Daphne Technology
Grant in 2025
Daphne Technology SA is a climate technology company based in Ecublens, Switzerland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in catalyst-free, nano-technology solutions designed to help the petrochemical, power, and transportation industries significantly reduce air emissions in accordance with international and national regulations. Its patented technology effectively breaks down toxic pollutants, converting them into non-hazardous elements or valuable by-products. This miniaturized solution is particularly well-suited for marine vessels and offers a cost-effective alternative to existing technologies by lowering both capital and operational costs without necessitating a switch in fuel sources. As a result, Daphne Technology addresses environmental challenges by enabling a cleaner and more sustainable approach to emissions management across various sectors.
COnovate is a company developing advanced lithium-ion battery components. It uses graphene monoxide to enhance energy storage capacity in batteries.
Anthro Energy
Grant in 2024
Anthro Energy is developing advanced battery technologies to address key challenges in energy storage. They focus on creating ruggedized batteries that enhance safety and enable an electrified future.
C-Crete Technologies
Grant in 2024
C-Crete Technologies is a pioneering company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative materials and technologies. They focus on driving advancements in energy, environment, materials, construction, and infrastructure sectors. By integrating expertise in materials science, nanotechnology, multiscale computations, and predictive analytics, C-Crete is creating next-generation solutions for a low-carbon, energy-efficient world. Their flagship innovation is a nanoengineered cement that significantly reduces CO2 emissions and transforms abundant, non-carbonate rocks into cementitious binders, offering substantial energy savings, affordability, and flexibility, while maintaining high performance and user comfort.
NanoGraf Corporation is a materials science company based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on the development and commercialization of advanced materials for the energy storage market. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in silicon-graphene electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries. NanoGraf has created a high energy density silicon-based anode material that presents a promising alternative to traditional graphitic-based anodes. This innovative technology has applications across various sectors, from consumer electronics to electric vehicles. The company's materials are designed to enhance battery capacity and reduce charging times, enabling the production of lithium-ion batteries through a cost-effective, chemistry-based manufacturing process.
Daphne Technology
Grant in 2024
Daphne Technology SA is a climate technology company based in Ecublens, Switzerland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in catalyst-free, nano-technology solutions designed to help the petrochemical, power, and transportation industries significantly reduce air emissions in accordance with international and national regulations. Its patented technology effectively breaks down toxic pollutants, converting them into non-hazardous elements or valuable by-products. This miniaturized solution is particularly well-suited for marine vessels and offers a cost-effective alternative to existing technologies by lowering both capital and operational costs without necessitating a switch in fuel sources. As a result, Daphne Technology addresses environmental challenges by enabling a cleaner and more sustainable approach to emissions management across various sectors.
Founded in 2002, Nanohmics specializes in custom solutions for computational imaging, electro-optics, micro- and nanofabrication, and embedded systems instrumentation. The company integrates novel power and thermal control subsystems to enhance efficiency through smart sensing and automation.
C-Crete Technologies
Grant in 2024
C-Crete Technologies is a pioneering company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative materials and technologies. They focus on driving advancements in energy, environment, materials, construction, and infrastructure sectors. By integrating expertise in materials science, nanotechnology, multiscale computations, and predictive analytics, C-Crete is creating next-generation solutions for a low-carbon, energy-efficient world. Their flagship innovation is a nanoengineered cement that significantly reduces CO2 emissions and transforms abundant, non-carbonate rocks into cementitious binders, offering substantial energy savings, affordability, and flexibility, while maintaining high performance and user comfort.
NP Photonics
Grant in 2024
NP Photonics, Inc. develops and manufactures specialty fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and transport fibers primarily for the near- and mid-infrared wavelength bands. Founded in 1998 and based in Tucson, Arizona, the company offers a range of products, including micron fiber lasers, multi-channel fiber laser systems, and mid-infrared transport fibers. These products are utilized across various applications such as acoustic sensing, LIDAR, coherent communication, and environmental seeding. NP Photonics serves markets including sensing, defense, metrology, and research through a network of distributors and sales representatives in several countries, including Australia, Europe, and Asia. The company, previously known as NP Photonic Technologies, LLC, changed its name in August 2000.
Lookin is a developer of advanced terahertz scanners, which leverage the unique properties of terahertz waves to offer non-invasive and non-contact solutions for quality inspection and material characterization. The technology enables the detection of defects such as divots, agglomerates, and metal contamination, making it ideal for high-throughput applications that require sensitivity and precision. By utilizing terahertz waves, Lookin provides a platform that allows for the inspection of materials that are otherwise visually inaccessible, while ensuring safety since the waves are non-ionizing and non-destructive. This innovative approach positions Lookin at the forefront of non-destructive quality control technologies.
Nanosonic is a company dedicated to the development and manufacture of innovative materials and devices. It specializes in creating environmentally benign processes and techniques, focusing on the design and production of novel materials. Nanosonic also provides research and development services to various companies and organizations, with a particular emphasis on prototyping and commercialization. Through its commitment to innovation, Nanosonic aims to advance material science and contribute to sustainable solutions in various industries.
eSpin Technologies
Grant in 2024
eSpin Technologies, Inc.was founded with the mission to develop the technology to commercially manufacture nanofibers and nanofiber-based products.
Functioning as a self-funded Advanced Research Facility, eSpin has teamed up with several Federal Agencies and Industrial Partners to develop unique solutions for filtration and environmental remediation, functional textiles, and advanced materials. eSpin works with its Partners to enhance existing, as well as develop new-to-the world products by customized application of nanofibers to meet the current and future needs of the Customer.
Today, eSpin has emerged as a global leader in nanofiber technology with commercial manufacturing capabilities and products in the market place. eSpin currently manufactures and markets customized non-woven nanofiber rolls ( nWeb™) for filtration and functional textiles. They have also launched high performance nanofiber-based Air Filters ( exceed ® with nanofibers ) for commercial, industrial, and residential customers requiring superior sub-micron particle filtration. For more information please contact us.
Nano-C develops and manufactures nanostructured carbon materials, including single-walled carbon nanotubes and fullerenes, for high-value applications in electronics and energy. Its products are used in displays, touch screens, renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, and sensors. Founded in 2001, Nano-C is based in Westwood, Massachusetts.
XUV Lasers designs and develops compact ultraviolet lasers and ultraviolet optical systems. Its technology supports nanoscale imaging and nanopatterning, single-photon ionization mass spectrometry, interferometry, and dense plasma diagnostics, as well as nanoscale ablation of materials. The company targets applications in single-photon ionization mass spectroscopy and semiconductor manufacturing, enabling advanced experiments and processes on tabletop equipment. XUV Lasers focuses on providing compact, high-performance ultraviolet laser solutions for research and industrial use.
zeroK NanoTech
Grant in 2024
zeroK NanoTech creates concentrated ion beam systems for semiconductor device fabrication and nanoscale sample analysis. They provide moderately focused reactive ion systems to customers who are ready to upgrade to next-generation FIB technology. They are capable of delivering results in their demanding applications.
Ion Storage Systems
Grant in 2024
Founded in 2015, Ion Storage Systems specializes in manufacturing solid-state lithium-ion batteries. The company serves the defense and aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles industries by developing energy-dense, safe, and non-flammable batteries using low-cost materials.
AeroShield specializes in the production of super-insulating, nanoporous glass materials designed for energy-efficient windows. Utilizing silica aerogel, AeroShield's products offer optical clarity akin to traditional glass while delivering superior insulation, making them 50% more effective than conventional double-pane windows. This innovative approach not only enhances thermal comfort but also significantly improves energy performance, allowing window manufacturers to meet sustainability and compliance objectives. Additionally, the payback period for AeroShield's materials is up to five times faster than that of similarly performing windows, making them a compelling choice for the modern market.
eSpin Technologies
Grant in 2024
eSpin Technologies, Inc.was founded with the mission to develop the technology to commercially manufacture nanofibers and nanofiber-based products.
Functioning as a self-funded Advanced Research Facility, eSpin has teamed up with several Federal Agencies and Industrial Partners to develop unique solutions for filtration and environmental remediation, functional textiles, and advanced materials. eSpin works with its Partners to enhance existing, as well as develop new-to-the world products by customized application of nanofibers to meet the current and future needs of the Customer.
Today, eSpin has emerged as a global leader in nanofiber technology with commercial manufacturing capabilities and products in the market place. eSpin currently manufactures and markets customized non-woven nanofiber rolls ( nWeb™) for filtration and functional textiles. They have also launched high performance nanofiber-based Air Filters ( exceed ® with nanofibers ) for commercial, industrial, and residential customers requiring superior sub-micron particle filtration. For more information please contact us.
Materic designs and manufactures advanced materials, specializing in electrospinning, nanoparticle separation, textile treatments, three-dimensional printing materials, specialty ink, and microencapsulation. They offer manufacturing services, joint development programs, and custom products to enable clients' access to tailored equipment.
pH Matter develops and manufactures engineered electrode materials, focusing on alternative energy and catalysis applications. They specialize in material-related products for advanced energy and aerospace industries, offering tailored fuel processing catalysts and nanomaterial development services.
Flawless Photonics
Grant in 2024
Flawless Photonics, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of microgravity fiber. The company focuses on creating optical fibers that enhance fiber lasers, sensors, and subsea telecommunications cable systems. Its innovative manufacturing processes are uniquely designed to meet the challenges of space travel, allowing for installation on private space stations. This technology aims to significantly improve the performance of existing optical fiber applications, offering substantial advancements for space agencies and commercial enterprises. The team at Flawless Photonics comprises experts from diverse fields, including aerospace, optics, software development, and logistics, equipping the organization with the necessary expertise to drive its mission from conception to profitability.
Xelera Research
Grant in 2024
Xelera Research offers a developing global demand for expertise in advanced accelerator development.
HighRI Optics
Grant in 2024
HighRI Optics, Inc. develops advanced optical materials and novel optical technologies to enable advanced photonics application. They proprietary and patented high refractive index optical materials offer a solution for mass manufacturing of optical elements with superior optical performance. Simpler and superior light manipulation can be achieved by fiber nanoimprinting technology.
Cold Quanta works in Cold Atom Quantum Technology, the most scalable, versatile, and commercially viable application of quantum.
SiLi-ion has developed an “ultra-nano-silicon” powder material that entirely replaces graphite in a lithium-ion battery (LIB). This breakthrough increases the anode’s energy density by over four times and reduces CO2e emissions by 68 kilos for every kilo sold, amounting to a reduction of 50,000 kilos per EV using “ultra-nano-silicon.”
As a materials company, SiLi-ion plans to sell this revolutionary material to battery manufacturers. Our platform not only outperforms competitors like Sila Nano, Group14, and OneD but is also less expensive to produce ($/kWh) compared to graphite and synthetic graphite. The material seamlessly integrates into existing LIB manufacturing lines for electric vehicles (EVs) and grid storage applications. Furthermore, it serves as an Inflation Reduction Act critical mineral replacement, enabling battery EV tax breaks for auto OEMs selling in the US.
IonicScale is an operator of a research and development firm that focuses on the development of tiny mass spectrometer technology. The business creates chip-scale mass spectrometry technologies.
Xelera Research
Grant in 2024
Xelera Research offers a developing global demand for expertise in advanced accelerator development.
Materials Modification
Grant in 2024
Materials Modification produces process equipment for the textile, nanotechnology, and biomedical industries.
Editekk is a company focused on the development of custom multi-functional surfaces, interfaces, and coatings aimed at enhancing material performance. Specializing in surface technology, Editekk creates micro and nano surface features that enable precise control over various surface properties, including surface energy, wettability, composition, and electronic characteristics. This innovative approach is particularly beneficial in applications such as medical implants, as it improves bone fixation and helps prevent biofilm formation, thereby reducing the risk of implant failure. By offering tailored surface modifications, Editekk meets the specific needs of its clients, contributing to advancements in material science and engineering.
Nanosonic is a company dedicated to the development and manufacture of innovative materials and devices. It specializes in creating environmentally benign processes and techniques, focusing on the design and production of novel materials. Nanosonic also provides research and development services to various companies and organizations, with a particular emphasis on prototyping and commercialization. Through its commitment to innovation, Nanosonic aims to advance material science and contribute to sustainable solutions in various industries.
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.
Xelera Research
Grant in 2023
Xelera Research offers a developing global demand for expertise in advanced accelerator development.
NanoCoatings
Grant in 2023
NanoCoatings is a flexible company dedicated to transitioning innovative coating materials and unique coating deposition technologies created under the government-funded Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
Protochips is an early-stage company that specializes in developing analytical tools for materials and life sciences research, focusing on the targeted research and development of nano-scale materials. The company addresses a significant challenge in the field, where the tools used for observation and manipulation of nano-scale materials are typically separate and independent. Protochips aims to integrate these tools into a cohesive platform, utilizing proprietary technology to enhance the functionality of widely used electron and optical microscopes. By transforming these instruments into complete nano-scale laboratories, Protochips enables researchers to achieve in situ experimental control while leveraging the analysis and resolution capabilities of electron microscopy. This innovation enhances productivity and facilitates the generation of actionable data, ultimately accelerating the discovery process in nanotechnology.
Multiscale Systems
Grant in 2023
Multiscale Systems produces industrial innovations through technical engineering services and a robust in-house R&D program. The company specializes in metamaterial composites and focuses on advanced manufacturing.
Nanoramic Laboratories
Grant in 2023
Founded in 2008, Nanoramic Laboratories specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced energy storage solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and licenses Neocarbonix electrodes for rechargeable Li-ion batteries, FastCAP ultracapacitors, and Thermexit thermal interface gap filler pads. Its products are designed to operate under extreme conditions, with applications in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and industrial sectors.
C-Crete Technologies
Grant in 2023
C-Crete Technologies is a pioneering company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative materials and technologies. They focus on driving advancements in energy, environment, materials, construction, and infrastructure sectors. By integrating expertise in materials science, nanotechnology, multiscale computations, and predictive analytics, C-Crete is creating next-generation solutions for a low-carbon, energy-efficient world. Their flagship innovation is a nanoengineered cement that significantly reduces CO2 emissions and transforms abundant, non-carbonate rocks into cementitious binders, offering substantial energy savings, affordability, and flexibility, while maintaining high performance and user comfort.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Grant in 2023
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a national laboratory that conducts unclassified scientific research on behalf of the United States Department of Energy.
Berkeley Lab is a member of the national laboratory system supported by the U.S. Department of Energy through its Office of Science. It is managed by the University of California (UC) and is charged with conducting unclassified research across a wide range of scientific disciplines.
Located on a 200-acre site in the hills above the UC Berkeley campus, Berkeley Lab employs approximately 4,200 scientists, engineers, support staff, and students. The Lab is also responsible for creating 5,600 jobs locally and 12,000 nationally. The overall economic impact on the national economy is estimated at $1.6 billion a year. Technologies developed at Berkeley Lab have generated billions of dollars in revenues, and thousands of jobs.
Berkeley Lab was founded in 1931 by Ernest Orlando Lawrence, a UC Berkeley physicist who won the 1939 Nobel Prize in physics for his invention of the cyclotron, a circular particle accelerator that opened the door to high-energy physics.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Grant in 2023
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is one of 17 Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories, and operated by Stanford University on behalf of the DOE. SLAC develops and operates some of the world’s premier science facilities, including the first hard X-ray free-electron laser. Research at SLAC explores the structure and function of matter and the properties of energy, space and time, at the smallest and largest scales, all with the goal of solving problems facing society and advancing human knowledge.
Six scientists have been awarded Nobel prizes for work done at SLAC, and more than 1,000 scientific papers are published each year based on research at the lab. Visit slac.stanford.edu to learn more.
Argonne National Laboratory
Grant in 2023
Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where “dream teams” of world-class researchers work alongside experts from industry, academia and other government laboratories to address vital national challenges in clean energy, environment, technology and national security.
Through collaborations with researchers here at Argonne and around the world, they strive to discover new ways to develop energy innovations through science, create novel materials molecule-by-molecule, and gain a deeper understanding of their planet, their climate and the cosmos.
Surrounded by the highest concentration of top-tier research organizations in the world, Argonne leverages its Chicago-area location to lead discovery and to power innovation in a wide range of core scientific capabilities, from high-energy physics and materials science to structural biology and advanced computer science.
Embracing the nation’s greatest challenges, Argonne’s world-renowned scientists and engineers conduct pioneering research that advances America’s scientific excellence and leadership and helps pave the way to a secure nation with a plentiful supply of safe, sustainable energy, a healthy environment, and a competitive economy.
They pursue big, ambitious ideas that redefine what is possible. Their pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries pushes the boundaries of fundamental science, applied science and engineering to solve complex challenges and develop useful technologies that can transform the marketplace and change the world.
A center for world-class discovery and scientific excellence, their diverse and dynamic research agenda spans 15 scientific divisions, 14 centers, and six national user facilities. This rich scientific environment provides their researchers – and those who visit us from all corners of the globe – with an extraordinary range of cutting-edge facilities and scientific tools that support in-depth research, drive technological breakthroughs, and improve their nation’s competitiveness and quality of life.
Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science
C-Crete Technologies
Grant in 2023
C-Crete Technologies is a pioneering company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative materials and technologies. They focus on driving advancements in energy, environment, materials, construction, and infrastructure sectors. By integrating expertise in materials science, nanotechnology, multiscale computations, and predictive analytics, C-Crete is creating next-generation solutions for a low-carbon, energy-efficient world. Their flagship innovation is a nanoengineered cement that significantly reduces CO2 emissions and transforms abundant, non-carbonate rocks into cementitious binders, offering substantial energy savings, affordability, and flexibility, while maintaining high performance and user comfort.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Grant in 2023
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a national laboratory that conducts unclassified scientific research on behalf of the United States Department of Energy.
Berkeley Lab is a member of the national laboratory system supported by the U.S. Department of Energy through its Office of Science. It is managed by the University of California (UC) and is charged with conducting unclassified research across a wide range of scientific disciplines.
Located on a 200-acre site in the hills above the UC Berkeley campus, Berkeley Lab employs approximately 4,200 scientists, engineers, support staff, and students. The Lab is also responsible for creating 5,600 jobs locally and 12,000 nationally. The overall economic impact on the national economy is estimated at $1.6 billion a year. Technologies developed at Berkeley Lab have generated billions of dollars in revenues, and thousands of jobs.
Berkeley Lab was founded in 1931 by Ernest Orlando Lawrence, a UC Berkeley physicist who won the 1939 Nobel Prize in physics for his invention of the cyclotron, a circular particle accelerator that opened the door to high-energy physics.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Grant in 2023
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is one of 17 Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories, and operated by Stanford University on behalf of the DOE. SLAC develops and operates some of the world’s premier science facilities, including the first hard X-ray free-electron laser. Research at SLAC explores the structure and function of matter and the properties of energy, space and time, at the smallest and largest scales, all with the goal of solving problems facing society and advancing human knowledge.
Six scientists have been awarded Nobel prizes for work done at SLAC, and more than 1,000 scientific papers are published each year based on research at the lab. Visit slac.stanford.edu to learn more.
Multiscale Systems
Grant in 2023
Multiscale Systems produces industrial innovations through technical engineering services and a robust in-house R&D program. The company specializes in metamaterial composites and focuses on advanced manufacturing.
MITRE Corporation / CVE
Grant in 2023
The MITRE Corporation is a not-for-profit organization that provides systems engineering, research and development, and information technology support to the U.S. government. It operates federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) for various government entities, including the Department of Defense, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Homeland Security. MITRE's FFRDCs focus on areas such as acquisition and systems analysis, airspace safety and security, command and control, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology. The organization also conducts research and development in advanced technologies, including biotechnology, nanotechnology, neurotechnology, computational imaging, and quantum computing. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, MITRE has additional facilities in McLean, Virginia, and maintains a global presence.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Grant in 2023
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a national laboratory that conducts unclassified scientific research on behalf of the United States Department of Energy.
Berkeley Lab is a member of the national laboratory system supported by the U.S. Department of Energy through its Office of Science. It is managed by the University of California (UC) and is charged with conducting unclassified research across a wide range of scientific disciplines.
Located on a 200-acre site in the hills above the UC Berkeley campus, Berkeley Lab employs approximately 4,200 scientists, engineers, support staff, and students. The Lab is also responsible for creating 5,600 jobs locally and 12,000 nationally. The overall economic impact on the national economy is estimated at $1.6 billion a year. Technologies developed at Berkeley Lab have generated billions of dollars in revenues, and thousands of jobs.
Berkeley Lab was founded in 1931 by Ernest Orlando Lawrence, a UC Berkeley physicist who won the 1939 Nobel Prize in physics for his invention of the cyclotron, a circular particle accelerator that opened the door to high-energy physics.
Tiptek manufactures high-quality probes and needles for advanced surface analysis and microscopy. Its products are used by industry leaders in scanning probe microscopy, focused ion beam lamella transfer, and semiconductor failure analysis.
3D Array Technology
Grant in 2023
A pioneering company specializing in functional materials innovation, development, and supply. They focus on creating high-efficiency, low-cost heterogeneous catalysts using their unique patent-pending 3D nano-array technology to serve various industries such as chemical, petrochemical, and automotive.
FC Renew develops a proprietary technology aimed at restoring degraded hydrogen fuel cells through a novel, low-cost process. This innovation enables long-life, affordable fuel cells, facilitating the adoption of hydrogen power in defense and commercial sectors.
Lookin is a developer of advanced terahertz scanners, which leverage the unique properties of terahertz waves to offer non-invasive and non-contact solutions for quality inspection and material characterization. The technology enables the detection of defects such as divots, agglomerates, and metal contamination, making it ideal for high-throughput applications that require sensitivity and precision. By utilizing terahertz waves, Lookin provides a platform that allows for the inspection of materials that are otherwise visually inaccessible, while ensuring safety since the waves are non-ionizing and non-destructive. This innovative approach positions Lookin at the forefront of non-destructive quality control technologies.
Celadyne Technologies, founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in the development of advanced nanocomposite membranes for electrolyzers and fuel cells. These membranes are engineered to facilitate efficient heat and water management, addressing critical challenges in hydrogen production. By incorporating innovative technologies, Celadyne's membranes provide advantages akin to ceramic separators, including reduced hydrogen crossover, while maintaining performance under low humidity and elevated temperature conditions. This design enhances catalyst durability and supports the hydrogen economy by offering a cost-effective solution for energy applications.
Nano-C develops and manufactures nanostructured carbon materials, including single-walled carbon nanotubes and fullerenes, for high-value applications in electronics and energy. Its products are used in displays, touch screens, renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, and sensors. Founded in 2001, Nano-C is based in Westwood, Massachusetts.
C-Crete Technologies
Grant in 2023
C-Crete Technologies is a pioneering company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative materials and technologies. They focus on driving advancements in energy, environment, materials, construction, and infrastructure sectors. By integrating expertise in materials science, nanotechnology, multiscale computations, and predictive analytics, C-Crete is creating next-generation solutions for a low-carbon, energy-efficient world. Their flagship innovation is a nanoengineered cement that significantly reduces CO2 emissions and transforms abundant, non-carbonate rocks into cementitious binders, offering substantial energy savings, affordability, and flexibility, while maintaining high performance and user comfort.
Ion Storage Systems
Grant in 2023
Founded in 2015, Ion Storage Systems specializes in manufacturing solid-state lithium-ion batteries. The company serves the defense and aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles industries by developing energy-dense, safe, and non-flammable batteries using low-cost materials.
Nanosonic is a company dedicated to the development and manufacture of innovative materials and devices. It specializes in creating environmentally benign processes and techniques, focusing on the design and production of novel materials. Nanosonic also provides research and development services to various companies and organizations, with a particular emphasis on prototyping and commercialization. Through its commitment to innovation, Nanosonic aims to advance material science and contribute to sustainable solutions in various industries.
pH Matter develops and manufactures engineered electrode materials, focusing on alternative energy and catalysis applications. They specialize in material-related products for advanced energy and aerospace industries, offering tailored fuel processing catalysts and nanomaterial development services.
eSpin Technologies
Grant in 2023
eSpin Technologies, Inc.was founded with the mission to develop the technology to commercially manufacture nanofibers and nanofiber-based products.
Functioning as a self-funded Advanced Research Facility, eSpin has teamed up with several Federal Agencies and Industrial Partners to develop unique solutions for filtration and environmental remediation, functional textiles, and advanced materials. eSpin works with its Partners to enhance existing, as well as develop new-to-the world products by customized application of nanofibers to meet the current and future needs of the Customer.
Today, eSpin has emerged as a global leader in nanofiber technology with commercial manufacturing capabilities and products in the market place. eSpin currently manufactures and markets customized non-woven nanofiber rolls ( nWeb™) for filtration and functional textiles. They have also launched high performance nanofiber-based Air Filters ( exceed ® with nanofibers ) for commercial, industrial, and residential customers requiring superior sub-micron particle filtration. For more information please contact us.
AeroShield specializes in the production of super-insulating, nanoporous glass materials designed for energy-efficient windows. Utilizing silica aerogel, AeroShield's products offer optical clarity akin to traditional glass while delivering superior insulation, making them 50% more effective than conventional double-pane windows. This innovative approach not only enhances thermal comfort but also significantly improves energy performance, allowing window manufacturers to meet sustainability and compliance objectives. Additionally, the payback period for AeroShield's materials is up to five times faster than that of similarly performing windows, making them a compelling choice for the modern market.
Nanosonic is a company dedicated to the development and manufacture of innovative materials and devices. It specializes in creating environmentally benign processes and techniques, focusing on the design and production of novel materials. Nanosonic also provides research and development services to various companies and organizations, with a particular emphasis on prototyping and commercialization. Through its commitment to innovation, Nanosonic aims to advance material science and contribute to sustainable solutions in various industries.
Adámas Nano is a manufacturer od nanodiamond. Their product categories such as bioconjugated fluorescent nanodiamonds, functionalized nanodiamonds, single proton emitters, fluorescent micro diamonds, detonation powder, detonation nanodiamond suspensions, boron-doped nanodiamonds, CVD seeding suspensions, and nanodiamond polish.
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.
HighRI Optics
Grant in 2023
HighRI Optics, Inc. develops advanced optical materials and novel optical technologies to enable advanced photonics application. They proprietary and patented high refractive index optical materials offer a solution for mass manufacturing of optical elements with superior optical performance. Simpler and superior light manipulation can be achieved by fiber nanoimprinting technology.
Argonne National Laboratory
Grant in 2022
Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where “dream teams” of world-class researchers work alongside experts from industry, academia and other government laboratories to address vital national challenges in clean energy, environment, technology and national security.
Through collaborations with researchers here at Argonne and around the world, they strive to discover new ways to develop energy innovations through science, create novel materials molecule-by-molecule, and gain a deeper understanding of their planet, their climate and the cosmos.
Surrounded by the highest concentration of top-tier research organizations in the world, Argonne leverages its Chicago-area location to lead discovery and to power innovation in a wide range of core scientific capabilities, from high-energy physics and materials science to structural biology and advanced computer science.
Embracing the nation’s greatest challenges, Argonne’s world-renowned scientists and engineers conduct pioneering research that advances America’s scientific excellence and leadership and helps pave the way to a secure nation with a plentiful supply of safe, sustainable energy, a healthy environment, and a competitive economy.
They pursue big, ambitious ideas that redefine what is possible. Their pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries pushes the boundaries of fundamental science, applied science and engineering to solve complex challenges and develop useful technologies that can transform the marketplace and change the world.
A center for world-class discovery and scientific excellence, their diverse and dynamic research agenda spans 15 scientific divisions, 14 centers, and six national user facilities. This rich scientific environment provides their researchers – and those who visit us from all corners of the globe – with an extraordinary range of cutting-edge facilities and scientific tools that support in-depth research, drive technological breakthroughs, and improve their nation’s competitiveness and quality of life.
Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Grant in 2022
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is one of 17 Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories, and operated by Stanford University on behalf of the DOE. SLAC develops and operates some of the world’s premier science facilities, including the first hard X-ray free-electron laser. Research at SLAC explores the structure and function of matter and the properties of energy, space and time, at the smallest and largest scales, all with the goal of solving problems facing society and advancing human knowledge.
Six scientists have been awarded Nobel prizes for work done at SLAC, and more than 1,000 scientific papers are published each year based on research at the lab. Visit slac.stanford.edu to learn more.
PolySpectra is a materials company that develops functional materials and light-activated catalysts for advanced additive manufacturing. The company provides stereolithography resins and other light-curable materials designed to print durable plastic parts and enable production-scale 3D printing with tailored properties from a single chemical system. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, PolySpectra aims to transform 3D printing from prototyping to production by offering modular materials platforms that support a broad range of mechanical, thermal, and functional properties for engineers and designers.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Grant in 2022
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a national laboratory that conducts unclassified scientific research on behalf of the United States Department of Energy.
Berkeley Lab is a member of the national laboratory system supported by the U.S. Department of Energy through its Office of Science. It is managed by the University of California (UC) and is charged with conducting unclassified research across a wide range of scientific disciplines.
Located on a 200-acre site in the hills above the UC Berkeley campus, Berkeley Lab employs approximately 4,200 scientists, engineers, support staff, and students. The Lab is also responsible for creating 5,600 jobs locally and 12,000 nationally. The overall economic impact on the national economy is estimated at $1.6 billion a year. Technologies developed at Berkeley Lab have generated billions of dollars in revenues, and thousands of jobs.
Berkeley Lab was founded in 1931 by Ernest Orlando Lawrence, a UC Berkeley physicist who won the 1939 Nobel Prize in physics for his invention of the cyclotron, a circular particle accelerator that opened the door to high-energy physics.
DexMat is a manufacturer specializing in advanced carbon nanomaterials, particularly Galvorn, a conductive carbon nanomaterial that is significantly stronger and lighter than traditional materials. Galvorn is ten times stronger than steel, half the weight of aluminum, and boasts a flex life that surpasses copper by a factor of one hundred. The company offers its products in various forms, including fibers, yarns, films, and fabrics, targeting diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, e-textiles, and sporting goods. By replacing conventional, greenhouse gas-intensive materials, DexMat aims to foster a shift toward more sustainable manufacturing practices. Their carbon-negative production processes in the United States present a significant opportunity for carbon reduction on a global scale, positioning their innovative materials as potential game-changers for modern industrial applications.
Lookin is a developer of advanced terahertz scanners, which leverage the unique properties of terahertz waves to offer non-invasive and non-contact solutions for quality inspection and material characterization. The technology enables the detection of defects such as divots, agglomerates, and metal contamination, making it ideal for high-throughput applications that require sensitivity and precision. By utilizing terahertz waves, Lookin provides a platform that allows for the inspection of materials that are otherwise visually inaccessible, while ensuring safety since the waves are non-ionizing and non-destructive. This innovative approach positions Lookin at the forefront of non-destructive quality control technologies.
ZwitterCo specializes in advanced membrane solutions for the treatment of highly impaired wastewater, enabling the reuse and recycling of water resources in industrial applications. The company's innovative reverse osmosis and nanofiltration technologies address the challenges of treating historically unfilterable streams by preventing fouling caused by organic molecules. ZwitterCo's membranes are chlorine-tolerant, back-washable, and resistant to irreversible fouling, which enhances their longevity and performance. By transforming wastewater from a liability into a valuable resource, ZwitterCo helps clients manage their water treatment needs more economically and sustainably, reducing chemical demands and improving operational efficiency.
Lookin
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Lookin is a developer of advanced terahertz scanners, which leverage the unique properties of terahertz waves to offer non-invasive and non-contact solutions for quality inspection and material characterization. The technology enables the detection of defects such as divots, agglomerates, and metal contamination, making it ideal for high-throughput applications that require sensitivity and precision. By utilizing terahertz waves, Lookin provides a platform that allows for the inspection of materials that are otherwise visually inaccessible, while ensuring safety since the waves are non-ionizing and non-destructive. This innovative approach positions Lookin at the forefront of non-destructive quality control technologies.
Maple Materials
Grant in 2017
Maple Materials is a sustainable energy company developing advanced battery anode materials. It produces carbon nanotubes for various applications in energy storage and industrial sectors, enabling faster charging capabilities.
Argonne National Laboratory
Grant in 2017
Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where “dream teams” of world-class researchers work alongside experts from industry, academia and other government laboratories to address vital national challenges in clean energy, environment, technology and national security.
Through collaborations with researchers here at Argonne and around the world, they strive to discover new ways to develop energy innovations through science, create novel materials molecule-by-molecule, and gain a deeper understanding of their planet, their climate and the cosmos.
Surrounded by the highest concentration of top-tier research organizations in the world, Argonne leverages its Chicago-area location to lead discovery and to power innovation in a wide range of core scientific capabilities, from high-energy physics and materials science to structural biology and advanced computer science.
Embracing the nation’s greatest challenges, Argonne’s world-renowned scientists and engineers conduct pioneering research that advances America’s scientific excellence and leadership and helps pave the way to a secure nation with a plentiful supply of safe, sustainable energy, a healthy environment, and a competitive economy.
They pursue big, ambitious ideas that redefine what is possible. Their pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries pushes the boundaries of fundamental science, applied science and engineering to solve complex challenges and develop useful technologies that can transform the marketplace and change the world.
A center for world-class discovery and scientific excellence, their diverse and dynamic research agenda spans 15 scientific divisions, 14 centers, and six national user facilities. This rich scientific environment provides their researchers – and those who visit us from all corners of the globe – with an extraordinary range of cutting-edge facilities and scientific tools that support in-depth research, drive technological breakthroughs, and improve their nation’s competitiveness and quality of life.
Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science
Next Energy Technologies
Grant in 2017
Next Energy Technologies specializes in transparent photovoltaic nano-coatings that enable windows to convert ultraviolet and infrared light into electricity. This innovative technology allows buildings to generate renewable energy on-site while maintaining transparency and efficiency, even in challenging lighting conditions. By integrating these coatings directly into dual-pane windows, Next Energy Technologies eliminates the need for additional encapsulation, reducing costs for clients. The company's solutions facilitate the transformation of standard windows and glass facades into effective energy producers, contributing to the advancement of net-zero energy building standards.
Pixelligent Technologies
Grant in 2017
Pixelligent Technologies develops and manufactures optical materials, including nanocrystal dispersions and polymer nanocomposites, for solid-state lighting, displays, and optical coatings. Its PixClearProcess platform enables engineering of PixClear materials to integrate into common manufacturing methods such as inkjet, nanoimprint, spin coating, dispensing, slot-dye, and photolithography. The company offers zirconia nanocrystal dispersions, high-refractive-index zirconia-silicone nanocomposites, and customized dispersions for prototype applications, along with starter kits to help customers identify suitable products. It serves lighting and electronics markets worldwide, including LED and OLED lighting, and maintains a strategic collaboration with Corning Incorporated. Founded in 2000 and based in Baltimore, Maryland.
WattGlass LLC, established in 2014 and headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas, specializes in developing water-based anti-reflective coatings for glass and other transparent materials. The company's proprietary nanoparticle coating technology significantly reduces reflection, glare, and fogging, catering to diverse applications such as automotive, consumer goods, architectural glass, and solar photovoltaic industries. WattGlass' innovative solutions aim to replace hazardous materials commonly used in these sectors, offering an environmentally friendly alternative with improved durability and shelf life.
Next Energy Technologies
Grant in 2014
Next Energy Technologies specializes in transparent photovoltaic nano-coatings that enable windows to convert ultraviolet and infrared light into electricity. This innovative technology allows buildings to generate renewable energy on-site while maintaining transparency and efficiency, even in challenging lighting conditions. By integrating these coatings directly into dual-pane windows, Next Energy Technologies eliminates the need for additional encapsulation, reducing costs for clients. The company's solutions facilitate the transformation of standard windows and glass facades into effective energy producers, contributing to the advancement of net-zero energy building standards.
Pixelligent Technologies
Grant in 2014
Pixelligent Technologies develops and manufactures optical materials, including nanocrystal dispersions and polymer nanocomposites, for solid-state lighting, displays, and optical coatings. Its PixClearProcess platform enables engineering of PixClear materials to integrate into common manufacturing methods such as inkjet, nanoimprint, spin coating, dispensing, slot-dye, and photolithography. The company offers zirconia nanocrystal dispersions, high-refractive-index zirconia-silicone nanocomposites, and customized dispersions for prototype applications, along with starter kits to help customers identify suitable products. It serves lighting and electronics markets worldwide, including LED and OLED lighting, and maintains a strategic collaboration with Corning Incorporated. Founded in 2000 and based in Baltimore, Maryland.
Next Energy Technologies
Grant in 2013
Next Energy Technologies specializes in transparent photovoltaic nano-coatings that enable windows to convert ultraviolet and infrared light into electricity. This innovative technology allows buildings to generate renewable energy on-site while maintaining transparency and efficiency, even in challenging lighting conditions. By integrating these coatings directly into dual-pane windows, Next Energy Technologies eliminates the need for additional encapsulation, reducing costs for clients. The company's solutions facilitate the transformation of standard windows and glass facades into effective energy producers, contributing to the advancement of net-zero energy building standards.
Nanosys, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of quantum dot technology aimed at enhancing high-definition viewing experiences across various display applications. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, Nanosys produces Quantum Dot Concentrate materials and Quantum Dot Enhancement films that improve the performance of a wide range of consumer electronics, including televisions, tablets, and smartphones. The company's quantum dots are nanoscale semiconductors that enable displays to achieve greater brightness and a wider color gamut, resulting in more lifelike images. This technology is compatible with various display types, including LED-LCDs, OLEDs, and micro-LEDs. Nanosys has seen significant adoption of its technology, with over 20 million devices shipped in numerous products, thus contributing to advancements in the display industry.
A123 Systems
Grant in 2009
A123 Systems is a manufacturer of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and battery systems, specializing in efficient power supply solutions for electronic devices. The company leverages advanced nanoscale materials, particularly its proprietary Nanophosphate electrode technology, which offers significant advantages in performance and cost. A123's cell and electrode designs result in lower costs per watt and watt-hour, while providing higher voltage compared to traditional long-life systems. This technology also contributes to a longer battery life, reducing overall lifecycle and system costs, thereby enhancing price-performance for clients. A123 Systems competes with other industry players such as Valence, Saft, and Lion Cells.
EnerG2, Inc. is a manufacturer of engineered carbon materials based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional facility in Albany, Oregon. Founded in 2003, the company specializes in producing advanced nano-structured carbon materials tailored for energy storage applications. EnerG2's proprietary manufacturing technologies enable the development of high-performance materials that exceed the capabilities of naturally occurring carbons. These materials are designed to enhance power density and cycle life in a range of energy storage devices, including ultracapacitors, lead-acid batteries, and lithium-ion batteries. By focusing on customized electrode materials, EnerG2 aims to improve charge acceptance and device longevity, thereby advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of energy storage solutions.