WiLO Networks
Grant in 2024
WiLO Networks develops a low-power sensor network platform using wake-up radio technology. This enables continuous, low-latency communication, extends battery life, and reduces electronic waste, making sensor deployments more feasible in diverse IoT applications across industries like warehousing, healthcare, retail, and precision agriculture.
The Engine is an incubator and venture platform founded by MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts, launched in 2016. It provides startups with space, streamlined legalities, access to lab space and equipment, and connects to patient capital from investors who share a long-term vision. The Engine offers business planning guidance, enabling startups to move from concept to market quickly. It supports up to 60 locally based startups concurrently through a 12-month accelerator, taking less equity than typical programs to help founders retain control. It connects to MIT resources via the Engine Room, providing resources and expertise. It targets Tough Tech areas such as artificial intelligence, climate and energy, autonomous systems, robotics, biotech and life sciences, and advanced manufacturing, combining science, engineering, and leadership to accelerate path to market and impact.
Delgado Community College
Grant in 2023
Part of the well-established Louisiana Technical College system, Delgado
Community College in Harvey, Louisiana, offers trusted training in
industrial and technical fields.
Barbering, Cosmetology, Carpentry, Electrical Lineman Technology, Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration, Machine Tool Technology and Welding are
just some of the offerings at Delgado.
More than 70 years old, the Louisiana Technical College system has had
time to grow roots and expand not only regionally, but also in its
academics and technologies.
Consequently, LTC is always refining its programs to include the most
up-to-date technologies and learning methods.
One way that LTC has done this is through comprehensive, real-world
training, teaching students through the actual performance of their
trade.
As part of its mission to serve as many students as possible, LTC does
its best to provide financial aid to qualifying students. There are also
certain tuition waivers for those experiencing financial hardship.
Admissions requirements include proof of a high school diploma or GED and
the passing of an entrance exam.
Hyprlift develops innovative self-propelled elevator systems designed for efficient vertical transportation in tall structures. Their systems offer horizontal travel capabilities, energy-efficient operations through regenerative braking, flexible shaft usage with transfer stations, and enhanced passenger experiences.
Artimus Robotics
Grant in 2022
Artimus Robotics develops innovative motion technology for robots and machines. Its core innovation involves using electrostatic forces on hydraulic fluid to create shape changes in soft structures, enabling simultaneous actuation modes that are relatively controllable, silent, and efficient.
Zsense Systems
Grant in 2022
Zsense Systems specializes in the development of fluid condition-monitoring systems that provide lab-quality diagnostics in field applications. The company focuses on integrating technology and communications within critical fluid and lubrication systems. Through their engineering services and condition monitoring solutions, Zsense aims to enhance the reliability and performance of these systems, allowing clients to optimize equipment uptime, effectively manage maintenance, repair, and operations costs, and minimize the risk of equipment failure. By leveraging expertise in areas such as inductive pulse technology, oil analysis, and data science, Zsense delivers innovative solutions tailored to the needs of its customers.
Phlux Technologies
Grant in 2022
Founded in 2020, Phlux Technologies specializes in developing innovative 3D sensor technology for robotics and automation. Its products enhance safety and efficiency by enabling robots to navigate effectively, protecting workers from hazards, and detecting obstacles.
OffWorld is a company specializing in the development of smart, rugged, modular robots designed for use in extreme unstructured environments, particularly within the mining, infrastructure, and space sectors. Utilizing a proprietary artificial intelligence-powered platform, OffWorld's robots are capable of executing multi-robot swarm behaviors and collective intelligence, which enhances their operational effectiveness. The company's innovative solutions aim to address critical challenges faced by clients in these industries, helping to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance employee health and safety while also minimizing environmental impact. OffWorld's adaptability in applying its robotics technology across different sectors positions it as a forward-thinking player in the evolution of automation and robotics.
Grain Weevil
Grant in 2022
Grain Weevil is a robot designed for agricultural use, specifically in grain bins. It levels fields, breaks crusts, conducts inspections, and feeds grain into extraction augers, thereby increasing management efficiency, reducing labor costs and spoilage, enhancing safety for farmers, and extending grain storage duration.
Ambi Robotics
Grant in 2022
Ambi Robotics develops AI-powered robotics solutions to scale e-commerce operations and assist human workers. The company provides adaptable automation tools for supply chain tasks, including a put wall, configurable and modular kitting line, and a simulation-to-reality operating system designed to improve accuracy and efficiency while reducing operating costs. Based in Berkeley, California, Ambi Robotics focuses on applying intelligent automation to warehouse processes to help businesses meet demand.
ARIX Technologies
Grant in 2021
Founded in 2017, ARIX Technologies specializes in robotics and data analytics for pipeline inspection. Headquartered in Jackson, Louisiana with an engineering office in Houston, Texas, the company designs and develops crawling robots to monitor, test, and analyze the condition of pipelines in oil and gas refining and petrochemical facilities.
Aqueduct Fluidics
Grant in 2021
Aqueduct Fluidics develops benchtop automation solutions for physical and life sciences research. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company provides a software platform that streamlines workflows, integrates hardware components, and accelerates the development of benchtop-scale applications. The platform enables automation scripting and offers an interface to control and visualize hardware status while handling system integration tasks such as communication protocols, timing, user interfaces, and data persistence. By combining software tools with hardware control, Aqueduct Fluidics helps researchers design, test, and deploy automated experimental workflows with greater reliability and efficiency.
Lambda Function
Grant in 2021
Lambda Function develops industrial automation software that links real-time shop-floor machining data from CNC machines with CAD/CAM data and contextual information. The platform applies advanced analytics, machine learning, and physics-based modeling to provide decision support across manufacturing engineering and operations, improving productivity and advancing autonomous, precision manufacturing.
GrayMatter Robotics
Grant in 2021
GrayMatter Robotics specializes in advanced robotic solutions for high-mix manufacturers facing complex surface treatment challenges. Their proprietary AI-driven robots assist humans in ergonomically demanding tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
Revolute Robotics
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Revolute Robotics develops inspection and surveillance robots designed to operate in challenging environments. Their Hybrid Mobility Robot (HMR) can safely fly in confined spaces and drive on surfaces, multiplying its operating time.
Rotoye is a technology company focused on multirotor and avionics development and related research. Founded in 2017 and based in Marietta, Georgia, it designs and manufactures battery products for aviation and aerospace applications. The company offers smart chargers and batteries, custom design and consulting services, bespoke connectors and data interfaces, and monitoring systems for current and cell voltages, enabling integrated electric propulsion and power management. It also provides access to its electric product offerings through an online platform for clients pursuing advanced aviation solutions.
AMBOTS Inc. develops innovative swarm 3D printing and assembly technologies aimed at transforming the manufacturing landscape. Utilizing a fleet of autonomous mobile robots that collaborate similarly to a swarm of bees, AMBOTS enables the automated production and assembly of a wide range of products, from everyday items to complex structures like homes and infrastructure. The company's patent-pending approach allows for manufacturing based on digital models on demand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. By facilitating the coordination of specialized robots to execute tasks, AMBOTS is positioned to lead the way in fully autonomous and on-demand manufacturing solutions.
WiLO Networks
Grant in 2021
WiLO Networks develops a low-power sensor network platform using wake-up radio technology. This enables continuous, low-latency communication, extends battery life, and reduces electronic waste, making sensor deployments more feasible in diverse IoT applications across industries like warehousing, healthcare, retail, and precision agriculture.
Inzio is a construction technology company that develops automation for concrete and material forming while digitizing building information modeling to streamline fabrication workflows. The platform offers conversion kits and software workflows that enable retrofitting existing standard equipment, such as excavators, into autonomous concrete forming platforms. This end-to-end solution integrates design and construction processes, supporting automated forming and BIM-driven fabrication. It aims to deliver benefits such as reduced labor requirements, improved affordability and structural integrity, greater build footprint flexibility, and adaptable formwork across projects.
Lumina Instruments
Grant in 2021
Lumina Instruments specializes in the development and manufacturing of laser optical scanning equipment tailored for the growing glass market in high-tech applications. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company provides innovative solutions that enhance yield and process management through its advanced thin-film defect detection capabilities. This technology enables businesses to effectively map and classify transparent, translucent, and opaque substrates of various shapes, thereby contributing to improved production efficiency and product quality.
Hyprlift develops innovative self-propelled elevator systems designed for efficient vertical transportation in tall structures. Their systems offer horizontal travel capabilities, energy-efficient operations through regenerative braking, flexible shaft usage with transfer stations, and enhanced passenger experiences.
Dextrous Robotics
Grant in 2021
Dextrous Robotics is a robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Memphis, Tennessee. The company specializes in developing artificial intelligence-enabled robots designed for warehouse operations. Its robots are capable of managing various logistics tasks, including loading and unloading pallets, trucks, and containers, as well as material picking, sorting, and storage. By providing automation solutions, Dextrous Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency in warehouses, enabling clients to optimize their logistics processes.
Founded in 2017, WEAV3D Inc. specializes in developing advanced composite forming machinery and processes. Its innovative technology combines weaving and composite consolidation into an automated, continuous process, significantly reducing waste, cycle time, and material handling costs compared to traditional methods.
Canopii provides end-to-end labor automation and energy management for farming, automating the entire food-growing process and remotely controlling each farm. By reducing unpredictability, inefficiencies, and the need for specialized expertise in traditional agriculture, the company aims to create a reliable, sustainable network of local farms. It produces locally grown products and seeks to make produce more affordable and accessible through environmentally conscious methods. Canopii enables turnkey urban farming solutions by deploying automated processes and energy management across farm operations, with the goal of lowering costs and enabling communities to grow their own food.
Max-IR Labs offers solutions for industrial process control, medical diagnostics, and biochemical analysis are developed by Max-IR Labs. The R&D is carried out in close collaboration with customers, with a focus on their application needs and supported by market research. Traditional techniques that interact with the analyte liquid, such as ultraviolet, electrochemical, colorimetric, and direct infrared, suffer from fouling and interferences and become unstable over time.
Ubiros specializes in producing electric soft grippers for automation in various industries. Their products, including Gentle Flex Module, Gentle Duo, and Gentle Pro, are designed to handle delicate and irregular items without requiring external air sources, reducing costs, complexity, and noise compared to traditional pneumatic or vacuum grippers.
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. Its offerings encompass the design, prototyping, packaging, screening, qualification, and production of application-specific integrated circuits, hybrid microcircuits, and fiber optic networking transceivers. These products are engineered for use in both terrestrial and harsh environments, facilitating the transition of innovative technologies in biomedical, chemical processing, microelectronics, nanomaterials, and photonics. Through its expertise, Nanomatronix aims to support advancements in critical industries.
Revolute Robotics
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Revolute Robotics develops inspection and surveillance robots designed to operate in challenging environments. Their Hybrid Mobility Robot (HMR) can safely fly in confined spaces and drive on surfaces, multiplying its operating time.
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.
Maia Analytica
Grant in 2020
Maia Analytica optimizes wastewater treatment through intelligent software and services. It enhances operational efficiency using innovative data tools, AI assistance, and embedded training programs.
ThruWave develops millimeter wave imaging technology for various industries. Founded in 2017, it's headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Box Robotics
Grant in 2020
Box Robotics is a mobile robotics startup focused on enhancing warehouse and manufacturing automation through advanced technologies. The company specializes in developing an Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) perception stack that utilizes high-definition maps and three-dimensional LiDAR, combined with deep learning techniques. This innovative approach aims to improve AGV localization, planning, and object detection capabilities, surpassing the limitations of traditional sensors in real-time operations. Box Robotics' products facilitate the creation of voxel layers within HD maps, enabling precise object localization and advanced scene understanding, which contributes to safer vehicle operations. Additionally, the technology allows for effective replanning of guide paths, ultimately increasing AGV speeds and vehicle throughput, thereby optimizing operational efficiency for clients.
GrayMatter Robotics
Grant in 2020
GrayMatter Robotics specializes in advanced robotic solutions for high-mix manufacturers facing complex surface treatment challenges. Their proprietary AI-driven robots assist humans in ergonomically demanding tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
Legov Systems Group
Grant in 2020
Legov Systems Group, founded in 2018 and based in Boise, Idaho, specializes in the development of scalable power systems that utilize smart materials to harvest energy. The company's innovative technologies are designed to recover significant amounts of low-grade waste heat from various industrial applications, including combined heat and power installations, metal manufacturing, chemical processing, and industrial boilers. By enabling clients to harness this otherwise lost energy, Legov Systems Group helps reduce operating costs, lower energy demands, and enhance sustainability across industrial facilities.
GelSight is a sensor technology company that develops advanced surface measurement solutions, including a benchtop GelSight scanner that captures the surface geometry of a wide range of materials. Its technology can visualize three-dimensional topography and provide micron-level dimensional measurements by digitizing tactile sensing on an elastomeric interface, enabling detailed measurements across four orders of magnitude. The company serves aerospace, electronics, universities, research institutions, and forensics applications, with prototypes and tools designed to reveal surface features invisible to the naked eye. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight focuses on flexible metrology solutions for quality control, testing, and research, helping clients obtain reliable, high-resolution surface data for design, inspection, and material studies.
Inso Biosciences
Grant in 2020
Inso Biosciences is an early-stage biotechnology company that develops microfluidic hardware platforms for genomic sample handling. The company's patented microfluidic technology enables high-efficiency processing of cellular material and the separation and isolation of cellular components, supporting genomic analysis and DNA sequencing workflows. Its platform aims to improve long-read DNA extraction, multiomic sample processing, and pathogen surveillance, enabling healthcare and biotech organizations to perform biological sample preparation with greater efficiency and accuracy.
Aqueduct Fluidics
Grant in 2020
Aqueduct Fluidics develops benchtop automation solutions for physical and life sciences research. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company provides a software platform that streamlines workflows, integrates hardware components, and accelerates the development of benchtop-scale applications. The platform enables automation scripting and offers an interface to control and visualize hardware status while handling system integration tasks such as communication protocols, timing, user interfaces, and data persistence. By combining software tools with hardware control, Aqueduct Fluidics helps researchers design, test, and deploy automated experimental workflows with greater reliability and efficiency.
IONA Tech specializes in developing wireless electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection solutions that enhance user mobility while ensuring safety in various environments. Its innovative products are designed to eliminate hazardous electrostatic shocks, particularly in electronics manufacturing where sensitive circuits are at risk of damage, potentially compromising product quality and reliability. Additionally, IONA Tech's solutions are crucial in hazardous settings, where the ignition of flammable or explosive materials poses significant risks. By enabling clients to prevent electrostatic discharge events without the need for physical grounding, the company offers a practical and advanced approach to workplace safety.
Vimaan is a technology company specializing in computer vision and AI solutions for warehouse inventory management. Their systems employ AI-powered cameras, autonomous drones, and machine learning algorithms to capture, digitize, and analyze inventory data across warehouses, enhancing inventory accuracy and reducing manual labor.
Inso Biosciences
Grant in 2020
Inso Biosciences is an early-stage biotechnology company that develops microfluidic hardware platforms for genomic sample handling. The company's patented microfluidic technology enables high-efficiency processing of cellular material and the separation and isolation of cellular components, supporting genomic analysis and DNA sequencing workflows. Its platform aims to improve long-read DNA extraction, multiomic sample processing, and pathogen surveillance, enabling healthcare and biotech organizations to perform biological sample preparation with greater efficiency and accuracy.
ThermoAI optimizes industrial combustion processes using proprietary machine learning algorithms. Its systems continuously monitor factors such as moisture content, atmospheric pressure, and air intake levels, adjusting them in real-time to achieve near-perfect combustion. This results in fuel savings, increased energy output, extended equipment lifespan, and reduced emissions.
Advanced Paving Technologies
Grant in 2019
Advanced Paving Technologies, founded in 2002 and based in Monterey, California, specializes in the development of innovative asphalt paving machines designed to enhance road rehabilitation. The company focuses on creating equipment that allows for the efficient repair of damaged roads, ensuring that the process is faster, more cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. Its state-of-the-art machines incorporate lidar scanning technology and asphalt mat modeling, along with a multi-segmented variable screed, to produce compact asphalt material that effectively addresses surface variations. This technology minimizes the need for extensive milling during rehabilitation projects, thereby improving the overall efficiency of road contractors and engineers in their efforts to restore road infrastructure.
Heat Inverse
Grant in 2019
Heat Inverse develops innovative cooling systems tailored for hot climates. Their products include air-sealed cooling systems with moisture-tight electronics enclosures, wireless temperature sensor networks, and thin-film materials that facilitate passive cooling without additional energy input.
SkyMul, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in developing industrial drones for the construction industry. Their primary product, SkyTy, is a modular robot system designed to autonomously tie rebar intersections on large-scale concrete structures like slabs, bridge decks, and pavements. This innovation aims to automate physically demanding tasks, enhancing agility and scalability while reducing manual labor requirements in tall and large structure constructions.
Ras Labs, LLC is a company that specializes in the development and production of Synthetic Muscle, a polymer-based material that mimics natural muscle movement through expansion and contraction in response to electric impulses. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, Ras Labs focuses on enhancing the interface between mechanical devices and humans. Its innovations are particularly beneficial in the fields of prosthetics, rehabilitative robotics, and protective devices. The company also manufactures robotic arm products that incorporate material science and data engineering to achieve precise motion in automation processes. These products feature tactile sensors that enable soft gripping of fragile objects, improving touch detection and location sensing in robotic grippers. Ras Labs aims to facilitate gentle grasping and adaptive responses in robotic applications, promoting more intuitive interactions between humans and machines.
Culture Biosciences
Grant in 2019
Culture Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, that offers an innovative biomanufacturing platform designed for scientists to efficiently run, monitor, and analyze bioreactor experiments through the cloud. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in developing automated bioreactors and fermentation tools that enable biotech companies to optimize their manufacturing processes. By leveraging robotic sample handling and cloud-based data monitoring and analysis, Culture Biosciences significantly accelerates the ability of scientists to manage bioreactor operations compared to traditional methods. This allows for faster product development and market readiness, streamlining the biomanufacturing workflow for its clients.
Ultrasonic Technologies
Grant in 2019
Ultrasonic Technologies is a manufacturing company that specializes in producing electronic equipment for quality control and assurance. Its primary products are automatic tools and ultrasonic testing equipment, designed to detect cracks and flaws in various materials. This enables customers to ensure the safety and quality of their products across diverse industries.
Akabotics is a company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in autonomous robotic solutions for continuous maintenance dredging in shallow waterways. Its innovative platform consists of two robotic units that collaborate to identify and eliminate sediment buildups, transforming waterway maintenance from a sporadic task into a seamless, ongoing process. By employing this technology, Akabotics significantly reduces costs associated with mobilization, labor, and energy, enhancing the efficiency of waterway upkeep.
Adnoviv LLC is a technology research company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors and systems for diverse applications, including industrial, security, and biomedical fields. With a team boasting over 20 years of experience in engineering research and product development, Adnoviv is recognized for its expertise in non-invasive physiological sensors. The company has developed advanced occupancy sensor technology that utilizes Doppler radar to accurately detect human presence, thereby optimizing energy savings and minimizing false positive alarms. This innovative approach enables clients to enhance remote control functionalities while ensuring reliable detection capabilities.
Adnoviv LLC is a technology research company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors and systems for diverse applications, including industrial, security, and biomedical fields. With a team boasting over 20 years of experience in engineering research and product development, Adnoviv is recognized for its expertise in non-invasive physiological sensors. The company has developed advanced occupancy sensor technology that utilizes Doppler radar to accurately detect human presence, thereby optimizing energy savings and minimizing false positive alarms. This innovative approach enables clients to enhance remote control functionalities while ensuring reliable detection capabilities.
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 deliver solutions for wireless sensing across diverse applications, such as industrial monitoring, vehicle instrumentation, smart buildings, and wearable devices. ActiveMEMS is dedicated to creating high-performance micro transducers and energy harvesters, addressing the demands of next-generation energy-autonomous wireless sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. To support the production of these advanced systems, the company is developing new microfabrication technologies that enable the wafer-scale integration of high-quality smart materials. This core technology platform not only facilitates the creation of energy harvesters but also extends to applications including high-resolution ultrasound transceiver arrays for biomedical imaging, as well as micro-speakers, microphones, and haptic-feedback transducers for mobile consumer electronics.
Wilder Systems
Grant in 2019
Wilder Systems is a robotics and automation company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing automation solutions specifically for the aerospace industry. The company manufactures a platform that employs collaborative robots and mobile products to enhance existing processes, requiring minimal modifications to current production environments. This innovative approach enables aerospace companies to improve productivity, quality, and ergonomics in their operations.
Fullmoon Sensors
Grant in 2019
Fullmoon Sensors specializes in the design and deployment of intelligent chemical sensing networks aimed at continuous monitoring of airborne chemicals. Founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on solutions for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the atmosphere. Its patented microfabricated sensors are capable of differentiating, speciating, and quantifying various VOCs while operating efficiently at low power, typically through a USB connection. By utilizing IoT technology, Fullmoon Sensors enables users to identify and measure different low-power gases, contributing to improved environmental monitoring and safety.
MicroSilicon
Grant in 2019
MicroSilicon Inc. specializes in the design and development of custom integrated sensors for use in challenging environments, particularly within the oil and gas sector. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Katy, Texas, the company focuses on electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) sensing technologies. Its flagship product offers a unique in-field, inline EPR spectroscope that enables real-time monitoring of critical issues such as asphaltene deposition and corrosion, which pose significant challenges in the industry. By integrating advanced data processing and AI-based analytics on the Cloud, MicroSilicon provides solutions that help operators optimize pipeline integrity and downhole production while reducing chemical usage. The company has garnered recognition in the industry, being a finalist and award winner at prominent events and receiving accolades from various organizations.
AMBOTS Inc. develops innovative swarm 3D printing and assembly technologies aimed at transforming the manufacturing landscape. Utilizing a fleet of autonomous mobile robots that collaborate similarly to a swarm of bees, AMBOTS enables the automated production and assembly of a wide range of products, from everyday items to complex structures like homes and infrastructure. The company's patent-pending approach allows for manufacturing based on digital models on demand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. By facilitating the coordination of specialized robots to execute tasks, AMBOTS is positioned to lead the way in fully autonomous and on-demand manufacturing solutions.
Rotoye is a technology company focused on multirotor and avionics development and related research. Founded in 2017 and based in Marietta, Georgia, it designs and manufactures battery products for aviation and aerospace applications. The company offers smart chargers and batteries, custom design and consulting services, bespoke connectors and data interfaces, and monitoring systems for current and cell voltages, enabling integrated electric propulsion and power management. It also provides access to its electric product offerings through an online platform for clients pursuing advanced aviation solutions.
Multiscale Systems
Grant in 2019
Multiscale Systems produces industrial innovations through technical engineering services and a robust in-house R&D program. The company specializes in metamaterial composites and focuses on advanced manufacturing.
Malachite Technologies
Grant in 2019
Malachite Technologies, founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in providing fully integrated equipment and process services aimed at assisting customers in transitioning material science innovations from laboratory settings to manufacturing environments. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including the design and fabrication of ultra-high vacuum and atmospheric pressure chambers, physical and chemical vapor deposition coating systems, automated production systems, and thin film analysis. Through its tailored solutions, Malachite Technologies enables clients to obtain custom tools and process support efficiently, facilitating advancements in material science.
Adnoviv LLC is a technology research company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors and systems for diverse applications, including industrial, security, and biomedical fields. With a team boasting over 20 years of experience in engineering research and product development, Adnoviv is recognized for its expertise in non-invasive physiological sensors. The company has developed advanced occupancy sensor technology that utilizes Doppler radar to accurately detect human presence, thereby optimizing energy savings and minimizing false positive alarms. This innovative approach enables clients to enhance remote control functionalities while ensuring reliable detection capabilities.
Maia Analytica
Grant in 2019
Maia Analytica optimizes wastewater treatment through intelligent software and services. It enhances operational efficiency using innovative data tools, AI assistance, and embedded training programs.
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.
Founded in 2017, WEAV3D Inc. specializes in developing advanced composite forming machinery and processes. Its innovative technology combines weaving and composite consolidation into an automated, continuous process, significantly reducing waste, cycle time, and material handling costs compared to traditional methods.
Manifold Robotics
Grant in 2019
Manifold Robotics is a company that specializes in developing innovative drone technology aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in autonomous navigation. By utilizing electromagnetic fields (EMF) from power lines as a navigational source, the company enables drones to operate within shielded airspace, facilitating automated inspections of utility infrastructure. This capability allows for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing the costs associated with power line inspections. Manifold Robotics focuses on creating practical solutions that simplify drone operations and enhance their safety, ultimately contributing to advancements in various industries reliant on aerial technology.
Atheraxon is a technology company focused on enhancing safety, efficiency, and automation within industrial, logistics, and construction environments. The company provides a tracking technology platform that utilizes innovative mm-wave radar and fifth-generation radio-frequency identification technology to deliver real-time spatial visibility for operators, assets, and equipment. This platform enables managers to track and automate workflows, receive notifications about exceptions, and generate detailed analytics. Atheraxon's solutions streamline operations by eliminating the need for cumbersome battery replacements and traditional RFID readers, offering accuracy up to five centimeters with lightweight, sticker-like tags. This advanced approach allows clients to achieve smaller infrastructure requirements, minimize downtime, and reduce liability risks.
Ampere Scientific
Grant in 2018
Ampere Scientific specializes in advancing the production and processing of specialty alloys through innovative technology. The company develops and implements sensor and control systems along with a comprehensive software suite tailored for the vacuum arc remelting process. Their technology is designed to enhance production efficiency by detecting safety-critical events, such as side arcs, and improving arc distribution. Additionally, Ampere Scientific provides capabilities for process monitoring and supports clients in conducting multi-physics computational modeling and developing integrated measurement systems. This focus on continuous improvement positions the company as a key player in the specialty alloy manufacturing sector.
Adnoviv LLC is a technology research company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors and systems for diverse applications, including industrial, security, and biomedical fields. With a team boasting over 20 years of experience in engineering research and product development, Adnoviv is recognized for its expertise in non-invasive physiological sensors. The company has developed advanced occupancy sensor technology that utilizes Doppler radar to accurately detect human presence, thereby optimizing energy savings and minimizing false positive alarms. This innovative approach enables clients to enhance remote control functionalities while ensuring reliable detection capabilities.
Adnoviv LLC is a technology research company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors and systems for diverse applications, including industrial, security, and biomedical fields. With a team boasting over 20 years of experience in engineering research and product development, Adnoviv is recognized for its expertise in non-invasive physiological sensors. The company has developed advanced occupancy sensor technology that utilizes Doppler radar to accurately detect human presence, thereby optimizing energy savings and minimizing false positive alarms. This innovative approach enables clients to enhance remote control functionalities while ensuring reliable detection capabilities.
Harvest CROO
Grant in 2018
Founded in 2013, Harvest CROO specializes in developing AI-driven robotic systems for autonomous harvesting in agriculture. Headquartered in Plant City, Florida, the company aims to address labor shortages by automating pick-to-pack processes, offering real-time monitoring and analytics tools to optimize operations.
Kraenion is an applied machine learning company developing a visual cortex for machines that interact with the physical world. Their vision algorithms, stereo camera technology, sensors and compute hardware together deliver integrated perception solutions for robotics and industrial machinery.
The company was founded in 2017 by Dr. Binu Mathew and is located in Silicon Valley.
Realtime Robotics
Grant in 2018
Realtime Robotics, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing motion planning and control technologies for robots and autonomous vehicles. The company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that allows robots to react instantaneously to their surroundings, enabling safe operation in unstructured environments. Their RapidPlan processor integrates advanced software and hardware, allowing for the generation of safe motion plans in milliseconds, effectively eliminating the trade-off between speed and safety in automation. By facilitating seamless interaction with both static and dynamic objects, Realtime Robotics enhances the capabilities of robots in various applications, including industrial automation and autonomous vehicles, thereby promoting broader adoption and integration of robotics technology in everyday operations.
Vimaan is a technology company specializing in computer vision and AI solutions for warehouse inventory management. Their systems employ AI-powered cameras, autonomous drones, and machine learning algorithms to capture, digitize, and analyze inventory data across warehouses, enhancing inventory accuracy and reducing manual labor.
At TAMOSI we have developed industry-leading technologies designed to change the way we think of computing, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security.
Brown Engineers
Grant in 2017
Brown Engineers is an engineering design consultancy company. Brown Engineers perform mechanical, electrical, and automation engineering. Their services include power distribution for industrial plants high voltage, medium voltage, and low voltage, cooling loop systems and chiller plants, and radio and cellular telemetry.
Drishti Technologies, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-based computer vision solutions aimed at enhancing visual inspections within manufacturing processes. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, the company offers a software-as-a-service product that delivers video analytics and traceability for manual assembly lines. This technology allows for non-intrusive, real-time observation of human actions, thereby improving productivity, quality, and employee training. Drishti's solutions are particularly beneficial for the electronics and automotive sectors, as they help identify flaws and enhance operational efficiency. The company also emphasizes training through AI and video, enabling the development of skilled workers and the identification of high-performing employees who contribute innovative solutions to standardized processes.
AutoModality
Grant in 2017
AutoModality Inc. is a company that specializes in developing flight control software for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), enabling them to operate autonomously in environments where GPS signals are unavailable. Founded in 2014 and based in Syracuse, New York, AutoModality manufactures drone platforms that utilize off-the-shelf components to facilitate automated inspections. Their technology is particularly focused on the agriculture and infrastructure sectors, allowing for close-up inspections of structures such as bridges, culverts, rolling stock, and cell towers. The company's advanced navigation software and integrated sensors enable drones to approach inspection sites closely, providing real-time quality streaming from onboard cameras to handheld devices. This capability allows users to gather critical data in challenging locations that are often difficult to access. AutoModality is also recognized for its innovative contributions to the drone industry, exemplified by Team Autero, which won the 2016 DJI SDK Challenge.
ThruWave develops millimeter wave imaging technology for various industries. Founded in 2017, it's headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Max-IR Labs offers solutions for industrial process control, medical diagnostics, and biochemical analysis are developed by Max-IR Labs. The R&D is carried out in close collaboration with customers, with a focus on their application needs and supported by market research. Traditional techniques that interact with the analyte liquid, such as ultraviolet, electrochemical, colorimetric, and direct infrared, suffer from fouling and interferences and become unstable over time.
Tech4Imaging
Grant in 2017
Tech4Imaging specializes in developing non-invasive imaging technology for commercial and industrial use. It focuses on creating instrumentation that optimizes and automates processes, even in extreme conditions where standard methods fail. The company's proprietary Electrical Capacitance Volume Tomography (ECVT) technology enables it to deliver advanced sensing solutions, backed by over 15 patents and numerous peer-reviewed publications.
GelSight is a sensor technology company that develops advanced surface measurement solutions, including a benchtop GelSight scanner that captures the surface geometry of a wide range of materials. Its technology can visualize three-dimensional topography and provide micron-level dimensional measurements by digitizing tactile sensing on an elastomeric interface, enabling detailed measurements across four orders of magnitude. The company serves aerospace, electronics, universities, research institutions, and forensics applications, with prototypes and tools designed to reveal surface features invisible to the naked eye. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight focuses on flexible metrology solutions for quality control, testing, and research, helping clients obtain reliable, high-resolution surface data for design, inspection, and material studies.
Skyven Technologies
Grant in 2017
Skyven Technologies is an energy-as-a-service company specializing in decarbonizing industrial process heat. It works with manufacturers in hard-to-decarbonize industries, providing clean, emissions-free process heat at prices lower than natural gas. Skyven installs its advanced technology, such as the Arcturus line of steam generating heat pumps, with no upfront capital cost or disruption to existing processes. The company monitors carbon emissions in real-time and bills clients only for the clean energy delivered. It offers dashboards displaying real-time data-backed savings and carbon metrics.
VinSense is an Indiana-based company established in March 2015, focused on developing an innovative decision support software system tailored for agricultural crop production, particularly in the wine grape growing and winemaking sectors. The platform empowers producers, field managers, and winemakers to enhance crop management decisions, ultimately improving production volume, uniformity, and quality while promoting long-term sustainability and profitability. By utilizing real-time information, predictive modeling, and advanced scientific research in soil, viticulture, and enology, VinSense enables users to make timely interventions in areas such as cover crop management, irrigation practices, and nutrient management. The software features a user-friendly visual interface that transforms complex data into actionable insights, ensuring relevance and accessibility for its users. This comprehensive approach not only aids in optimizing yield quality but also supports better environmental protection and water conservation practices.
Akabotics is a company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in autonomous robotic solutions for continuous maintenance dredging in shallow waterways. Its innovative platform consists of two robotic units that collaborate to identify and eliminate sediment buildups, transforming waterway maintenance from a sporadic task into a seamless, ongoing process. By employing this technology, Akabotics significantly reduces costs associated with mobilization, labor, and energy, enhancing the efficiency of waterway upkeep.
Integrated Protein Technologies
Grant in 2017
Integrated Protein Technologies specializes in protein and oligonucleotide workflow automation solutions. The company has developed the samplestream platform, which streamlines complex intact biomolecule workflows into user-friendly sample-to-answer solutions. This platform is designed to meet the rigorous demands of biopharma, laboratory-developed testing, and in vitro diagnostic applications, achieving a throughput of up to four samples per minute with its intuitive software. Additionally, Integrated Protein Technologies offers a proteomics system that significantly reduces the cost of per analysis, allowing for the commoditization of peptide and intact protein measurements. This capability enables broad application across various fields, including basic research, food safety, and biologic development.
Ras Labs, LLC is a company that specializes in the development and production of Synthetic Muscle, a polymer-based material that mimics natural muscle movement through expansion and contraction in response to electric impulses. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, Ras Labs focuses on enhancing the interface between mechanical devices and humans. Its innovations are particularly beneficial in the fields of prosthetics, rehabilitative robotics, and protective devices. The company also manufactures robotic arm products that incorporate material science and data engineering to achieve precise motion in automation processes. These products feature tactile sensors that enable soft gripping of fragile objects, improving touch detection and location sensing in robotic grippers. Ras Labs aims to facilitate gentle grasping and adaptive responses in robotic applications, promoting more intuitive interactions between humans and machines.
Culture Biosciences
Grant in 2017
Culture Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, that offers an innovative biomanufacturing platform designed for scientists to efficiently run, monitor, and analyze bioreactor experiments through the cloud. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in developing automated bioreactors and fermentation tools that enable biotech companies to optimize their manufacturing processes. By leveraging robotic sample handling and cloud-based data monitoring and analysis, Culture Biosciences significantly accelerates the ability of scientists to manage bioreactor operations compared to traditional methods. This allows for faster product development and market readiness, streamlining the biomanufacturing workflow for its clients.
Chaos Prime specializes in industrializing artificial intelligence through its EdgeOps software platform, which integrates big data and AI to enhance operational technology. The platform offers prescriptive maintenance and analytics capabilities that enable system designers to forecast and prescribe operational outcomes, effectively reducing unplanned equipment downtime and increasing production yield. By transitioning from planned to actual events for real-time adjustments, it optimizes supply chain processes and enhances overall productivity. Furthermore, Chaos Prime develops highly reliable and ultra-secure wireless connectivity technology tailored for the Internet of Things, allowing semiconductor companies to achieve seamless and scalable connectivity. This combination of prescriptive analytics and advanced wireless solutions positions Chaos Prime as a leader in operational efficiency for industrial firms.
Carnot Compression
Grant in 2017
Carnot Compression is a manufacturer specializing in energy-efficient air and gas compression solutions, particularly for oil-free applications. The company employs a proprietary isothermal compression process that utilizes water's thermal capacity to absorb heat generated during compression, resulting in significant energy savings compared to conventional methods. By creating millions of tiny gas bubbles surrounded by water, Carnot's technology can absorb substantial amounts of heat, making it capable of delivering low-temperature, oil-free compressed gas. This innovative approach addresses a diverse range of industrial needs, including applications in refrigeration, liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas transportation, and energy storage. With a focus on sustainability, Carnot Compression is positioned to capitalize on a $30 billion global market opportunity, serving various sectors such as food and life sciences.
Pax Scientific
Grant in 2017
PAX Scientific, Inc. is an engineering research and product design company specializing in fluid dynamics and air-handling technologies. Founded in 1997 and based in San Rafael, California, the company develops solutions for various fluid-related industrial challenges, including fans, blowers, marine hull designs, and industrial mixing technologies. Its innovative equipment is designed to manage turbulence, reduce friction and noise, and enhance heat transfer, ultimately enabling more efficient energy and material consumption. PAX Scientific markets its fan designs through licensing agreements across multiple sectors, including industrial, domestic, computer, and automotive markets. Additionally, the company offers technologies for water and wastewater management and water purification, positioning itself as a leader in the development of streamlined and effective industrial solutions.
Adnoviv LLC is a technology research company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors and systems for diverse applications, including industrial, security, and biomedical fields. With a team boasting over 20 years of experience in engineering research and product development, Adnoviv is recognized for its expertise in non-invasive physiological sensors. The company has developed advanced occupancy sensor technology that utilizes Doppler radar to accurately detect human presence, thereby optimizing energy savings and minimizing false positive alarms. This innovative approach enables clients to enhance remote control functionalities while ensuring reliable detection capabilities.
Atomnaut is a developer of advanced microscopy technology, specializing in a 3D atomic resolution microscope. This innovative device employs atom microscope by projection (AMP) technology, which allows for the precise imaging, analysis, sequencing, and design of atoms in three-dimensional space. Atomnaut's offerings include a variety of materials critical for various industries, such as silicon transistors, high-strength steels, nanowires, quantum dots, tungsten alloys for fusion and aerospace applications, as well as nanostructured light and strong aluminum alloys. Through its cutting-edge technology, the company enables scientists to identify and determine the atomic structure of materials, contributing to advancements in materials engineering and design.
Lupine Labs is a Boulder, Colorado-based company that focuses on the design, development, and integration of automated manufacturing processes. With a strong foundation in material science and machine automation, the company collaborates with manufacturing teams to create production-ready tools that leverage advanced technology. Lupine Labs offers a range of services, including contract engineering, machine design, software development, process engineering, failure analysis, prototyping, and various forms of material analysis such as scanning electron microscopy and infrared spectroscopy. These capabilities enable clients to enhance their manufacturing efficiency and innovation.
Qelzal Corporation, also known as Kelzal, is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-driven systems for object and activity recognition. Founded in 2014 and based in La Jolla, California, Qelzal develops advanced products such as the Perception Appliance, which enhances autonomous vehicles and robots with image-free sensing capabilities. The company's innovations focus on obstacle avoidance systems for small commercial drones, ensuring safer and more efficient near-earth flights. By employing brain-inspired engineering and leveraging deep learning and machine learning techniques, Qelzal aims to provide solutions for various industries, including building automation, security, mobile robotics, and autonomous vehicles.
Malachite Technologies
Grant in 2016
Malachite Technologies, founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in providing fully integrated equipment and process services aimed at assisting customers in transitioning material science innovations from laboratory settings to manufacturing environments. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including the design and fabrication of ultra-high vacuum and atmospheric pressure chambers, physical and chemical vapor deposition coating systems, automated production systems, and thin film analysis. Through its tailored solutions, Malachite Technologies enables clients to obtain custom tools and process support efficiently, facilitating advancements in material science.
Harvest CROO
Grant in 2016
Founded in 2013, Harvest CROO specializes in developing AI-driven robotic systems for autonomous harvesting in agriculture. Headquartered in Plant City, Florida, the company aims to address labor shortages by automating pick-to-pack processes, offering real-time monitoring and analytics tools to optimize operations.
Innovas Technologies
Grant in 2016
Innovas Technologies provides automatic condenser and chiller tube cleaning systems that improve energy efficiency and reduce maintenance. The company's system provides condenser tube cleaning systems for on-load cleaning of surface condensers in steam or combined cycle plants, cleans heat exchangers naturally and sustainably without costly process shutdowns or chemicals, and enables its clients to improve the energy efficiency of water-cooled chillers and central chilled water plants in a cost-effective manner.
Service Robotics & Technologies
Grant in 2016
Service Robotics & Technologies, Inc. is a software integration company based in Springfield, Virginia, established in 2017. The company specializes in creating smart device solutions tailored for building management and facility operations. Its offerings include smart building management systems, facility mapping, robot fleet management, automated scheduling, and consulting services. SRT focuses on integrating robotic technology, Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and building automation to enhance operational efficiency in the facility and campus management sectors.
Ampere Scientific
Grant in 2016
Ampere Scientific specializes in advancing the production and processing of specialty alloys through innovative technology. The company develops and implements sensor and control systems along with a comprehensive software suite tailored for the vacuum arc remelting process. Their technology is designed to enhance production efficiency by detecting safety-critical events, such as side arcs, and improving arc distribution. Additionally, Ampere Scientific provides capabilities for process monitoring and supports clients in conducting multi-physics computational modeling and developing integrated measurement systems. This focus on continuous improvement positions the company as a key player in the specialty alloy manufacturing sector.
Service Robotics & Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Service Robotics & Technologies, Inc. is a software integration company based in Springfield, Virginia, established in 2017. The company specializes in creating smart device solutions tailored for building management and facility operations. Its offerings include smart building management systems, facility mapping, robot fleet management, automated scheduling, and consulting services. SRT focuses on integrating robotic technology, Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and building automation to enhance operational efficiency in the facility and campus management sectors.
Loci Controls
Grant in 2016
Loci Controls, Inc. specializes in developing and commercializing automated landfill gas collection systems. The company has created the Loci WellWatcher, which consists of wellhead-mounted hardware and a cloud-based monitoring platform that collects crucial data to enhance landfill gas production. Loci Controls provides real-time monitoring and control of gas composition, pressure, temperature, and flow, resulting in an increase in gas collection efficiency by 20% or more. The company aims to improve safety and reduce operational costs for landfill operators and energy utility customers across the United States. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Fall River, Massachusetts, Loci Controls combines innovative technology with field service personnel to optimize gas collection and mitigate environmental, health, and safety risks associated with landfill operations.
MTPV Power Corporation, established in 2003 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in innovative clean energy solutions. The company focuses on developing Micron-gap ThermalPhotoVoltaics (MTPV) technology, originally researched at MIT and Draper Laboratory before being brought under MTPV Power's umbrella. Their core product is semiconductor chips designed to convert waste heat from various sources into usable electricity, benefiting industrial businesses by enhancing productivity while reducing energy costs.