National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency in the United States that funds and supports research and education in science and engineering. It funds fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering and administers non-dilutive funding programs to aid early‑stage technology development, helping translate discoveries into commercially viable products and services. Through grants and fellowships, the NSF supports researchers, educators, and startups, contributing to innovation and U.S. competitiveness. The agency operates with a substantial budget to advance science, engineering, and STEM education nationwide.

James Donlon

Program Director

Sean L. Jones

Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

Graciela Narcho

Staff Associate

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Past deals in Renewables

Piersica

Grant in 2024
Piersica is a battery technology company specializing in the development of safe, solid-state lithium-ion batteries. With proprietary technology, Piersica aims to double the energy density of conventional Li-ion batteries, primarily serving electric vehicle and utility markets.

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.

Thiozen

Grant in 2024
Thiozen develops innovative hydrogen gas production technology aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Its proprietary chemical process converts hydrogen sulfide into hydrogen gas, enabling clients to bypass carbon emissions associated with natural gas-based hydrogen production and avoid the high costs of electrolysis.

NearStar Fusion

Grant in 2023
NearStar Fusion is developing fusion power plants using a tritium-free pulsed impact fusion approach. The company leverages extensive experience with hypervelocity plasma railguns to simplify its power plant design, reducing development time and costs while improving reliability.

Aquagga

Grant in 2023
Aquagga specializes in developing and operating advanced technologies for the treatment and remediation of water pollutants, notably focusing on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). They employ their proprietary Hydrothermal Alkaline Treatment (HALT) technology to destroy PFAS effectively. Aquagga serves both government/municipal markets and industrial wastewater sectors, aiming to mitigate environmental health risks associated with these contaminants.

Cecilia

Grant in 2023
Cecilia is a startup addressing the global plastic waste crisis. It commercializes a modular microwave-based system that converts plastic waste into clean hydrogen and performance carbon, specifically carbon nanotubes (CNTs). This innovative process is highly energy-efficient and can achieve a carbon-neutral profile when powered by renewable electricity grids.

Sylvatex

Grant in 2022
Sylvatex, Inc. develops and scales a cathode manufacturing process for lithium-ion batteries to future-proof production, increasing flexibility in material composition, broadening the range of inputs, and aiming to lower costs, capital requirements, and the carbon footprint for electric vehicles and energy storage applications.

T-Omega Wind

Grant in 2022
T-Omega Wind is a pioneering developer of floating offshore wind turbines. Unlike traditional designs that fight against water movements, T-Omega's turbines are engineered to ride on top of waves, minimizing resistance and maximizing efficiency. Their innovative structure features a rotor held firmly on both sides, aligned with the wind direction, and can be towed for easy deployment, facilitating global clean energy expansion.

Octet Scientific

Grant in 2022
Octet Scientific produces organic electrolyte chemicals, notably its OctoLyte products. These enhance efficiency and extend cycle life for batteries, particularly in emerging markets such as grid storage, data centers/AI, and small mobility.

Stoke Space

Grant in 2022
Stoke Space is a company dedicated to developing a fully reusable medium-lift rocket known as Nova, which aims to provide cost-effective and sustainable access to space. The company focuses on creating rockets that deliver satellites in a manner that is low-cost, on-demand, and capable of daily flights. By emphasizing environmental stewardship, Stoke Space seeks to significantly reduce atmospheric impact and facilitate dynamic space operations. With its vertically integrated design and manufacturing capabilities, the company is positioned to accelerate the growth of the space economy while promoting sustainable practices in the aerospace industry.

AeroShield

Grant in 2022
AeroShield specializes in the production of super-insulating, nanoporous glass materials designed for energy-efficient windows. Utilizing silica aerogel, AeroShield's products offer optical clarity akin to traditional glass while delivering superior insulation, making them 50% more effective than conventional double-pane windows. This innovative approach not only enhances thermal comfort but also significantly improves energy performance, allowing window manufacturers to meet sustainability and compliance objectives. Additionally, the payback period for AeroShield's materials is up to five times faster than that of similarly performing windows, making them a compelling choice for the modern market.

NanoDian

Grant in 2022
NanoDian is a nanotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing advanced lithium-ion battery materials, specifically cathode materials. The company employs patented laboratory-developed technology to create next-generation batteries that address critical challenges in the industry, such as improving life cycles, enhancing charge rates, increasing safety, and reducing costs. NanoDian's innovations aim to benefit a range of applications in both portable and stationary energy storage systems, including electric vehicles and microgrids. Through its commitment to cutting-edge research and development, NanoDian seeks to contribute significantly to the evolution of energy storage solutions.

Arctura

Grant in 2022
Arctura specializes in developing innovative wind energy solutions. It aims to enhance sustainability, affordability, and accessibility of energy through technological advancements.

Yard Stick

Grant in 2022
Yard Stick develops a handheld device that measures soil carbon levels in real-time. This enables evidence-based regenerative farming practices, improving soil health, increasing farmer income, and combating climate change by sequestering carbon.

TEVERRA

Grant in 2022
TEVERRA is a clean energy technology company focused on providing innovative subsurface solutions aimed at optimizing carbon storage and energy storage. The company specializes in converting oil and gas assets into geothermal resources and offers a range of services, including the design of geothermal systems and power plants. Additionally, TEVERRA provides subsurface monitoring, visualization, and control for both geothermal and oil and gas operations. Through the development of advanced technology and consulting services, TEVERRA is dedicated to supporting international projects that contribute to a low-carbon and sustainable energy mix.

Re-Synth International

Grant in 2022
Re-Synth International is a developer of advanced environmental technologies focused on enhancing fuel efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. The company utilizes patented methods to eliminate contaminants from hydrocarbon fuels, significantly reducing the cost of clean fuel without generating harmful by-products or altering fuel viscosity. By improving the quality and efficiency of fuel, Re-Synth International enables users to lower their fuel consumption and overall carbon footprint, contributing to more sustainable energy practices.

Elateq

Grant in 2022
Elateq specializes in advanced water treatment solutions. Its core technology employs low-level electricity and proprietary carbon materials to remove heavy metals, pathogens, and toxic chemicals from wastewater, tailored to the specific needs of each facility.

Tyfast

Grant in 2022
Tyfast develops lithium-ion battery technology and vanadium-based anodes to improve cycle life and charging safety, including low-temperature performance. By replacing graphite with vanadium-based anodes, the company seeks to deliver safer, longer-lasting batteries with enhanced charge capability for heavy-duty trucking, mining, and construction equipment as a replacement for diesel, enabled by vanadium-based anodes and metal oxide chemistry. Tyfast also provides energy storage solutions for renewable energy applications, focusing on durable batteries and rapid charging performance.

Ladon Robotics

Grant in 2022
Ladon Robotics is a company focused on revolutionizing the cargo shipping industry through the development of autonomous cargo ships powered by wind and solar energy. By integrating advanced solar cells into wingsails, Ladon Robotics enhances the efficiency of its vessels, allowing them to harness natural energy for propulsion and operational needs. This innovative approach enables the ships to operate autonomously, significantly reducing reliance on fuel and labor costs. With the capability to sail multiple times a day, these vessels offer a reliable and sustainable alternative to conventional cargo ships, promoting a more eco-friendly logistics solution.

LeapFrog Design

Grant in 2022
LeapFrog Design specializes in developing sustainable water treatment systems for households. Their innovative solutions recycle greywater using plants and natural materials, offering compact modular planters with automated water-quality monitoring. This promotes water conservation, reduces pollution, and provides cost savings for homeowners.

PureBiomass

Grant in 2022
PureBiomass specializes in sustainable algae cultivation systems, offering innovative solutions that include waste water remediation, live feeds for shellfish, and omega-3 production. The company has developed a photo-bioreactor system designed to optimize algae growth, featuring a metal support cage, a plastic bladder for culture volume, and a sterile harvest apparatus for efficient collection of pre-concentrated culture. This system incorporates pH and temperature control options, allowing production facilities to minimize water consumption and reduce their carbon footprint. Through these services, PureBiomass aims to support sustainable fish production while contributing to environmental conservation efforts.

NextGen Battery Technologies

Grant in 2022
NextGen Battery Technologies develops advanced battery solutions. It specializes in proprietary solid-state electrolyte and cobalt-free cathode technology, aiming to facilitate large-scale electric vehicle adoption.

KineticCore Solutions

Grant in 2022
Founded in Loveland, Colorado, KineticCore Solutions specializes in manufacturing innovative energy storage systems. Its flagship product is an all-composite structural battery designed for modular, utility-scale use, offering a safe and sustainable solution with no hazardous materials.

UNIGRID

Grant in 2022
UNIGRID develops sustainable and affordable sodium-based batteries using abundant materials. They aim to put a battery into every home, the grid, and other distributed energy storage applications. They use dense Na-alloy and a non-flammable electrolyte, which led to high energy density and improved safety.

Nth Cycle

Grant in 2022
Nth Cycle is a company specializing in metal processing technology. It collaborates with battery recyclers and miners to recover critical minerals from electronic waste and low-grade mine tailings using its proprietary electro-extraction method, offering an alternative to traditional hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy processes.

SkyNano

Grant in 2022
SkyNano is a science-based technology company dedicated to commercializing solutions that address carbon pollution. The firm develops innovative carbon materials that utilize carbon emissions as a feedstock for manufacturing functional materials. Leveraging proprietary electrochemistry, SkyNano offers a low-cost, scalable, and sustainable approach to producing advanced carbon materials suitable for various applications. By transforming carbon emissions into valuable products, the company aims to help clients mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.

NanoFlex Power

Grant in 2022
NanoFlex Power Corporation is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company that specializes in the research, development, commercialization, and licensing of advanced photovoltaic technologies, particularly focusing on thin-film solar products. Established in 1994, the company holds a global license to sublicense intellectual property from its sponsored research programs, resulting in a robust portfolio of issued and pending patents in the United States and internationally. Its innovative technologies include Gallium Arsenide-based solar thin films and organic photovoltaic materials designed for ultra-thin applications. These advancements enable various uses, such as portable and off-grid power generation, building-integrated photovoltaics, semi-transparent solar glazing for windows, and solar films for automobiles and consumer electronics. NanoFlex Power aims to provide high-performance solutions that are lightweight, flexible, and cost-effective, thereby enhancing the accessibility and versatility of solar energy applications across multiple sectors.

Boron Nitride Power

Grant in 2022
Boron Nitride Power specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced battery materials, particularly focusing on functionalized hexagonal boron nitride and graphene. The company aims to enhance electrochemical energy storage systems by providing materials that offer high energy and power density while ensuring thermal stability. Their innovations improve upon traditional graphene oxide cathodes, making them more effective and environmentally friendly. By leveraging these functionalized 2D materials, Boron Nitride Power addresses the growing demand for high-performance batteries, catering to industries that require reliable and efficient energy storage solutions.

Two Bears Environmental Consulting

Grant in 2021
Two Bears Environmental Consulting, founded in 2015 and based in Anchorage, Alaska, specializes in providing environmental services that assess the impact of climate change on various projects. The company offers climate impact statements that evaluate how projected climatic conditions might affect these initiatives. Additionally, Two Bears assists clients in accessing grants from different levels of government and organizations. The firm also provides unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) services, including drone-based data collection, which helps companies ensure regulatory compliance and promote sustainable practices.

Thiozen

Grant in 2021
Thiozen develops innovative hydrogen gas production technology aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Its proprietary chemical process converts hydrogen sulfide into hydrogen gas, enabling clients to bypass carbon emissions associated with natural gas-based hydrogen production and avoid the high costs of electrolysis.

SuperClean Glass

Grant in 2021
SuperClean Glass develops self-cleaning solar panel technology that uses proprietary electrodes to generate electric fields that sweep dust from panels. The system is designed for utility-scale solar installations in desert regions, aiming to boost energy production while reducing maintenance costs and conserving water by minimizing cleaning needs.

Beyond The Dome

Grant in 2021
Beyond The Dome is a developer of wastewater treatment systems that aim to provide clean water and improve waste management by destroying organic compounds, including hard-to-degrade substances such as PFAS, microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and other wet wastes. The company offers small turnkey systems with high throughput and specializes in supercritical water oxidation to destroy biosolids, sludge, and hazardous organic contaminants, enabling climate-friendly waste management for firms dealing with chemically contaminated waste.

NoMIS Power

Grant in 2021
NoMIS Power specializes in manufacturing silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor devices and innovative packaging architectures. They offer technical consulting, SiC design services, and research & development capabilities to the electronics industry.

CrossLink Composites

Grant in 2021
CrossLink Composites, founded in 2017 and based in Harriman, Tennessee, specializes in the development of proprietary carbon fiber technology. The company focuses on creating low-cost, high-performance carbon fiber and composites tailored for a variety of industrial applications, including cleantech, automotive, wind energy, and civil infrastructure. By emphasizing high-volume production, CrossLink Composites aims to provide customized carbon fiber solutions that meet the specific needs of its customers, thereby enhancing performance across diverse sectors.

Sync Energy AI

Grant in 2021
Sync Energy AI is an Energy-Tech startup focused on assisting electric utilities in enhancing their operational efficiency, particularly in preparation for and response to natural disasters. The company has developed two proprietary artificial intelligence technologies that are integral to its software solutions. These AI-driven tools feature a no-code interface, allowing field crews and planners to utilize advanced analytics effectively. By implementing these technologies, electric utilities can minimize customer downtime and gain insights into potential disaster impacts before they occur. Sync Energy AI's offerings are delivered through Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) models, providing real value to its clients.

Marel Power Solutions

Grant in 2021
Marel Power Solutions designs modular power subsystems and compact, scalable power stacks for inverters. The subsystems are miniaturized, configurable, reusable, and upgradeable, with resilience to die-supply shortages, enabling customers to deploy a new generation of power inverters.

TruSpin Nanomaterial Innovation

Grant in 2021
TruSpin specializes in the mass production of unique nanofibers using its proprietary A/C electrospinning process. These nanofibers are currently employed as additives in battery chemicals, significantly enhancing energy density.

Solestial

Grant in 2021
Solestial develops radiation‑hardened silicon photovoltaic modules for space applications. Its ultra‑thin, flexible solar cells self‑repair radiation damage at normal operating temperatures, allowing panels to maintain performance for up to ten years in low Earth orbit. The modules are produced with automated manufacturing, reducing costs by about 90% compared to existing space‑grade technologies while enabling virtually unlimited production capacity. Solestial’s technology supports current satellite constellations, research missions, and future large‑scale space energy infrastructure, positioning the company as a key supplier for the emerging space economy.

Valgotech

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2018, Valgotech is a technology company based in Fishers, Indiana. It specializes in advanced materials and energy storage systems, aiming to make energy consumption more sustainable and affordable.

Minerva Lithium

Grant in 2021
Minerva Lithium, founded in 2020 in Greensboro, North Carolina, focuses on advancing critical mineral extraction technologies. The company has developed a proprietary nano mosaic membrane filter system that enhances the extraction of lithium from non-traditional water resources. This innovative approach aims to improve lithium recovery rates and support the clean energy sector, as well as the automotive and technology industries, by providing high-grade pure minerals essential for various applications. In addition to boosting lithium availability, Minerva's methods also facilitate the recovery of usable water, contributing to sustainable practices in mineral extraction.

Swift Solar

Grant in 2021
Swift Solar is a solar technology company that designs and manufactures lightweight solar panels and systems for aerospace, automotive, and building applications. Founded in 2017 and based in San Carlos, California, with a facility in Golden, Colorado, the company focuses on perovskite solar cell technology to deliver higher efficiency and lower costs. Its approach involves ultra-thin perovskite films and tandem cell architectures that capture different parts of the solar spectrum to improve conversion efficiency while reducing weight. Swift Solar emphasizes domestic manufacturing to support scalable production and aims to advance photovoltaic solutions suitable for demanding environments and large-scale deployment.

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.

Beta Analytic

Grant in 2021
Beta Analytic specializes in stable isotope analysis, offering services such as biobased testing, natural product testing, essential oil testing, renewable carbon measurement, nitrate source tracking, and biofuels renewable carbon testing. They also provide radiocarbon dating services for applications in geochronology, geochemical fingerprinting, and environmental source tracking.

Pyran

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2017, Pyran develops renewable industrial chemicals from agricultural and wood waste. Its proprietary process converts these resources into a five-carbon diol used in coatings, adhesives, plastics, and polyols production. The company serves chemical industries, offering cost-effective and environmentally sustainable alternatives to petroleum-derived products.

CRCL Solutions

Grant in 2021
CRCL Solutions, founded in 2021 and based in South Bend, Indiana, specializes in wind and solar forecasting services for energy markets, particularly within ERCOT's day-ahead and real-time markets. The company offers a weather forecasting platform designed to enhance forecast accuracy and strengthen power grid resiliency. By leveraging artificial intelligence, CRCL Solutions identifies discrepancies in current wind and solar forecasts and delivers improved atmospheric forecasting in real-time. This enables power traders to engage in low-risk, high-return trades and better anticipate market movements, ultimately supporting more efficient and reliable energy trading.

Susteon

Grant in 2021
Susteon is a company focused on developing innovative energy transition technologies aimed at addressing environmental challenges. It specializes in direct air capture (DAC) technology, which captures carbon dioxide directly from high-emission sources. Susteon’s proprietary Dual-Functional Materials (DFM) not only capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere but also convert it into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). This capability allows clients to produce various fuels, including diesel and aviation fuel, from the captured carbon dioxide. Through its projects, including support from the Department of Energy, Susteon is committed to advancing sustainable solutions for carbon management and fuel production.

CryoDesalination

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2012, CryoDesalination develops an innovative water treatment technology designed to separate water from salts, heavy metals, and minerals. Utilizing cold waste energy from industrial sources, the process enables seawater desalination, industrial wastewater treatment, and mineral recovery from brines, all while reducing environmental impact and lowering costs.

Andluca

Grant in 2021
Andluca, established in 2017 as a spinout from Princeton University, specializes in developing innovative smart glass and window products powered by UV light and solar energy. Headquartered in New York with operations in California, the company's advanced materials and embedded systems enable windows to respond intelligently to their environment, reducing energy consumption in buildings and homes. By partnering with window manufacturers, Andluca offers a range of smart glass solutions that can be installed like standard windows, lowering costs, time, and embodied carbon compared to traditional smart window installation methods.

ZiTechnologies

Grant in 2021
ZiTechnologies is a company based in Hancock, Michigan, specializing in the production of end product pellets designed for power and heat applications. These pellets feature reduced chlorine content, making them an environmentally friendlier alternative for traditional coal usage. By offering a sustainable solution, ZiTechnologies aims to address the growing demand for cleaner energy sources in various industries.

Eonix

Grant in 2021
Eonix develops a semi-autonomous materials research and development platform called ATLAS that streamlines the design of lithium-ion battery materials. The system aims to cut development time and costs by accelerating discovery of compounds and electrolyte formulations that enable higher energy density and voltage operation. The company targets applications across electric vehicles, grid storage, and defense-related energy storage, seeking to address market barriers and support the adoption of clean tech solutions. Through rapid material design, Eonix seeks to deliver electrolyte solutions that enhance performance for next-generation energy storage technologies.

Generate

Grant in 2021
Generate is a company focused on the sustainable development of urban environments, specializing in the design and delivery of mass timber structures. It operates a technology-driven architecture platform that offers pre-vetted building solutions and generative systems aimed at enhancing efficiency in mass timber construction. By streamlining communication and project management among architects, engineers, and builders, Generate facilitates the adoption of generative design principles. This approach enables stakeholders in the construction industry to pursue sustainable methods for designing and delivering mass wood structures, ultimately contributing to the creation of environmentally responsible urban spaces.

Nitricity

Grant in 2021
Nitricity is an energy company focused on renewable nitrogen fertilizer production with zero carbon emissions. It develops electrified, climate-smart fertilizer products and manufactures nitric acid and ammonia, which can be used separately or combined to produce ammonium nitrate fertilizer. The approach aims to bring products closer to farmers, enable timely application, reduce runoff, and maximize nitrogen delivery on a global scale.

Sperra

Grant in 2021
Sperra specializes in innovative long-duration energy storage solutions. Their flagship product, M-PHES, utilizes multiple large hollow concrete spheres on the seafloor to store mechanical energy as pressure, supporting high renewable energy generation and expanding potential deployment areas.

Engineering Technologies

Grant in 2021
Engineering Technologies provides E-Bin, which encourages recycling, then developed Platypus to produce energy from the ocean and is now working on the Platypus Prowler, an AUV that travels indefinitely under the sea. They released a mobile app, E-Bin, which encourages recycling.

Heila Technologies

Grant in 2021
Heila Technologies, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that specializes in the development of a platform designed to integrate and optimize distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar arrays and batteries. The Heila Platform employs a decentralized optimization system that simplifies the management of these resources, enabling the creation of self-managing microgrids. By transforming individual nodes within the energy system into intelligent agents, the platform facilitates autonomous coordination and optimization of power assets. This approach helps to reduce complexity and costs while enhancing resilience and efficiency in energy operations. Heila Technologies serves a diverse clientele, including partners, utility representatives, developers, energy users, and public officials. Originally founded as Heila Technologies LLC, the company was incorporated in 2015 and has its roots in MIT.

Accelerate Wind

Grant in 2021
Accelerate Wind develops on-site wind energy solutions for commercial and industrial buildings, including small-scale rooftop wind turbines and integrated solar systems to maximize rooftop space and provide additional revenue streams. The company uses patent-pending airfoil designs to increase wind speed and energy output and is developing a patent-pending powertrain concept that stores energy in a small flywheel to reduce the cost of wind turbine power electronics.

Margik

Grant in 2021
Margik specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of organic electronic devices, focusing on sustainable lighting technology. They offer customizable, recyclable organic light stickers and business cards that enhance brand visibility while reducing environmental impact.

RePurpose Energy

Grant in 2021
RePurpose Energy is a company that specializes in developing sustainable energy storage systems utilizing recycled electric vehicle (EV) batteries. By repurposing battery waste, the company enhances the value of these batteries while promoting resilience and sustainability within battery supply chains. RePurpose Energy provides innovative hardware and software solutions that monitor and manage critical factors such as temperature, charge, and balance, thereby addressing the complexities associated with second-life energy storage. Through its efforts, the company supports the global transition to renewable energy by creating effective and eco-friendly energy storage options.

AeroShield

Grant in 2021
AeroShield specializes in the production of super-insulating, nanoporous glass materials designed for energy-efficient windows. Utilizing silica aerogel, AeroShield's products offer optical clarity akin to traditional glass while delivering superior insulation, making them 50% more effective than conventional double-pane windows. This innovative approach not only enhances thermal comfort but also significantly improves energy performance, allowing window manufacturers to meet sustainability and compliance objectives. Additionally, the payback period for AeroShield's materials is up to five times faster than that of similarly performing windows, making them a compelling choice for the modern market.

Syzygy Plasmonics

Grant in 2021
Syzygy Plasmonics, Inc. is a Houston-based company that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of photocatalytic reactor systems for industrial chemical reactions. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating reactors that facilitate the generation of fuel cell quality hydrogen from ammonia, specifically for small-to-medium-scale applications. These advanced reactors operate at significantly lower temperatures than traditional chemical reactors, allowing for reduced maintenance costs and the ability to quickly start or stop production. By utilizing light as an energy source, Syzygy Plasmonics enables the integration of renewable electricity into chemical manufacturing, contributing to the decarbonization of various industries and supporting the on-site production of ultra-low-cost hydrogen gas for fuel cell vehicles.

Caribou Biofuels

Grant in 2021
Caribou Biofuels manufactures biofuels for the conversion of biomass into fuels. The company was established in 2017 and is based in Modesto, California.

Silartek

Grant in 2021
SilarTek is a technology company established in 2020 and located in Leominster, Massachusetts. The company specializes in developing innovative solar silicon technology aimed at making solar panels more affordable and accessible to a broader audience. SilarTek's unique approach involves utilizing molten salt electrolysis combined with an advanced molten salt composition, which enables the production of low-cost solar-grade silicon. This technology is designed to benefit both consumers and businesses by providing an efficient solution for solar panel manufacturing.

NALA Membranes

Grant in 2021
NALA Membranes develops reverse osmosis membranes that are chlorine-stable and chlorine-resistant, designed to enhance water purification efficiency while reducing waste, energy use, and operating costs. The membranes are durable and resistant to fouling and biofouling, enabling longer service life even in challenging industrial wastewater applications and allowing operation at lower pressures. By lowering energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, the technology supports more sustainable and cost-effective water treatment across industries.

Coreshell Technologies

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2017, Coreshell Technologies specializes in advanced materials engineering for lithium-ion batteries. The company focuses on enhancing battery performance and lifespan through its proprietary nanolayer thin-film coating technology, catering primarily to the electric vehicle and grid storage markets.

Natrx

Grant in 2021
Natrx is an innovative company focused on enhancing coastal resilience and protection through advanced technology and a nature-based approach. By integrating geospatial software and advanced manufacturing solutions, Natrx promotes harmony between natural ecosystems and urban infrastructure. The company's solutions are designed to meet the performance needs of large-scale public and private asset owners, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional methods that are often costly and ecologically harmful. Natrx aims to set a new standard for sustainable resilience, delivering high-performance solutions that not only address environmental challenges but also contribute positively to economic outcomes. Through its technology-first approach, Natrx empowers builders, architects, and ecologists to create infrastructure that enhances both functionality and aesthetic value.

SolMem

Grant in 2021
SolMem is a technology company that develops a nanotechnology-enabled photothermal membrane for water distillation. The membrane uses a nanocomposite coating that absorbs sunlight and converts it to heat, allowing efficient desalination and purification of any water source, including unconventional waters. Founded in 2017, the company is based in Houston, Texas.

Aquagga

Grant in 2021
Aquagga specializes in developing and operating advanced technologies for the treatment and remediation of water pollutants, notably focusing on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). They employ their proprietary Hydrothermal Alkaline Treatment (HALT) technology to destroy PFAS effectively. Aquagga serves both government/municipal markets and industrial wastewater sectors, aiming to mitigate environmental health risks associated with these contaminants.

Electra

Grant in 2021
Electra is a company dedicated to revolutionizing iron and steel production by significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. It specializes in alternative steelmaking technology that employs innovative electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes. By electrifying and decarbonizing the steelmaking process, Electra enables the production of low-carbon clean iron from various ores and renewable energy sources. This approach not only minimizes the environmental impact associated with traditional steel production but also helps companies lower energy intensity and costs, promoting sustainability within the industry.

Molten Salt Solutions

Grant in 2021
Molten Salt Solutions develops a technology platform to commercialize molten salt synthesis and purification and to advance isotope enrichment for nuclear power. The platform includes proprietary chromatography and mass spectrometry systems along with metal salt synthesis methods, enabling safer, more cost-efficient production of isotopically enriched materials for both fission and fusion applications. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Flux Marine

Grant in 2021
Flux Marine develops electric marine propulsion systems that deliver high performance while minimizing environmental impact. Their motors utilize solid-state components for no emissions, reduced maintenance, increased efficiency, and lower noise pollution.

Verdox

Grant in 2021
Verdox is dedicated to reversing climate change through the development and deployment of advanced technology. The company’s proprietary electro-swing process, developed at MIT, enables carbon dioxide and other acid gases to be captured with up to 80% less energy and 70% less cost than conventional approaches.

BlueDot Photonics

Grant in 2021
BlueDot Photonics, Inc. is a company based in Kirkland, Washington, that specializes in the design, development, and production of solar panels and other photonic devices. Incorporated in 2019, BlueDot focuses on enhancing the performance and durability of solar energy devices. By utilizing innovative semiconductor materials, the company aims to increase the power output of solar panels, making clean energy more accessible and affordable for a broader range of customers.

Heirloom

Grant in 2021
Heirloom is a carbon capture company developing direct air capture technology that accelerates the natural absorption of carbon dioxide. Its approach uses a limestone-based process to increase CO2 uptake and stores the captured carbon permanently underground, powered by renewable energy. The company also applies carbon capture and utilization techniques to enhance natural CO2 removal. By offering a scalable, renewable-energy driven solution, Heirloom aims to help businesses meet sustainability goals with a cost-effective path to significant carbon removal.

Minerva Lithium

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Minerva Lithium, founded in 2020 in Greensboro, North Carolina, focuses on advancing critical mineral extraction technologies. The company has developed a proprietary nano mosaic membrane filter system that enhances the extraction of lithium from non-traditional water resources. This innovative approach aims to improve lithium recovery rates and support the clean energy sector, as well as the automotive and technology industries, by providing high-grade pure minerals essential for various applications. In addition to boosting lithium availability, Minerva's methods also facilitate the recovery of usable water, contributing to sustainable practices in mineral extraction.

Pyran

Grant in 2020
Founded in 2017, Pyran develops renewable industrial chemicals from agricultural and wood waste. Its proprietary process converts these resources into a five-carbon diol used in coatings, adhesives, plastics, and polyols production. The company serves chemical industries, offering cost-effective and environmentally sustainable alternatives to petroleum-derived products.

Alpha-En

Grant in 2020
Alpha-En Corporation is a development stage company based in Yonkers, New York, founded in 1969. The company specializes in the development of innovative technologies for manufacturing high purity lithium metal, a vital component for lightweight and high energy density batteries. Alpha-En focuses on creating battery components and lithium compounds while prioritizing environmentally sustainable practices. The company has pioneered a production process that allows for the manufacture of lithium metal at room temperature using clean technology, minimizing environmental impact. As it seeks to advance next-generation battery technologies, Alpha-En aims to deliver its products in a cost-effective manner, contributing to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.

Leading Edge Equipment Technologies

Grant in 2020
Founded in 2008, this company specializes in manufacturing equipment for solar panel production. Its core technology, the floating silicon method, enhances wafer efficiency, reduces manufacturing costs and emissions.

Full Circle Microbes

Grant in 2020
Full Circle Microbes provides a waste disposal service that converts organic waste into fertilizer. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Hinesburg, Vermont.

Membrion

Grant in 2020
Founded in 2016, Membrion specializes in manufacturing and commercializing advanced membrane filtration technologies. Its products are designed to filter molecules under diverse conditions, serving applications such as flow batteries, water purification, fuel cells, and pharmaceuticals.

Spira

Grant in 2020
Spira develops algae-based ingredients and natural pigments to replace petrochemicals and animal-derived compounds. By engineering microalgae, including spirulina, it produces food-safe dyes and industrial ingredients used across food, cosmetics, and textiles. Spira focuses on sustainable, regenerative alternatives to petroleum-based products to reduce environmental impact while supporting human and planetary health.

CrossLink Composites

Grant in 2020
CrossLink Composites, founded in 2017 and based in Harriman, Tennessee, specializes in the development of proprietary carbon fiber technology. The company focuses on creating low-cost, high-performance carbon fiber and composites tailored for a variety of industrial applications, including cleantech, automotive, wind energy, and civil infrastructure. By emphasizing high-volume production, CrossLink Composites aims to provide customized carbon fiber solutions that meet the specific needs of its customers, thereby enhancing performance across diverse sectors.

Cellulose Sciences International

Grant in 2020
Cellulose Sciences International develops novel methods for utilizing celluloses and lignocellulosic. The headquarters of the company are in Madison, Wisconsin.

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.

Resource Chemical

Grant in 2020
ReSource Chemical is a company based in Berkeley, California, focused on developing high-performance plastics derived from carbon dioxide. The company utilizes a proprietary bio-based platform to create chemicals that enable the production of environmentally friendly plastics with superior physical properties compared to traditional fossil fuel-based plastics. By converting CO2 into these innovative materials, ReSource Chemical aims to provide sustainable alternatives that do not contribute to environmental pollution.

Grotthuss

Grant in 2020
Grotthuss is a battery technology company that provides energy storage solutions. The company was headquartered in Happy Valley, Oregon.

Octet Scientific

Grant in 2020
Octet Scientific produces organic electrolyte chemicals, notably its OctoLyte products. These enhance efficiency and extend cycle life for batteries, particularly in emerging markets such as grid storage, data centers/AI, and small mobility.

Stoke Space

Grant in 2020
Stoke Space is a company dedicated to developing a fully reusable medium-lift rocket known as Nova, which aims to provide cost-effective and sustainable access to space. The company focuses on creating rockets that deliver satellites in a manner that is low-cost, on-demand, and capable of daily flights. By emphasizing environmental stewardship, Stoke Space seeks to significantly reduce atmospheric impact and facilitate dynamic space operations. With its vertically integrated design and manufacturing capabilities, the company is positioned to accelerate the growth of the space economy while promoting sustainable practices in the aerospace industry.

Li Industries

Grant in 2020
Li Industries is a start-up focused on advancing lithium-ion battery recycling technologies. The company specializes in the recovery of valuable materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel from end-of-life batteries used in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and other energy storage systems. By utilizing innovative direct recycling technology and a scalable electrochemical flow system, Li Industries aims to extract these essential metals efficiently and sustainably. This process not only reduces environmental waste but also supports the production of new batteries from recycled components. By optimizing the recovery and treatment of these materials, Li Industries contributes to lowering energy consumption and emissions in the battery production process, ultimately fostering a more sustainable supply chain for battery manufacturing.

Antora Energy

Grant in 2020
Antora Energy specializes in delivering reliable, zero-carbon industrial heat and power solutions to heavy industries. The company's core technology involves thermal energy storage that absorbs excess solar and wind electricity, converting it into usable heat for industrial processes.

LeapFrog Design

Grant in 2020
LeapFrog Design specializes in developing sustainable water treatment systems for households. Their innovative solutions recycle greywater using plants and natural materials, offering compact modular planters with automated water-quality monitoring. This promotes water conservation, reduces pollution, and provides cost savings for homeowners.

XL Batteries

Grant in 2020
XL Batteries develops a technology platform and low-waste, scalable energy storage solutions focused on reducing waste within energy infrastructure and supporting renewables. Founded in 2019 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company designs batteries that use non-corrosive chemistry paired with a flow-battery architecture to create stable, safe, non-flammable, and inexpensive components that are simple to scale. The resulting grid-scale storage offers an electrochemical option that can be deployed anywhere, anytime to enhance grid reliability and enable broader use of renewable energy.

Green Magic Homes

Grant in 2020
Green Magic Homes, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Aventura, Florida, specializes in biophilic building systems that promote a harmonious connection between people and nature. The company focuses on creating eco-friendly construction solutions aimed at supporting environmentally conscious communities and wellness hospitality sectors. Its innovative technology is designed to produce spacious and well-lit living environments that seamlessly integrate with natural vegetation. By prioritizing efficiency and energy conservation, Green Magic Homes enables clients to undertake construction projects that enhance both environmental quality and the surrounding ecosystem.

Celadyne

Grant in 2020
Celadyne Technologies, founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in the development of advanced nanocomposite membranes for electrolyzers and fuel cells. These membranes are engineered to facilitate efficient heat and water management, addressing critical challenges in hydrogen production. By incorporating innovative technologies, Celadyne's membranes provide advantages akin to ceramic separators, including reduced hydrogen crossover, while maintaining performance under low humidity and elevated temperature conditions. This design enhances catalyst durability and supports the hydrogen economy by offering a cost-effective solution for energy applications.

FluxMagic

Grant in 2020
FluxMagic is an electronics company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2019. It specializes in the development of innovative magnetic devices tailored for renewable energy applications. The company's systems leverage powerful magnets arranged to facilitate energy transfer between moving components without physical contact, eliminating the need for lubricants or heat transfer fluids. This technology not only extends the lifespan of the devices compared to traditional mechanical systems but also enables efficient magneto-mechanical energy conversion for both industrial and consumer use. By focusing on reducing carbon emissions, FluxMagic aims to contribute to a more sustainable energy future.

Two Bears Environmental Consulting

Grant in 2020
Two Bears Environmental Consulting, founded in 2015 and based in Anchorage, Alaska, specializes in providing environmental services that assess the impact of climate change on various projects. The company offers climate impact statements that evaluate how projected climatic conditions might affect these initiatives. Additionally, Two Bears assists clients in accessing grants from different levels of government and organizations. The firm also provides unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) services, including drone-based data collection, which helps companies ensure regulatory compliance and promote sustainable practices.

New Iridium

Grant in 2020
New Iridium is a company focused on decarbonizing the chemical industry by converting CO2 into value-added products, thereby reducing overall carbon emissions. The company employs innovative technology that uses photocatalysts and light instead of heat to produce chemicals, resulting in low-energy consumption. By consuming more CO2 than it emits during production and integrating lower-cost alternative feedstocks, New Iridium creates carbon-negative versions of existing commodity chemicals. This approach not only lowers the environmental impact but also offers a cost-effective solution for the chemical industry.

Transaera

Grant in 2020
Transaera is a company focused on developing advanced air conditioning solutions that prioritize energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. By utilizing a novel desiccant material, Transaera's cooling systems effectively remove moisture from the air prior to the cooling process, significantly reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. These innovative systems are designed for both residential and commercial applications, providing affordable and environmentally friendly cooling options that enhance indoor comfort while minimizing the impact on global climate and local grid infrastructure. Through its technology, Transaera aims to improve productivity and comfort in indoor environments while contributing to a more sustainable future.

ZestBio

Grant in 2020
ZestBio develops technology to transform wastes into renewable products by converting agricultural byproducts into specialty chemicals. Through biological processes, it derives value from citrus peels, sugar beet pulp, and grape pomace to produce household cleaning ingredients, bio-based plastics, and vitamins. Based in Berkeley, California, the company was founded in 2017.

Ecolectro

Grant in 2020
Ecolectro develops scalable, low-cost clean hydrogen energy solutions. Its patented polymer membranes enable efficient hydrogen production using electrolyzers, without the need for precious metals like platinum.

Microgrid Labs

Grant in 2020
Microgrid Labs is a software and consulting company specializing in microgrids, commercial fleet electrification, and energy storage. It provides software and consulting services for the design, deployment, and operation of microgrids and related energy systems, including electric vehicle infrastructure and solar forecasting. The company offers initial assessment, feasibility studies, modeling, simulation, and optimization to support fleet operators and energy project planners, enabling reliable operations, optimized charging, and cost-effective energy management.
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