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Widetronix

Ithaca, US · Delaware corporation

Widetronix develops ultra-low power sensors enabled by betavoltaic power sources based on wide bandgap semiconductor materials, serving applications requiring autonomous, maintenance-free power. The company commercializes silicon carbide betavoltaic technology spun out from Cornell University.

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Founders & leadership

DM
Dr Michael SpencerChief Scientific Advisor
JG
Jonathan GreeneinCEO
DC
Dr Christopher ThomasCTO

Board

LN
Lucas NelsonBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.2M disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$1.2MraisedApr 2015 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jonathan GreeneExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher ThomasExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lucas NelsonDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.2M
First sale
Apr 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
Lantronix5 shared keywordsLantronix provides edge AI compute modules, industrial IoT connectivity, and remote device management solutions for enterprise and mission-critical applications, including defense programs with TAA and NDAA compliance. Its offerings combine edge AI, camera integration, multi-sensor fusion, and secure networking to monitor and manage connected devices at scale.
Achronix3 shared keywordsAchronix Semiconductor designs and manufactures field-programmable gate array (FPGA) and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solutions for high-speed telecommunications and network applications.

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Non-dilutive funding · 9 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2017$1.5M
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2017$999.8K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2015$224.8K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2015$99.9K
Missile Defense AgencyPhase II2012$500K
Missile Defense AgencyPhase II2010$1000K
Missile Defense AgencyPhase I2009$100K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase IISTTR2005$813.4K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase ISTTR2004$96.4K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

In the news

Cornell-developed battery technology company receives $2.2 million in federal funds | Cornell Chroniclenews.cornell.edu · May 2010Widetronix and Ithaca Making Progress in Betavoltaic Battery Research - The Green Optimisticgreenoptimistic.com · Nov 2009

Frequently asked questions

What does Widetronix do?
Widetronix develops ultra-low power sensors enabled by betavoltaic power sources based on wide bandgap semiconductor materials, serving applications requiring autonomous, maintenance-free power. The company commercializes silicon carbide betavoltaic technology spun out from Cornell University.
Who founded Widetronix?
Widetronix was founded by Dr Michael Spencer.
How much funding has Widetronix raised?
Widetronix has disclosed $1.2M raised across 1 round.
Where is Widetronix headquartered?
Widetronix is headquartered in Ithaca, US.