US Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy is a government agency established in 1977, located in Washington, D.C. Its primary mission is to ensure the security and prosperity of the nation by tackling energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges. The Department focuses on promoting transformative scientific and technological solutions to address these issues, thereby supporting the country's energy needs and environmental sustainability.

Maria Robinson

Director of DOE's Grid Deployment Office

Past deals in Electronics

EnerSys

Grant in 2025
EnerSys is a global leader in providing stored energy solutions for industrial applications, manufacturing and distributing a range of products including motive power batteries and chargers, reserve power batteries, battery accessories, and outdoor equipment enclosures. Motive power batteries are primarily used in electric forklift trucks and commercial electric vehicles, while reserve power batteries serve industries such as telecommunications, utilities, and healthcare. EnerSys also specializes in energy systems that integrate enclosures, power conversion, power distribution, and energy storage. Its product offerings are marketed under various brands, including PowerSafe, DataSafe, and ODYSSEY, among others. With a presence in over 100 countries, EnerSys is committed to delivering high-quality products and services, supported by strong customer service and a focus on meeting diverse customer needs across multiple sectors.

Novonix Group

Post in 2024
Novonix Group, established in 2012, is a global provider of advanced materials, equipment, and services for the lithium-ion battery industry. Based in Brisbane, Australia, with operations in Canada, the company operates through three segments: Graphite Exploration and Mining, Battery Technology, and Battery Materials. The Graphite Exploration and Mining segment explores for high-grade flake graphite in Australia. The Battery Technology segment develops and supplies high-precision battery testing equipment and services, catering to the precision measurement of coulombic efficiency. The Battery Materials segment focuses on developing and manufacturing synthetic graphite anode materials used in lithium-ion batteries, powering electric vehicles, personal electronics, and energy storage units. Novonix Group also has a strategic alliance with Harper International Corporation to enhance its synthetic graphite manufacturing process.

CorePower Magnetics

Grant in 2024
CorePower Magnetics is a manufacturer specializing in electric components through innovative magnetic core technology aimed at enhancing efficiency and power density. The company develops advanced soft magnetics using novel materials and manufacturing techniques that enable significant reductions in weight, volume, and energy losses while eliminating the need for rare-earth metals. This proprietary approach results in components that are up to ten times lighter, five times smaller, and 50% more efficient compared to traditional alternatives. These advancements lead to higher current capabilities, increased ranges for electric vehicles, and extended lifetimes for various components, supporting the electrification of transportation, improved energy efficiency, and grid modernization.

Li Industries

Grant in 2024
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.

Solid Power

Grant in 2024
Solid Power Inc. is a developer of solid-state rechargeable batteries, designed for applications in electric vehicles, portable electronics, aircraft, and satellites. Founded in 2011 and based in Louisville, Colorado, the company focuses on creating batteries that contain no volatile or flammable liquid components, enhancing safety and reliability. Solid Power's solid-state batteries are characterized by their high energy density and promise significant improvements in performance, including extended run times and reduced costs. The company's business model involves licensing its battery cell designs and manufacturing expertise to leading battery manufacturers and automotive original equipment manufacturers, as well as selling its sulfide-based solid electrolyte for use in all-solid-state battery cells.

LuxTech

Grant in 2024
LUXTECH, LLC is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of LED module solutions for lighting fixture manufacturers. Incorporated in 2012, LUXTECH focuses on specification-grade LED modules tailored for architectural-grade lighting applications. Its product range includes LINEAR Dynamic White, LINEAR White, COB Warm Dim, COB Dynamic White, and FLEX LED modules and tapes, which cater to various sectors, including entertainment, restaurants, educational institutions, cultural offerings, and healthcare. The company is committed to helping original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) enhance their lighting offerings by providing reliable and energy-efficient LED solutions. LUXTECH’s modules are versatile, supporting applications such as troffers, linear lighting systems, downlights, outdoor area lighting, industrial lighting, and specialty luminaires. With a focus on innovation and rapid product development, LUXTECH can create custom prototypes or retrofit existing fixtures in a short timeframe. The company’s products are built with LM-80 tested components and come with a five-year warranty, ensuring high performance and longevity.

Nanohmics

Grant in 2024
Nanohmics Inc., founded in 2002 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in providing custom solutions and services across various advanced technological domains. The company focuses on areas such as computational imaging, electro-optics, vacuum deposition, micro- and nanofabrication, and additive devices. In addition, Nanohmics integrates embedded systems instrumentation with innovative power and thermal control subsystems. Its offerings include the design and development of industrial technologies that enhance actionable information collection and system automation in applications that require surveillance, detection, performance characterization, environment awareness, and energy conversion. By leveraging these technologies, Nanohmics aims to improve efficiency through advanced instrumentation and smart sensing solutions tailored to meet client needs.

Sequent Logic

Grant in 2024
Sequent Logic creates software-defined radio and digital signal processing solutions for clients. Their solutions include custom acquisition, DSP, waveform synthesis solutions, custom rf, mixed-signal electronics design, and form factors. They offers customer support through email and phone contact.

EnPower

Grant in 2024
EnPower, Inc. is a manufacturer of lithium-ion battery cells and packs, primarily focusing on applications in electric mobility, industrial robotics, and satellites. Founded in 2014 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, the company is known for its patented multi-layer electrode architectures that address the energy and power trade-offs in lithium-ion batteries. This innovative technology allows for high energy density cells that can charge three times faster and deliver 70% higher power without compromising service life. EnPower aims to revolutionize the electric vehicle market, which is expected to experience significant growth, by licensing its scalable technology to automotive original equipment manufacturers and global cell manufacturers. The company operates a pilot manufacturing facility capable of producing 240 kWh per year, facilitating rapid prototyping of its battery solutions.

CPS Technologies

Grant in 2024
CPS Technologies Corp is a leading provider of advanced materials solutions, specializing in the development and manufacturing of metal matrix composites (MMCs), which combine metals and ceramics to enhance performance and reliability across various industries. Their MMC products offer superior properties, including improved thermal conductivity, thermal expansion matching, higher stiffness, and reduced weight compared to conventional materials. CPS's AlSiC products serve multiple applications, such as microprocessor lids, heat sinks, and power substrates, among others. The company caters to diverse end markets, including transportation, automotive, energy, computing, telecommunications, aerospace, defense, and oil and gas. Additionally, CPS produces baseplates and housings for radar, satellite, and avionics applications, as well as lids and heat spreaders for integrated circuits used in Internet switches and routers.

RadiaBeam Technologies

Grant in 2024
RadiaBeam Technologies specializes in the manufacturing and supply of particle accelerator components, diagnostics, and complete accelerator systems. Additionally, the company offers terahertz optics and detectors, catering to the needs of scientific research laboratories and institutions.

Sydor Technologies

Grant in 2024
Sydor Technologies is a developer of diagnostic instruments and equipment tailored for laboratories, research facilities, defense, energy, and universities worldwide, focusing on applications in science and technology. The company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including imaging systems such as cameras, X-ray beam monitors, image intensifiers, and photomultipliers. Additionally, Sydor Technologies provides electronic pulsers for driving kicker injectors and thermionic guns, as well as advanced Diamond Beam Position Monitors and electrometers for precise feedback and control across various experimental setups. Their innovations also encompass direct detectors designed for a range of X-ray experiments, catering to the needs of modern scientific research.

Calabazas Creek Research

Grant in 2024
Calabazas Creek Research engages in the development of advanced, innovative technologies for high power RF generation and transmission.

Nano-C

Grant in 2024
Nano-C, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in nanostructured carbon materials for energy and electronics applications. Founded in 2001 and located in Westwood, Massachusetts, the company produces a range of products, including single-walled carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, and their derivatives. These materials are pivotal in various high-value sectors, such as displays, touch screens, semiconductor manufacturing, renewable energy, and sensors. Nano-C's innovations support technologies like transparent conducting films, advanced photoresists, solar cells, batteries, ultra-capacitors, and fuel cells, enabling the development of more efficient, lighter-weight, and durable electronic devices. The company aims to contribute to the advancement of sustainable and cutting-edge products in the electronics and energy markets.

Nielson Scientific

Grant in 2024
Nielson Scientific develops custom UVC systems that produce precise and consistent UVC doses for industrial applications. The company is based in Lehi, Utah.

Epower Technology

Grant in 2024
Epower Technology develops high-power-density solid-state converters using sophisticated Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices.

Eden Park Illumination

Grant in 2024
Eden Park Illumination, Inc., established in 2007 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, specializes in the research, development, manufacture, and commercialization of innovative lighting systems. The company is renowned for its patented thin UV lamps operating at 222nm, designed to safely disinfect air and surfaces, mitigating threats from pathogens like Covid-19. Their products are used in various applications such as retail display, architectural surfaces, under-cabinet lighting, and interior spaces. Eden Park Illumination's team comprises business and technology experts who collaborate to create safer indoor environments using cutting-edge lighting technology.

Nokomis

Grant in 2024
Nokomis is a technology company specializing in electromagnetic products and services. It manufactures and supplies advanced diagnostic tools for detecting electronic counterfeits, radio frequency and microwave collectors, electronic health monitoring systems, and specialized coatings. Additionally, Nokomis offers counterfeit electronics testing, cybersecurity threat assessments, and engineering services, primarily catering to defense and cybersecurity sectors. The company can be reached via mail, phone, or its physical address.

Batteries Plus

Grant in 2024
Batteries Plus manufactures and distributes a range of batteries and bulbs to its clients. The company offers smartphone and tablet repair services to its clients. It manufactures and distributes retail and B2B batteries and lightbulbs. Batteries Plus was founded in 1988 and is based in Puerto Rico.

Senga Engineering

Grant in 2024
Senga Engineering manufactures metal and plastic components for the connector industry. They provide precision-machined components to a wide range of companies and industries. The company works with manufacturers and systems integrators as a second or third tier supplier to serve stringent requirements for the medical, aerospace, defense, and automobile industries.

Electroimpact

Grant in 2024
Electroimpact is a highly experienced provider of factory automation and tooling solutions.

Ion Storage Systems

Grant in 2024
Ion Storage Systems, LLC is a manufacturer of solid-state lithium-ion batteries, established in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland. The company focuses on developing high-energy-density and safe batteries suitable for diverse applications, including defense and aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Ion Storage Systems has made significant advancements in solid-state battery technology, creating products that address the mission-critical needs of the defense sector while also enhancing safety and efficiency for consumer electronics and electric vehicles. Their innovative battery design features a unique structure that utilizes non-flammable materials, ensuring safety, lightness, and compactness for various applications.

CleanTech Strategies

Grant in 2024
CleanTech Strategies (CTS) is a subject matter expert firm specializing in energy storage, power electronics, microgrids, renewables, and advanced materials.

The Chemours

Grant in 2024
The Chemours Company is a global leader in performance chemicals, operating across North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Chemours operates through three segments: Fluoroproducts, Chemical Solutions, and Titanium Technologies. The Fluoroproducts segment produces a range of fluorochemicals, including refrigerants and specialty coatings, while the Chemical Solutions segment supplies industrial and specialty chemicals for various industries such as mining and electronics. The Titanium Technologies segment, which generates the majority of the company's revenue, manufactures titanium dioxide pigments used in coatings, plastics, and packaging. Chemours is dedicated to providing innovative, chemistry-based solutions that enhance product performance and sustainability across diverse applications.

3M

Grant in 2024
3M, a global diversified technology company, manufactures and distributes a wide array of products across various industries. Its offerings include adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, dental and orthodontic products, electronic materials, medical products, car-care products, electronic circuits, and optical films. The company operates in six business segments: Industrial and Transportation, Health Care, Safety, Security, and Protection Services, Consumer and Office, Display and Graphics, and Electro and Communications. 3M India, a subsidiary, serves local markets with products like cleaning supplies, medical equipment, tapes, abrasives, and coatings. Additionally, 3M New Ventures, the company's investment arm, focuses on seed and early-stage investments in innovative technologies and startups with strategic relevance to 3M's core businesses.

ACS Industries

Grant in 2024
ACS Industries is an engineering company that specializes in the manufacturing of wire mesh products. The company produces components for various applications, including automotive exhaust systems, safety restraint systems, and vibration-dampening technologies. In addition to its automotive and industrial offerings, ACS Industries supplies a range of cleaning products, such as hand pads, metal scrubbers, sponges, floor pads, mops, and related accessories, primarily targeting the foodservice and janitorial sectors.

InnoSys

Grant in 2024
InnoSys manufactures electronic systems and applications. Their products include travelling wave tubes and amplifiers, voltage switching power supplies, millimetre wave power modules, and vacuum electronic devices. They also provide design services.

Amethyst Research

Grant in 2024
Amethyst Research is a specialized company focused on electro-optical materials processing, growth, and device design. It develops infrared device technology aimed at providing cost-effective products and services, along with expertise and collaboration to create and commercialize innovative optoelectronic products. The company's ultra-high performance IR detectors have also led to the development of high-resolution gas sensors, enabling advancements in defect passivation technologies for improved operability of II-VI and III-V semiconductor focal plane arrays (FPAs), sensors, and detectors, particularly for defense applications.

Alphacore

Grant in 2024
Alphacore specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced electronic systems, focusing on analog, mixed-signal, and RF technologies. These systems cater to the unique needs of scientific research, aerospace, medical imaging, and homeland security sectors. Their product portfolio includes Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs), Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs), high-speed imaging systems, detectors, and cybersecurity solutions. Alphacore's expertise lies in creating accurate and cost-effective RF Intellectual Property (IP) Cores, enabling businesses to integrate these critical systems into their operations.

Cryomagnetics

Grant in 2024
Cryomagnetics, established in 1983, is a comprehensive engineering and manufacturing company specializing in superconducting magnets, cryostats, and related cryogenic equipment. The company designs and produces ultra-low temperature research tools for both medical and scientific industries. Cryomagnetics' capabilities include the manufacture of complete superconducting magnet systems in-house, along with a range of products such as dilution refrigerators, cryogen-free systems, liquid cryogen level monitors, controllers, and various cryogenic accessories.

Direct Electron

Grant in 2024
Direct Electron develops and delivers cameras for electron microscopy.

Zonexus

Grant in 2024
Zonexus specializes in the development of electron microscopy tools aimed at enhancing the understanding and performance of battery materials. The company manufactures a range of instruments, including tools for transmission electron microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, and focused ion beam microscopes, as well as related microscopy and spectroscopy equipment. By providing advanced analytical solutions, Zonexus supports researchers in their efforts to optimize battery materials, contributing to advancements in energy storage technologies.

RadiaBeam Technologies

Grant in 2024
RadiaBeam Technologies specializes in the manufacturing and supply of particle accelerator components, diagnostics, and complete accelerator systems. Additionally, the company offers terahertz optics and detectors, catering to the needs of scientific research laboratories and institutions.

Sequent Logic

Grant in 2024
Sequent Logic creates software-defined radio and digital signal processing solutions for clients. Their solutions include custom acquisition, DSP, waveform synthesis solutions, custom rf, mixed-signal electronics design, and form factors. They offers customer support through email and phone contact.

XIA

Grant in 2024
XIA produces advanced X-ray and gamma-ray detector electronics and related instruments with applications.

AMPeers

Grant in 2024
AMPeers provides novel solutions to a variety of material issues. It manufactures and sells one-of-a-kind goods such as round high-temperature superconductor wires and defect-tolerant superconductor tapes for a variety of applications.

Optical Engines

Grant in 2024
Optical Engines specializes in the technology for creating fibre photonic crystal fibre amplifiers and other LMA based amplifiers.

Sigray

Grant in 2024
Sigray develops x-ray instruments for studying microstructure, chemistry, and composition. Their instruments are enabled by a patented ultrahigh-brightness x-ray source and x-ray focusing optic technology. Its systems include x-ray microscopes, micro-x-ray fluorescence systems, and x-ray absorption spectroscopy systems.

Calabazas Creek Research

Grant in 2024
Calabazas Creek Research engages in the development of advanced, innovative technologies for high power RF generation and transmission.

Sentek Instrument

Grant in 2024
Sentek Instrument manufactures a range of fiber optic sensing solutions and sensor systems for various industries.

Cerium Laboratories

Grant in 2024
Cerium Laboratories provides electron imaging, surface science, mass spectroscopy, and chemical analysis.

Aeluma

Grant in 2024
Aeluma operates as a semiconductor company that specializes in sensors and communications.

Skutek Instrumentation

Grant in 2024
SkuTek Instrumentation is a company specializing in the development of high-density electronics for data collection in nuclear and high-energy physics. Its products are designed to study various forms of radiation, including cosmic radiation, dark matter radiation, and nuclear particles. By creating advanced digital data acquisition electronics, SkuTek Instrumentation supports fundamental research as well as industrial and academic applications, enabling the research community to access cutting-edge technology in a cost-effective manner.

Diversified Technologies

Grant in 2024
Diversified Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets high-voltage, solid-state, pulsed power modulators and power suplies.

RadiaBeam Technologies

Grant in 2024
RadiaBeam Technologies specializes in the manufacturing and supply of particle accelerator components, diagnostics, and complete accelerator systems. Additionally, the company offers terahertz optics and detectors, catering to the needs of scientific research laboratories and institutions.

Eagle Harbor Technologies

Grant in 2024
Eagle Harbor Technologies provides pulsed-power solutions to solve challenging problems for commercial and research markets.

STAR Cryoelectronics

Grant in 2024
STAR Cryoelectronics is a supplier of SQUID sensors and related readout electronics and cryogenic systems.

NovaTech

Grant in 2024
NovaTech began as an engineering services company primarily supporting the nuclear industry. Today NovaTech provides high end engineering and manufacturing services to nuclear, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets from their 25,000 square foot facility located in Lynchburg, VA. NovaTech’s engineering department is comprised of engineers, designers, and scientists who are adept at using the latest analytical and design software. They provide mechanical analysis, thermal analysis, machine design, structural design, and programming services. NovaTech’s manufacturing and welding operations are housed in a 9000 square foot shop area. All welders are AWS certified and they routinely provide complete data packs including load test, weld checks, material certs, and welder qualifications to their customers. Their assembly area has a 25′ under the hook height and 5 ton gantry crane.

Caporus Technologies

Grant in 2024
Caporus Technologies specializes in the development of innovative thin-film dielectrics designed for high-energy-density capacitors. The company focuses on providing reliable capacitive energy storage and filtering solutions that can operate at elevated voltages and temperatures, which are essential for next-generation high-density power conversion systems. By offering advanced dielectric materials, Caporus enables its clients to meet the growing demands of power conversion systems, which are critical for facilitating the electrification of transportation and the integration of distributed energy resources into the electrical grid.

Pacific MicroCHIP

Grant in 2024
Pacific Microchip is an ASIC/IC design services provider. Incorporated in 2006, Pacific Microchip offers a wide range of ASIC design expertise: SERDES, Modulator Drivers, ADC, DAC, TIA and digital cores. They design and integrate on a single chip: analog, RF, mixed signal and digital functions. Their IP portfolio includes blocks for application in SERDES and transceivers. Previously used foundries: TSMC, GF, IBM, TowerJazz Semiconductor; the technology nodes include 28nm-350nm CMOS and 130nm/180nm SiGe. Their services include specification-to-silicon as well as assistance in any IC design stage.

InnoSys

Grant in 2024
InnoSys manufactures electronic systems and applications. Their products include travelling wave tubes and amplifiers, voltage switching power supplies, millimetre wave power modules, and vacuum electronic devices. They also provide design services.

Alphacore

Grant in 2024
Alphacore specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced electronic systems, focusing on analog, mixed-signal, and RF technologies. These systems cater to the unique needs of scientific research, aerospace, medical imaging, and homeland security sectors. Their product portfolio includes Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs), Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs), high-speed imaging systems, detectors, and cybersecurity solutions. Alphacore's expertise lies in creating accurate and cost-effective RF Intellectual Property (IP) Cores, enabling businesses to integrate these critical systems into their operations.

Recon-RF

Grant in 2024
Recon RF specializes in the design and manufacture of monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), mixers, and transmit/receive (T/R) cells, which are essential for creating integrated microwave assemblies and modules operating from DC to over 140 GHz. The company is known for its advanced GaN solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) design capabilities, allowing for the development of custom ultra-high-efficiency SSPAs in various configurations, including MMIC and Hybrid-MIC forms. Additionally, Recon RF utilizes parallel computing techniques to optimize on-chip component values with electromagnetic (EM) accuracy, facilitating the exploration of design alternatives and the verification of large-scale system performance. This innovative approach enhances product development and amplifier efficiency for their clients.

Mesa Photonics

Grant in 2023
Mesa Photonics is a manufacturing company. They produce scientific tests and measurement equipment. Their technology is applied to the detection of compounds including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, methane, hydrogen chloride, nitric oxide, and ethylene.

Direct Electron

Grant in 2023
Direct Electron develops and delivers cameras for electron microscopy.

Sequent Logic

Grant in 2023
Sequent Logic creates software-defined radio and digital signal processing solutions for clients. Their solutions include custom acquisition, DSP, waveform synthesis solutions, custom rf, mixed-signal electronics design, and form factors. They offers customer support through email and phone contact.

Amethyst Research

Grant in 2023
Amethyst Research is a specialized company focused on electro-optical materials processing, growth, and device design. It develops infrared device technology aimed at providing cost-effective products and services, along with expertise and collaboration to create and commercialize innovative optoelectronic products. The company's ultra-high performance IR detectors have also led to the development of high-resolution gas sensors, enabling advancements in defect passivation technologies for improved operability of II-VI and III-V semiconductor focal plane arrays (FPAs), sensors, and detectors, particularly for defense applications.

Alphacore

Grant in 2023
Alphacore specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced electronic systems, focusing on analog, mixed-signal, and RF technologies. These systems cater to the unique needs of scientific research, aerospace, medical imaging, and homeland security sectors. Their product portfolio includes Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs), Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs), high-speed imaging systems, detectors, and cybersecurity solutions. Alphacore's expertise lies in creating accurate and cost-effective RF Intellectual Property (IP) Cores, enabling businesses to integrate these critical systems into their operations.

Zonexus

Grant in 2023
Zonexus specializes in the development of electron microscopy tools aimed at enhancing the understanding and performance of battery materials. The company manufactures a range of instruments, including tools for transmission electron microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, and focused ion beam microscopes, as well as related microscopy and spectroscopy equipment. By providing advanced analytical solutions, Zonexus supports researchers in their efforts to optimize battery materials, contributing to advancements in energy storage technologies.

EPIR

Grant in 2023
EPIR Technologies, Inc., established in 1997 and headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, specializes in the development and manufacturing of optoelectronic materials and sensors. The company focuses on infrared detectors and sensors, serving both defense and civilian sectors. Its product portfolio includes infrared detectors based on materials like cadmium zinc telluride and mercury cadmium telluride, as well as biosensors for detecting biological warfare agents. EPIR also offers wafer polishing services, research and development services, and epitaxial products for various semiconductor substrates. Since April 2003, the company has operated as a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, Inc.

Nion

Grant in 2023
Nion is a technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of electron-optical instruments, with a focus on advanced scanning transmission electron microscopes. Their products, including the u-hermes, ultrastem 200, ultrastem 500, and ultrastem 100, are designed to enhance productivity and enable new types of experiments. Nion works closely with customers to create customized devices that address specific real-world challenges, combining clean, bakeable vacuum technology, modern electron optics for high resolution, and flexible designs for post-installation modifications.

Skutek Instrumentation

Grant in 2023
SkuTek Instrumentation is a company specializing in the development of high-density electronics for data collection in nuclear and high-energy physics. Its products are designed to study various forms of radiation, including cosmic radiation, dark matter radiation, and nuclear particles. By creating advanced digital data acquisition electronics, SkuTek Instrumentation supports fundamental research as well as industrial and academic applications, enabling the research community to access cutting-edge technology in a cost-effective manner.

Nanoramic Laboratories

Grant in 2023
Nanoramic Laboratories is an advanced materials company focused on energy storage technology, rooted in scientific research and innovation. Established to leverage nanomaterials, it designs, manufactures, and licenses Neocarbonix electrodes for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, aimed at enhancing energy density and longevity in electric vehicle applications and consumer electronics. The company also produces FastCAP ultracapacitors, which are distinguished by their capability to operate under extreme temperatures and conditions, thanks to technology initially funded by NASA and the Department of Energy. Additionally, Nanoramic offers Thermexit thermal interface gap filler pads, known for their high thermal conductivity and stability. Since its incorporation in 2008 and rebranding from its earlier name, Nanoramic Laboratories has committed itself to transforming the energy storage landscape through innovative, high-performance materials. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

CorePower Magnetics

Grant in 2023
CorePower Magnetics is a manufacturer specializing in electric components through innovative magnetic core technology aimed at enhancing efficiency and power density. The company develops advanced soft magnetics using novel materials and manufacturing techniques that enable significant reductions in weight, volume, and energy losses while eliminating the need for rare-earth metals. This proprietary approach results in components that are up to ten times lighter, five times smaller, and 50% more efficient compared to traditional alternatives. These advancements lead to higher current capabilities, increased ranges for electric vehicles, and extended lifetimes for various components, supporting the electrification of transportation, improved energy efficiency, and grid modernization.

Great Lakes Crystal Technologies

Grant in 2023
Great Lakes Crystal Technologies specializes in the manufacturing of high-performance diamond materials tailored for advanced applications in the semiconductor, electronics, and energy sectors. The company utilizes proprietary diamond crystal growth technology, which allows for the production of diamond materials in a cost-effective manner compared to traditional manufacturing methods. By focusing on innovation in crystal diamond materials, Great Lakes Crystal Technologies aims to meet the growing demand for high-quality materials in various high-tech industries.

Novonix Group

Grant in 2023
Novonix Group, established in 2012, is a global provider of advanced materials, equipment, and services for the lithium-ion battery industry. Based in Brisbane, Australia, with operations in Canada, the company operates through three segments: Graphite Exploration and Mining, Battery Technology, and Battery Materials. The Graphite Exploration and Mining segment explores for high-grade flake graphite in Australia. The Battery Technology segment develops and supplies high-precision battery testing equipment and services, catering to the precision measurement of coulombic efficiency. The Battery Materials segment focuses on developing and manufacturing synthetic graphite anode materials used in lithium-ion batteries, powering electric vehicles, personal electronics, and energy storage units. Novonix Group also has a strategic alliance with Harper International Corporation to enhance its synthetic graphite manufacturing process.

Nth Cycle

Grant in 2023
Nth Cycle is a metal processing technology company focused on recovering critical minerals from e-waste and low-grade mine tailings. Utilizing its innovative electro-extraction technology, Nth Cycle offers a cleaner and customizable alternative to traditional methods such as hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy. This technology allows for the efficient reclamation of valuable metals, thereby reducing reliance on primary mining and establishing a secure secondary source of these essential materials within the United States. By enabling the manufacturing and recycling industries to access new metal sources, Nth Cycle plays a crucial role in supporting the transition to clean energy.

Princeton NuEnergy

Grant in 2023
Princeton NuEnergy is a startup specializing in recycling lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Utilizing its patented Direct Battery Recycling technology, the company recovers high-quality cathode active materials from spent batteries at low operating costs. This process enables Princeton NuEnergy to offer sustainable solutions for energy storage systems and contribute to waste reduction in the electronics industry.

Sydor Technologies

Grant in 2023
Sydor Technologies is a developer of diagnostic instruments and equipment tailored for laboratories, research facilities, defense, energy, and universities worldwide, focusing on applications in science and technology. The company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including imaging systems such as cameras, X-ray beam monitors, image intensifiers, and photomultipliers. Additionally, Sydor Technologies provides electronic pulsers for driving kicker injectors and thermionic guns, as well as advanced Diamond Beam Position Monitors and electrometers for precise feedback and control across various experimental setups. Their innovations also encompass direct detectors designed for a range of X-ray experiments, catering to the needs of modern scientific research.

Euclid TechLabs

Grant in 2023
Euclid TechLabs is a research and development company focused on advancing technologies in conventional, dielectric, and RF accelerators. It specializes in the creation of high-power, high-frequency devices and beam instrumentation, catering to a diverse range of applications. The company is engaged in product development and provides commercial solutions in areas such as linear particle accelerators, ultrafast electron microscopy, and advanced material technologies. These innovations serve vital sectors, including energy, defense, and healthcare, empowering clients with effective tools that promote scientific discovery and drive progress in essential industries.

Tiptek

Grant in 2023
Tiptek offers a product line of probes and needles that are purchased and used by industry leaders for scanning probe microscopy, transfer of lamella formed by focused ion beams, and scanning electron microscope-based nanoprobers used in semiconductor failure analysis.

NexGen Power Systems

Grant in 2023
NexGen Power Systems, founded in 2017 and based in Santa Clara, California, specializes in developing and manufacturing vertical power semiconductor devices. The company utilizes homoepitaxial GaN layers formed on bulk GaN substrates to create discrete semiconductor devices, modules, and systems. These innovations aim to enhance the efficiency and reliability of power conversion systems while significantly reducing their cost, size, and weight. NexGen Power Systems is focused on revolutionizing power electronics through its advanced technology solutions.

Nano-C

Grant in 2023
Nano-C, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in nanostructured carbon materials for energy and electronics applications. Founded in 2001 and located in Westwood, Massachusetts, the company produces a range of products, including single-walled carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, and their derivatives. These materials are pivotal in various high-value sectors, such as displays, touch screens, semiconductor manufacturing, renewable energy, and sensors. Nano-C's innovations support technologies like transparent conducting films, advanced photoresists, solar cells, batteries, ultra-capacitors, and fuel cells, enabling the development of more efficient, lighter-weight, and durable electronic devices. The company aims to contribute to the advancement of sustainable and cutting-edge products in the electronics and energy markets.

Ion Storage Systems

Grant in 2023
Ion Storage Systems, LLC is a manufacturer of solid-state lithium-ion batteries, established in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland. The company focuses on developing high-energy-density and safe batteries suitable for diverse applications, including defense and aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Ion Storage Systems has made significant advancements in solid-state battery technology, creating products that address the mission-critical needs of the defense sector while also enhancing safety and efficiency for consumer electronics and electric vehicles. Their innovative battery design features a unique structure that utilizes non-flammable materials, ensuring safety, lightness, and compactness for various applications.

UHV Technologies

Grant in 2023
UHV Technologies is a high-tech business focused on the research and commercialization of innovative materials and electronics.

EnPower

Grant in 2023
EnPower, Inc. is a manufacturer of lithium-ion battery cells and packs, primarily focusing on applications in electric mobility, industrial robotics, and satellites. Founded in 2014 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, the company is known for its patented multi-layer electrode architectures that address the energy and power trade-offs in lithium-ion batteries. This innovative technology allows for high energy density cells that can charge three times faster and deliver 70% higher power without compromising service life. EnPower aims to revolutionize the electric vehicle market, which is expected to experience significant growth, by licensing its scalable technology to automotive original equipment manufacturers and global cell manufacturers. The company operates a pilot manufacturing facility capable of producing 240 kWh per year, facilitating rapid prototyping of its battery solutions.

Tech4Imaging

Grant in 2023
Tech4Imaging is a leading developer of non-invasive imaging technology tailored for commercial and industrial applications. The company specializes in creating advanced instrumentation that facilitates process optimization and automation in challenging environments where conventional tools may fail. Tech4Imaging's proprietary Electrical Capacitance Volume Tomography (ECVT) technology, developed in collaboration with The Ohio State University, addresses complex issues in multiphase flows, making it suitable for a variety of industrial settings. The company boasts a substantial intellectual property portfolio, including over 15 issued and pending patents and more than 30 peer-reviewed journal publications. By offering a range of products including acquisition hardware, sensors, and reconstruction software, Tech4Imaging provides industries with sophisticated monitoring and visualization solutions that enhance operational efficiency. The company is committed to fostering strong partnerships and collaborations, guided by its core values as it continues to innovate and expand its product offerings.

Epower Technology

Grant in 2023
Epower Technology develops high-power-density solid-state converters using sophisticated Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices.

PD3 Technologies

Grant in 2023
PD3 Technologies provides software, hardware, and electronics services.

Adroit Materials

Grant in 2023
Adroit Materials creates III-nitride technology for customer-specific electrical and optoelectronic device applications. The company's goods are created from high-quality crystals that it can create by controlling alloy composition and doping, two areas in which it specializes.

Achiewell

Grant in 2023
Achiewell is a chemical firm specializing in developing new solutions to unusual issues in the automotive, electronics, and aerospace coatings sectors.

Iris Light Technologies

Grant in 2023
Iris Light Technologies is an electronics company that specializes in advanced laser technology aimed at enhancing the silicon photonics market. The company develops innovative solutions that increase the bandwidth and energy efficiency of light chips by employing a unique and scalable method for integrating multiple lasers onto a single chip. This technology supports a variety of applications, including optical communications, optical sensors, and the emerging Internet of Things (IoT). By focusing on breakthrough on-chip laser technology, Iris Light Technologies empowers advancements in artificial intelligence and 5G communications, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of electronic solutions.

CelLink

Debt Financing in 2023
CelLink Corporation, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Belmont, California, specializes in the development of flexible conductive backplanes and circuits designed for power electronics. The company focuses on creating high-conductance, large-area flexible circuits that integrate multiple functionalities, including busing, fusing, and voltage and temperature monitoring. These innovations are intended for use in a variety of applications such as batteries, light-emitting diodes, wire harnessing, and solar cells, facilitating efficient power transmission. By offering these advanced circuits, CelLink aims to provide customers with affordable solutions that enhance the performance and reliability of their power-related devices.

Nvidia

Grant in 2023
Nvidia, established in 1993, is a leading technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of graphics processing units (GPUs). Its primary business segments are GPU and Tegra Processors. The GPU segment caters to various markets, including gaming (GeForce), professional visualization (Quadro), artificial intelligence (Tesla), cloud-based gaming (GeForce NOW), and data center (DGX, EGX). The Tegra Processor segment focuses on mobile-cloud computing, AI, and edge devices, serving markets such as gaming (SHIELD), autonomous vehicles (DRIVE AGX), medical instruments (Clara AGX), and robotics (Jetson AGX). Nvidia's products are sold to a wide range of customers, including original equipment manufacturers, system builders, retailers, and automotive manufacturers, among others. The company's headquarters are in Santa Clara, California.

Great Lakes Crystal Technologies

Grant in 2023
Great Lakes Crystal Technologies specializes in the manufacturing of high-performance diamond materials tailored for advanced applications in the semiconductor, electronics, and energy sectors. The company utilizes proprietary diamond crystal growth technology, which allows for the production of diamond materials in a cost-effective manner compared to traditional manufacturing methods. By focusing on innovation in crystal diamond materials, Great Lakes Crystal Technologies aims to meet the growing demand for high-quality materials in various high-tech industries.

Aqwest

Grant in 2023
Aqwest LLC is a science and technology innovation firm that creates and commercializes cutting-edge photonics, thermal management, and energy efficiency solutions. Their goal is to create new generations of electronic, photonic, thermal, and energy systems that are much smaller, lighter, and more efficient than current designs.

Mesa Photonics

Grant in 2023
Mesa Photonics is a manufacturing company. They produce scientific tests and measurement equipment. Their technology is applied to the detection of compounds including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, methane, hydrogen chloride, nitric oxide, and ethylene.

EPIR

Grant in 2023
EPIR Technologies, Inc., established in 1997 and headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, specializes in the development and manufacturing of optoelectronic materials and sensors. The company focuses on infrared detectors and sensors, serving both defense and civilian sectors. Its product portfolio includes infrared detectors based on materials like cadmium zinc telluride and mercury cadmium telluride, as well as biosensors for detecting biological warfare agents. EPIR also offers wafer polishing services, research and development services, and epitaxial products for various semiconductor substrates. Since April 2003, the company has operated as a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, Inc.

Electron Optica

Grant in 2023
Electron Optica provides electron-optical solutions including manufacturing, integration and testing of charged particle beam instruments.

RadiaBeam Technologies

Grant in 2023
RadiaBeam Technologies specializes in the manufacturing and supply of particle accelerator components, diagnostics, and complete accelerator systems. Additionally, the company offers terahertz optics and detectors, catering to the needs of scientific research laboratories and institutions.

Nion

Grant in 2023
Nion is a technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of electron-optical instruments, with a focus on advanced scanning transmission electron microscopes. Their products, including the u-hermes, ultrastem 200, ultrastem 500, and ultrastem 100, are designed to enhance productivity and enable new types of experiments. Nion works closely with customers to create customized devices that address specific real-world challenges, combining clean, bakeable vacuum technology, modern electron optics for high resolution, and flexible designs for post-installation modifications.

Pacific MicroCHIP

Grant in 2023
Pacific Microchip is an ASIC/IC design services provider. Incorporated in 2006, Pacific Microchip offers a wide range of ASIC design expertise: SERDES, Modulator Drivers, ADC, DAC, TIA and digital cores. They design and integrate on a single chip: analog, RF, mixed signal and digital functions. Their IP portfolio includes blocks for application in SERDES and transceivers. Previously used foundries: TSMC, GF, IBM, TowerJazz Semiconductor; the technology nodes include 28nm-350nm CMOS and 130nm/180nm SiGe. Their services include specification-to-silicon as well as assistance in any IC design stage.

Integrated Sensors

Grant in 2023
Integrated Sensors offers ultra-fast transmissive beam monitoring technology for ionizing particle and photon external beam radiotherapy.

Rayonix

Grant in 2023
Rayonix is well-known throughout the world for producing the most advanced large area X-ray detectors, ranging from the original MarCCD and its upgraded version, the SX-165, to the largest CCD mosaic detectors on the market, the MX Series. These instruments are used in many home laboratories as well as nearly every major synchrotron around the world.

Nth Cycle

Grant in 2022
Nth Cycle is a metal processing technology company focused on recovering critical minerals from e-waste and low-grade mine tailings. Utilizing its innovative electro-extraction technology, Nth Cycle offers a cleaner and customizable alternative to traditional methods such as hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy. This technology allows for the efficient reclamation of valuable metals, thereby reducing reliance on primary mining and establishing a secure secondary source of these essential materials within the United States. By enabling the manufacturing and recycling industries to access new metal sources, Nth Cycle plays a crucial role in supporting the transition to clean energy.

CorePower Magnetics

Grant in 2022
CorePower Magnetics is a manufacturer specializing in electric components through innovative magnetic core technology aimed at enhancing efficiency and power density. The company develops advanced soft magnetics using novel materials and manufacturing techniques that enable significant reductions in weight, volume, and energy losses while eliminating the need for rare-earth metals. This proprietary approach results in components that are up to ten times lighter, five times smaller, and 50% more efficient compared to traditional alternatives. These advancements lead to higher current capabilities, increased ranges for electric vehicles, and extended lifetimes for various components, supporting the electrification of transportation, improved energy efficiency, and grid modernization.

Princeton NuEnergy

Grant in 2022
Princeton NuEnergy is a startup specializing in recycling lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Utilizing its patented Direct Battery Recycling technology, the company recovers high-quality cathode active materials from spent batteries at low operating costs. This process enables Princeton NuEnergy to offer sustainable solutions for energy storage systems and contribute to waste reduction in the electronics industry.

Sydor Technologies

Grant in 2022
Sydor Technologies is a developer of diagnostic instruments and equipment tailored for laboratories, research facilities, defense, energy, and universities worldwide, focusing on applications in science and technology. The company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including imaging systems such as cameras, X-ray beam monitors, image intensifiers, and photomultipliers. Additionally, Sydor Technologies provides electronic pulsers for driving kicker injectors and thermionic guns, as well as advanced Diamond Beam Position Monitors and electrometers for precise feedback and control across various experimental setups. Their innovations also encompass direct detectors designed for a range of X-ray experiments, catering to the needs of modern scientific research.

Sila

Grant in 2022
Sila is a battery materials company founded in 2011 and headquartered in California, United States. It specializes in the production of energy-density lithium-ion batteries designed for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Sila focuses on enhancing energy storage solutions by developing supercharged battery materials that improve performance and longevity. Its products aim to facilitate the mass adoption of affordable, long-range electric vehicles while maintaining high standards of quality control, safety, and cycle life. By collaborating with battery manufacturers, Sila supports commercial cell production, driving innovation and efficiency in the battery technology sector.

Applied Materials

Grant in 2022
Applied Materials, Inc. is a leading provider of manufacturing equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor, display, and related industries. The company operates through three primary segments: Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services, and Display and Adjacent Markets. The Semiconductor Systems segment focuses on the development and sale of equipment essential for fabricating semiconductor chips, utilizing advanced technologies such as epitaxy, ion implantation, and chemical vapor deposition. The Applied Global Services segment enhances equipment and fabrication performance through integrated solutions, including spare parts, upgrades, and automation software. The Display and Adjacent Markets segment offers manufacturing products for various display technologies, including liquid crystal displays and organic light-emitting diodes. Established in 1967 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Applied Materials serves a global customer base that includes some of the largest chip manufacturers, operating across regions such as the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Europe.
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