BASF

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
BASF, established in 1865, is the world's largest chemical company, operating globally with a top-three market position in approximately 70% of its businesses. Its portfolio spans the full chemical spectrum, from commodities to specialties, including agricultural chemicals and emissions control catalysts. BASF Venture Capital, founded in 2001, is the company's corporate venture capital arm. It invests worldwide in promising startups and funds relevant to BASF's current and future business fields, focusing on innovations in chemistry, new materials, sustainability, digitization, and new business models. The firm supports its portfolio companies by leveraging BASF's global research, partnership, and customer networks. BASF Venture Capital is headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, with additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, Shanghai, Sao Paulo, and Tel Aviv.

Infinite Cooling

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Infinite Cooling Inc. specializes in water recovery systems designed for power plants and other industrial facilities. Founded in 2017 and based in Massachusetts, the company focuses on mitigating water scarcity by employing innovative technology that utilizes high-voltage electric fields to capture and recycle water evaporating from cooling towers. This approach allows power plants, data centers, and factories to significantly reduce water consumption and treatment costs, thereby promoting more sustainable operations. Through its efforts in wastewater management and recycling, Infinite Cooling aims to address environmental challenges related to water waste in industrial processes.

Mentore.ai

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Iterate Labs is a developer of a smart wearable device used to track relevant hand and wrist actions for workplace safety. Its device is a smart glove that collects and analyzes biomechanics data to alert workers and managers of injury risk and fatigue that enable health and safety officers to monitor and prevent workplace injuries through sensors and data analytics.

Clevot

Grant in 2017
Clevot specializes in developing advanced cleaning technology tailored for the food processing industry. Their innovative solutions enhance the efficiency of industrial cleaning processes, allowing manufacturers to perform continuous dry cleaning and sanitizing during production. This technology not only optimizes resource usage but also helps businesses save water and minimize waste, addressing the environmental impact associated with traditional cleaning methods. Through these advancements, Clevot aims to improve cleaning efficacy while promoting sustainable practices within the industrial sector.

Skyven Technologies

Grant in 2017
Skyven Technologies is an energy-as-a-service company focused on decarbonizing industrial process heat for manufacturers in hard-to-decarbonize sectors. The company aims to reduce onsite CO2 emissions by providing clean, emissions-free process heat at costs lower than natural gas. Skyven implements advanced decarbonization technologies, such as their Arcturus line of steam-generating heat pumps, without requiring capital expenditures or disrupting manufacturing processes. They monitor carbon emissions in real-time and charge clients only for the clean energy supplied. Additionally, Skyven offers dashboards that display real-time data on savings and carbon metrics, supporting facilities in their transition to greener energy sources while also recovering waste heat to produce sustainable steam.

Clidrotech

Grant in 2017
Clidrotech specializes in innovative weight monitoring systems for vehicles, aimed at enhancing fleet efficiency and safety. Their technology enables real-time optimization of a vehicle's weight using a passive sensor that accurately measures the vehicle's self-weight with a resolution of 100 grams per ton, eliminating the need for external scales. This capability allows fleet managers to monitor onboard weight at a reduced cost while minimizing the risk of road accidents. Clidrotech's solutions contribute significant value to the growing onboard scale market.

Alkemy Environmental

Grant in 2017
Alkemy Environmental is a Massachusetts-based cleantech company founded in 2008 by Sofia Bethani and Peter Kombouras. The company specializes in recycling industrial waste streams, transforming them into structural grade lightweight concrete aggregates, including expandable lightweight aggregate, ultra lightweight aggregate, and high strength lightweight aggregate. Alkemy Environmental's services not only facilitate the responsible disposal of toxic waste but also help clients reduce construction costs by providing LEED-certified synthetic aggregates. In addition to its recycling capabilities, the company offers comprehensive waste management services, positioning itself as a valuable partner for businesses seeking sustainable solutions in waste disposal and construction materials.

Gaszen

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Gaszen is a company focused on enhancing energy consumption experiences by providing an Internet of Things (IoT) gas management platform specifically for propane users. Serving a global market of approximately 3 billion people who rely on propane for cooking, heating, and hot water, Gaszen targets Mexico, the largest per capita consumer of propane in the Americas. The propane industry in Mexico represents a market worth around 8 billion. The company offers a device that connects stationary propane tanks to the internet, allowing for real-time monitoring of gas levels and consumption patterns. This platform facilitates connections between residential users, small and medium-sized businesses, gas suppliers, and dispatchers. It includes a user application for consumers, a control dashboard for businesses, and a management dashboard for gas suppliers. By replacing traditional analog meters with wireless sensors, Gaszen aims to provide transparency in propane consumption, helping users manage their energy use effectively and economically.

Gaszen

Seed Round in 2016
Gaszen is a company focused on enhancing energy consumption experiences by providing an Internet of Things (IoT) gas management platform specifically for propane users. Serving a global market of approximately 3 billion people who rely on propane for cooking, heating, and hot water, Gaszen targets Mexico, the largest per capita consumer of propane in the Americas. The propane industry in Mexico represents a market worth around 8 billion. The company offers a device that connects stationary propane tanks to the internet, allowing for real-time monitoring of gas levels and consumption patterns. This platform facilitates connections between residential users, small and medium-sized businesses, gas suppliers, and dispatchers. It includes a user application for consumers, a control dashboard for businesses, and a management dashboard for gas suppliers. By replacing traditional analog meters with wireless sensors, Gaszen aims to provide transparency in propane consumption, helping users manage their energy use effectively and economically.

MachIQ Software

Grant in 2016
Facterra specializes in collaborative performance management software tailored for the manufacturing industry, focusing on industrial after-sales services and asset management. The company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates asset management, maintenance, and energy and water management functions. This user-friendly system enables manufacturing businesses to mobilize staff across maintenance, quality, and production teams, facilitating cross-functional initiatives. By connecting various data sources, including ERP systems and automation tools, Facterra enhances operational efficiency. Its solutions are designed to optimize asset performance and maintenance activities, thus supporting both machine builders and producers in the food and beverage sector.

Sea Machines Robotics

Grant in 2016
Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. is an autonomous technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and manufacturing of autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine and boating industries. Founded in 2014, the company creates advanced control systems designed to improve operational safety and efficiency for various marine applications. Its product lineup includes the SM300, which allows for remote command of vessels; the SM200, facilitating integrated control for collaborative operations; and the SM400, an AI-powered situational awareness system tailored for container ships. Additionally, the company offers the RC NXT, a remote command system for existing and new marine vessels, and the DP-NXT, which enables traditional vessels to operate with minimal or no crew onboard. Sea Machines Robotics also provides solutions for unmanned applications, including bathymetric survey vessels and subsea asset inspections, focusing on sectors such as shipping, offshore energy, and maritime logistics.

Trisol

Grant in 2016
Trisol is a recycling firm focused on repurposing end-of-life tires and rubber products. The company addresses environmental challenges by transforming these materials into functional products, specifically designed for industrial, sports, and decorative flooring. Trisol specializes in creating safe and sustainable surfaces, such as sports floors, that enhance play areas for children and promote athletic activities. Through innovative processing techniques, the firm not only contributes to environmental sustainability but also improves the quality of life for its clients.

PrintCB

Grant in 2016
PrintCB Ltd., located in Ness Ziona, Israel, specializes in the manufacture of copper inks designed for printed electronics. These inks aim to replace silver, the most expensive component currently used in the industry, thereby significantly reducing manufacturing costs in a market valued at $70 billion. PrintCB's innovative copper inks are compatible with standard printing processes and do not require changes to existing capital equipment. They can be cured in ambient air using conventional conveyor or box ovens, making them versatile for various applications, including circuitry, sensors, and energy devices. This flexibility allows printing industries to utilize non-brand-specific inks compatible with different dispensing systems, promoting efficiency and cost-effectiveness in production.

Fortify

Grant in 2016
Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on transforming additive manufacturing through innovative technologies. The company has developed a patented process that merges 3D printing with magnetic alignment to produce reinforced carbon fiber composites. Utilizing digital light processing (DLP) and magnetics, Fortify creates high-resolution, bespoke microstructures in 3D printed composite products, allowing engineers to design items with specific mechanical properties tailored to various applications. These applications range from injection mold tooling to high-performance components used in demanding environments. Fortify's approach enables digital component manufacturers to access durable and high-performance composites more efficiently and cost-effectively.

Aquafresco

Grant in 2015
AquaFresco is transforming the cleaning industry with its innovative wastewater recycling system. Founded by a team that emerged from the MIT MADMEC competition in 2014, the company has advanced its technology from laboratory research to commercial application. Currently, AquaFresco's system is being tested in three pilot hotels and three commercial laundry facilities, with the potential to reduce water and detergent usage by up to 95%. The company holds full ownership of its intellectual property and has gained recognition in the community, winning the MassChallenge Gold Award in 2015 and receiving funding from MassCEC in 2016. AquaFresco is focused on completing product development and pilot testing in the near future.

Hyliion

Grant in 2015
Hyliion is a company based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to providing innovative electrified solutions for the commercial vehicle industry and beyond. Its primary objective is to reduce carbon intensity and greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector by offering advanced powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles. Hyliion's key products include a hybrid powertrain system and the Hypertruck ERX system, designed to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership while promoting sustainability. In addition to its focus on transportation, Hyliion is developing distributed power generators capable of utilizing various fuel sources, which can serve applications such as prime power, peak shaving, and renewable energy matching. The KARNO generator, a fuel-agnostic solution featuring a linear heat generator architecture enabled by additive manufacturing, exemplifies the company's commitment to flexible and affordable electricity production. Overall, Hyliion seeks to contribute positively to the energy economy by providing practical solutions that align with environmental goals.

Mebotics

Grant in 2014
Mebotics specializes in hybrid desktop manufacturing machines that integrate both 3D printing and CNC milling technologies. Their innovative devices enable additive manufacturing using plastics with the capability of handling up to two materials and four colors simultaneously, as well as subtractive manufacturing with woods and metals. The machines are designed with a robust, self-cleaning, and noise-reducing chassis, featuring a fully networkable onboard computer and an extensive array of safety features. By offering these advanced manufacturing capabilities, Mebotics allows prototypers and small-scale manufacturers to access machine-shop technologies in diverse environments, including labs, office spaces, and outdoor settings.

Dynamo Micropower

Grant in 2012
Dynamo Micropower Corporation specializes in developing fuel-flexible gas turbines tailored for small distributed generation applications, primarily in the oil and gas sector. Founded in 2011 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company offers innovative products such as PowerCore, designed for continuous operation in challenging environments, and Infernocore, a flameless turboheater. Dynamo's solutions are engineered to operate using local unrefined gas, significantly reducing energy costs by up to 80% while enhancing power quality by up to 25%, thereby improving the performance of equipment. The company provides a fully packaged, plug-and-play power solution that utilizes flare gas to deliver grid-quality electricity. Dynamo Micropower markets its products through a network of distributors and supports them with a network of service partners. The company has successfully deployed its turbines with notable clients, including Kinder Morgan and Caterpillar.

SmartSense

Grant in 2011
SmartSense delivers data-driven IoT solutions for food safety, facilities monitoring, and supply chain visibility. They founded SmartSense in 2005 to transform how organizations sense, monitor, and make decisions. It was based on an observation that something fundamental was changing with the way organizations thought about efficiency, quality, and agility. Internet connected sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT) were enabling an operational paradigm where real-time information improved efficiency and decision-making. They set out to enable sensor-driven decisions and to focus on big challenges. They automate monitoring for food and medication safety and compliance, and they monitor critical equipment and tanks for product quality and preventative maintenance. Today thry have earned the trust of the most critical government, commercial, and non-profit institutions in the world. Their systems enable real-time sensor-driven decisions at over 2,000 organizations in 75 countries, including at Walmart, CVS Health, SpaceX, Apple, Coca Cola, McDonald’s, and the US Department of State.

PK Clean

Seed Round in 2011
PK Clean's vision is to end landfilled waste. It's fifth generation system allows its customers to utilize their plastic waste and lower their energy costs. By providing a low-cost, compact and automated solution, PK Clean's goal is to make its processors as widely available as possible.

Reach Production Solutions

Grant in 2010
Reach Production Solutions is a Houston-based company that specializes in developing advanced compression solutions for oil and gas well operators. Established in 2009, the company focuses on enhancing production from multiphase wells through innovative technologies that streamline operations and minimize costs. Its offerings include the evaluation and simulation of well portfolios, surface installations, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance of production systems. Reach Production Solutions also provides artificial lift and frac hit recovery solutions, which are designed to be more efficient than traditional methods by reducing the need for costly interventions. The company's technology features fewer moving parts, resulting in lower vibration and noise, as well as improved efficiency and reduced infrastructure costs.
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