Piersica is a battery technology company specializing in the development of safe, solid-state lithium-ion batteries. With proprietary technology, Piersica aims to double the energy density of conventional Li-ion batteries, primarily serving electric vehicle and utility markets.
Altect is a technology company that specializes in fire protection systems for lithium-ion batteries. Their core product, TRAPS, uses a series of physiochemical processes to neutralize flammable and toxic gases produced by these batteries, preventing fires and explosions. This proactive approach to safety enhances the reliability and longevity of batteries across various applications, including electric vehicles and energy storage systems in warehouses. By mitigating fire risks, Altect's technology promotes a safer and more secure transition to clean energy.
Aesir Technologies
Grant in 2022
Æsir Technologies focuses on the development and commercialization of advanced Nickel-Zinc (Ni-Zn) battery technologies that offer a sustainable and non-toxic alternative to traditional lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries. Incorporated in 2011, the company operates a research and development facility in Bozeman, Montana, and a low-rate initial production facility in Joplin, Missouri. Æsir's innovative battery solutions are designed to meet the needs of various sectors, including trucking, marine, telecommunications, and industrial storage applications, while ensuring that the materials used are easily recyclable and safe for the environment.
NanoDian is a nanotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing advanced lithium-ion battery materials, specifically cathode materials. The company employs patented laboratory-developed technology to create next-generation batteries that address critical challenges in the industry, such as improving life cycles, enhancing charge rates, increasing safety, and reducing costs. NanoDian's innovations aim to benefit a range of applications in both portable and stationary energy storage systems, including electric vehicles and microgrids. Through its commitment to cutting-edge research and development, NanoDian seeks to contribute significantly to the evolution of energy storage solutions.
Caporus Technologies
Grant in 2022
Caporus Technologies specializes in the development of innovative thin-film dielectrics designed for high-energy-density capacitors. The company focuses on providing reliable capacitive energy storage and filtering solutions that can operate at elevated voltages and temperatures, which are essential for next-generation high-density power conversion systems. By offering advanced dielectric materials, Caporus enables its clients to meet the growing demands of power conversion systems, which are critical for facilitating the electrification of transportation and the integration of distributed energy resources into the electrical grid.
Tyfast develops lithium-ion battery technology and vanadium-based anodes to improve cycle life and charging safety, including low-temperature performance. By replacing graphite with vanadium-based anodes, the company seeks to deliver safer, longer-lasting batteries with enhanced charge capability for heavy-duty trucking, mining, and construction equipment as a replacement for diesel, enabled by vanadium-based anodes and metal oxide chemistry. Tyfast also provides energy storage solutions for renewable energy applications, focusing on durable batteries and rapid charging performance.
Dimien is a manufacturing company based in Buffalo, New York, established in 2013. It specializes in ceramics and inorganic materials, particularly for use as additives in various applications. The company has developed a patented material for electric vehicle batteries, focusing on novel cathodes that are high-energy, low-cost, and safe. These cathodes are applicable in multiple sectors, including optical devices, automotive adhesives, and plastic composites. Dimien aims to provide clients with battery solutions that balance performance and cost, specifically tailored for electrified vehicles.
NextGen Battery Technologies
Grant in 2022
NextGen Battery Technologies develops advanced battery solutions. It specializes in proprietary solid-state electrolyte and cobalt-free cathode technology, aiming to facilitate large-scale electric vehicle adoption.
Orion Labs uses an intelligent microgrid concept that uses machine learning, a modular system of lithium-ion battery-powered pods, and advanced machine learning techniques to help mobile robots become smarter, enabling users to get an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving.
NoMIS Power specializes in manufacturing silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor devices and innovative packaging architectures. They offer technical consulting, SiC design services, and research & development capabilities to the electronics industry.
HeXalayer, based in Louisville, Kentucky, develops graphene-based materials and carbon composites to enhance the capacity and performance of lithium-ion batteries. The company's nanomaterials-based technology centers on IML Graphene, a carbon material intended to improve energy storage in rechargeable batteries. It offers rotated multilayer graphene in powder and foil forms, as well as three-dimensional graphene materials and product options for research and development, enabling clients to access graphene materials with higher energy capacity for battery research, energy storage projects, and laboratory experiments.
Minerva Lithium
Grant in 2021
Minerva Lithium, founded in 2020 in Greensboro, North Carolina, focuses on advancing critical mineral extraction technologies. The company has developed a proprietary nano mosaic membrane filter system that enhances the extraction of lithium from non-traditional water resources. This innovative approach aims to improve lithium recovery rates and support the clean energy sector, as well as the automotive and technology industries, by providing high-grade pure minerals essential for various applications. In addition to boosting lithium availability, Minerva's methods also facilitate the recovery of usable water, contributing to sustainable practices in mineral extraction.
Green Light Labs
Grant in 2021
Green Light Labs is a San Jose-based technology company founded in 2017 that develops software enabling virtual test drives and vehicle comparison tools. Its platform measures the cost of mobility, analyzes users’ driving trips, and calculates potential savings and electric range for different vehicles. By providing data-driven recommendations and a marketing framework, the company helps organizations reduce operating costs, improve employee retention, and lower CO2 emissions while encouraging consumers to switch to electric vehicles.
Eonix develops a semi-autonomous materials research and development platform called ATLAS that streamlines the design of lithium-ion battery materials. The system aims to cut development time and costs by accelerating discovery of compounds and electrolyte formulations that enable higher energy density and voltage operation. The company targets applications across electric vehicles, grid storage, and defense-related energy storage, seeking to address market barriers and support the adoption of clean tech solutions. Through rapid material design, Eonix seeks to deliver electrolyte solutions that enhance performance for next-generation energy storage technologies.
Heila Technologies
Grant in 2021
Heila Technologies, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that specializes in the development of a platform designed to integrate and optimize distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar arrays and batteries. The Heila Platform employs a decentralized optimization system that simplifies the management of these resources, enabling the creation of self-managing microgrids. By transforming individual nodes within the energy system into intelligent agents, the platform facilitates autonomous coordination and optimization of power assets. This approach helps to reduce complexity and costs while enhancing resilience and efficiency in energy operations. Heila Technologies serves a diverse clientele, including partners, utility representatives, developers, energy users, and public officials. Originally founded as Heila Technologies LLC, the company was incorporated in 2015 and has its roots in MIT.
Recurrent Motors, Inc. specializes in analyzing electric vehicle (EV) batteries and providing detailed reports that assist car dealers and private buyers in purchasing used electric cars. Founded in 2020 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers tools that assess battery health, life expectancy, and current maximum range of EVs, addressing the complexities involved in understanding these factors as vehicles age. By delivering non-invasive tests and leveraging a national database of vehicle data and history, Recurrent enables informed decision-making for both dealers and consumers. Additionally, the company provides personalized monthly battery analyses for EV owners, enhancing their understanding of their vehicles' performance over time.
RePurpose Energy
Grant in 2021
RePurpose Energy is a company that specializes in developing sustainable energy storage systems utilizing recycled electric vehicle (EV) batteries. By repurposing battery waste, the company enhances the value of these batteries while promoting resilience and sustainability within battery supply chains. RePurpose Energy provides innovative hardware and software solutions that monitor and manage critical factors such as temperature, charge, and balance, thereby addressing the complexities associated with second-life energy storage. Through its efforts, the company supports the global transition to renewable energy by creating effective and eco-friendly energy storage options.
Coreshell Technologies
Grant in 2021
Founded in 2017, Coreshell Technologies specializes in advanced materials engineering for lithium-ion batteries. The company focuses on enhancing battery performance and lifespan through its proprietary nanolayer thin-film coating technology, catering primarily to the electric vehicle and grid storage markets.
Flux Marine develops electric marine propulsion systems that deliver high performance while minimizing environmental impact. Their motors utilize solid-state components for no emissions, reduced maintenance, increased efficiency, and lower noise pollution.
Novo Aero Technology
Grant in 2021
Founded in 2018, Novo Aero Technology specializes in developing Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. Its innovative technology features compact propellers positioned centrally within the aircraft fuselage, reducing moving parts and enhancing efficiency.
Minerva Lithium
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Minerva Lithium, founded in 2020 in Greensboro, North Carolina, focuses on advancing critical mineral extraction technologies. The company has developed a proprietary nano mosaic membrane filter system that enhances the extraction of lithium from non-traditional water resources. This innovative approach aims to improve lithium recovery rates and support the clean energy sector, as well as the automotive and technology industries, by providing high-grade pure minerals essential for various applications. In addition to boosting lithium availability, Minerva's methods also facilitate the recovery of usable water, contributing to sustainable practices in mineral extraction.
Alpha-En Corporation is a development stage company based in Yonkers, New York, founded in 1969. The company specializes in the development of innovative technologies for manufacturing high purity lithium metal, a vital component for lightweight and high energy density batteries. Alpha-En focuses on creating battery components and lithium compounds while prioritizing environmentally sustainable practices. The company has pioneered a production process that allows for the manufacture of lithium metal at room temperature using clean technology, minimizing environmental impact. As it seeks to advance next-generation battery technologies, Alpha-En aims to deliver its products in a cost-effective manner, contributing to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.
AmpX Technologies
Grant in 2020
AmpX Technologies, established in 2018 and based in College Park, Maryland, specializes in creating custom power electronics technology. The company aims to connect academic research with practical commercial applications. AmpX focuses on producing reliable and cost-effective power electronic products for various sectors, including automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, and energy conversion systems for electric vehicles. Their solutions emphasize simplicity, lower costs, higher efficiency, and robustness, enabling clients to develop modular and efficient products.
WideSense accelerates clean mobility by providing software solutions for designing, deploying, and operating electric vehicle fleets profitably. Its AI-powered platform optimizes EV fleet operations, maximizing reliability and revenue while minimizing fuel costs.
Microgrid Labs
Grant in 2020
Microgrid Labs is a software and consulting company specializing in microgrids, commercial fleet electrification, and energy storage. It provides software and consulting services for the design, deployment, and operation of microgrids and related energy systems, including electric vehicle infrastructure and solar forecasting. The company offers initial assessment, feasibility studies, modeling, simulation, and optimization to support fleet operators and energy project planners, enabling reliable operations, optimized charging, and cost-effective energy management.
Dimien is a manufacturing company based in Buffalo, New York, established in 2013. It specializes in ceramics and inorganic materials, particularly for use as additives in various applications. The company has developed a patented material for electric vehicle batteries, focusing on novel cathodes that are high-energy, low-cost, and safe. These cathodes are applicable in multiple sectors, including optical devices, automotive adhesives, and plastic composites. Dimien aims to provide clients with battery solutions that balance performance and cost, specifically tailored for electrified vehicles.
Founded in 2017, Revterra specializes in developing flywheel energy storage systems for industrial and utility-scale applications. Its patented technology uses passive magnetic bearings to enable low-power consumption at high speeds, facilitating the storage of renewable energies like wind and solar.
LiBAMA Power
Grant in 2020
LiBAMA Power, established in 2017 and based in Cookeville, Tennessee, specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of advanced metal anodes (AMAs) for next-generation lithium-metal batteries. The company's core business involves developing and commercializing cutting-edge lithium metal battery technology, aiming to enhance energy density without disrupting existing manufacturing processes. This innovation caters to various industries, including consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and aerospace, offering unprecedented mobile power solutions.
NextGen Battery Technologies
Grant in 2019
NextGen Battery Technologies develops advanced battery solutions. It specializes in proprietary solid-state electrolyte and cobalt-free cathode technology, aiming to facilitate large-scale electric vehicle adoption.
Altect is a technology company that specializes in fire protection systems for lithium-ion batteries. Their core product, TRAPS, uses a series of physiochemical processes to neutralize flammable and toxic gases produced by these batteries, preventing fires and explosions. This proactive approach to safety enhances the reliability and longevity of batteries across various applications, including electric vehicles and energy storage systems in warehouses. By mitigating fire risks, Altect's technology promotes a safer and more secure transition to clean energy.
Green Light Labs
Grant in 2019
Green Light Labs is a San Jose-based technology company founded in 2017 that develops software enabling virtual test drives and vehicle comparison tools. Its platform measures the cost of mobility, analyzes users’ driving trips, and calculates potential savings and electric range for different vehicles. By providing data-driven recommendations and a marketing framework, the company helps organizations reduce operating costs, improve employee retention, and lower CO2 emissions while encouraging consumers to switch to electric vehicles.
Heila Technologies
Grant in 2019
Heila Technologies, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that specializes in the development of a platform designed to integrate and optimize distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar arrays and batteries. The Heila Platform employs a decentralized optimization system that simplifies the management of these resources, enabling the creation of self-managing microgrids. By transforming individual nodes within the energy system into intelligent agents, the platform facilitates autonomous coordination and optimization of power assets. This approach helps to reduce complexity and costs while enhancing resilience and efficiency in energy operations. Heila Technologies serves a diverse clientele, including partners, utility representatives, developers, energy users, and public officials. Originally founded as Heila Technologies LLC, the company was incorporated in 2015 and has its roots in MIT.
ZAF Energy Systems
Grant in 2019
ZAF Energy Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Joplin, Missouri, that specializes in developing and commercializing innovative rechargeable batteries, including nickel zinc and zinc air types. Founded in 2011 by Craig Wilkins, the company focuses on creating high-performance battery solutions that are safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective. Its products serve a wide range of applications, such as home and commercial backup storage, renewable energy integration, mobile communication networks, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. ZAF Energy Systems aims to enhance the performance of electrical devices, offering longer run times for gadgets, increased travel range for electric vehicles, and improved efficiency for renewable energy systems.
Capacitech Energy
Grant in 2019
Capacitech Energy, established in 2016 and based in Orlando, Florida, specializes in energy storage components. The company's primary product is a cable-based capacitor (CBC), which offers customizability, miniaturization, cost reduction, and battery complementation for extended operating life in various electronic devices.
HeXalayer, based in Louisville, Kentucky, develops graphene-based materials and carbon composites to enhance the capacity and performance of lithium-ion batteries. The company's nanomaterials-based technology centers on IML Graphene, a carbon material intended to improve energy storage in rechargeable batteries. It offers rotated multilayer graphene in powder and foil forms, as well as three-dimensional graphene materials and product options for research and development, enabling clients to access graphene materials with higher energy capacity for battery research, energy storage projects, and laboratory experiments.
COnovate is a company developing advanced lithium-ion battery components. It uses graphene monoxide to enhance energy storage capacity in batteries.
AmpX Technologies
Grant in 2019
AmpX Technologies, established in 2018 and based in College Park, Maryland, specializes in creating custom power electronics technology. The company aims to connect academic research with practical commercial applications. AmpX focuses on producing reliable and cost-effective power electronic products for various sectors, including automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, and energy conversion systems for electric vehicles. Their solutions emphasize simplicity, lower costs, higher efficiency, and robustness, enabling clients to develop modular and efficient products.
Coreshell Technologies
Grant in 2019
Founded in 2017, Coreshell Technologies specializes in advanced materials engineering for lithium-ion batteries. The company focuses on enhancing battery performance and lifespan through its proprietary nanolayer thin-film coating technology, catering primarily to the electric vehicle and grid storage markets.
Imagen Energy
Grant in 2018
Imagen Energy specializes in developing efficient and compact energy solutions. The company focuses on scaling up and commercially demonstrating cost-effective electric vehicle (EV) fast charging equipment manufactured in the United States. Their EV fast chargers are designed to optimize limited grid power availability, making them suitable for public and fleet charging locations. This technology enhances resilience and flexibility, particularly benefiting urban communities that may lack investment opportunities for EV infrastructure. Additionally, Imagen Energy offers solar energy solutions, including solar panel installations, battery storage systems, and monitoring tools. These offerings help businesses and homeowners generate clean electricity, store excess solar energy, and reduce reliance on the traditional grid, promoting energy independence.
Maple Materials
Grant in 2018
Maple Materials is a sustainable energy company developing advanced battery anode materials. It produces carbon nanotubes for various applications in energy storage and industrial sectors, enabling faster charging capabilities.
PowerFlex Systems
Grant in 2018
PowerFlex Systems, Inc. is a California-based company established in 2017, focused on designing, building, and operating electric vehicle charging stations. As a subsidiary of EDF Renewables Inc., PowerFlex offers an intelligent energy management platform called PowerFlex X™, which monitors and optimizes clean energy assets, including solar power, energy storage, EV chargers, and microgrids. This technology employs patented algorithms to enhance the efficiency of distributed energy resources, ultimately lowering energy costs for clients. PowerFlex is recognized as the second-largest installer of commercial rooftop solar systems and maintains the fourth-largest network of Level 2 EV chargers in the United States. Its projects contribute significantly to reducing carbon emissions, with solar and storage initiatives offsetting 70,000 tons of CO2 annually and its extensive network of over 10,000 EV chargers offsetting nearly 19,000 tons of CO2 in 2023.
South 8 Technologies
Grant in 2018
South 8 Technologies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of lithium batteries and electrochemical capacitors utilizing an innovative liquefied gas electrolyte known as LiGas. Founded in 2015, South 8's LiGas technology addresses critical safety concerns associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries, effectively reducing fire risk and enabling operation across a wide temperature range of -60 to 60 °C. The LiGas electrolyte enhances energy density, supports fast charging, and is compatible with existing battery materials, making it a cost-effective solution for manufacturers. South 8's battery products, including the Arctic LiGas 18650 cell, cater to a diverse array of applications, including electric vehicles, energy storage, and sectors such as aerospace and defense. The company holds 23 patents in multiple jurisdictions, reflecting its commitment to innovation and advancing the capabilities of battery technology.
EnerMat-Tech
Grant in 2018
EnerMat-Tech specializes in manufacturing a wide array of lithium ion batteries.
Resonant Link
Grant in 2018
Founded in 2017, Resonant Link specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced wireless charging solutions. Utilizing coil technology, their products offer highly efficient power transfer for a wide range of applications, from electric vehicles to medical devices.
Hinetics provides electrification for commercial regional jets and narrow-body aircraft. They offer services that include superconducting machines, permanent magnet machines, and direct-drive electric machines.
DeepScale develops perceptual system software for semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles. It enables automakers to use industry-standard low-wattage processors, enhancing perception accuracy without requiring high-end hardware.
Microgrid Labs
Grant in 2018
Microgrid Labs is a software and consulting company specializing in microgrids, commercial fleet electrification, and energy storage. It provides software and consulting services for the design, deployment, and operation of microgrids and related energy systems, including electric vehicle infrastructure and solar forecasting. The company offers initial assessment, feasibility studies, modeling, simulation, and optimization to support fleet operators and energy project planners, enabling reliable operations, optimized charging, and cost-effective energy management.
Capacitech Energy
Grant in 2017
Capacitech Energy, established in 2016 and based in Orlando, Florida, specializes in energy storage components. The company's primary product is a cable-based capacitor (CBC), which offers customizability, miniaturization, cost reduction, and battery complementation for extended operating life in various electronic devices.
Cuberg is a U.S.-based company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializing in advanced battery technology. The company focuses on developing high-performance lithium metal cells that can be produced using existing lithium-ion manufacturing equipment, making it suitable for aerospace and industrial applications. Cuberg's innovative electrolyte technology allows for the use of high-voltage cathodes and lithium metal anodes, resulting in batteries with increased energy density, high-power performance, improved safety, and thermal stability. These advancements are aimed at providing sustainable and reliable battery solutions for electromobility and other industries.
Turntide Technologies
Grant in 2017
Turntide Technologies specializes in sustainable technologies that reduce energy consumption and operating costs in buildings, agriculture, and electric transport. It has developed an efficient electric motor system based on switched reluctance technology, managed by cloud software and connected to precise controls via IoT. The company aims to eliminate the roughly 25% of global electricity wasted by legacy motors, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels toward renewable energy. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide's solutions target improvements in space conditioning, maintenance, and refrigeration energy use.
PowerFlex Systems
Grant in 2017
PowerFlex Systems, Inc. is a California-based company established in 2017, focused on designing, building, and operating electric vehicle charging stations. As a subsidiary of EDF Renewables Inc., PowerFlex offers an intelligent energy management platform called PowerFlex X™, which monitors and optimizes clean energy assets, including solar power, energy storage, EV chargers, and microgrids. This technology employs patented algorithms to enhance the efficiency of distributed energy resources, ultimately lowering energy costs for clients. PowerFlex is recognized as the second-largest installer of commercial rooftop solar systems and maintains the fourth-largest network of Level 2 EV chargers in the United States. Its projects contribute significantly to reducing carbon emissions, with solar and storage initiatives offsetting 70,000 tons of CO2 annually and its extensive network of over 10,000 EV chargers offsetting nearly 19,000 tons of CO2 in 2023.
South 8 Technologies
Grant in 2017
South 8 Technologies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of lithium batteries and electrochemical capacitors utilizing an innovative liquefied gas electrolyte known as LiGas. Founded in 2015, South 8's LiGas technology addresses critical safety concerns associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries, effectively reducing fire risk and enabling operation across a wide temperature range of -60 to 60 °C. The LiGas electrolyte enhances energy density, supports fast charging, and is compatible with existing battery materials, making it a cost-effective solution for manufacturers. South 8's battery products, including the Arctic LiGas 18650 cell, cater to a diverse array of applications, including electric vehicles, energy storage, and sectors such as aerospace and defense. The company holds 23 patents in multiple jurisdictions, reflecting its commitment to innovation and advancing the capabilities of battery technology.
InnoCit is a technology transfer and product development company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Saint James, Missouri. The company specializes in the development of advanced power electronic converters and technologies, offering a comprehensive platform that supports various applications, including solar energy, energy storage, and automotive sectors. InnoCit provides a range of services, including the design of electrical and mechanical hardware, simulations, thermal analysis, controller design, embedded logic, printed circuit board design, and testing. Through its innovative approach, InnoCit aims to enable users to utilize energy more efficiently and sustainably.
Our objective is to use our safe and affordable hydrogen storage technology to bring hydrogen to mass market for light-, heavy-duty fleet vehicles, as well as to power stationary applications.
Packetized Energy Technologies
Grant in 2017
Packetized Energy Technologies develops and deploys systems that enable distributed energy resources like water heaters, electric vehicle chargers, and battery storage systems to balance supply and demand in the power grid. Its Packetized Energy Management (PEM) software stack coordinates connected devices, ensuring local decision-making, privacy, scalability, adaptability, and equitable access to grid resources. The company uses control theory, machine learning, and optimization to enable real-time balancing of electricity demand with renewable supply. It serves the utilities industry, solar developers, and other energy providers.
Xerion Advanced Battery
Grant in 2016
Xerion Advanced Battery specializes in the development of innovative battery systems utilizing nanotechnology to enhance performance and efficiency. The company focuses on creating lithium-ion batteries that significantly reduce charging times from hours to mere minutes, while simultaneously improving energy capacity and power output. This advancement addresses the limitations of conventional batteries, which often struggle with slow charging, inadequate power, insufficient capacity, and safety concerns. Xerion's technology aims to meet the growing demand for portable power by providing low-cost and environmentally sustainable battery solutions, positioning itself as a transformative player in the energy industry.
Maple Materials
Grant in 2016
Maple Materials is a sustainable energy company developing advanced battery anode materials. It produces carbon nanotubes for various applications in energy storage and industrial sectors, enabling faster charging capabilities.
Imagen Energy
Grant in 2016
Imagen Energy specializes in developing efficient and compact energy solutions. The company focuses on scaling up and commercially demonstrating cost-effective electric vehicle (EV) fast charging equipment manufactured in the United States. Their EV fast chargers are designed to optimize limited grid power availability, making them suitable for public and fleet charging locations. This technology enhances resilience and flexibility, particularly benefiting urban communities that may lack investment opportunities for EV infrastructure. Additionally, Imagen Energy offers solar energy solutions, including solar panel installations, battery storage systems, and monitoring tools. These offerings help businesses and homeowners generate clean electricity, store excess solar energy, and reduce reliance on the traditional grid, promoting energy independence.
DeepScale develops perceptual system software for semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles. It enables automakers to use industry-standard low-wattage processors, enhancing perception accuracy without requiring high-end hardware.
Microgrid Labs
Grant in 2016
Microgrid Labs is a software and consulting company specializing in microgrids, commercial fleet electrification, and energy storage. It provides software and consulting services for the design, deployment, and operation of microgrids and related energy systems, including electric vehicle infrastructure and solar forecasting. The company offers initial assessment, feasibility studies, modeling, simulation, and optimization to support fleet operators and energy project planners, enabling reliable operations, optimized charging, and cost-effective energy management.
Solectrac, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Albion, California, specializing in the design and sale of electric tractors tailored for various applications, including agriculture, vineyards, equestrian centers, livestock operations, greenhouses, golf courses, and municipal projects. Established in 2012, the company's electric tractors are powered by renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional diesel vehicles in the farming sector. These tractors provide several advantages over their diesel counterparts, including reduced emissions, quieter operation, enhanced efficiency, and lower operational costs. Solectrac's electric tractors are equipped with low-speed, high-torque motors and a battery management system that utilizes high-amperage lithium battery packs, enabling them to sustain up to eight hours of use on a single charge, thereby promoting sustainable and efficient farming practices.
REEcycle specializes in recycling rare earth elements from electronic waste. By doing so, it aims to create a sustainable and domestic supply of these critical resources, which are essential for producing next-generation technologies such as electric cars, consumer electronics, medical equipment, and defense systems.
Big Delta Systems
Grant in 2016
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.
Turntide Technologies
Grant in 2016
Turntide Technologies specializes in sustainable technologies that reduce energy consumption and operating costs in buildings, agriculture, and electric transport. It has developed an efficient electric motor system based on switched reluctance technology, managed by cloud software and connected to precise controls via IoT. The company aims to eliminate the roughly 25% of global electricity wasted by legacy motors, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels toward renewable energy. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide's solutions target improvements in space conditioning, maintenance, and refrigeration energy use.
REEcycle specializes in recycling rare earth elements from electronic waste. By doing so, it aims to create a sustainable and domestic supply of these critical resources, which are essential for producing next-generation technologies such as electric cars, consumer electronics, medical equipment, and defense systems.
C-Motive Technologies Inc. is a cleantech startup based in Madison, Wisconsin, founded in 2012, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative electric motors. The company has created a unique electrostatic motor technology that operates using static electricity, eliminating the need for rare earth materials and significantly reducing copper usage. This advanced motor design delivers high torque density suitable for various applications, including industrial use and e-mobility, while also contributing to lower carbon emissions. C-Motive's motors utilize lightweight metals, plastics, and dielectric materials, offering twice the power at half the weight compared to traditional electric motors. With a focus on efficiency, their technology boasts over 90% efficiency in direct drive and low-speed applications, positioning C-Motive at the forefront of sustainable motor solutions.
Dimien is a manufacturing company based in Buffalo, New York, established in 2013. It specializes in ceramics and inorganic materials, particularly for use as additives in various applications. The company has developed a patented material for electric vehicle batteries, focusing on novel cathodes that are high-energy, low-cost, and safe. These cathodes are applicable in multiple sectors, including optical devices, automotive adhesives, and plastic composites. Dimien aims to provide clients with battery solutions that balance performance and cost, specifically tailored for electrified vehicles.
Opcondys develops semiconductor devices for power electronics, focusing on the opticondistor optical switching device for grid control and fault detection. The company markets Opticondistor for grid-tied energy storage, traction drives, high-voltage power supplies, HVDC and flexible AC transmission system equipment used in grid modernization. It serves the energy sector and manufacturers of high-voltage equipment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Manteca, California, Opcondys leverages wide-bandgap materials to deliver faster operation, broader temperature tolerance, and higher power handling, enabling equipment that is smaller, lighter, and more energy efficient, reducing system costs and energy use.
Eonix develops a semi-autonomous materials research and development platform called ATLAS that streamlines the design of lithium-ion battery materials. The system aims to cut development time and costs by accelerating discovery of compounds and electrolyte formulations that enable higher energy density and voltage operation. The company targets applications across electric vehicles, grid storage, and defense-related energy storage, seeking to address market barriers and support the adoption of clean tech solutions. Through rapid material design, Eonix seeks to deliver electrolyte solutions that enhance performance for next-generation energy storage technologies.
Silexta is a Texas-based company specializing in the development of 3-D solid-state batteries designed to enhance the longevity of portable electronics and electric vehicles. Utilizing its proprietary NEET technology, Silexta focuses on creating safe and cost-effective batteries with higher capacity compared to traditional lithium-ion options. These advanced batteries are crucial for powering wireless smart devices and sensors, thereby supporting the growing Internet of Things ecosystem. By offering a scalable manufacturing process, Silexta aims to address the increasing demand for efficient energy solutions in various applications.
C-Motive Technologies Inc. is a cleantech startup based in Madison, Wisconsin, founded in 2012, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative electric motors. The company has created a unique electrostatic motor technology that operates using static electricity, eliminating the need for rare earth materials and significantly reducing copper usage. This advanced motor design delivers high torque density suitable for various applications, including industrial use and e-mobility, while also contributing to lower carbon emissions. C-Motive's motors utilize lightweight metals, plastics, and dielectric materials, offering twice the power at half the weight compared to traditional electric motors. With a focus on efficiency, their technology boasts over 90% efficiency in direct drive and low-speed applications, positioning C-Motive at the forefront of sustainable motor solutions.
Dimien is a manufacturing company based in Buffalo, New York, established in 2013. It specializes in ceramics and inorganic materials, particularly for use as additives in various applications. The company has developed a patented material for electric vehicle batteries, focusing on novel cathodes that are high-energy, low-cost, and safe. These cathodes are applicable in multiple sectors, including optical devices, automotive adhesives, and plastic composites. Dimien aims to provide clients with battery solutions that balance performance and cost, specifically tailored for electrified vehicles.
Founded in 2012 by UC Berkeley PhDs, Voltaiq specializes in battery analytics software. Its Enterprise Battery Intelligence™ platform optimizes battery performance, enhances safety, and improves financing for customers across transportation, consumer electronics, energy storage, and the full battery supply chain.
Rolled-Ribbon Battery Company
Grant in 2013
Rolled-Ribbon Battery Company designs, develops, and manufactures lithium-ion batteries for electric mobility and energy storage. The company produces high-power, high-capacity lithium-ion cells and batteries that incorporate low-temperature molten-salt electrolyte systems, with patented technology used in electric and hybrid vehicles and for energy storage, enabling customers to deploy solutions across a broad range of applications.
Vecarius is an energy efficiency in mass markets with broad societal impact, particularly in markets involving energy-intensive mobile or portable applications. They offer power management systems, thermal management systems, power electronics, advanced heat exchangers, and waste heat recovery.
Monolith Semiconductor
Grant in 2013
Monolith Semiconductor Inc. is a company that focuses on the development and manufacturing of high-voltage silicon carbide power diodes and switches. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, the company addresses the growing demand for efficient electrical energy use across various applications. Its products are utilized in renewable energy inverters, power supplies, industrial motor drives, electric vehicles, and smart electrical grids. By leveraging the superior properties of silicon carbide, Monolith Semiconductor enables advancements in power electronics that enhance efficiency, compactness, and affordability, ultimately contributing to the ongoing evolution of energy processing systems.
Nohms Technologies
Grant in 2013
NOHMs Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development of advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-ion batteries, targeting a range of applications from spacecraft to electric vehicles. The company focuses on manufacturing key components such as electrodes, electrolytes, and separators, while also offering innovative solutions for secondary manufacturers. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, NOHMs Technologies aims to enhance battery performance and safety through its proprietary NanoLyte Electrolyte solutions, which utilize advanced ionic liquid materials. This approach allows for improved energy density and runtime at a reduced cost, catering to the growing demands of consumer electronics and electric vehicle markets.
LaunchPoint Technologies
Grant in 2013
Founded in 2020, LaunchPoint Technologies specializes in developing advanced electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems for the aerospace industry. Headquartered in Goleta, California, the company manufactures power transmission equipment and offers vehicle propulsion solutions designed for various industries.
Nohms Technologies
Grant in 2012
NOHMs Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development of advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-ion batteries, targeting a range of applications from spacecraft to electric vehicles. The company focuses on manufacturing key components such as electrodes, electrolytes, and separators, while also offering innovative solutions for secondary manufacturers. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, NOHMs Technologies aims to enhance battery performance and safety through its proprietary NanoLyte Electrolyte solutions, which utilize advanced ionic liquid materials. This approach allows for improved energy density and runtime at a reduced cost, catering to the growing demands of consumer electronics and electric vehicle markets.
Founded in 2011, Solid Power develops solid-state rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and portable electronics. Its batteries contain no volatile or flammable liquid components, offering high energy density, ultimate safety, and reliability.
American Energy Technologies Company
Grant in 2012
American Energy Technologies Company is an industrial graphite and carbon manufacturing company. They are specialized in the production of the various components needed for our batteries. It works with commercial clients who typically represent emerging mining operations on the development of technological flow sheets for the production or synthesis of industrial graphite and carbon for use in value-added applications.
Inmatech, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of next-generation supercapacitor devices that enhance energy storage and power delivery. Established in 2007 and located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Inmatech focuses on low-cost, high-performing materials and innovative designs to create supercapacitors with higher energy densities. These advanced devices complement various electrochemical storage systems, such as batteries and fuel cells, improving their performance across multiple applications. Inmatech's supercapacitor technology is utilized in hybrid electric vehicles for load-leveling during start-up, acceleration, and regenerative braking, as well as in mobile phones for memory back-up and in uninterruptible power supplies. The company's commitment to optimizing energy storage solutions positions it as a key player in the evolution of energy technologies.
Sila is a battery materials company founded in 2011 and headquartered in California, United States. It specializes in the production of energy-density lithium-ion batteries designed for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Sila focuses on enhancing energy storage solutions by developing supercharged battery materials that improve performance and longevity. Its products aim to facilitate the mass adoption of affordable, long-range electric vehicles while maintaining high standards of quality control, safety, and cycle life. By collaborating with battery manufacturers, Sila supports commercial cell production, driving innovation and efficiency in the battery technology sector.
Nohms Technologies
Grant in 2012
NOHMs Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development of advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-ion batteries, targeting a range of applications from spacecraft to electric vehicles. The company focuses on manufacturing key components such as electrodes, electrolytes, and separators, while also offering innovative solutions for secondary manufacturers. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, NOHMs Technologies aims to enhance battery performance and safety through its proprietary NanoLyte Electrolyte solutions, which utilize advanced ionic liquid materials. This approach allows for improved energy density and runtime at a reduced cost, catering to the growing demands of consumer electronics and electric vehicle markets.
Boulder Ionics
Grant in 2012
Boulder Ionics is an innovative start-up specializing in the production of ionic liquids and ionic liquid-based electrolytes tailored for demanding electrochemical applications. Utilizing a proprietary high-throughput synthesis platform, the company manufactures ultra-high-purity ionic liquids that offer a competitive price/performance ratio. Its advanced Iolyte™ electrolytes are designed for a variety of applications, including ultracapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and next-generation metal-air batteries. Boulder Ionics collaborates with strategic partners and industry leaders, aiming for the full integration of its Iolyte™ electrolytes into an increasing number of commercial products.