OCTOBER 18-20, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC
TechConnect 2021 Innovation Awardees
| Organization | Technology |
|---|---|
| 374Water Systems, Inc. | Waste Resource Recovery Using Supercritical Water Oxidation |
| Actinia, Inc. | Affordable High-Resolution Radiation Detectors |
| Adnoviv, Inc. | True Presence Occupancy Detection Sensors (TruePODS) |
| Advanced Remote Sensing, Inc. | A Superior Method to Correct Atmospheric Degradation of Satellite Imagery |
| AetherTouch, Inc | Touchless user interface for existing smart devices |
| American Maglev Technology of Florida | Autonomous Space Vehicle with Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) |
| Anthro Energy, Inc. | Intrinsically Flexible and Safe Lithium Ion Batteries |
| AntiRadical Therapeutics LLC | SanFlow - A Drug for Prolonged Field Care that Corrects Vascular Dysfunction and Prevents Multi-Organ Injuries |
| Applied Ocean Sciences LLC | Emergency Underwater PNT using Autonomous Surface Vehicle Constellation |
| Ariel Scientific Innovations, Ltd. | Sludge dewatering using Magnetic Flocculation |
| Ascent Solar Technologies | Ultra-resilient lightweight, flexible solar solutions to meet DoD requirements for Energy independence in Space, SUAS, Dismounted Power, and Unattended Ground Sensors |
| BedRock Systems Inc. | An Unbreakable Foundation for Formally Secured Computing |
| Binghamton University | An Integrated Wide-Area UAV Aeromagnetic Survey System |
| Binghamton University | Nanofibrous Platform for Soft Bioelectronics |
| BIOSNS, INC | XTEMP |
| Blueshift Materials, Inc. | Polyimide Aerogel Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for Aerospace and Defense |
| BraceTrack | BraceTrack |
| Breault Research Organization | Miniaturized Electronic Safe & Arm Device (MESAD) |
| BRELYON Inc. | Ultra Reality Display |
| BUNDLAR, LLC | BUNDLAR Augmented Reality Content Management System (ARCMS) |
| Centerline Biomedical, Inc. | Electromagnetic Augmented Reality Image Guidance with Computerized Task Assistance for Minimally-Invasive Field Care |
| Claros Technologies Inc. | Novel Nanocomposite Fabrics for Personal Protective Equipment and Functional Textiles |
| Clemson University Research Foundation | Key-and-Lock Commodity Self-Healing Copolymers |
| Codelucida, Inc. | Technology/Solution Name: Low-density Parity-check error correction for enabling high-density flash storage with maximum endurance and performance |
| Contamination Source Identification | CSI-Dx® : A Diagnostic Urine Test for Tick-borne Disease |
| Corsha, Inc. | An API Security Platform |
| Cutting Edge AI | Autonomous Object Identification Harnessing Full Motion Video |
| D-Tech, LLC | Zenurian™ - An Advanced Threat Detection and Analytics Tool Using Multi-Dimensional Machine Learning (ML) for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) |
| Dragos, Inc | Active Cyber Defense for Operational Technology Networks |
| Eskra Technical Products | Solvent-Free Manufacturing Process for Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes |
| Everykey Inc | Everykey - No more Passwords, No more Keys |
| Fend Incorporated | Next-Generation Industrial Data Diodes for Secure ICS Monitoring |
| Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory | Electron Beam Treatment For Invasive Pests |
| Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory | Universal Pipe Vacuum Head |
| FiberQA, LLC | Automated Fiber Optic Connector Inspection and Cleaning |
| Forescout Technologies | Forescout Platform |
| Fortify | 3D Printers for Filled Photopolymers |
| Forward Edge, AI Inc. | Blaise AI-Augmented, Raman/IoT/5G device for chemical and biological point detection (CBRNE) in the field |
| FoVI3D, Inc. | CRO Personal Carry Mule: An All-Terrain Portable Robotic Mule |
| GeoMat LLC | A nano-enabled technology for the dewatering of oil waste streams |
| George Washington University | Air-Q, A Portable System for Aerosol Detection and Mitigation for Buildings and Transportation Systems |
| George Washington University | High-efficiency intermediate band quantum dot solar cells |
| Hong Kong Productivity Council | A Compact Sewage Bio-Reactor for Energy Recovery |
| Hong Kong Productivity Council | kNOw Touch - Contactless Elevator Control System |
| Idaho National Laboratory, Technology Deployment | Early Detection of Soft Shorts In Batteries |
| Idaho National Laboratory, Technology Deployment | OpDefender – Network Control for Industrial Control Systems |
| IMPRUVON Inc. | Impruvon Health Medication Management Platform - Providing Security, Error Reduction, Compliance, and Independence for Individuals with Difficult to Maintain Medication Regimens |
| IoTAI, Inc | PICO Anywhere Suite - Distributed Intelligence Mesh for Constrained Conditions |
| Iowa State University | Efficient, Environmentally Friendly Recycling of Li-Ion Battery Waste: Mechanochemical recovery of Co, Li and other essential components |
| Iowa State University | Pore-Encapsulated Catalysts for Selective Hydrogenolysis of Plastic Waste |
| Kismet Technologies | NanoRAD (Nano-based Residual Active Disinfectant) |
| Lightspace technologies | Multifocal professional AR headset for Enterprise use and near distance visualization. |
| Lite-Check Fleet Solutions Inc | SECURE FULLY DIGITAL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SOFTWARE/HARDWARE PLATFORM |
| Makai Ocean Engineering | Ultra-Compact, Highly Effective Thermal Management |
| Malachite Technologies | Microwave-assisted Ammonia Synthesis |
| Martin Defense Group | Offboard Launch and Recovery System for Uncrewed Platforms |
| Maui Innovation Group | Leakproof Valve |
| MEI Micro, Inc. | 3DS MEMs IMU Technology Platform |
| MELD Manufacturing Corporation | MELD: a scalable, no-melt method for printing for large metal parts |
| Meta Materials Inc | glucoWISE®: Non-Invasive Glucose Testing |
| Metamaterial Inc. | NanoWeb® Transparent Antenna |
| MIC Monitor, LLC | Microbial corrosion test kit |
| Microsurgeonbot Inc. | GURU |
| Mindset Medical, LLC. | Informed Virtual Vitals |
| Minerva Lithium LLC | Fueling the EV Revolution |
| Mississippi State University | Rapid Assay Methods and Kits for Detecting Neutralizing Antibody for Sars-Cov-2 |
| Modula S Inc | Base of the Future, Passive Performance NetZero Autonomous Expeditionary Buildings |
| Momentum Optics | Advanced Optical Manufacturing to Accelerate Product Development and Reduce Costs |
| Mycroft Mind, a.s. | Embedded Grid Intelligence |
| Namatad Inc. | FIREFLY Platform |
| NanoSafe, Inc. | Mobile Analytical Platform for Lead Detection in Drinking Water (LeadMAP) |
| NAVSYS Corporation | PNT as a Service (PNTaaS) for operating in GPS denied environments |
| NetNumber | NetCore Disaster Response Network (DRN) |
| NonLinear Corporation | Aggregate Spread Pulse Modulation in LPWANs for IoT applications |
| Novum Nano | Novel Nano Oil Additive Reduces Friction and Increases Engine Efficiency. |
| NRECA | Essence |
| OmniSync Incorporated | TurboSBIR - "TurboTax" for SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation and Management |
| Onclave Networks, Inc. | Securing Resilient On-Base Microgrids and Flightlines for Smart Installations of the Future |
| Opal HTM | Opal HTM: IoT-optimized medical asset management |
| ORION TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC | Orion AIM Artificial Intelligence Mission System |
| Osmoses, Inc. / MIT Dept of Chemical Engineering | membranes for efficient gas and vapor separations |
| PainQx | ALGOS System: Digital Diagnostic for Objective Pain Measurement |
| Pleiotek | Technology/Solution Name: Advanced Wearable and Mobile Platform for addressing Patient Data Movement in Austere Operating Environments |
| Polaris Semiconductor LLC | RF-Silent DC Voltage Regulators with High Efficiency |
| POLYMATERIALS APP, LLC | Supercapacitor for electronics and vehicle applications |
| Powercast | Wireless Power Harvester Chips that convert RF to usable DC power |
| Refactr | DevSecOps Automation Platform |
| REM Surface Engineering | Post-Process Surface Finishing and Optimization of Additively Manufactured Nickel-Based Superalloys |
| Ridgetop Group Inc. | CellSage Battery Health Analysis and Prognostics Software |
| RMD LLC | A large Legged Robot Capable of Operating on Unstructured Terrain with Heavy Payload |
| Robossis Inc - Rowan University | An orthopedic surgical robot |
| Rowan University | Automated-Track Electrospinning |
| Rowan University | Robossis: Surgical Robot for Long-Bone Fracture Alignment |
| Rowan University | Using AI to Improve Safety at Grade Crossings |
| RTM Vital Signs LLC | RTM Respiratory Monitor |
| Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories | Setting a Strong Foundation for Securing Facility Related Control Systems |
| Secure Surgical Solutions, LLC | A Portable Saline Generator for Point-of-Care Applications |
| SENSE Neuro Diagnostics, Inc. | NeuroHawk TBI Scanner |
| Sesame Solar Inc | Sesame Solar Nanogrids: mobile, solar-powered, charging Solution for EVs with an emergency/command office inside |
| Sixdof Space | Ultra Fast Optical Tracking |
| Skayl, LLC | Automated System Integration, Testing & Certification Leveraging a Robust Data Architecture |
| SkyNano | Hybrid Copper-Coated Carbon Nanotube Structures for Multifunctional Coatings |
| spotLESS Materials Inc. | spotLESS Anti-Fouling Surface Coating |
| Stanford University Office of Technology Licensing | High quality, low carbon cement |
| Stanford University Office of Technology Licensing | SPINS: Inverse Design Software for Nanophotonic Structures |
| SubSeaSail LLC | Revolutionary, autonomous, long-duration, multi-hulled sailing cargo vessel |
| SWR TECHNOLOGY INC. | Through-Barrier Wireless Power and Data Communication |
| Texas Tech University | Label-free, High-throughput Holographic Screening and Enumeration of Tumor Cells in Blood |
| Texas Tech University | Reconfiguration with Logic Design Framework for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles |
| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | 3D LiDAR Aided GNSS Precise Positioning for L4 Autonomous Driving |
| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | HF-free facile and rapid synthesis of MXenes related materials and their efficient energy conversion and storage applications |
| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Sweatextile: a Nature-Inspired Textile of Unidirectional Water Transport and Dissipation for Moisture Management, Comfort and Protection |
| TriMiS Inc. | Multi-functional Compounds for Coatings |
| Tripwire - A BELDEN Company | Tofino Firewall |
| U.S. DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) | Microwave Assisted CO2 Conversion |
| U.S. DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) | Nodeworks |
| UC Santa Barbara Technology & Industry Alliances | Integrated Soft Optoelectronics for Wearable Health Monitoring |
| UC Santa Barbara Technology & Industry Alliances | Vapor-Mediated Synthesis of Silicon Carbide Matrices for Ceramic Matrix Composites |
| University of Central Florida | Intelligent Object Magnification for Augmented Reality Displays |
| University of South Dakota-Sanford School of Medicine | Neurostimulation Method |
| University of Sussex, Advanced Material Development | Smart heterostructure for sensing and controlling corrosion |
| University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Low cost carbon application for lightweighting applications |
| Uptimai | Uptimai - Uncertainty Propagator and Statistical Optimizer |
| Urban Electric Power, Inc. | Rechargeable zinc manganese dioxide batteries |
| VCU Innovation Gateway | Pure-Phase Cubic Ni1-xMox Alloy Nanoparticles as Low-Cost and Earth Abundant Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting to Produce Hydrogen |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | U-Carbon: A Conductive and Magnetic Carbon |
| VisionCraft s.r.o. | VisionCraft AI driven computer vision and data analytics |
| Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | 2DG for acute treatment of status epilepticus, acute repetitive seizures, and TBI |
| Z-Field Technologies LCC | Rapid identification of Coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-2 and detection of its mutations |
