Cohort 4 | Upstate

2021-2022

3E Nano enables affordable window-based solutions to improve building energy efficiency by reducing unwanted heat gain & loss without...

Ashlawn Energy

A vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) is a unique rechargeable battery with electrochemical energy in two redox couples contained in

Ateios

Ateios Systems patented a process that utilizes light instead of thermal heat to manufacture key battery components.

Candidus, Inc

Candidus’ adaptive lighting control system turns an on/off greenhouse lighting installation into a dynamic system that can respond to variable

Enerpoly

Enerpoly is pioneering zinc-ion batteries and innovating in battery materials and processes to achieve ground-breaking affordable energy storage solutions. While

Made of Air

Made of Air is a climate-focused materials company transforming waste biomass into high-value, carbon negative materials for industrial use.

Optimus Technologies, Inc.

Optimus manufactures the Vector System, an advanced fuel system technology that enables diesel engines to operate on 100% biodiesel. At

RainStick Shower

RainStick Shower is a WiFi-enabled circular shower that saves up to 80% energy and 80% water while doubling the flow

Cohort 4 | Down State

2021-2022

2S Water Inc.

2S Water have developed a sensor which detects and quantifies metals in water in real-time. This data can then be

Amogy

Amogy is a sustainability technology startup that’s developing an emission-free ammonia-to-power system that can be used to power heavy-duty transportation,

Caporus Technologies

Caporus Technologies’ capacitive energy storage materials enable reliable capacitors at the higher voltages and temperatures required for high-density power conversion

ElectricFish

ElectricFish is a climate tech company committed to unlocking mass EV adoption without overwhelming the grid. Our patented battery storage

Evtek

Evtek is a CleanTech AI-Powered Platform that connects people and businesses with local recycling centers through Hardware/Software technologies. The Evtek

KLAW Industries

KLAW Industries is engaged in developing a patent-pending process to divert waste glass from landfills to create Pantheon™, a partial

Pulsenics

Pulsenics develops capabilities to evaluate the health and performance of electrochemical systems without the need for shut-down.

Senergy

Senergy have developed nanocomposite materials that enable the design of our low cost, low carbon solar thermal panels.

Cohort 3 (2020-2021) > Upstate

AGreatE

AGreatE’s Ai-BESS products are a series of Artificial Intelligence enabled battery energy storage systems. 10kWh packs with a 0.5C rate,

BEAD

BEAD creates digital models of buildings by using real-time data in order to understand human behavior and occupancy patterns of

Breezi

The AirPulse IoT device and BreeziPro software work like a 'fitness tracker for HVAC systems.' AirPulse detects the actual condition

e-Zinc

e-Zinc’s proprietary energy storage technology will enable a new class of long-duration storage devices that provide the most cost-effective, flexible,

KIGT

As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), KIGT designs, manufactures, engineers, and installs intelligent EV Charging Stations. KIGT Smart EV Charging

Opus 12

Opus 12’s device converts CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels that are cost-competitive with conventional products. It bolts onto any

OXTO Energy

OXTO Energy has developed the innovative in energy storage system to enable a sustainable, low-carbon future. A flywheel is considered

Salient Energy

Salient Energy’s zinc-ion battery is an entirely new type of battery for stationary energy storage, the first battery where zinc

Soraytec

Soraytec has developed a disruptive high frequency IoT smart meter, which can be directly installed at the (medium voltage) power

Cohort 3 (2020-2021) > Downstate

Active Energy Systems

Active Energy Systems’ IHEX's innovation is its ability to freeze water without the latter sticking to the freezing surface, achieved

Clad Innovations Ltd. - TZOA

Clad Innovations’ hardware, Haven, leverages sensors to detect the level of filtration, ventilation, humidification, and sterilization throughout any building’s HVAC

Clip.Bike

Clip.Bike is a clean-mobility company with a mission to make biking in cities easier by making e-bike technology more affordable

Electro-Active Technologies

Electro-Active Technologies Inc. is developing a modular system to convert food waste and renewable electricity into affordable, renewable hydrogen. The

Evercloak

Traditional dehumidifiers consume a lot of electricity to cool air until the water vapor condenses out. Evercloak takes a far

Imprint Energy

Imprint Energy creates safe, thin, flexible, disposable screen-printed zinc batteries. The battery can be printed into any shapes and sizes,

Power to Hydrogen

Power to Hydrogen is accelerating the transition to a clean energy future by improving access to and affordability of renewably-derived

Urban Energy

Urban Energy’s world-class canopy design increases module capacity by 50% and energy production by 100% as compared to a traditional

Zinc8 Energy Solutions

The Zinc8 ESS is made of safe, low-cost, mass-producing materials with a unique architecture that allows for energy and power

Cohort 2 (2019-2020) > Upstate

Accelerate Wind

Accelerate Wind enables affordable rooftop wind energy to be generated alongside rooftop solar, helping commercial building owners to get closer

Cellec Technologies

Cellec Technologies has developed and patented a lithium balancing approach to 0-volt capability in any lithium ion cell chemistry without

Potsdam Sensors

Potsdam Sensors offers a data-driven solution to the problem of hospital-acquired-infections (HAI). They develop the sensor hardware relevant to identify

SeaArctos

The Arctos-1 from SeaArctos is an emissions monitoring system installed without disrupting normal maritime shipping operations. It offers conscientious ship

Skyven

Skyven helps manufacturers capture lost heat and upcycle it back into the process, cutting CO2 emissions and saving on fuel.

SmartKable

The SmartKable Network is a powerline sensor and data analytics platform for utilities and renewable energy operators that provides real-time

The HubController

The HubController makes future-proof smart-home products that are easy-to-use, empowering consumers to have control over their utility bills. The HubController’s

WeRadiate

WeRadiate strives to be a leader within digital data and metrics collection for compost facilities, farms, and landscape companies. WeRadiate’s

Cohort 2 (2019-2020) > Downstate

Actasys

Actasys commercializes small actuators that generate strong jets of air to improve efficiencies in a wide range of industries and

Enertiv

Enertiv is the single platform upon which commercial real estate portfolios manage and streamline their building operations. Our product has

Folia Materials

Folia Materials invented a patented green chemistry process to use large-scale paper machinery to manufacture low-cost nano-metal functionalized materials that

Heat Inverse

At Heat Inverse, we make durable metamaterials that cool passively and increase the efficiencies of many systems, like refrigerated trucking,

Rise Products

Rise is a food-tech startup that upcycles byproducts into ingredients. We collect brewer’s spent grain and using our patent-pending process,

Teratonix

Teratonix, a Carnegie Mellon University spin-off, focuses on developing and commercializing innovative radio-frequency (RF) energy harvesting technologies to provide a

Upcycles

The Upcycle is a Class-1 electric bike purpose-built for high capacity, commercial use. All in a versatile and approachable format.

Cohort 1 (2018-2019) > Upstate

Combined Energies (CE)

Combined Energies is focused on the design, manufacturing, and sales of specialty power electronics for renewable power generation, energy storage,

Ecolectro

Ecolectro’s Alkaline Exchange Materials (AEMs) platform is the technology that solves for the high cost traditionally associated with renewable energy

EkoStinger

EkoStinger is passionate about bringing the trucking industry the very best in tractor trailer aerodynamics. The Stinger System saves fuel,

Paradigm

Paradigm designs and manufactures pollution control devices for diesel and gasoline engines. Bus and trucking fleets managers can achieve operational

Phase Innovations

Phase Innovations delivers new and innovative products for building ventilation. Their PureAtmos fresh air exchange and purification system offers commercial

Southern Tier Technologies (STT)

Southern Tier Technologies designs innovative power quality solutions for 'mission-critical' applications all over the world. Its Tier 500 Dynamic Power

Switched Source

Switched Source makes power electronics equipment for distribution utilities to increase the reliability, efficiency, and solar hosting capability of the

WexEnergy

WexEnergy delivers energy efficient solutions one window, one home, one building at a time. WexEnergy’s WindowSkin® is a completely transparent

Cohort 1 (2018-2019) > Downstate

475 Lamilux

In spaces without exterior walls, roof daylight is a beneficial way to fulfill building codes and green building standards that

Allied Microbiota

Allied Microbiota (AMB) develops microbes and other biological products to destroy harmful chemicals. As an environmental biotechnology company, AMB’s primary

Enviro Power

Enviro Power is bringing to market the next generation of heating systems that generate electricity while producing heat. Designed for

Farmshelf

Farmshelf builds bookshelf-sized smart indoor farms for restaurants, hotels and cafeterias. Farmshelf turns food miles into food feet, by producing

Frio

Frio provides automated snow melt control through our line of IoT controllers and accompanying cloud platform. The system combines weather

Nuravine

Nuravine is an environmental automation company serving the indoor farming and cultivation market. They develop sensor and actuation devices to

Pvilion

Pvilion integrates solar cells with flexible materials, building products that generate electricity, ranging from backpacks & clothing to stadium roofs

Re-Nuble

Re-Nuble uses an inexpensive, patent-pending process to transform food waste into chemical-free, organic nutrients for both soil-based and hydroponic cultivation.

Tarform Motorcycles

Tarform Motorcycles is an automotive startup company launching a new breed of electric motorcycles. The company is based both in

Unique Electric Solutions

Unique Electric Solutions Incorporated (UES) is a provider of electric propulsion and power systems for commercial trucks. UES is commercializing