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 Industrial Gases

Aquagga

Grant in 2023
Aquagga, Inc. is dedicated to addressing the significant threat posed by PFAS contaminants in water resources and public health. The company specializes in developing and operating advanced PFAS destruction units using its proprietary Hydrothermal Alkaline Treatment (HALT) technology. In addition to these destruction units, Aquagga is advancing PFAS sensing technology and other water pollutant mitigation and remediation solutions. The company serves various sectors, including government and municipal markets, as well as industrial wastewater treatment, positioning itself as a leader in the fight against PFAS pollution. Aquagga also employs supercritical water technology, coupled with advanced additive manufacturing, to enhance the treatment of industrial effluents, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability and social impact.

AirOmatix

Grant in 2022
AirOmatix is focused on commercializing a novel technology for the concentration and removal of oxygen from ambient air through a photochemical process. This innovative approach allows for the generation of high-purity oxygen at greater flow rates than traditional pressure swing adsorption devices. AirOmatix is developing high-flow oxygen concentrators that can deliver continuous output of over 6.0 liters per minute, significantly surpassing the capabilities of existing systems. Additionally, the company aims to create ultra-portable oxygen devices that are compact enough to fit in a coffee mug, catering to both individual and industrial needs. For industrial applications, AirOmatix provides on-site oxygen generation solutions that can replace bulk deliveries of liquid oxygen, producing high-purity liquid oxygen in substantial quantities. Their technology offers significant advantages in healthcare, athletics, and food storage, ensuring an improved and reliable oxygen supply for various applications.

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.

Noble Gas Systems

Grant in 2021
Noble Gas Systems LLC, established in 2017 and headquartered in Novi, Michigan, specializes in the development of innovative gas storage and delivery systems tailored for the chemical and gas industries. The company employs conformable tank technology to provide safe and flexible solutions for storing and delivering various compressed gases, including natural gas, air, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen. Noble Gas Systems aims to enable clients to store and utilize high-pressure gases in an economical manner, catering to the diverse needs of its clients in this sector.

Aquagga

Grant in 2021
Aquagga, Inc. is dedicated to addressing the significant threat posed by PFAS contaminants in water resources and public health. The company specializes in developing and operating advanced PFAS destruction units using its proprietary Hydrothermal Alkaline Treatment (HALT) technology. In addition to these destruction units, Aquagga is advancing PFAS sensing technology and other water pollutant mitigation and remediation solutions. The company serves various sectors, including government and municipal markets, as well as industrial wastewater treatment, positioning itself as a leader in the fight against PFAS pollution. Aquagga also employs supercritical water technology, coupled with advanced additive manufacturing, to enhance the treatment of industrial effluents, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability and social impact.

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.

Ipsum Nano

Grant in 2016
Ipsum Nano designs and develops novel adsorbent technology to filter toxic gases and particulates.

Solution Spray Technologies

Grant in 2016
Solution Spray Technologies specializes in the development of ceramic coatings and membranes, providing a range of services that include thermal spray applications, advisory support, and research and development. The company focuses on addressing significant industrial challenges by offering small-volume ceramic coating services and designing tailored microstructures and compositions for various applications. Their plasma spray technology enhances the efficiency of gas turbines by allowing them to operate at higher temperatures. This capability enables clients to achieve desired coating properties while reducing costs, making Solution Spray Technologies a valuable partner in the industrial coatings sector.

Proton Energy Systems

Grant in 2016
Proton Energy Systems, Inc. provides hydrogen energy and innovative gas solutions. The Company offers hydrogen, nitrogen, and zero air generator. Proton Energy operates in the State of Connecticut.

Proton Energy Systems

Grant in 2014
Proton Energy Systems, Inc. provides hydrogen energy and innovative gas solutions. The Company offers hydrogen, nitrogen, and zero air generator. Proton Energy operates in the State of Connecticut.

IntraMicron

Grant in 2013
IntraMicron, Inc. is an engineering technology development and manufacturing company based in Auburn, Alabama, founded in 2001. The company specializes in producing micron-diameter metal fibers and microfibrous media designed to enhance catalytic, sorptive, and filtration processes. IntraMicron's offerings include a range of products such as metal fibers, nonwoven media, filtration systems, and modular desulfurization solutions. These products cater to various industries, including energy, defense, chemicals, and aerospace, and are utilized in applications such as clean air filtration and water purification. The company's innovative technology aims to improve the efficiency of filtration and other processes, contributing to health and safety in the environments where their products are deployed.

Infinite Composites

Grant in 2013
Infinite Composites specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced composite pressure vessels and structures. Founded in 2010, the company aims to revolutionize composite pressure vessel technology to support its widespread adoption, particularly in sectors requiring weight-sensitive solutions. Its innovative gas storage systems are designed to hold more fuel weight than their own cylinder weight, making them ideal for applications in aerospace, including launch vehicles, satellites, and spacecraft, as well as in industrial gas and transportation markets. Infinite Composites is committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that its products meet and exceed customer and industry quality standards while maintaining a focus on reliability and defect-free delivery.

Pyro-E

Grant in 2012
Pyro-E Inc. specializes in thermal-electric technologies, focusing on the development of solid-state systems that facilitate waste energy recovery and clean energy generation. Founded in 2012 by Kevin S. Lu in Los Angeles, the company custom designs and deploys technologies aimed at energy harvesting applications. Its innovative electromechanical devices can extract energy from low-frequency, intermittent vibrations, making them suitable for various settings, including buildings, train rails, and oil and gas pipelines. By integrating with commercial sensors, Pyro-E's vibrational energy harvesting solutions allow devices to function without the need for wiring. The company serves multiple industries, including smart water management, industrial IoT, regenerative pavement, and ocean power, enhancing energy efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.

Sustainable Innovations

Grant in 2012
Sustainable Innovations was founded in 2007 by Dr. Trent Molter to develop and manufacture innovative products based on a proprietary, low-cost, large format electrochemical platform that transforms waste gases and power into higher-value forms. Sustainable Innovations’ products serve critical energy and industrial applications having tremendous global commercial and societal value. Its revolutionary, high-pressure proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology builds upon prior private and public investment of over $1 billion in the low-carbon economy and places us in a unique position to address large robust markets having significant commercial and societal importance.

Proton Energy Systems

Grant in 2012
Proton Energy Systems, Inc. provides hydrogen energy and innovative gas solutions. The Company offers hydrogen, nitrogen, and zero air generator. Proton Energy operates in the State of Connecticut.

IntraMicron

Grant in 2012
IntraMicron, Inc. is an engineering technology development and manufacturing company based in Auburn, Alabama, founded in 2001. The company specializes in producing micron-diameter metal fibers and microfibrous media designed to enhance catalytic, sorptive, and filtration processes. IntraMicron's offerings include a range of products such as metal fibers, nonwoven media, filtration systems, and modular desulfurization solutions. These products cater to various industries, including energy, defense, chemicals, and aerospace, and are utilized in applications such as clean air filtration and water purification. The company's innovative technology aims to improve the efficiency of filtration and other processes, contributing to health and safety in the environments where their products are deployed.
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