BlackPak is developing natural gas co-fueled systems to provide economic and environmental benefits for both existing and new vehicles. The co-fueled approach eliminates range anxiety because legacy liquid fuel operation remains available, while also maximizing the economic, environmental, and usability benefits of natural gas.
Eridan’s breakthrough amplifier technology allows a single radio amplifier to do what previously has required multiple amplifiers or even multiple radios. Combining breakthroughs in GaN devices, amplifier circuit design, and system architecture, Eridan is enabling a new generation of frequency agility, spectrum efficiency, and power efficiency from hand-held devices to RF arrays.
FirstHand aims to address the persistent challenge of infection in healthcare (HAIs), hospitality and other industries by systematically measuring individual hand hygiene performance. Its low cost, portable system using patented technology overcomes the challenges of traditional methods of monitoring and performance improvement by delivering discrete, real-time feedback on hand hygiene technique at the point of engagement in a format that is personalized, scalable and consistent.
MicroPET
MicroPET is developing a portable method to generate radioisotopes at the point of care for use in Positron Emission Tomography (PET). MicroPET’s technology requires minimal radiation shielding and is faster, cheaper, and safer than conventional methods. The company is poised to revolutionize the use of positron-emitting materials in oncology, neurology, pharmacokinetics, and biomedical research.
Leveraging decades of experience in surface-acoustic-wave (SAW) technology, SenSanna has developed a new class of SAW devices allowing remote unpowered sensing of physical parameters (for example, temperature, mechanical strain, voltage, current, and deposited mass) with fast temporal and spatial resolution. Initial applications include manufacturing tooling, aviation, and the electric grid.
Sonitum
Sonitum is creating new methods for analyzing audio acuity and optimizing cellular conversation quality. The company’s technology improves the clarity and understandability of telephone conversations for its customers, especially for people with mild to severe hearing losses.
FeNix Magnetics is developing technologies for the bulk production of α”-Fe16N2, a high performance magnetic material with the potential to almost halve the weight of electric motors.
Culture Systems is developing a hybrid pond-photobioreactor for the low cost production of algae and other phototrophic biomass for the high protein feed market. Their novel—and dramatically reduced capital approach—enables affordable on-site production for moderate scale operations, and eliminates transport costs.
