Department of Energy — 2014 Investments

Amethyst Research develops infrared detector and emitter technologies, offering materials growth, device prototyping, and testing for government agencies, national labs, universities, and prime contractors.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

Element 84 (formerly Azavea) develops cloud-native geospatial data processing pipelines, distributed systems, and Earth Observation software for public, private, and non-profit sector clients.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & Infrastructure

Boston Metal develops Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE), a platform technology for producing high-value and critical metals from inputs such as low-grade ores, mining waste, and industrial waste.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew Materials

Tadeu Carneiro(CEO)in

Bridger Photonics develops Gas Mapping LiDAR technology and analytics to detect and measure methane emissions from oil and gas operations, helping operators reduce emissions, cut costs, and meet regulatory requirements.

Climate TechDeep TechEnergyBozeman, US

Pete Roos(Co-founder, Chief Innovation Officer)

Charm++ is a parallel programming system and runtime for high-performance computing applications, running a unified programming model that scales from a single processor to distributed memory machines.

Cloud ComputingDeep TechDeveloper Tools

eIQ Energy provides engineering solutions for power systems, focused on clean energy technology aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency.

CleantechEnergy

Energy Research Consultants (ERC) provides combustion and spray measurement services, custom test hardware, and diagnostic instrumentation, using laser-based non-intrusive and conventional techniques.

Deep TechEnergyHardwareLaguna Hills, US

Ennetix builds xVisor, an AI-powered observability platform that unifies IT performance monitoring and security monitoring, using machine learning to detect anomalies, correlate telemetry, and identify root causes.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaS

Trevor(Founder and Director of Engineering)Pulak Chowdhury(Founder and CTO)Bis Mukherjee(Founder and President)Ashok Madanahalli(Chief Product Officer (Acting))Todd(Vice President of Engineering)

Washington, US

Gary Cola(Director)Dana Cogswell(Executive Officer, Director)

GVD Corp develops thin-film coating technology, with applications including protective coatings for perovskite solar cells to prevent water vapor-induced degradation.

CleantechDeep TechNew Materials

H3D develops radiation detection instruments based on CZT (CdZnTe) technology, including imaging spectrometers, spectrometers, and handheld directional radioisotope identification devices (RIIDs).

Deep TechHardware

HyperComp develops and implements high-performance computational physics software that combines physics-based numerical algorithms with parallel computing hardware to simulate complex, multidisciplinary physical processes.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

Luxel manufactures ultra-thin freestanding band-pass foil filters for the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and soft X-ray spectrum, RADAK effusion cell thermal evaporators for thin film deposition, and TEM sample supports.

Deep TechHardwareNew Materials

MassTech Inc. develops mass spectrometry instrumentation, including its AP/MALDI UHR ionization source and the MT Explorer 30 Compact Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer.

BiotechDeep TechHardware

MicroContinuum provides nanofabrication services including nanoimprint lithography and roll-to-roll nanopatterning, applying anti-reflective coatings and nanopattern structures.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials

MoJo Labs is an electronic design firm that takes products from concept to market, covering PCB development, firmware, agency certifications, and companion mobile apps.

Deep TechHardwareIoT

Round Rock, US

Chad Marak(Director)Sujit Banerjee(Executive Officer, Director)Kiran Chatty(Executive Officer, Director)Kevin Matocha(Executive Officer, Director)

NanoAl develops aluminum alloys and works on equipment and process design as well as metals recycling technology.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyNew Materials

NanoTech Labs (NTL) develops nanotechnology-enhanced materials, handling research, development, and manufacturing to improve material performance across multiple industries and product lines.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials

OLEDWorks develops and manufactures high-performance, multi-stack OLED (organic light-emitting diode) lighting panels, including segmented and bendable panels for automotive rear lighting under its Atala brand used by manufacturers such as Audi.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsRochester, US

Michael L. Boroson(Executive Officer, Director)John W. Hamer(Executive Officer, Director)David J. DeJoy(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Fox(Director)John Hamer(CIO)

BoardH. Edward Shill(Director)

Opti O2 develops an optical dissolved oxygen sensor probe system that provides continuous water quality measurement in soil, aquatic, and marine environments using a patented sensing film and a scalable network of probes.

CleantechHardwareIoT

An online store selling piezoelectric PVDF films, sensors, copolymer resins, and high-voltage piezo driver amplifiers for applications such as energy harvesting, elongation sensing, and ultrasound fingerprint sensing.

E-commerceHardwareNew Materials

Prescient Weather provides weather and climate forecasting products, including the World Climate Service for sub-seasonal to seasonal forecasts and CropProphet, a statistical system forecasting U.S. crop yield and production from weather, satellite, and field survey data.

AgTechClimate TechData & Infrastructure

Q-Chem develops quantum chemistry simulation software for predicting the structure, reactivity, properties, and spectra of molecules and materials.

Deep TechNew MaterialsSaaS

RadiaSoft builds browser-based control and simulation systems for particle accelerators, including its Sirepo computer-aided engineering gateway that runs simulations on high-performance computing from a browser.

Cloud ComputingDeep TechSaaS

RESPEC is an engineering, applied sciences, and technology consulting firm that provides services across energy, environment, facilities, mining, water, transportation, land development, and solid waste, along with data and technology solutions.

CleantechData & InfrastructureEnergy

Spero Renewables develops chemical technologies that convert plant-based biomass, particularly lignin, into renewable thermoset plastics and polymers as alternatives to petroleum-based products.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Starfire Industries designs and manufactures deep-tech hardware including high-flux neutron/radiation sources, thin-film deposition and etching systems, pulsed power, and cold plasma surface-treatment technology.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareChampaign, US

Structural Integrity Associates (SIA) is an engineering and consulting firm focused on identifying, analyzing, and preventing engineering failures to support the reliable operation of critical infrastructure.

Advanced ManufacturingEnergyEnterprise Software

Temper Inc. develops advanced manufacturing processes for thermoset and thermoplastic composites, including magnetic-field-based material processing, tooling, equipment, and services.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials

Translume fabricates 2D and 3D micro-structured ion traps and performs precision micro-machining of fused silica, including custom and standard components.

Deep TechHardwareNew Materials

VoltServer develops Digital Electricity technology for power distribution in data centers, fiber networks, and extended enterprise deployments.

Data & InfrastructureEnergyHardwareEast Greenwich, US

Stanley Mlyniec(Executive Officer)Charles Garcia(Executive Officer, Director)Jorge Acevedo(Director)Stephen Eaves(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Giuliano(Executive Officer)Robert C. Fanch(Director)