JUNE 19-21, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC
2023 Innovation Showcase Participants
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A New Drug for Traumatic Brain Injury
SRX251 is a mechanism-based breakthrough drug that reduces or eliminates the short- and long-term effects of non-penetrating mild and moderate Traumatic Brain Injuries. A selective vasopressin 1a receptor antagonist, SRX251 targets a pathway that underlies the brain damage, cognitive effects, and long-term risks from these injuries.4D Printing of Novel Materials
In summary, 4D printed Shape memory alloy is a type of advanced material that enables objects to transform their shape or properties over time, using materials that can react to external stimuli.An Orally Delivered Transuranic Element Nuclear Chelator Therapeutic
C2E2 is an orally bioavailable, self-administered, water mixable powder which, when swallowed, enters the bloodstream and binds to radioactive and nonradioactive metals such as plutonium, americium, lead, and gadolinium which are then excreted via the kidneys allowing for rapid corporal removal to prevent tissue deposition and long term damage.Conductive Copper Inks
We manufacture conductive copper inks that are solderable, anti-corrosive and antioxidative that can be sintered at as little as room temperature. Our solutions are positioned to replace silver, which dominates a 3.5 billion dollar market. Applications include hypersonics, medical devices, photovoltaics, wearables, sensors, antennas and more.A single step seamless digital solution for autonomous hybrid remanufacturing and repair: from 3D scanning to path planning.
ElementX is single-step seamless digital solution for automated inspection and repair of damaged components. ElementX produces hybrid additive subtractive manufacturing path planning based on 3D scanned equipment for automated repair using computer numerical control systems. Our solution brings eyes to advanced manufacturing systems to produce an automated remanufacturing tool chain.Programmable Matter
Programmable matter is an intelligent "omni-material" that changes its properties on command. A microrobotic swarm was developed with high-strength connection and data-efficient communication capabilities. Applications include manipulation of vehicle bodies, self-tuning radio antennas, centralized automation, and the coveted universal tool: a hammer that turns into a wrench and so on.A Secure Wireless IoT Chipset for Smart Building and Smart City Applications
Our wireless chipset design solves the problem of securing power low IoT edge devices with minimal latency and high in network node densification. Our solution complements other cybersecurity measures employ at customers sites and seamless coexists within LTE 4G/5G networks and WiFi hot spots.Manufacturer
Manufacturing capabilities that allow new technology with a great TRL score to bring up their MRL (manufacturing readiness score).Electric - VTOL Hybrid LTA (Lighter Than AIr) Unmanned AIrships
Electric unmanned airships for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)Method to Separate Heavy Rare Earth Elements from Kaolin Mining Waste
Georgia State University researchers invented a cost-competitive efficient method of separating mineable concentrations of heavy rare earth elements from waste generated when mining kaolin deposits in Georgia (GA) and elsewhere. Kaolin is a clay deposit mined to the order of over 7 million tons per year domestically (a $1B industry).Point of Use CBRN Filter
The Point of Use (POU) CBRN Filter is a filtration system designed to integrate into existing building ductwork, providing CBRN protection to discrete locations, such as conferences rooms or control centers without upgrading the building’s current air handling system.Self-Detoxifying Garment
The Self-Detoxifying Garment is a garment with increased chemical protection, enhanced performance in the presence of battlefield contaminants (fuel), minimal degradation following washing while also delivering a reduced thermal burden to the warfighter. It incorporates composite materials and reactive barrier materials to increase both CBRN protection and comfort.Logistics Process Intelligent System (LoPIS)
The invention is a tailor-made solution to the logistics industry, analyzing process data, calculating equipment-centric and order-centric metrics to automatically determine chokepoints in conveyor systems. Taking advantage of the abundance of log data, it incorporates newly developed data mining and deep learning techniques to predict process performance and reduce inefficiencies.IoT enabled Remote-Controlled Concrete Skip
New technologies have been applied to enable the use of radio frequency to control concrete skip discharging gates. The system includes input ports, allowing for additional IoT devices to be integrated for safe and improved control of the concrete discharge process.Cryogenic Helium Gas Flow Meter
The Hyperboloid LLC Cryogenic Gas Flow Meter combines superconducting technology with recently developed, inexpensive computer to make a robust instrument to measure cryogenic gas flows at densities down to 1/30 of an atmosphere. The cryogenic gasses include helium, hydrogen, nitrogen and liquified natural gas.PoF – Power over Fiber: A Novel Approach for Energy Transmission
Power over Fiber technology is a potential solution for power transmission through fiber-optic links. The PoF main superiorities are simultaneous data and power transmission through optical links and immunity to electromagnetic interference short-circuits and sparks. PoF systems provide galvanic isolation, weight reduction, and resistance to corrosion, moisture, and extreme temperatures.A dissolving, sharps-free microneedle intradermal injection platform for site specific nonopioid pain relief
A single use, self-administered, dissolving microneedle array for site specific pain relief without the need of a healthcare professional. The sharps-free microneedle array provides rapid intradermal delivery without pain, bleeding, or bruising. A modified version is currently used by CDC, NIH, and UNICEF for vaccines in developing countries.A new coating additive that enables the environment-friendly water-based wood stains
We invented a new coating additive that enables manufacturers to switch to more environmentally friendly water-based stains without sacrificing the performance or drastically increasing the cost. This will help significantly reduce the usage of oil-based wood stains that contain flammable and hazardous volatile organic solvents.3D Sand Printer for Metalcasting Agility, Lightweighting & Advanced Defense Materials
Metal castings are ubiquitous and require low life cycle energy. However, traditional sand casting is limited in its design freedom. 3D sand printing enables lightweighting and advanced defense materials, and is finally economical and environmentally friendly with LightSpeed's revolutionary BlueNanoTM technology!Revolutionary Affordable 3D Sand Printer for Metalcasting Agility, Lightweighting & Advanced Materials
Metal castings are ubiquitous and 3D sand printing enables lightweighting and advanced materials, and is finally economical and environmentally friendly with LightSpeed's revolutionary BlueNanoTM technology! Enables production of replacement/legacy parts anywhere including forward areas from CAD when hard tooling/patterns are not available/worn/missing/obsolete.Rapid, low-cost, scalable biothreat response platform
Biodefense threats are too numerous and mutable for us to develop advance countermeasures against them all. Developing countermeasures upon emergence is also infeasible—to many people die in the interim. Lumen offers a third path: a rapid, inexpensive platform for making safe, effective biologic drugs, on demand.JANiiT РAdvanced Energy Management System
JANiiT is a predictive, energy management system that enables grid-interaction and demand response. JANiiT reduces peak load and delivers 100% autonomous, demand charge management. Deployed in the cloud or at the edge, acts as a supervisory later optimizing behind-the-meter (BTM), balancing Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and flexible loads.Organic lighting devices
Margik delivers OrganicLEDs based on novel materials which are non-harmful to both humans and the environment. Our devices are made from Earth-abundant materials, unlike current LEDs that utilize scarce and toxic elements. Our products enable natural lighting while decreasing power consumption by 23%, and reducing greenhouse emissions by 66%.A platform technology for soft tissue repair
Matregenix developed MatriNova, a new platform technology for soft-tissue repair applications. For clinicians with patients requiring soft-tissue repair, MatriNova is a programable nonbiologic, antimicrobial, hybrid-scale fiber matrix engineered to be similar to human extracellular matrix that activates granulation tissue while maintaining tensile strength with flexibility.Measurement Technology Laboratories
Bloomington, MN
A Field Rugged and Mobile Aerosol Particulate Analytical Laboratory with Aerial Drone Sampling Capability
The technical system provides for the collection of air particulate samples for on or near site gravimetric analysis, chemical speciation and PRC testing in order to obtain high quality data, which is traceable to SI units, and to evaluate and monitor the threat of CBRN hazards in airborne particulates.Predictive Critical Mineral Measurement Software
Currently, measurement of critical minerals (CM), such as rare earth elements (REE), are done in laboratory settings. This software uses neural network created algorithms to provide real-time concentration estimates of critical minerals in carbon ore. Output from this software is used to sort CM containing resources based on concentration levels.Development of the Gold Nanocontructs for Infection Remediation (AuNIR)
Our technology is known as AuNIR (Gold Nanoconstructs for Infection Remediation). It is an innovative nanotechnological approach that employs an antibody-conjugated, antibiotic-loaded, gold nanocage (AuNC) solution to target MDR pathogens. This multimodal therapeutic intervention takes advantage of the synergistic effects of photodynamic therapy(PDT), photothermal therapy(PTT), and pharmacological intervention.Advancing CBRN Protection with MOFs
Current CBRN protection equipment lacks the flexibility to adapt to the modern threat landscape. The sorbent materials powering CBRN protection have well-understood deficiencies and little room for improvement. When used appropriately, advanced metal-organic-framework (MOF) sorbents offer a path forward for vastly improved masks, filters, suits, wipes, coatings, and more.A Negative Pressure Protective Barrier Enclosure: The STAT Enclosure
The STAT Enclosure is a single-patient-use, lightweight, foldable protective barrier enclosure designed to mitigate healthcare worker exposure to hazardous pathogens during aerosol-generating procedures such as endotracheal intubation. The device utilizes a battery-powered vacuum and is compatible with hospital beds and NATO litters. Pending FDA Approval.uncrewed fish management for robotic aquaculture and invasive species control
Radmantis has developed uncrewed fish management devices that are trained to detect and classify fish based on important characteristics, such as species ID, size, sex, skin lesions or parasitic load, or behavior. Based on this classification individuals are guided towards divergent paths and ultimate fates.Sensible PCR Platform
Sensible’s Rapid PCR platform is designed to test patients for infectious diseases using PCR technology at the point-of-care. Sensible’s platform was developed based on pandemic-testing principles. Sensible’s platform can generate a fully-automated, real-time PCR result in 10 minutes for the same price as a rapid antigen test.Copper and tin 3D-printing ink for electronics
The Naval Surface Warfare Center has invented a new ink for 3D-printing electronic components. The ink is primarily copper, which has outstanding conductivity, but is technically a bronze alloy, as tin is added for its very low melting point.in-water refueling system
This in-water refueling system uses fuel-cell propulsion, providing a safer and cleaner alternative to high-pressure gas refueling. It enhances the safety and efficiency of refueling fuel cell vehicles and has many commercial applications... Providing hospitals and first responders a redundant safe system to generate oxygen and fill oxygen tanks/bottles.High density fuels from isoprene
A method for producing high density fuels from isoprene which can be produced via biosynthetic routes using biomass sugars as feedstock. This allows for the production of isoprene and isoprene-derived fuels from abundant waste materials with the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions.Sustainable Self-powered Textiles and Manufacturing Technology
An innovative smart functional self-powered textile with excellent electrical properties, breathability and softness and its manufacturing process using traditional textiles, functional textile materials, and 3D pattern structure that matches the style of human motion for sustainable and wearable energy and electronic applications.Smart Electric-generating Carpet with Self-Powered Sensing Systems and Manufacturing Technology
A new type of smart electric-generating carpet with self-powered sensing systems and inherent textile features that can harvest ubiquitous mechanical energy and convert them to electric energy, and its manufacturing process combining material science and textile technology is simple and scalable.iActive: Intelligent Active-Perspiration Activewear
Beyond existing activewear, iActive is faster and more controllable in removal of sweat using nature-inspired technologies, including low-voltage-driven artificial “sweat glands” and a root-like branching liquid transport system that matches the body’s sweat map. This intelligent activewear delivers all-day comfort, dryness, light weight, and breathability to improve performance and endurance.Software to model immune biological responses across multiple biological scales
As opposed to modeling a component of the human immune system in infinite detail, our software accounts for 29 immune cell types to model communication at the population, organ, cellular, and intracellular (metabolic) levels. This allows for a more precise response prediction to immune threats.Multifunctional Janus Particles
A scalable approach to production of clickable Janus particles.Shape and stiffness tunable composites for adaptive structures
We build complex composites out of thin film springs, and reversibly “turn off” the cuts to create stiffness and shape tunable materials for adaptive structures, camouflage and thermal management purposes.
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