Combined Solar
Clean Water, Clean Power
Combined Solar Technologies has developed a zero-liquid discharge process for treating industrial wastewater streams with high total dissolved solids. The integrated CST process is powered by renewable biofuels, resulting in not only clean water but also clean electricity generation.
Daqus Energy
Next-Gen Battery Cathode Materials to Unlock Faster, Lighter, and Cheaper EVs
Daqus Energy is developing a novel organic cathode material (TAQ) sourced from abundant carbon-based compounds, aiming to replace nickel- and cobalt-heavy alternatives. The technology promises lower cost, faster charging, longer cycle life, and reduced supply-chain risk, advancing electric vehicles, grid storage, and overall decarbonization.
www.daqusenergy.com
Elementium Materials
Revolutionizing Battery Performance with Ultra-Stable, Universal Electrolytes
Elementium develops a breakthrough electrolyte formulation that boosts voltage, charge speed, cycle life, and safety across multiple battery chemistries. By enabling compact, fast-charging, long-lasting power solutions for EVs, grid storage, and consumer devices, the company addresses key energy-storage bottlenecks for the electrified future.
www.elementium.io
F-Wave
Fully Integrated PV Roofing Shingles
F-Wave is developing solar roofing tiles that harvest both photovoltaic and thermal energy to achieve overall efficiencies of up to 40%—double the efficiency of traditional glass solar panels.
F-Wave's solar tiles are designed for easy installation, without the need for specialized labor and tools, and are cost-competitive with traditional re-roofing and solar panel installations.
GaeaStar
Plastic-Free Packaging Built from Natural Materials and Modular, Local Factories
GaeaStar uses additive-manufacturing technology and geo-neutral raw materials like clay, water, and salt to create ultra-thin ceramic containers designed to replace single-use plastics. Its micro-factory model enables on-site production, reducing waste, transport emissions, and material cost while helping industries like food, beverage, and hospitality transition to a sustainable packaging paradigm.
www.gaeastar.com