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Case Western Reserve University, located in Cleveland's University Circle, is an independent research institution established in 1843. It encompasses various schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine, School of Law, Case School of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, and Weatherhead School of Management. The university is known for its excellence in medical education and biomedical research, with the School of Medicine recognized for its contributions to medical discoveries and training future physicians. The School of Law offers nationally ranked programs in international law, health law, and intellectual property law, integrating leadership courses and practical experiences into its curriculum. Case Western Reserve University is a member of the Association of American Universities and maintains full accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, reflecting its commitment to educational quality and research excellence.

Baldwin Wallace University, ranked as one of the best regional colleges by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique, integrative and holistic approach to learning. Located in Berea, Ohio, Baldwin Wallace offers bachelor's degrees in such varied fields as Art History, Criminal Justice, Film Studies and Neuroscience. They also have graduate programs in Business and Education. The music conservatory is one of its more impressive departments, with many of its graduates going on to successful careers on Broadway and in other areas of music including music therapy and music education. Other areas of study include adult degree programs in the evenings and on weekends. At Baldwin Wallace, students don't study only in the classroom. Many of them take what they've learned in class and apply it in internships in their field of study at local businesses and organizations. Such internships also train students for the workforce and help them in their search for employment. Another feature of a Baldwin Wallace education is the Action Plan. Career and academic counselors help students devise such a plan and choose which courses to take, which occupation to pursue and where to pursue it. Baldwin Wallace advisors even help students in their selection of extracurriuclar activities that will best serve their overall career, academic and social purpose. With 100 clubs, over 20 fraternities and sororities, athletic teams and musical ensembles, there are certainly enough such activities to choose from. Student life at Baldwin Wallace also consists of residential living options to give students the chance for optimum involvement at Baldwin Wallace. Students at Baldwin Wallace may also benefit from health services and personal counseling services. Financial aid is offered through various sources including loans and grants to those who qualify.

The Ohio State University is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1870 as a land-grant institution. Originally established as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College, it has evolved into a comprehensive university offering a diverse array of undergraduate, graduate, and research programs across various fields, including business, social sciences, law, medicine, and public affairs. The university operates a regional campus system with locations in Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark, and Wooster. In addition to its academic offerings, Ohio State boasts a vibrant student life, featuring over 1,000 student organizations, intercollegiate and recreational sports, student media, and a strong student government association. The institution has produced numerous notable alumni who have excelled in government, business, science, medicine, education, sports, and entertainment.

Environmental Protective Coatings specializes in the manufacture of innovative coatings that protect surfaces from dust and algae. Founded in 1983 and based in Ostrander, Ohio, the company produces fluorine-free and omni-phobic coatings that incorporate polymer additives, resulting in self-cleaning properties. These coatings not only help in dust removal and algae prevention but also feature anti-graffiti capabilities, allowing for easy removal of ink marks. Additionally, the coatings facilitate the transfer of viscous fluids in production systems without leaving any residue. By focusing on environmentally friendly solutions, Environmental Protective Coatings enables users to maintain clean and safe surfaces effectively.

RoadPrintz, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, specializing in robotic equipment for road painting and pavement markings. Established in 2018, the company develops machines that efficiently survey, map, paint, and repaint road markings for various traffic signs, including turn arrows and lane separators. The primary objective of RoadPrintz is to enhance road safety by making effective visual street markings more affordable and accessible. By utilizing robotic technology, the equipment allows traffic engineers and road painting contractors to apply paint schemes on roads quickly, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall road safety.

Biochip Labs provides blood disorder testing for conditions like sickle cell disease and thalassemia. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

PolyLux is an advanced materials company that develops light-switchable adhesive platforms. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.

Scalar Magnetics develops nuclear magnetic resonance-based chemical analysis technologies. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

ZeoVation Inc., founded in 2016 and located in Columbus, Ohio, specializes in the production of nanozeolites and hierarchical zeolites. These advanced materials are designed to enhance a variety of consumer products, including skin care lotions, sunscreens, and laundry detergents, by improving the efficiency of water softeners and filtration systems. ZeoVation also supplies zeolite materials to various markets such as sun and skin care, home care, healthcare, coatings, and water and gas purification. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions, including a controlled-release antimicrobial and antiviral particle that can be integrated into various applications like sprays, coatings, and textiles. This technology aims to combat the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, thereby contributing to safer and cleaner products.

ZIN Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in integrated products and spaceflight hardware, primarily serving NASA and Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 1957 and based in Cleveland, Ohio, the company engages in the design, fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, and operation of aerospace systems. It offers a wide range of services, including data acquisition, space systems engineering, and quality assurance for government and commercial applications. ZIN Technologies develops space flight hardware for various uses, such as mission planning, systems integration, and software development, as well as providing power conversion products and specialized data control systems. The company also supports industries like healthcare and electronics through engineering, modeling, simulation, and testing services.

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.

RoadPrintz, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, specializing in robotic equipment for road painting and pavement markings. Established in 2018, the company develops machines that efficiently survey, map, paint, and repaint road markings for various traffic signs, including turn arrows and lane separators. The primary objective of RoadPrintz is to enhance road safety by making effective visual street markings more affordable and accessible. By utilizing robotic technology, the equipment allows traffic engineers and road painting contractors to apply paint schemes on roads quickly, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall road safety.

Environmental Protective Coatings specializes in the manufacture of innovative coatings that protect surfaces from dust and algae. Founded in 1983 and based in Ostrander, Ohio, the company produces fluorine-free and omni-phobic coatings that incorporate polymer additives, resulting in self-cleaning properties. These coatings not only help in dust removal and algae prevention but also feature anti-graffiti capabilities, allowing for easy removal of ink marks. Additionally, the coatings facilitate the transfer of viscous fluids in production systems without leaving any residue. By focusing on environmentally friendly solutions, Environmental Protective Coatings enables users to maintain clean and safe surfaces effectively.

Mstatt develops photonic technologies for the healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing, and defense industries. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

Xact Medical LLC is a Cincinnati-based company founded in 2016, specializing in the development of robotics-based healthcare equipment for needle delivery. The company's flagship product, the Fast Intelligent Needle Delivery (FIND) system, automates precise needle placement under ultrasound guidance. This innovative technology aims to enhance the capabilities of clinicians by simplifying the needle placement process, allowing for faster and safer procedures while reducing costs for hospitals. By integrating robotics, ultrasound guidance, and sophisticated algorithms into a handheld instrument, Xact Medical empowers healthcare professionals to achieve expert-level precision in needle placement, facilitating intralymphatic access for both injection and diagnostic purposes.

ZeoVation Inc., founded in 2016 and located in Columbus, Ohio, specializes in the production of nanozeolites and hierarchical zeolites. These advanced materials are designed to enhance a variety of consumer products, including skin care lotions, sunscreens, and laundry detergents, by improving the efficiency of water softeners and filtration systems. ZeoVation also supplies zeolite materials to various markets such as sun and skin care, home care, healthcare, coatings, and water and gas purification. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions, including a controlled-release antimicrobial and antiviral particle that can be integrated into various applications like sprays, coatings, and textiles. This technology aims to combat the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, thereby contributing to safer and cleaner products.

Sinclair Community College, located in Dayton, Ohio, was established in 1887 and offers a diverse range of academic programs across various fields, including engineering, business, and aviation. The college provides flexible course options and schedules, including online classes, to accommodate different learning preferences and needs. The institution is managed by an executive team that oversees its assets and operations, ensuring the delivery of quality education to its students.

PolyLux is an advanced materials company that develops light-switchable adhesive platforms. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.

Tech4Imaging is a leading developer of non-invasive imaging technology aimed at commercial and industrial applications. The company specializes in creating advanced instrumentation that provides critical information for optimizing and automating processes in challenging conditions where traditional tools may fail. Central to their innovation is proprietary capacitance-based imaging technology, specifically Electrical Capacitance Volume Tomography (ECVT), developed in collaboration with researchers from The Ohio State University. This technology addresses complex multiphase flow challenges encountered in various industries. Tech4Imaging holds over 15 patents and has published more than 30 peer-reviewed journal articles, underscoring its commitment to research and development. The company offers a range of products, including acquisition hardware, sensors, and software, alongside consultation services, all designed to enhance industrial process visualization and efficiency. Through strong partnerships and a focus on core values, Tech4Imaging continues to advance its technological offerings and expand its impact in the industry.

TeraProbes specializes in fully automated non-contact on-wafer probing systems. The company was founded in 2014 as a result of our research at The Ohio State University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. We believe that our non-contact probing technology can help alleviate the pains associated with contact probe wear and tear, contact repeatability, and the extremely high hardware and operation costs associated with the on-wafer device and IC characterization in the high-speed electronics industry.

Ashland University offers students a chance to explore a challenging education on a beautiful campus, designed to support academic and intellectual growth. Located in Ashland, Ohio, Ashland University was founded in the Brethren Church tradition, and is committed to providing quality education to its students. Ashland University offers bachelor’s degrees in concentrations in the following colleges: • College of Arts and Sciences • College of Business and Economics • College of Education • College of Nursing Ashland University offers master’s and doctoral programs as well, and offers student support and development programs to help students succeed academically and professionally. Students interested in enrolling in graduate programs can take advantage of Ashland University’s preprofessional programs to earn prerequisite credits for graduate degrees, such as Law, Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, and a few more. Ashland University encourages students to take advantage of study abroad programs, and to participate in the many student organizations on campus. Academic support is very important to Ashland University, which is why it assigns faculty advisors to each student, offers counseling services, peer tutoring, career advising, and academic workshops. Ashland University offers a stellar faculty, committed staff, and a challenging but comfortable learning environment to help students reach their goals.

K&A is continuing its development of an innovative wireless spectrum intelligence technology in support of next-generation Internet of Things/Everything (IoT-IoE) applications. This will improve spectrum utilization and surety of data in the presence of many other connected users and devices. Market focus is IoT-IoE pollution mitigation in the transportation and smart city segments. McKinsey estimates smart city IoT will have an economic impact of $0.9T to $1.7T (trillion) by 2025. Utilization of spectrum intelligence as part of the IoT-IoE infrastructure improves not only the performance and reliability of the entire system, but also creates a new Natural EcoSystem™ that is unattainable without it. The combined efforts will identify polluting vehicles, create new revenue streams, support regulations and improved driver behavior, provide operational efficiencies, contribute to cleaner air and lower healthcare costs, and enable a better quality of life. K&A’s commercialization partner is SensorComm Technologies, Inc. who is mass-customizing a state-of-the-art NOx emission sensor. SensorComm has engaged K&A to develop the wireless IoT-IoE infrastructure for the NOx sensor, which focuses on smart monitoring of NOx emissions from the exhaust pipe of a vehicle as part of an air quality monitoring system. Active pilot programs are in place in the U.S. with additional pilots being implemented globally. K&A provided foundational IoT/IoE development. Sensor development was originally funded through DoE grants (including SBIR) to, and licensed from, both The University of Florida and The Ohio State University. The SensorComm and K&A team have a combined patent portfolio of eight (8) issued patents (worldwide), two (2) applications and two (2) provisional patents filed, including one related to creating incentive structures for pollution mitigation.

Corelight, Inc. provides network visibility solutions tailored for information security professionals, focusing on network traffic analysis to combat cyber threats. The company offers a suite of products, including Corelight sensors and a fleet manager, built upon the open-source Bro framework, which delivers actionable, real-time data to enhance cybersecurity efforts. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Corelight serves enterprises, government agencies, and higher education institutions, enabling them to gain deep insights into network traffic and effectively detect and respond to cyberattacks. The company also maintains additional offices in Santa Clara, California, and Columbus, Ohio.

Kent Displays Inc. is a company based in Kent, Ohio, that focuses on the research, development, and manufacturing of no-power liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Established in 1993, it produces a variety of products including LCD modules, electronic skins, and writing tablets, which are utilized across diverse sectors such as consumer electronics, healthcare, education, military, and industrial applications. The company also provides engineering services and eWriter films to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Its products are marketed globally, with customers located in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, and are distributed through a network of sales representatives.

K&A is continuing its development of an innovative wireless spectrum intelligence technology in support of next-generation Internet of Things/Everything (IoT-IoE) applications. This will improve spectrum utilization and surety of data in the presence of many other connected users and devices. Market focus is IoT-IoE pollution mitigation in the transportation and smart city segments. McKinsey estimates smart city IoT will have an economic impact of $0.9T to $1.7T (trillion) by 2025. Utilization of spectrum intelligence as part of the IoT-IoE infrastructure improves not only the performance and reliability of the entire system, but also creates a new Natural EcoSystem™ that is unattainable without it. The combined efforts will identify polluting vehicles, create new revenue streams, support regulations and improved driver behavior, provide operational efficiencies, contribute to cleaner air and lower healthcare costs, and enable a better quality of life. K&A’s commercialization partner is SensorComm Technologies, Inc. who is mass-customizing a state-of-the-art NOx emission sensor. SensorComm has engaged K&A to develop the wireless IoT-IoE infrastructure for the NOx sensor, which focuses on smart monitoring of NOx emissions from the exhaust pipe of a vehicle as part of an air quality monitoring system. Active pilot programs are in place in the U.S. with additional pilots being implemented globally. K&A provided foundational IoT/IoE development. Sensor development was originally funded through DoE grants (including SBIR) to, and licensed from, both The University of Florida and The Ohio State University. The SensorComm and K&A team have a combined patent portfolio of eight (8) issued patents (worldwide), two (2) applications and two (2) provisional patents filed, including one related to creating incentive structures for pollution mitigation.

Predictronics Corp. develops predictive analytics solutions designed to help businesses anticipate equipment failures and assess the remaining useful life of products. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company offers its PDX platform, which enables users to gather and analyze data from various sources, as well as services in data acquisition, health monitoring, fault diagnosis, and product quality prediction. By leveraging AI and machine learning, Predictronics provides actionable insights that optimize productivity and minimize downtime across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, transportation, and energy. Since its founding in 2012, the company has grown significantly, serving over 70 major businesses globally, including Fortune 500 companies, and has received recognition for its innovative predictive solutions.

Nexceris, LLC is a company that develops, manufactures, and supplies advanced materials and components primarily for the fuel cell and clean energy sectors. Founded in 1994 and based in Lewis Center, Ohio, Nexceris offers a diverse range of products including solid oxide fuel cells, hydrogen sensors, oxidation catalysts, and hydrogen alarm systems. The company also provides custom material and component development services, catering to the needs of technology developers in energy and environmental markets. Following its acquisition in 2018, Nexceris shifted its focus from research and development to the commercialization of energy transition products, which are designed to enhance safety and efficiency in energy production.

Folio Photonics Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced optical data storage solutions, particularly focusing on high-capacity storage discs that can hold up to two terabytes of data. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Solon, Ohio, the company aims to transform archival data storage with its innovative data film disc technology. This patented solution is designed to be both cost-effective and efficient, significantly enhancing the capacity and longevity of stored data compared to traditional methods. Folio Photonics employs a scalable production process using polymer co-extrusion, which allows for the integration of magnetic storage technologies. This approach not only optimizes energy consumption but also provides a means for enterprises to manage data more effectively by offloading inactive data from hard disk drives to optical discs.

EnergyEne is an industrial materials specialized company that provides development of rubber and biomaterials which are made out of guayule natural rubber. The rubber produced by EnergyEne is manufactured for industrial resources and services. The company engineers this natural rubber from locally grown plant sources. EnergyEne was established in 2013 in Wooster, Ohio.

Kent Displays Inc. is a company based in Kent, Ohio, that focuses on the research, development, and manufacturing of no-power liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Established in 1993, it produces a variety of products including LCD modules, electronic skins, and writing tablets, which are utilized across diverse sectors such as consumer electronics, healthcare, education, military, and industrial applications. The company also provides engineering services and eWriter films to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Its products are marketed globally, with customers located in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, and are distributed through a network of sales representatives.

CitiLogics, LLC specializes in developing models and analytics to assist clients in managing urban water infrastructure investments. The company offers a range of services, including real-time model and SCADA integration, hydraulic and water quality model calibration, and distribution system water quality management. Additionally, CitiLogics provides tools for online water quality monitoring, GIS analysis, and custom software solutions. One of its key products, Polaris, combines a SCADA HMI emulator with real-time network model forecasts and a scenario manager, enabling users to explore alternative operational strategies. Founded in 2009 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, CitiLogics serves clients within the water and wastewater industry, applying research-level engineering expertise to address practical challenges in water distribution and management.

The University of Akron, located in Akron, Ohio, is committed to providing inclusive higher education that fosters academic, professional, and personal growth for its students. It encompasses various schools, including the College of Business Administration and the School of Law, offering a diverse range of programs to meet the needs of its student body. The university also manages an endowment fund that supports scholarships, distinguished teaching positions, and the maintenance of ongoing projects, ensuring the sustainability and enhancement of its educational offerings. Through its transformative approach, the University of Akron aims to create multiple pathways to success for every student.

Nexceris, LLC is a company that develops, manufactures, and supplies advanced materials and components primarily for the fuel cell and clean energy sectors. Founded in 1994 and based in Lewis Center, Ohio, Nexceris offers a diverse range of products including solid oxide fuel cells, hydrogen sensors, oxidation catalysts, and hydrogen alarm systems. The company also provides custom material and component development services, catering to the needs of technology developers in energy and environmental markets. Following its acquisition in 2018, Nexceris shifted its focus from research and development to the commercialization of energy transition products, which are designed to enhance safety and efficiency in energy production.

ABS Materials designs, develops, and delivers solutions for ground, surface, and municipal water contamination. Its solutions include VoC-Eater system, which destroys pharmaceuticals, chlorinated solvents, herbicides, endocrine disruptors, PCBs, dyes, and phenols to outflow clean water; Osorb, a solution to destroy persistent organic pollutants in the groundwater; and Iron-Osorb, an inert sand-like glass used on TCE/PCE/DCE/PCBs. The company’s solutions are used to clean solvents, pesticides, and other persistent organic pollutants from the water, soil, and air. It offers its systems on a rental and long term lease basis. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Wooster, Ohio with an additional office in Houston, Texas.

K&A is continuing its development of an innovative wireless spectrum intelligence technology in support of next-generation Internet of Things/Everything (IoT-IoE) applications. This will improve spectrum utilization and surety of data in the presence of many other connected users and devices. Market focus is IoT-IoE pollution mitigation in the transportation and smart city segments. McKinsey estimates smart city IoT will have an economic impact of $0.9T to $1.7T (trillion) by 2025. Utilization of spectrum intelligence as part of the IoT-IoE infrastructure improves not only the performance and reliability of the entire system, but also creates a new Natural EcoSystem™ that is unattainable without it. The combined efforts will identify polluting vehicles, create new revenue streams, support regulations and improved driver behavior, provide operational efficiencies, contribute to cleaner air and lower healthcare costs, and enable a better quality of life. K&A’s commercialization partner is SensorComm Technologies, Inc. who is mass-customizing a state-of-the-art NOx emission sensor. SensorComm has engaged K&A to develop the wireless IoT-IoE infrastructure for the NOx sensor, which focuses on smart monitoring of NOx emissions from the exhaust pipe of a vehicle as part of an air quality monitoring system. Active pilot programs are in place in the U.S. with additional pilots being implemented globally. K&A provided foundational IoT/IoE development. Sensor development was originally funded through DoE grants (including SBIR) to, and licensed from, both The University of Florida and The Ohio State University. The SensorComm and K&A team have a combined patent portfolio of eight (8) issued patents (worldwide), two (2) applications and two (2) provisional patents filed, including one related to creating incentive structures for pollution mitigation.