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Monstr Sense Technologies develops spectrometers for microscopy and microscopy tools for defect inspection in semiconductors. The company is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is dedicated to the advancement and development of coherent spectroscopy and imaging technologies.

NanoDian is a nanotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing advanced lithium-ion batteries. The company specializes in creating nanostructured materials for battery cathodes, aiming to enhance performance in both portable and stationary energy storage applications, including electric vehicles and microgrids. Utilizing patented laboratory-developed technology, NanoDian addresses key challenges in current battery technology, such as improving life cycles, charge rates, safety, and cost. Through its innovative approach, NanoDian seeks to provide significant benefits to users across various energy storage devices.

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

Tagore Technology is a semiconductor company established in January 2011 by a team of experienced professionals in the radio frequency (RF) and wireless technology sectors. The company focuses on the manufacture of radio frequency products aimed at generating integrated IC power for wireless infrastructure and high-power radios. Tagore Technology specializes in designing and developing power management systems, including thermal sensors, voltage references, and comparators, all offered at competitive prices. This approach enables customers to minimize the size and power consumption of their wireless systems.

SkyGig is a communication technology company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that specializes in millimeter-wave wireless communications. The company focuses on improving wireless communication through its innovative beamforming technology, which aims to make wireless broadband communication scalable and cost-effective. By providing seamless broadband connectivity, SkyGig enables both businesses and individuals to access high-speed data transmission capabilities, overcoming the limitations of traditional infrastructure.

NextGen Battery Technologies focuses on the development of innovative electric vehicle batteries utilizing proprietary solid-state electrolyte and cobalt-free cathode technology. Their HC series of composite electrolytes effectively merges the advantageous characteristics of ceramic and polymeric materials. This battery technology is designed to facilitate the large-scale adoption of electric vehicles by providing a high-performance energy solution that maintains high ionic conductivity across a range of temperatures. The synthesis of these batteries employs scalable processes, allowing car manufacturers to easily integrate them as drop-in replacements for existing cathode materials.

Future Semiconductor Business offers bandgap semiconductors commonly used in light-emitting diodes and offers two-dimensional material-based layer transfer that allows epitaxial growth on graphene and transfers to the host substrate, enabling clients to grow high-quality single-crystalline semiconductors on graphene.

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

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

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

Marel Power Solutions develops power inverters that are compact, re-usable, upgradable, and resilient against die-supply shortages. Their subsystems are compact, re-usable, upgradable, and resilient against die-supply shortages, enabling clients to have a new generation of power inverters.

Impact Photonics provides a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor-compatible single photon avalanche diode based on germanium that operates at eye-safe wavelengths. The device structure will be developed with particular emphasis on the semiconductor growth process.

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.

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

Quintessent is a Santa Barbara start-up that commercializes quantum dot-based lasers and photonic integrated circuits. Its solutions leverage the unique properties of quantum dot gain media with co-designed architectures to enable future applications in optical networking, deep learning systems, and sensing. It is based in Santa Barbara, California.

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

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

QDIR is a nanomaterials company developing infrared detectors and imaging arrays for industrial and defense applications. They provide equipment to commercial, medical, industrial, and military customers.

Infini Fluidics develops injectable drug delivery systems intended to treat diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. They provide injectable drug delivery systems at an industrial scale on a portable chip, combining microfluidics with semiconductor technology, enabling patients, healthcare providers, and facilities to get access to lifesaving drugs.

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

Phosio specializes in the development of innovative chemicals and processes that facilitate the creation of metal oxide thin films using UV light at low temperatures. Their products are designed for the manufacturing of high aspect ratio nanostructures and high-refractive-index optical coatings that are transparent and robust. These materials have a wide range of applications across various industries, including semiconductors, batteries, and optoelectronic devices such as displays and solar cells. Phosio's technology supports the tech hardware sector, particularly in the production of advanced components for augmented reality and OLED and LED technologies.

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

Silicon Assurance specializes in hardware security software aimed at enhancing security and trust in silicon chips through a zero trust model. Founded in 2021 and based in Gainesville, Florida, the company offers automated tools designed to streamline the security assessment of chip designs, thereby minimizing the risk of data leakage and protecting revenue for businesses. Silicon Assurance focuses on addressing challenges related to reverse engineering and identifying both intentional and unintentional design flaws in semiconductor components, including system-on-chips (SoCs) and printed circuit boards (PCBs). Their solutions are particularly relevant for the electronics supply chain, supporting the security needs of smart-connected devices such as self-driving cars, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and smart grid technologies.

Arithmik provides hardware solutions for AI and high-performance computing needs. They offer IP as well as physical chip solutions for emerging AI and HPC tasks. Their services engage in the business of researching integrated circuits by reducing device and interconnect circuit scaling requirements, enabling computer makers to avail an integrated circuit technology that performs parallel and distributed computing at the core while being reconfigurable at run-time through a compiler.

BlueDot Photonics, Inc. is a company based in Kirkland, Washington, that designs, develops, and produces solar panels and various photonic devices. Established in 2019, the company focuses on enhancing solar panel performance and durability through innovative semiconductor materials. By improving the power output of solar panels, BlueDot Photonics aims to make clean energy more accessible and affordable for a broader range of customers.

Inchfab develops a set of proprietary custom microchip manufacturing tools. The size and cost-effectiveness allow Inchfab to service markets such as the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) market that require low production volumes of highly customized microchips.

Avicena Tech manufactures ultra-dense, ultra-low power petabit per second optical chip interconnects. It has been known for decades that optical interconnects have the potential to provide significant benefits even at lengths down to 1 millimeter and below. Silicon photonics, plasmonics, and other high-volume commercial technologies have reached a tipping point where they can be used to address critical chip-to-chip interconnect needs. Avicena’s ultra-dense, low-latency, low-cost, low-power optical interconnects revolutionize inter-chip communications and vastly improve the performance of systems that are hampered by legacy chip-to-chip interconnects.

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

Sonata Scientific specializes in the development of advanced air purification and antimicrobial products, as well as the manufacturing of energy specialty materials. The company produces ultra-high purity metalorganic products that are essential for the chemical vapor deposition of various semiconductor materials, including GaN and GaAs. Utilizing proprietary techniques for large-scale synthesis and purification, Sonata Scientific supports customers in creating advanced energy and lighting devices such as LEDs, solar cells, RF chips, and high power transistors. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to contribute to the fields of air quality improvement and alternative energy technologies.

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

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

Quicksilver Biosciences is a venture capital-backed biotechnology company focused on developing a CMOS-integrated biosensor platform for rapid genomic identification. This innovative platform employs proprietary sensing techniques intended to achieve target sensitivity levels that surpass existing standards in the field. By providing a portable solution, Quicksilver aims to enhance the efficiency of healthcare professionals, ultimately contributing to reduced patient health costs.

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

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.

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

SkyGig is a communication technology company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that specializes in millimeter-wave wireless communications. The company focuses on improving wireless communication through its innovative beamforming technology, which aims to make wireless broadband communication scalable and cost-effective. By providing seamless broadband connectivity, SkyGig enables both businesses and individuals to access high-speed data transmission capabilities, overcoming the limitations of traditional infrastructure.

Third Floor Materials, founded in 2016 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, specializes in algorithmic technology that enhances infrared spectroscopy and optical components for specialized infrared applications. The company employs various advanced manufacturing techniques, including magnetron sputtering, plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy, pulsed laser deposition, resistive and e-beam evaporation, metal-organic vapor phase epitaxy, and chemical solution deposition. These methods enable Third Floor Materials to provide coating services on diverse substrate materials and shapes. Through its innovative technology, the company supports users in photonic design, concept development, and feasibility studies.

Boston Materials, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced composite materials, specializing in 3D reinforced carbon fiber pre-pregs. Founded in 2016 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company utilizes patented Z-axis Fiber technology, which incorporates vertically aligned carbon fibers to enhance energy transfer properties. Its product line includes Carbon Supercomposite, a magnetically assembled carbon fiber pre-preg, which finds applications across various sectors such as aerospace, automotive, marine, wind energy, and sports equipment. Boston Materials' advanced materials aim to improve thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties, offering a roll-to-roll manufacturing process with in-line quality control and an annual production capacity of one million square meters. These innovations enable industries like semiconductors and electrified vehicles to achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and weight reduction while addressing critical challenges in durability and performance.

Kampanics is a research and development company based in Oak Ridge, North Carolina, specializing in microacoustic devices and piezomems technology. Founded by Kushal Bhattacharjee, the company focuses on assisting clients in areas such as signal processing, sensing, and energy harvesting. By collaborating with academic institutions, corporate partners, and industry experts, Kampanics aims to facilitate the development of innovative products and services in these technological fields.

OWiC Technologies specializes in the development of microscopic optical smart ID tags that seamlessly connect the physical and digital realms. Their innovative tags leverage an integrated circuit to provide enhanced security while maintaining a compact size, akin to that of a small computer. This technology allows clients to utilize a user-friendly, light-based interface for hand-held scanning, easily accessible through a smartphone. By combining advanced security features with affordability and convenience, OWiC Technologies aims to simplify identity verification processes for its customers.

Monstr Sense Technologies develops spectrometers for microscopy and microscopy tools for defect inspection in semiconductors. The company is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is dedicated to the advancement and development of coherent spectroscopy and imaging technologies.

Advent Diamond specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced semiconductor materials and components tailored for applications in telecommunications, power, quantum technologies, and sophisticated sensors. The company focuses on producing semiconducting diamond components by utilizing cleanroom processing, lithography, and surface modification techniques. In addition to its core offerings, Advent Diamond is engaged in creating innovative radiation detectors designed for the defense, commercial, and scientific sectors. Through its cutting-edge technology and expertise, the company aims to support various industries by enhancing their capabilities and fostering innovation.

SuperMEM specializes in the development of a lightweight chip that facilitates the integration of artificial intelligence into various devices. This innovative chip is designed to enhance Internet of Things applications without significantly increasing costs or power consumption. By providing a standard chip interface and simplifying software migration, SuperMEM enables clients to adopt advanced AI technology more easily and affordably. The company's focus on creating accessible solutions positions it as a key player in the transformation of everyday devices into smarter, more efficient tools.

Quintessent is a Santa Barbara start-up that commercializes quantum dot-based lasers and photonic integrated circuits. Its solutions leverage the unique properties of quantum dot gain media with co-designed architectures to enable future applications in optical networking, deep learning systems, and sensing. It is based in Santa Barbara, California.

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

SMART Pad is a provider of CMP conditioning-free pads with controlled design rules. The company was founded in 2018 by Sunghoon Lee and is headquartered in Cohoes, New York, United States.

Developer of semiconductor's software tool designed to accelerate manufacturing process development. The company's semiconductor's software tool enables process engineers to identify optimal etch and deposition recipes with one-third the experiments, three times faster and less expensive than current methods, enabling them to develop recipe quickly and easily thereby accelerating manufacturing process development and deployment of new microelectronic devices.

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

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

NextGen Battery Technologies focuses on the development of innovative electric vehicle batteries utilizing proprietary solid-state electrolyte and cobalt-free cathode technology. Their HC series of composite electrolytes effectively merges the advantageous characteristics of ceramic and polymeric materials. This battery technology is designed to facilitate the large-scale adoption of electric vehicles by providing a high-performance energy solution that maintains high ionic conductivity across a range of temperatures. The synthesis of these batteries employs scalable processes, allowing car manufacturers to easily integrate them as drop-in replacements for existing cathode materials.

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

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

Astrileux Corporation is a semiconductor R&D company, driven by a desire to make technology faster and more accessible. The future is exciting, and continually seek new ways to advance the state of human kind. Astrileux’s strategy is to design revolutionary advanced engineering technologies that enable high volume manufacturing of next generation integrated circuits (IC) chips. The implications of this development are to accelerate the arrival of next generation computing technology creating faster, smaller more powerful mobile devices and providing evolutionary advances in quality of life for a globally-social electronic community. To implement this strategy Astrileux will strive to champion the market in technology/cost performance, enable new untapped market segments for chipmakers and drive clean tech products.

Sonata Scientific specializes in the development of advanced air purification and antimicrobial products, as well as the manufacturing of energy specialty materials. The company produces ultra-high purity metalorganic products that are essential for the chemical vapor deposition of various semiconductor materials, including GaN and GaAs. Utilizing proprietary techniques for large-scale synthesis and purification, Sonata Scientific supports customers in creating advanced energy and lighting devices such as LEDs, solar cells, RF chips, and high power transistors. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to contribute to the fields of air quality improvement and alternative energy technologies.

PQSecure is a security solutions company that specializes in quantum-safe cryptographic technologies. It develops and provides post-quantum cryptographic solutions designed to protect current devices from potential threats posed by quantum-enabled attackers. The company offers a range of services that include classical cryptography, hybrid cryptography, and post-quantum cryptography, which are embedded in smart IoT devices and cloud environments. By focusing on enhancing crypto-agility, PQSecure aims to help clients effectively transition to more secure cryptographic methods as technology evolves.

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

NXM is the leader in Autonomous Security software solutions for the commercial IoT and aerospace sectors. NXM’s firmware-based platform provides complete chip-to-cloud device lifecycle security and data protection. Advanced blockchain-based security technology enables devices to automatically defend themselves and recover from cyberattacks.

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

Tagore Technology is a semiconductor company established in January 2011 by a team of experienced professionals in the radio frequency (RF) and wireless technology sectors. The company focuses on the manufacture of radio frequency products aimed at generating integrated IC power for wireless infrastructure and high-power radios. Tagore Technology specializes in designing and developing power management systems, including thermal sensors, voltage references, and comparators, all offered at competitive prices. This approach enables customers to minimize the size and power consumption of their wireless systems.

SkyGig is a communication technology company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that specializes in millimeter-wave wireless communications. The company focuses on improving wireless communication through its innovative beamforming technology, which aims to make wireless broadband communication scalable and cost-effective. By providing seamless broadband connectivity, SkyGig enables both businesses and individuals to access high-speed data transmission capabilities, overcoming the limitations of traditional infrastructure.

AmberWave, Inc. is a research and development company specializing in photovoltaic technology solutions and semiconductor manufacturing, aimed at serving commercial and industrial sectors, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Ipswich, Massachusetts, the company focuses on advanced substrate engineering for integrated circuits, semiconductor lighting, and photovoltaics. AmberWave’s notable technologies include Strained Silicon, which enhances microchip performance while reducing power consumption, and Aspect Ratio Trapping, utilized in the production of silicon-based photonics and photovoltaic cells. Previously known as AmberWave Systems Corporation, the company rebranded in 2010 and continues to develop high-value materials for emerging markets and applications.

Photon Spot specializes in superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors, their applications, and sub-Kelvin cryogenic systems. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Monrovia, California.

Gigajot Technology Inc. is a Pasadena, California-based company founded in 2017 by Dr. Saleh Masoodian and Dr. Jiaju Ma. The company specializes in the development of quanta image sensors (QIS) that utilize high-speed single-photon detection to enhance image capture capabilities for both consumers and professionals. Gigajot Technology offers image processing services across various sectors, including scientific imaging, medical imaging, space imaging, security and defense, low-light photography and videography, computational imaging, automotive sensing, and 3D sensing. By focusing on advanced imaging technologies, Gigajot aims to create innovative solutions that address diverse imaging needs.

Xidas is a technology company focused on creating advanced micro-scale solutions tailored for various sectors, including IoT, industrial applications, and life technology. Utilizing a proprietary miniaturization approach known as Amalga, Xidas combines innovative manufacturing techniques, design methodologies, and diverse materials to produce products that meet previously unattainable specifications. The company specializes in developing semiconductors, sensors, and 3D micro-devices, employing non-silicon manufacturing processes to deliver microelectronics substrates, micro-actuators, and printed circuit boards. Xidas aims to serve its industrial clients by offering industry-first technologies and highly integrated smart modules and sensors, facilitating their implementation in a wide range of IoT scenarios and enhancing capabilities in biotech and medical device applications.

Zebra Analytix, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of miniature gas chromatography systems utilizing microelectromechanical systems technology licensed from Virginia Tech University. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the company offers products such as the Zebra-GC Model L and Modular Zebra-GC Model M, along with micro pre-concentrators. These systems are designed to provide rapid and portable analysis of volatile compounds, making them suitable for applications in various industries including food and beverage quality control, environmental monitoring, pharmaceuticals, and energy sectors. Additionally, Zebra Analytix offers services such as column refurbishment and custom designs tailored for specific research needs. The company's innovative technology features microfabricated chips that allow for multi-channel separations, significantly enhancing the efficiency and versatility of gas analysis.

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

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

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

SMART Pad is a provider of CMP conditioning-free pads with controlled design rules. The company was founded in 2018 by Sunghoon Lee and is headquartered in Cohoes, New York, United States.

ANAFLASH Inc. is a semiconductor startup that specializes in developing an energy-efficient microprocessor designed for battery-powered edge devices. Funded by NSF, DoD, and NASA, the company focuses on creating a brain-inspired solution that enables real-time artificial intelligence inferencing without relying on cloud access. Their innovative flash-based microprocessor efficiently handles complex tasks while minimizing data traffic and power consumption during active and idle modes. This technology offers clients a cost-effective system for energy-efficient edge computing, featuring an integrated non-volatile neural network computing engine that allows secure task execution without the need for external resources.

Quicksilver Biosciences is a venture capital-backed biotechnology company focused on developing a CMOS-integrated biosensor platform for rapid genomic identification. This innovative platform employs proprietary sensing techniques intended to achieve target sensitivity levels that surpass existing standards in the field. By providing a portable solution, Quicksilver aims to enhance the efficiency of healthcare professionals, ultimately contributing to reduced patient health costs.

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

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

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

Momentum Optics is focused on addressing the growing demand for high-quality glass optics through innovative, on-demand manufacturing solutions. Utilizing proprietary technology developed with support from NASA, the company employs a laser-based mechanism combined with machine learning to produce custom lenses with exceptional precision. This approach allows Momentum Optics to manufacture optics ten times faster and at a significantly lower cost than traditional methods, while also achieving superior performance metrics. By enabling researchers and product developers to create multiple lenses simultaneously, Momentum Optics facilitates accelerated discovery, reduces overall costs, and enhances the performance of optical devices, ultimately shortening the time to market for new products.

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

COnovate is a startup focused on enhancing lithium-ion battery technology through the development of innovative materials. The company produces bio-sourced electrode materials known as eCOphite, which utilize a graphene monoxide composition to improve energy storage capacity. These carbon-based nanomaterials are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing battery designs, offering a scalable and cost-effective alternative for anode materials. COnovate's products aim to provide higher performance, faster charging capabilities, and improved safety in battery operation, positioning the company as a key player in the advancement of energy storage solutions.

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

Inspirit IoT is a software company established in 2016 and based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in machine learning solutions for IoT hardware. The company aims to lead in sensor intelligence by providing advanced analytics that enhance the performance of IoT devices. Its offerings include the Xcelo Compiler, SoundGuardian, and DNN Architect, which deliver tools for deep neural network analysis, optimization, and hardware acceleration. By utilizing chip-agnostic high-level synthesis and custom platforms, Inspirit IoT enables clients to improve their hardware deployment efficiency and enhance customer experiences across various markets.

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

Micro-LAM Technologies, LLC specializes in manufacturing precision laser-focused cutting tools, particularly its hybrid laser-diamond cutting tool system, which is designed for ultra-precision machining of hard and brittle materials such as engineered ceramics, semiconductors, glass, and metals. Established in 2012 and based in Battle Creek, Michigan, the company offers a range of services that include feasibility analysis, process development, system customization, and installation support. These services aim to enhance efficiency and productivity in advanced manufacturing processes across various industries, including optics, aerospace, defense, and automotive. Micro-LAM Technologies is recognized for its innovative approach to solving challenges related to the machining of hard materials, thereby significantly improving production capabilities in the manufacturing sector.

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

Resonant Link LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Shelburne, Vermont, specializes in the development of advanced wireless charging solutions utilizing innovative coil technology. The company's signature product, the multi-layer self-resonant structure (MSRS), enhances the efficiency and performance of wireless power systems. Serving diverse industries including robotics, drones, and electric vehicles, Resonant Link aims to deliver wireless power solutions that are fast, safe, and reliable. By eliminating costly components found in traditional wireless chargers, Resonant Link's technology not only improves efficiency but also reduces the size, weight, and overall cost of charging systems. This enables a wide range of applications, from large industrial vehicles to compact medical devices.

Boston Materials, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced composite materials, specializing in 3D reinforced carbon fiber pre-pregs. Founded in 2016 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company utilizes patented Z-axis Fiber technology, which incorporates vertically aligned carbon fibers to enhance energy transfer properties. Its product line includes Carbon Supercomposite, a magnetically assembled carbon fiber pre-preg, which finds applications across various sectors such as aerospace, automotive, marine, wind energy, and sports equipment. Boston Materials' advanced materials aim to improve thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties, offering a roll-to-roll manufacturing process with in-line quality control and an annual production capacity of one million square meters. These innovations enable industries like semiconductors and electrified vehicles to achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and weight reduction while addressing critical challenges in durability and performance.

Advent Diamond specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced semiconductor materials and components tailored for applications in telecommunications, power, quantum technologies, and sophisticated sensors. The company focuses on producing semiconducting diamond components by utilizing cleanroom processing, lithography, and surface modification techniques. In addition to its core offerings, Advent Diamond is engaged in creating innovative radiation detectors designed for the defense, commercial, and scientific sectors. Through its cutting-edge technology and expertise, the company aims to support various industries by enhancing their capabilities and fostering innovation.

UbiQD, LLC is a manufacturer of low-hazard semiconductor nanocrystals based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in producing low-toxicity quantum dots and polymer composites that are designed for a variety of applications, including agriculture, solar energy, and lighting. One of its key products, UbiGro, is a retrofit luminescent film that can be easily installed in greenhouses to enhance crop growth by optimizing sunlight. UbiQD's focus on creating inexpensive, cadmium-free quantum dots positions it to become a significant player in cleantech materials, facilitating collaborations with leading scientists in the region, particularly from Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories.

C&B Tech offers an integrated semiconductor design process that aims to revolutionize the manufacturing industry. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Diego, California.

Simpetus specializes in providing advanced electromagnetic simulation tools aimed at enhancing research and development for enterprises and entrepreneurs. The company has developed a business simulation software platform that facilitates the launch and deployment of electromagnetic simulations. By utilizing a Python API, Simpetus enables photonics scientists and engineers to conduct efficient electromagnetic design and modeling. This platform is designed to streamline the simulation process, allowing users to obtain rapid results and support innovative discoveries in technology and research.

Improving the world for plants, animals and people by commercializing sensors for fine and ultrafine particulate matter detection. Based on MEMS and Thin FBAR technology. Funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) Seed Fund for America, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and others. Finalist NASA Earth Space Air Prize. Winner Cutting Edge Award Shanghai/Yangpu Global Startup Competition. Winner 2019 Red Herring Top 100 North American Companies award.

Geegah specializes in micro- and nano-imaging technology, focusing on chip-based solutions that provide real-time data on various environmental factors. The company develops a range of products, including heaters, coolers, microfluidic cavities, optical microscope add-ons, imaging boards, and an imager PC interface system. Their innovative approach integrates piezoelectric films with CMOS technology, allowing for enhanced imaging capabilities of small objects, such as soil particles, roots, and moisture levels. This technology enables clients to access low-cost chips that can be utilized in diverse applications, facilitating informed decision-making based on the data generated. Geegah's commitment to research in piezoelectric CMOS electronics positions it at the forefront of the micro-imaging field, catering to industries that require precision imaging and real-time analysis.

Gigajot Technology Inc. is a Pasadena, California-based company founded in 2017 by Dr. Saleh Masoodian and Dr. Jiaju Ma. The company specializes in the development of quanta image sensors (QIS) that utilize high-speed single-photon detection to enhance image capture capabilities for both consumers and professionals. Gigajot Technology offers image processing services across various sectors, including scientific imaging, medical imaging, space imaging, security and defense, low-light photography and videography, computational imaging, automotive sensing, and 3D sensing. By focusing on advanced imaging technologies, Gigajot aims to create innovative solutions that address diverse imaging needs.

PQSecure is a security solutions company that specializes in quantum-safe cryptographic technologies. It develops and provides post-quantum cryptographic solutions designed to protect current devices from potential threats posed by quantum-enabled attackers. The company offers a range of services that include classical cryptography, hybrid cryptography, and post-quantum cryptography, which are embedded in smart IoT devices and cloud environments. By focusing on enhancing crypto-agility, PQSecure aims to help clients effectively transition to more secure cryptographic methods as technology evolves.

Mentium Technologies Inc. specializes in the development of artificial intelligence processors tailored for power electronics, including cameras, sensors, microphones, and wearable devices. Founded in 2016 and located in Santa Barbara, California, the company focuses on creating ultra-high efficiency AI chips that enable complex video analytics in edge applications. By leveraging a unique approach centered on non-volatile memory devices, Mentium's technology facilitates analog in-memory computation, ensuring high speed, quality, and reliability for mission-critical AI inference. Their solutions aim to achieve optimal accuracy and performance, making them particularly valuable in applications that demand resilience to temperature and device variations, such as autonomous vehicles and cloud computing.

Revolution Computing is developing a radical new approach to accelerating emerging sparse machine learning workloads. Through the Revolution Architecture, we are capable of delivering 4x the performance at half of the energy of alternative solutions. These capabilities come from fundamentally re-inventing the microprocessor to handle an era where irregular compute and abundant data access patterns are commonplace.

Vidatronic is a fabless semiconductor and systems company that provides power management solutions for multiple market applications. The company energy-efficient solutions minimize overall system cost and number of external components while providing the best in class power efficiency and supply noise isolation. It helps customers by licensing our latest analog Intellectual Property (IP) designs, including power management unit (PMU), CMOS radio frequency (RF), and LED lighting solutions, for integration into customers’ application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and systems on a chip (SoCs). Vidatronic works with partners starting with the product definition and selection of an optimal architecture for the Power Management Unit (PMU) of the microchip, for example, an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) or a System-on-a-Chip (SOC). Vidatronic delivers the PMU section of the ASIC or SOC and also helps partners ramp-up products into volume production.

Astrileux Corporation is a semiconductor R&D company, driven by a desire to make technology faster and more accessible. The future is exciting, and continually seek new ways to advance the state of human kind. Astrileux’s strategy is to design revolutionary advanced engineering technologies that enable high volume manufacturing of next generation integrated circuits (IC) chips. The implications of this development are to accelerate the arrival of next generation computing technology creating faster, smaller more powerful mobile devices and providing evolutionary advances in quality of life for a globally-social electronic community. To implement this strategy Astrileux will strive to champion the market in technology/cost performance, enable new untapped market segments for chipmakers and drive clean tech products.

LOB researches and tests novel architectures of integrated circuits.

Atantares specializes in the application of semiconductor technology to enhance biomedicine, focusing on the development of precision medicines and advanced diagnostic devices. The company's microfluidics technology delivers ultra-high throughput and sensitivity, catering to the evolving demands of medical health, synthetic biology, and DNA storage. Atantares has created a coagulation device that facilitates the monitoring of specific drugs and blood products through coagulation assays, which assess platelet function, clotting times, and viscoelasticity using a proprietary biochip platform. Additionally, the company offers a chimeric antigen receptor designed to treat hematological tumors, cardiac diseases, neurological disorders, and cancer. This platform employs ultrasensitive immunoassays to provide critical cytokine profile data, aiding in the management of CAR T-cell therapy and mitigating cytokine release syndrome.

TeraProbes specializes in fully automated non-contact on-wafer probing systems. The company was founded in 2014 as a result of our research at The Ohio State University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. We believe that our non-contact probing technology can help alleviate the pains associated with contact probe wear and tear, contact repeatability, and the extremely high hardware and operation costs associated with the on-wafer device and IC characterization in the high-speed electronics industry.

Sonata Scientific specializes in the development of advanced air purification and antimicrobial products, as well as the manufacturing of energy specialty materials. The company produces ultra-high purity metalorganic products that are essential for the chemical vapor deposition of various semiconductor materials, including GaN and GaAs. Utilizing proprietary techniques for large-scale synthesis and purification, Sonata Scientific supports customers in creating advanced energy and lighting devices such as LEDs, solar cells, RF chips, and high power transistors. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to contribute to the fields of air quality improvement and alternative energy technologies.