National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It is dedicated to supporting research and education in science and engineering across a wide range of disciplines. The NSF provides significant non-dilutive funding, up to $1.5 million, to startups and small businesses through its America's Seed Fund initiative, which is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program mandated by Congress. With an operating budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF is committed to advancing fundamental research and education, thus fostering innovation and technological development in the United States.

James Donlon

Program Director

Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

Graciela Narcho

Staff Associate

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Past deals in Electronics

FlashPCB

Grant in 2024
FlashPCB is a US-based rapid PCB prototyping service. We are using AI and smart software to eliminate the traditional setup time and costs in the PCB manufacturing process. We give our customers the power to create, innovate, and experiment with their PCBA designs. Our goal is to deliver instant checkout of assembled PCBs with shipping in 3 days.

Sharper Sense

Grant in 2022
Sharper Sense is a company focused on wearable neurotechnology designed to enhance sensory acuity, including vision, hearing, and touch. The firm has developed a neuromodulation patch that employs comfortable, noninvasive electrical stimulation to improve sensory processing. This technology has both clinical and commercial applications, particularly in treating sensory processing disorders and sensory loss. By enhancing performance and safety, Sharper Sense aims to provide users with a clearer and more accurate perception of their surroundings.

FlashPCB

Grant in 2022
FlashPCB is a US-based rapid PCB prototyping service. We are using AI and smart software to eliminate the traditional setup time and costs in the PCB manufacturing process. We give our customers the power to create, innovate, and experiment with their PCBA designs. Our goal is to deliver instant checkout of assembled PCBs with shipping in 3 days.

Neptune Fluid Flow Systems

Grant in 2022
Neptune Fluid Flow Systems specializes in the design, prototyping, and manufacturing of precision solutions for fluid management challenges. The company offers a range of products including microfluidic connectors, sample reservoirs, pressure cells, and manual plungers, along with various accessory items. In addition to its product offerings, Neptune provides consulting services related to project execution, assisting clients in addressing their specific fluid flow and control issues. Through a combination of innovative design and high-quality manufacturing, Neptune aims to deliver effective remedies for diverse fluid-related applications.

Rush River Research

Grant in 2022
Rush River Research offers mechanical and electrical design, epidemiology, and medical device project management to take ideas from concept to product. They use state-of-the-art electronics and materials. They partner with medical device companies, physicians, and academics who are also committed to improving healthcare devices.

Caporus Technologies

Grant in 2022
Caporus Technologies specializes in the development of innovative thin-film dielectrics designed for high-energy-density capacitors. The company's technology provides reliable capacitive energy storage and filtering, capable of operating at elevated voltages and temperatures. This capability is essential for next-generation power conversion systems, which are crucial for advancing the electrification of transportation and integrating distributed energy resources into the power grid. By addressing the growing demands for efficiency and performance in power conversion, Caporus supports its clients in meeting contemporary energy challenges.

2KR Systems

Grant in 2022
2KR Systems is a manufacturer of wireless sensors and electromechanical equipment that serves various markets, including consumer, commercial, industrial, municipal, and military sectors. The company specializes in developing low-cost, durable wireless sensors that monitor environmental-driven loads such as snow, wind, and flooding on roofs, as well as vibrations that may indicate potential structural damage. By providing these solutions, 2KR Systems aims to enhance safety, protect property from damage, and promote the preservation of natural resources, all while offering cost-saving benefits to its customers.

AM Batteries

Grant in 2022
AM Batteries manufactures Li-ion batteries using solvent-free electrode manufacturing technology. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

Nth Cycle

Grant in 2022
Nth Cycle is a metal processing technology company that focuses on recovering critical minerals through innovative electro-extraction methods. It collaborates with battery recyclers and mining operations to extract production-grade minerals from e-waste and low-grade mine tailings, offering a cleaner and more customizable alternative to traditional hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes. By utilizing its advanced recycling technology, Nth Cycle aims to reduce reliance on primary mining, thereby creating a sustainable secondary source of rare earth metals in the United States. This approach supports the manufacturing and recycling industries while contributing to advancements in clean energy.

Open Source Instruments

Grant in 2022
Open Source Instruments provides equipment including telemetry devices, survey cameras, a two-camera wire position sensor, an implantable stimulator, and an implantable accelerometer, enabling clients to easily provide variable-intensity visible and infrared illumination.

NanoFlex Power

Grant in 2022
NanoFlex Power Corporation specializes in the research, development, commercialization, and licensing of advanced photovoltaic technologies focused on thin-film solar products. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company has established a portfolio of U.S. patents and international counterparts resulting from its sponsored research programs. Its innovations include Gallium Arsenide-based solar thin films and organic photovoltaic materials, which are designed for high efficiency, flexibility, and aesthetic applications such as semi-transparency and tinting. The technologies are applicable across a wide range of sectors, including portable and off-grid power generation, building-integrated photovoltaics, aerospace, and automotive industries, as well as Internet of Things applications. Founded in 1994, NanoFlex Power aims to unlock new opportunities in solar energy with its cost-effective and high-performance solutions.

Zinn Labs

Grant in 2021
Zinn Labs is an electronic manufacturing service-based company. They make automatically refocusing reading glasses for those tired of reading glasses, bifocals, or progressives.

ZS Instruments

Grant in 2021
ZS Instruments offers precision rotary and angle encoders, linear encoders, and digital readouts, both off-the-shelf and custom solutions. Their products are currently used by national labs, universities, OEMs, metalworking shops, and manufacturing plants.

Apogee Semiconductor

Grant in 2021
Apogee Semiconductor specializes in semiconductor manufacturing, focusing on the development of radiation-hardened power, analog, and mixed-signal components. The company aims to enhance the accessibility of space technologies by providing solutions that bridge the gap between commercial and high-reliability semiconductor technologies. Apogee Semiconductor offers a range of radiation-hardened processes and integrated circuit designs that are tailored for extreme environments, ensuring reliability and performance. By utilizing cost-effective standard semiconductor processes, the company enables designers to create robust components suitable for applications in challenging conditions, thus supporting advancements in the aerospace sector and beyond.

Volexion

Grant in 2021
Volexion Inc. is a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2018. The company specializes in innovative graphene coating technology designed for commercial lithium-ion cathode materials. This advanced technology significantly enhances battery performance, offering improvements such as longer battery life, better power output, and a broader voltage range. Volexion's approach provides clients with a stable and efficient solution that optimizes the electrochemical performance of conventional lithium-ion batteries.

Iris Light Technologies

Grant in 2021
Iris Light Technologies is an electronics company that focuses on advancing the cloud through innovative on-chip laser technology. It specializes in artificial intelligence, 5G communications, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has developed a proprietary and scalable method to deposit multiple lasers onto a single chip, enhancing the bandwidth and energy efficiency of light chips. This technology supports applications in optical communications, optical sensors, and various emerging areas, including IoT sensors, positioning Iris Light Technologies as a key player in the rapidly growing silicon photonics market.

Epirus

Grant in 2021
Epirus, Inc. is a company focused on developing advanced defense technologies that utilize artificial intelligence and directed energy systems. Based in Hawthorne, California, it specializes in solid-state, software-defined high-power microwave systems designed to counter unmanned aircraft and other asymmetric threats. The company's flagship product, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE, functions as a drone countermeasure by delivering multiple beams simultaneously, effectively disrupting and neutralizing aerial threats. Additionally, Epirus employs AI and computer vision to enhance its capabilities in detecting and tracking various targets of interest. Founded in 2018, Epirus aims to provide innovative solutions for both national security and commercial applications, optimizing power management and efficiency in electronic warfare scenarios.

NoMIS Power Group

Grant in 2021
NoMIS Power Group specializes in the manufacturing of silicon carbide power semiconductor devices and packaging architectures. The company develops silicon carbide-based power modules that support the global energy transition by enabling the use of innovative semiconductor devices and power packaging materials. Their offerings aim to help businesses reduce energy costs while promoting electrified transportation and renewable energy infrastructure. In addition to their product line, NoMIS Power provides technical consulting, SiC design services, and research and development support tailored for the electronics sector.

Rotoye

Grant in 2021
Rotoye is a multirotor and avionics technology developer and researcher. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Marietta, Georgia.

TCPoly

Grant in 2021
TCPoly, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of thermally conductive plastics and 3D printing materials aimed at enhancing the thermal management of electronic devices. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with an additional office in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company offers a range of products, including filaments, heat sinks, cold plates, LED fixtures, and battery packs. Notably, TCPoly developed Ice9TM Flex, a thermally conductive 3D printing filament that is widely used in industries such as heat exchangers, mold tooling, and electronics thermal management. The company's innovative materials are lightweight, electrically insulating, and corrosion-resistant, allowing clients to achieve efficient thermal performance while reducing heating and cooling costs in commercial applications. TCPoly's products are distributed in over 20 countries, showcasing its global reach and impact in the additive manufacturing sector.

Lelantos

Grant in 2021
Lelantos is innovating the gas sensing industry by creating advanced IoT-compatible gas sensors designed for various monitoring applications, including threat detection, industrial safety, environmental and air quality monitoring, and medical diagnostics. The company utilizes micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) resonator arrays integrated into conventional silicon microchips, resulting in sensors that are miniature, low-power, and cost-effective while delivering superior detection performance compared to existing technologies. Lelantos aims to enhance safety, cleanliness, and health for current and future generations through its cutting-edge solutions.

NanoPattern Technologies

Grant in 2021
NanoPattern Technologies, established in 2019 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in the development of photopatternable quantum dot formulations aimed at advancing display technologies. The company focuses on creating nanoparticle inks specifically designed for Quantum Dot-MicroLED and quantum dot-organic light-emitting diode display systems. Their patented resin-free nanoparticle lithography technology facilitates the high-resolution patterning of quantum dot downconverter layers. This innovation is intended to enhance the performance of display systems used in a variety of applications, including televisions, smartphones, wearables, and augmented and virtual reality devices.

Lucendi

Grant in 2021
Lucendi is a developer of AI-enabled smart measurement platforms focused on micro-object detection and characterization. The company leverages advanced technologies such as computational microscopy and holographic imaging, combined with innovative image processing, big data analytics, and machine learning. This expertise allows Lucendi to provide clients with versatile applications that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. In addition to its measurement platforms, Lucendi also offers a range of products including lighting, electrical materials, solar energy systems, and electrical socket solutions.

Chibitronics

Grant in 2021
Chibitronics is an evolution of Jie Qi’s passion for combining technology and art through making electronics using paper craft. The circuit stickers were developed as part of her PhD research at the MIT Media Lab. Together with Andrew “bunnie” Huang and Patricia Ng, Jie’s research has evolved into the Chibitronics toolkits. We hope to share this new way of learning circuits and creating artwork, so that everyone can become technology creators!

Serinus Labs

Grant in 2021
Serinus Labs, Inc. is a manufacturer of nano-scale silicon gas sensors, established in 2017 and located in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in developing integrated chip-scale gas sensors tailored for various industries, including health and safety, automotive, consumer electronics, and healthcare. Serinus Labs offers custom solutions for both established and emerging gas sensor markets, focusing on applications such as Li-ion battery state-of-health monitoring. Their ultra-low-power trace gas sensors contribute to enhancing battery intelligence, particularly in electric vehicles, addressing critical needs in strategic markets.

PseudolithIc

Grant in 2021
Pseudolithic develops semiconductor chipmaking processes intended to serve the growing market for RF and mm-Wave technology. Their heterogeneous integration process combines disparate materials and functionalities onto single chips, enabling clients to access better silicon chips.

Amorphyx

Grant in 2021
Amorphyx is an electrical and electronic manufacturing company that specializes in the development of thin-film electronic devices and quantum tunneling electronics. The company employs a fabless research and development model, focusing on licensing its innovative technology to leading manufacturers of consumer electronics displays. Amorphyx's solutions offer alternatives that are not only cost-effective but also enhance mobility, enabling improvements in power conservation, refresh management, and a reduction in mask counts during production. By utilizing amorphous metal electrodes, Amorphyx achieves uniform electric field control and eliminates the need for semiconductors, thereby streamlining the manufacturing process and enhancing switching speeds. This positions Amorphyx as a key player in addressing challenges related to flat panel displays, sensors, and the Internet of Things.

Margik

Grant in 2021
Margik is a manufacturer of organic electronic devices that specializes in the research and development of sustainable lighting technology. The company focuses on creating thin, customizable printed lighting solutions, including fully recyclable organic light stickers and business cards. These innovative products not only enhance brand visibility but also offer elevated thermal, chemical, and electronic stability. By providing environmentally friendly options, Margik aims to help clients reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with consumer use, contributing to a more sustainable future in the consumer electronics industry.

SweatID

Grant in 2021
SweatID is a developer of wearable fabric sensors designed for health and fitness applications. Their sensors help to monitor hydration on the surface of the skin in real time, enabling users to continuously monitor biomarkers.

DeepSim

Grant in 2021
DeepSim specializes in electronic design automation (EDA) technology that enhances the efficiency of chip design and verification processes. The company's innovative solutions facilitate non-electronic circuit simulations, allowing chip designers to detect and address voltage, current, and stress anomalies within their designs. By streamlining these critical aspects of chip development, DeepSim aims to improve the overall reliability and performance of electronic circuits.

NLM Photonics

Grant in 2021
NLM Photonics is a semiconductor technology company focused on developing advanced electro-optic modulation technology aimed at enhancing networking, computing, and sensing applications. Originating from over two decades of research at the University of Washington, the company's patented Hybrid Organic Electro-Optic (OEO) Technology facilitates efficient data transfer between electronic components and photonics, which is crucial for applications like fiber optics and LIDAR. This technology addresses the power and bandwidth limitations of existing silicon photonics platforms by enabling low-voltage, low-power integration that can be retrofitted into existing manufacturing processes with minimal disruption. NLM's solutions provide significant improvements in power efficiency and scalable bandwidth, making them attractive to hyperscale data center operators and commercial fabs. The company's growth is supported by strategic partnerships with major industry players, enhancing its position in the rapidly evolving photonics landscape.

Max Powers

Grant in 2021
Max Powers offers IT and electronics products and services with a focus on blockchain, cryptography, security, apps, AI, Big Data, FPGA, ARM, and other technologies. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Aura Intelligent Systems

Grant in 2021
Aura Intelligent Systems specializes in advanced solutions within the domains of radio technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence. The company has developed patented digital imaging radar technology that offers high-resolution spatial sensing, addressing issues of interference and latency commonly faced by existing radar systems. Their innovative approach combines a 5G hardware architecture with intelligent, programmable software, facilitating 5D situational awareness while minimizing harmful effects such as jamming and multipath interference. This software-defined radar not only achieves longer operational ranges but also maintains low power consumption, providing a cost-effective solution for automotive and robotics applications.

Blueshift Optics

Grant in 2021
Blueshift Optics specializes in the development of advanced organic scintillator technology, focusing on enhancing radiation detection capabilities. Their innovative scintillator materials are designed to offer superior neutron detection and high gamma discrimination, making them suitable for a variety of applications within the radiation detection community. By prioritizing quality performance, Blueshift Optics aims to provide physicists with efficient organic glass scintillators that meet diverse detection needs.

Arieca

Grant in 2021
Arieca LLC, established in 2018 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development and distribution of Thubber, a thermally conductive rubber composite. This innovative material merges the elasticity of soft silicone rubber with the thermal conductivity of metal, making it suitable for applications such as circuit wiring, sensors, and passive heat exchangers. Arieca's product addresses heat management challenges in various industries, enabling manufacturers to utilize an alternative rubber solution that enhances electronic performance while ensuring safe interaction with human users.

Nextiles

Grant in 2021
Nextiles builds a smart apparel platform that helps people exercise better, more safely, and more efficiently. The company pairs athletic apparel with an analytics system that identifies new insights about a persons movement. The company weaves and threads electrically conductive fibers to develop new types of wearable circuitry, through a repurposed sewing technology. The company has an expertise in electrical engineering and circuit design, giving the unique ability to merge fabrics and hardware to engineer new wearable platforms. Nextiles was founded on 2019 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Millimeter Wave Systems

Grant in 2020
Millimeter Wave Systems provides millimeter wave and microwave hardware solutions like subsystems, modules, components, and antennas. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Nanomatronix

Grant in 2020
Nanomatronix operates an engineering platform that specializes in biotechnology, microelectronics, and nanotechnology. The company provides solutions tailored for the healthcare, energy, and defense sectors by facilitating the design, prototyping, packaging, screening, qualification, and production of application-specific integrated circuits, hybrid microcircuits, and fiber optic networking transceivers. Their focus on advanced technologies enables the transition of innovative biomedical, chemical processing, microelectronics, nanomaterials, and photonics technologies, supporting clients in creating effective products suitable for both standard and harsh environments.

Pi-Radio

Grant in 2020
Pi-Radio is a telecommunications startup that specializes in developing low-power, fully digital transceiver boards, specifically designed for future millimeter-wave radios. The company's primary product is a four-channel transceiver that serves as an essential tool for wireless research engineers. By offering affordable software-defined radio (SDR) systems, Pi-Radio aims to democratize experimental wireless research, allowing engineers to explore advanced wireless technologies. Their products are complemented by free and open-source software implementations, facilitating the development of innovations related to 6G and beyond.

AmpX Technologies

Grant in 2020
AmpX Technologies develops custom power electronics technology to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial reality. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in College Park, Maryland.

Lux Semiconductors

Grant in 2020
Lux Semiconductors specializes in the development of crystalline thin-film semiconductors aimed at enhancing the integration of semiconductor chips. The company utilizes a proprietary system-on-foil platform that supports heterogeneous integration, allowing for the incorporation of silicon circuitry onto a patterned flexible silicon substrate. This innovative approach enables the production of densely integrated, durable, lightweight, and flexible devices. Lux Semiconductors' technology serves a variety of sectors, including aerospace, defense, clean energy, medical, and consumer internet-of-things electronics, facilitating the fabrication of advanced electronic components that address current industry challenges.

Zinn Labs

Grant in 2020
Zinn Labs is an electronic manufacturing service-based company. They make automatically refocusing reading glasses for those tired of reading glasses, bifocals, or progressives.

Terecircuits

Grant in 2020
Terecircuits develops processes and materials to support microassembly and mass transfer for displays and advanced electronics.

Lelantos

Grant in 2020
Lelantos is innovating the gas sensing industry by creating advanced IoT-compatible gas sensors designed for various monitoring applications, including threat detection, industrial safety, environmental and air quality monitoring, and medical diagnostics. The company utilizes micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) resonator arrays integrated into conventional silicon microchips, resulting in sensors that are miniature, low-power, and cost-effective while delivering superior detection performance compared to existing technologies. Lelantos aims to enhance safety, cleanliness, and health for current and future generations through its cutting-edge solutions.

Ateios

Grant in 2020
Ateios Inc. develops advanced technology for manufacturing ultra-thin and customizable batteries suitable for various applications in electronics. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company was founded in 2018 and focuses on creating zinc-oxide batteries that offer 2-5 times higher energy density compared to traditional coin cells. This innovative manufacturing process enables the production of flexible batteries that can be tailored to fit specific product requirements. Ateios' technology is particularly applicable to smart textiles, soft robotics, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, and medical or fitness wearables. By facilitating a new generation of thin and flexible electronics, Ateios aims to enhance the integration of battery technology into diverse electronic devices.

V1 Engineering

Grant in 2020
V1 Engineering offers daq and data analysis, cad modeling, mechanical design, electronic design, technology evaluation, market analysis, business plan and grant writing, iterative prototyping, fabrication, pcba layout and fabrication, machine shop services, firmware and programming, and embedded systems development.

Li Industries

Grant in 2020
Li Industries is a start-up dedicated to advancing lithium-ion battery recycling technologies. The company focuses on reclaiming materials from end-of-life batteries used in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and various energy storage systems. By utilizing direct recycling technology, Li Industries specializes in recovering valuable metals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, which are essential for battery production. Their innovative electrochemical flow system allows for non-destructive lithiation and optimizes the post-treatment of recovered materials, enhancing the efficiency of the recycling process. Through its efforts, Li Industries aims to minimize environmental waste, lower emissions, and reduce the costs associated with lithium-ion battery manufacturing, thereby promoting a more sustainable supply chain for battery materials.

Everix

Grant in 2020
Everix, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Orlando, Florida, specializing in thin optical filters for diverse applications. Founded in 2015, the company produces a range of products including notch filters, bandpass filters, longpass dichroic edge filters, shortpass dichroic edge filters, and customized OEM filters. Everix's innovative manufacturing process results in thin-film interference filters that are significantly lighter and thinner than traditional options, measuring between 0.05 to 0.5 mm in thickness. This allows customers to integrate these filters with glass or plastic materials, providing flexibility or rigidity according to their specific needs.

GelSight

Grant in 2020
GelSight, Inc. specializes in advanced sensor technology solutions for precise surface measurements. The company has developed the GelSight benchtop scanner, which captures the surface geometry of various materials and accurately measures rigid objects across a wide range of scales. Their innovative technology allows for detailed three-dimensional visualization and measurement, revealing features that are not discernible to the naked eye, and providing dimensional accuracy to single-digit microns. GelSight's products are utilized in diverse sectors, including aerospace, electronics, and forensics, as well as in academic and research environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight continues to enhance its offerings while addressing the evolving surface measurement needs of its clients.

LightWorks Metrology

Grant in 2020
LightWorks Metrology develops coordinate measuring machines and 3D interferometer systems using interferometry. The company was established in 2019 and is based in Holladay, Utah.

FluxMagic

Grant in 2020
FluxMagic is an electronics company that develops magnetic devices for renewable energy applications. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

NexTC

Grant in 2020
NexTC is a manufacturer based in Corvallis, Oregon, specializing in insulator and conductive oxide coatings for the energy and large-area electronics markets. Founded in 2018, the company develops chemical materials aimed at enhancing energy conversion and efficiency. Its products help manufacturers lower production costs, expand market opportunities, and innovate in product development. By focusing on these specialized coatings, NexTC supports advancements in both energy and electronics sectors.

IONA Tech

Grant in 2020
IONA Tech produces an innovative wireless electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection solution that affords complete mobility to its users

nTact

Grant in 2020
nTact provides services for developed, right-circle die deposition (coating) systems and integrated process solutions for display, microelectronics, alternative energy, and other thin-film-dependent industries. These services include design, development, manufacture, integration, sale, and service.

Mosaic Microsystems

Grant in 2020
Mosaic Microsystems LLC is a microelectronics and photonics packaging company based in Rochester, New York. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in using glass and other thin substrates as a platform material for a variety of applications, including logic, memory, analog and power electronics, photonics, RF, MEMS, and sensor technologies. Mosaic Microsystems aims to enable manufacturers to achieve high-volume production of thin glass components, providing innovative packaging solutions that integrate seamlessly into diverse microelectronics applications.

Automat Solutions

Grant in 2020
Automat Solutions, founded by Xiao-Liang (Leon) Wang in 2019 and based in Fremont, California, specializes in advancing materials innovation in the lithium battery sector. The company develops a battery materials system that utilizes artificial intelligence and robotics to streamline research and development processes. This technology allows clients to rapidly customize and mass-produce high-performance electrolyte materials, significantly reducing the time to market for products in the global lithium battery industry. Through its focus on enhancing battery material development, Automat Solutions aims to disrupt the traditional landscape of battery production.

Agile Focus Designs

Grant in 2020
Agile Focus Designs automates and accelerates microscopic imaging with fast focus and zoom technology without any moving parts. This electronic control of true optical zoom and focus without complex algorithms revolutionizes the way microscopes can be used.

Creathadh Energies

Grant in 2019
Creathadh Energies, founded in 2018 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializes in the development of integrated circuit technology aimed at low-power vibration energy harvesting. The company focuses on creating sensor systems that utilize this technology, allowing users to generate energy efficiently and cost-effectively. By concentrating on vibration energy harvesting, Creathadh Energies provides innovative solutions that enhance energy generation capabilities while minimizing power consumption.

Clarkson University

Grant in 2019
Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York is the perfect school in which to attend an undergraduate or graduate program. Among the many programs available for study are Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Health Sciences, Global Supply Chain Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical Sciences, Social Documentation, and Software Engineering. Clarkson University offers many services to ensure that students have every opportunity in the world to succeed. The campus tutoring services cover most of the programs offered at the school. Group tutoring is offered on a weekly basis. The counseling center is available for students who are unsure of their path and need somebody understanding to talk to. The student health center is available to see to the student body’s health needs. Financial aid options include loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships to those who qualify. When you begin your job hunt, the career center is available to support you with its many resources. Opportunities for internships or co-ops can be accessed there. The many webshops and online tutorials can illustrate how to search for a job. There are also career days and fairs where your future employer may be waiting to meet you. There’s so much to learn about Clarkson University, you’ll just have to contact the school yourself to find out more!

TCPoly

Grant in 2019
TCPoly, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of thermally conductive plastics and 3D printing materials aimed at enhancing the thermal management of electronic devices. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with an additional office in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company offers a range of products, including filaments, heat sinks, cold plates, LED fixtures, and battery packs. Notably, TCPoly developed Ice9TM Flex, a thermally conductive 3D printing filament that is widely used in industries such as heat exchangers, mold tooling, and electronics thermal management. The company's innovative materials are lightweight, electrically insulating, and corrosion-resistant, allowing clients to achieve efficient thermal performance while reducing heating and cooling costs in commercial applications. TCPoly's products are distributed in over 20 countries, showcasing its global reach and impact in the additive manufacturing sector.

NanoPattern Technologies

Grant in 2019
NanoPattern Technologies, established in 2019 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in the development of photopatternable quantum dot formulations aimed at advancing display technologies. The company focuses on creating nanoparticle inks specifically designed for Quantum Dot-MicroLED and quantum dot-organic light-emitting diode display systems. Their patented resin-free nanoparticle lithography technology facilitates the high-resolution patterning of quantum dot downconverter layers. This innovation is intended to enhance the performance of display systems used in a variety of applications, including televisions, smartphones, wearables, and augmented and virtual reality devices.

easyXAFS

Grant in 2019
easyXAFS offers complete instruments for advanced x-ray spectroscopy. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Heat Inverse

Grant in 2019
Heat Inverse specializes in developing innovative cooling systems tailored for hot climates. The company offers advanced air-sealed cooling systems featuring moisture-tight electronics enclosures that maintain consistent temperatures within a 0.5 degree Celsius range. Additionally, Heat Inverse provides wireless temperature sensor networks powered by a low-energy supply, allowing manufacturers to enhance operational efficiency without significant costs. Their technology utilizes thin-film materials that achieve passive cooling with zero energy input, controlling the microstructure of hyper-emitters to effectively dissipate heat from outdoor surfaces. These durable, polymer-based films are designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of various outdoor systems affected by high temperatures.

Recon-RF

Grant in 2019
Recon-RF provides MMICs, LNAs, mixers, and T/R cells, which are used to develop integrated microwave assemblies and modules from DC to above 140 GHz. They have discriminating GaN SSPA design capabilities to enable custom Ultra-High-Efficiency SSPAs in MMIC, Hybrid-MIC, and final module forms.

Teknikio

Grant in 2019
Teknikio is a company that fosters creative confidence through engineering and technology. They aim to empower people of all backgrounds and genders to develop creative confidence. They create STEM kits and custom electronic modules that are easy to integrate with common materials like paper and fabric. Their products are gender-neutral, and they strive to engage girls in STEM without perpetuating stereotypes.

Ultrasonic Technologies

Grant in 2019
Ultrasonic Technologies is a manufacturer of electronic equipment that specializes in automatic tools and quality control systems.

Pison

Grant in 2019
Pison is a human performance company that optimizes cognitive and physiological capability through gesture control. The company offers innovative, non-invasive electroneurography (ENG) algorithms, along with a newly developed sensor array, enabling transformative applications in cognitive enhancement, disease diagnosis and management, and overall quality of life.

Squishy Robotics

Grant in 2019
Squishy Robotics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing mobile sensing robots designed for disaster rescue, remote monitoring, and space exploration. These robots, characterized by their shape-shifting, tensegrity structures, are lightweight, cost-effective, and capable of traversing challenging terrains. They are equipped with a range of sensors, including visual, audio, chemical, biological, radiological, and GPS, enabling them to provide crucial situational awareness and sensor data to first responders in hazardous environments. The company's primary focus is on the HazMat and CBRNE response market, where their technology enhances safety and efficiency in emergency situations. Squishy Robotics envisions future applications for its customizable platform, which may extend to scientific monitoring, delivery services, smart home appliances, and educational tools for various audiences including students and hobbyists.

Labsys

Grant in 2019
Labsys, founded in 2011 and headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan, specializes in microelectronics and microfabrication technology. The company collaborates with government agencies, industrial entities, and academic institutions to develop advanced solutions. Its technology is designed for applications such as controlling toxic and explosive gas detectors, as well as for quality control in various sectors. Labsys provides non-destructive evaluation methods to assess the structural integrity of aircraft, integrates microfluidic systems for bio-analysis, and creates bio-mimetic self-adhesives. These innovations enable industries, particularly in aviation, to implement sensors, circuits, and algorithms that identify breaks and corrosion in airframes.

Nielson Scientific

Grant in 2019
Nielson Scientific develops custom UVC systems that produce precise and consistent UVC doses for industrial applications. The company is based in Lehi, Utah.

ActiveMEMS

Grant in 2019
ActiveMEMS is a technology startup focused on commercializing advanced micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technologies developed at the University of Michigan. The company leverages proprietary design and manufacturing innovations to provide solutions for wireless sensing applications across various sectors, including industrial monitoring, vehicle instrumentation, smart buildings, and wearable devices. ActiveMEMS is dedicated to creating high-performance micro transducers and energy harvesters, catering to the growing demand for energy-autonomous wireless sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. To achieve this, the company is developing new microfabrication technologies that allow for the wafer-scale integration of high-quality smart materials into microsystems. Their core technology platform not only supports energy harvesting but also extends to applications such as high-resolution ultrasound transceiver arrays for biomedical imaging, as well as micro-speakers, microphones, and haptic-feedback transducers for consumer electronics.

Nth Cycle

Grant in 2019
Nth Cycle is a metal processing technology company that focuses on recovering critical minerals through innovative electro-extraction methods. It collaborates with battery recyclers and mining operations to extract production-grade minerals from e-waste and low-grade mine tailings, offering a cleaner and more customizable alternative to traditional hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes. By utilizing its advanced recycling technology, Nth Cycle aims to reduce reliance on primary mining, thereby creating a sustainable secondary source of rare earth metals in the United States. This approach supports the manufacturing and recycling industries while contributing to advancements in clean energy.

Volexion

Grant in 2019
Volexion Inc. is a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2018. The company specializes in innovative graphene coating technology designed for commercial lithium-ion cathode materials. This advanced technology significantly enhances battery performance, offering improvements such as longer battery life, better power output, and a broader voltage range. Volexion's approach provides clients with a stable and efficient solution that optimizes the electrochemical performance of conventional lithium-ion batteries.

Rotoye

Grant in 2019
Rotoye is a multirotor and avionics technology developer and researcher. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Marietta, Georgia.

Telli Technologies

Grant in 2019
Telli Technologies develops sensors for SiC and GaN power electronics. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

QLEDCures

Grant in 2019
QLEDCures is developing quantum dot light-emitting devices (QLEDs) for light-based medical treatments. QLEDCures' QLEDs will replace expensive and bulky lasers and LED systems with a wearable, flexible device that enables new treatment options.

Aligned Carbon

Grant in 2019
Aligned Carbon Inc. is a manufacturer of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) specifically designed for the integrated circuit industry. Founded in 2018 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company is the first to offer semiconductor-pure, aligned CNTs on industry-standard wafers at a manufacturing scale. These CNTs are aligned in arrays that cover full semiconductor substrates and can be purified to serve either semiconducting or metallic functions. Aligned Carbon's technology allows semiconductor foundries to move beyond traditional silicon, leading to significant enhancements in processing speed, energy efficiency, and capabilities in signal processing and sensing. The company's CNTs are also utilized as transistor materials in displays and thin film transistors, providing clients with innovative solutions for advanced computing applications.

AdvancedMEMS

Grant in 2019
AdvancedMEMS develops MEMS-based solutions for bio-photonic imaging applications and offers MEMS and electronics R&D services. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Everix

Grant in 2019
Everix, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Orlando, Florida, specializing in thin optical filters for diverse applications. Founded in 2015, the company produces a range of products including notch filters, bandpass filters, longpass dichroic edge filters, shortpass dichroic edge filters, and customized OEM filters. Everix's innovative manufacturing process results in thin-film interference filters that are significantly lighter and thinner than traditional options, measuring between 0.05 to 0.5 mm in thickness. This allows customers to integrate these filters with glass or plastic materials, providing flexibility or rigidity according to their specific needs.

SweatID

Grant in 2019
SweatID is a developer of wearable fabric sensors designed for health and fitness applications. Their sensors help to monitor hydration on the surface of the skin in real time, enabling users to continuously monitor biomarkers.

Serinus Labs

Grant in 2019
Serinus Labs, Inc. is a manufacturer of nano-scale silicon gas sensors, established in 2017 and located in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in developing integrated chip-scale gas sensors tailored for various industries, including health and safety, automotive, consumer electronics, and healthcare. Serinus Labs offers custom solutions for both established and emerging gas sensor markets, focusing on applications such as Li-ion battery state-of-health monitoring. Their ultra-low-power trace gas sensors contribute to enhancing battery intelligence, particularly in electric vehicles, addressing critical needs in strategic markets.

JAQ Energy

Grant in 2019
JAQ Energy develops energy and powers electronic system technologies. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Mosaic Microsystems

Grant in 2019
Mosaic Microsystems LLC is a microelectronics and photonics packaging company based in Rochester, New York. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in using glass and other thin substrates as a platform material for a variety of applications, including logic, memory, analog and power electronics, photonics, RF, MEMS, and sensor technologies. Mosaic Microsystems aims to enable manufacturers to achieve high-volume production of thin glass components, providing innovative packaging solutions that integrate seamlessly into diverse microelectronics applications.

Millimeter Wave Systems

Grant in 2019
Millimeter Wave Systems provides millimeter wave and microwave hardware solutions like subsystems, modules, components, and antennas. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Amherst, Massachusetts.

AmpX Technologies

Grant in 2019
AmpX Technologies develops custom power electronics technology to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial reality. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in College Park, Maryland.

Molecular Glasses

Grant in 2019
Molecular Glasses, Inc. specializes in the development of non-crystallized molecular glasses aimed at enhancing the performance and longevity of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other organic electronic devices. Founded in 2015 and based in Rochester, New York, the company provides a range of proprietary materials for OLED manufacturers, particularly in automotive electronics and lighting applications. Its product portfolio includes hole-transporting, electron-transporting, ambipolar, fluorescent, phosphorescent, and cross-linkable materials that are soluble in water, alcohol, and green solvents. By offering amorphous and soluble small molecules that prevent the aggregation of dopant emitters, Molecular Glasses helps clients achieve significant improvements in OLED lifespan and reliability, thereby facilitating broader adoption of OLED technology.

Lucendi

Grant in 2019
Lucendi is a developer of AI-enabled smart measurement platforms focused on micro-object detection and characterization. The company leverages advanced technologies such as computational microscopy and holographic imaging, combined with innovative image processing, big data analytics, and machine learning. This expertise allows Lucendi to provide clients with versatile applications that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. In addition to its measurement platforms, Lucendi also offers a range of products including lighting, electrical materials, solar energy systems, and electrical socket solutions.

Revibro Optics

Grant in 2018
Revibro Optics provides a variable focus optic system for controlling the focus of light. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana.

Bakman Technologies

Grant in 2018
Bakman Technologies manufactures a portable THz spectrometer for air pollution monitoring and enforcement.

Green Mountain Semiconductor

Grant in 2018
Green Mountain Semiconductor is a design services, consulting, and IP company. They serve the semiconductor industry. Their services include neuromorphic computing, circuit design, physical design, and analog circuit design.

Enertia Microsystems

Grant in 2018
Enertia Microsystems commercializes inertial sensors for autonomous vehicles using microelectromechanical systems. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Lux Semiconductors

Grant in 2018
Lux Semiconductors specializes in the development of crystalline thin-film semiconductors aimed at enhancing the integration of semiconductor chips. The company utilizes a proprietary system-on-foil platform that supports heterogeneous integration, allowing for the incorporation of silicon circuitry onto a patterned flexible silicon substrate. This innovative approach enables the production of densely integrated, durable, lightweight, and flexible devices. Lux Semiconductors' technology serves a variety of sectors, including aerospace, defense, clean energy, medical, and consumer internet-of-things electronics, facilitating the fabrication of advanced electronic components that address current industry challenges.

Hinetics

Grant in 2018
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.

Helux Technologies

Grant in 2018
Helux Technologies specializes in the development of advanced solid-state lighting systems that leverage optical microsystems technology. The company focuses on creating personalized illumination solutions that integrate controllable micro-mirrors with solid-state lighting. This innovative approach allows for electronic adjustments in light position, brightness, and illumination area, catering to a variety of environments, including homes and workplaces. By optimizing lighting conditions, Helux Technologies aims to enhance productivity, reduce energy consumption, and potentially improve the health and well-being of users.

Neptune Fluid Flow Systems

Grant in 2018
Neptune Fluid Flow Systems specializes in the design, prototyping, and manufacturing of precision solutions for fluid management challenges. The company offers a range of products including microfluidic connectors, sample reservoirs, pressure cells, and manual plungers, along with various accessory items. In addition to its product offerings, Neptune provides consulting services related to project execution, assisting clients in addressing their specific fluid flow and control issues. Through a combination of innovative design and high-quality manufacturing, Neptune aims to deliver effective remedies for diverse fluid-related applications.

Agile Focus Designs

Grant in 2018
Agile Focus Designs automates and accelerates microscopic imaging with fast focus and zoom technology without any moving parts. This electronic control of true optical zoom and focus without complex algorithms revolutionizes the way microscopes can be used.

Lunewave

Grant in 2018
Lunewave Inc. is a manufacturer based in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in Luneburg lens-based antennas and automotive radar sensor systems. Founded in 2017, the company serves various sectors, including telecommunications, aerospace and defense, automotive, and specialized research. Lunewave develops advanced, three-dimensional printed Luneburg lens antennas and radar systems tailored for applications in autonomous driving, wireless communications, and drone technology. Its products feature custom-made antennas available in various sizes and operating frequencies, designed to meet specific customer needs. The sensors are characterized by their compact, robust design, offering high resolution, all-directional fields of view, and long detection ranges.

SelfArray

Grant in 2018
SelfArray is a company based in Troy, New York, founded in 2015, that specializes in directed self-assembly technology for LED displays. Its innovative approach leverages diamagnetic levitation to efficiently and cost-effectively assemble chip-on-board (CoB) LEDs into pixel arrays. This method allows for the rapid combination of millions of LEDs, facilitating their transfer to printed circuit boards (PCBs) for bonding in a parallel manner. By streamlining the assembly process, SelfArray helps direct-view LED display manufacturers reduce costs while adapting to the industry's shift towards more economical and unpackaged LED solutions.

Fluency Lighting Technologies

Grant in 2018
Fluency Lighting Technologies, Inc. is working to create next-generation, low-étendue light sources for highly efficient and flexible design illumination, using laser technology and materials design. Their goal is to provide ultra-efficient light sources, surpassing the limitations of current lighting technologies, and ultimately leading to new functionalities from the traditional light bulb. Their speciality lies in designing light sources for applications that require high control of the output light and a small footprint. This includes tactical flashlights, automotive, aircraft, projector and display, medical device illumination, architectural spotlighting, entertainment spot lighting, and museum and retail downlighting. They enable their customers to implement innovative, cutting-edge technology in their products, driving up sales, and becoming leaders in their market.

Joulez

Grant in 2017
Joulez is focused on redefining STEM engagement for girls by creating educational products that inspire and empower them. The company designs innovative kits that allow tween girls to build and personalize fashionable, programmable, and connected room décor, thereby enhancing their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through extensive user testing, Joulez ensures that its offerings resonate with both girls and their parents, effectively addressing the gap in the traditionally boy-centric STEM toy market. Each kit not only fosters creativity and personal expression but also provides access to engaging online content, equipping girls with the knowledge and confidence needed for future innovations and careers in technology.
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