Alumni from our programs launches new ventures in a variety of sectors. Below is a sample of current ventures.
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Aseptia is a state-of-the-art food processing technology company capable of creating food products unmatched anywhere in the world. Aseptia's novel and patented technology enables the production of shelf-stable products that maintain the flavors and nutrients of fresh food without the use of preservatives or refrigeration. |
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Accelerated Medical Diagnostics (AMD) is developing the PlatinDx assay, which provides direct measurement of in vivo tumor responses to a microdose (~1/100th the therapeutic dose) of platinum-based chemotherapy agents such as carboplatin and oxaliplatin, allowing selection of the correct therapy for each patient thus saving suffering and costs on unneeded therapy. |
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Barobo modular robots provide the flexibility required for advanced research in the field of robotics, mechatronics and machine learning. |
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Bali Learning Centerprovides top-quality educational services, including personalized tutoring and SAT prep, for students in central California.
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Banyan Environmental provides safer options for handling fluorescent lamps that contain mercury. |
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Biochanics provides innovative problem solving for biotechnology, chemistry, and the life sciences. |
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Covalent Solar is revolutionizing solar by providing efficient light power conversion with unique aesthetic advantages. Case Study: Covalent Solar >> |
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Driptech provides water efficient irrigation solutions for small-plot farmers in developing nations.
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EcoCatalytics has developed a unique catalyst material deposition process that reduces fuel-cell platinum costs by 95 percent. Big Bang! Competition Winner and Global Finalist, California CleanTech Open 2011 |
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E2C2 helps organizations design, develop and market renewable and energy efficiency technologies, focusing on the building and transportation sectors. |
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Greenbox Technology helps households visualize, understand, and manage their home energy usage and carbon footprint. Aquired by SilverSpring Networks in 2009. |
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HemoSonics is a medical device company founded to develop and bring to market innovative diagnostics to quantify and characterize the hemostatic potential of whole blood. Case Study: HemoSonics >> |
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HyProSys, based in Nevada, is developing a prototype solar-powered hydrogen production system. |
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Inserogen is an innovative plant-based manufacturing platform for fast, high-volume, and cost-efficient production of high-value recombinant proteins, such as vaccines and biosimilars.
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Intellimed Consultingprovides customized marketing strategies and services that deliver value through accelerated market adoption of medical device products. |
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Loengen is committed to bringing fast, practical, environmentally sensible and economically viable energy production and distribution solutions, including the Smart Energy Switch (SES), a device designed to be installed at a residential location, to monitor and control energy flow. |
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Mango Materials produces biodegradable plastics from waste biogas (methane) that are economically competitive with conventional oil-based plastics. |
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Micromidas' innovative biorefinery processes convert carbon found in organic wastewater in to degradable and recyclable bioplastics that can be used in place of harmful petrochemical based plastics.
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NutriLogix provides personalized nutrition, to help clients optimize their health and wellness. |
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Optorobotix designs and develops world leading optical trapping and characterization technology for industry and research. |
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Overunity offers a range of business and IT consulting services. |
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SEED seeks to increase incomes of rural farmers around the globe by developing affordable, sustainable water management/conservation products and services. More about Mitesh Gala, CEO, SEED>> |
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Solera is a new company created to develop and market small electricity-generating systems (25–50 kw) capable of operating 24/7, that are ideal for green buildings, small businesses or small communities. |
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Sun-Therm is a solar thermal company targeting mid-temperature heat users in the industrial sector. |
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VinPerfect offers a high-performance
screw cap closure with a liner that allows
winemakers to specify how much oxygen
enters a wine bottle over time and, |
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WicKool is a passive evaporative cooling solution that generates efficiencies through the reuse of condensate created by commercial rooftop HVAC units. The product is offered by Octus Energy.
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zNano leverages nature's secrets to |
Micromidas' innovative biorefinery processes convert carbon found in organic wastewater in to degradable and recyclable bioplastics that can be used in place of harmful petrochemical based plastics.
Case Study: MicroMidas >>
Watch Video >>
Interview with John Bissell
CEO + Co-founder, Micromidas
GTEA Alumnus
energyNOW! gets a whiff of how Micromidas turns sewer sludge into sustainable plastic to reduce the nation’s oil consumption.
Our alumni have launched more than 45 companies in areas ranging from medical diagnostics to solar power to biodegrable plastics. We have helped 650+ graduate students, postdocs and faculty researchers explore the commercial applications of their ideas and connect them with industry careers and business investors. Alumni come from universities around the globe and from a variety of disciplines in science and engineering.
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