Grants and Contributions

The exponential growth of AI/ML data centers requires a shift to Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) to overcome critical power and bandwidth bottlenecks and drastically reduced the environmental impact of AI. This project will enable the development of a prototype of a next-generation Co-Packaged Low-power Short Reach Serdes optical engine for AI Compute Centres.

In order to perform carbon dioxide removal, Site Operators ensure the safe and efficient daily operations of our carbon dioxide removal project site. This project is focused on our Site Operator, a community college graduate that brings a background in marine biology and ocean technology, with a keen eye for safety to the firm.

In order to perform carbon dioxide removal, Site Operators ensure the safe and efficient daily operations of our carbon dioxide removal project site. This project is focused on our Site Operator, a community college graduate with experience in marine biology and field experience as an environmental consultant. He is interested in improving site efficiencies and management.

MOSTAVIO is developing a universal, modular, and high energy density swappable high-voltage battery platform scalable from 50–800 V to power next-generation eVTOL aircrafts. Addressing aviation’s core barrier to electrification, the system delivers safe, energy-dense, certifiable batteries usable across ultralight, emergency-response, and future 2–3 passenger eVTOLs. The project introduces standardized solid-state sub-modules, a reconfigurable distributed BMS, and swappable high-discharge packs. This platform reduces manufacturing waste, extends system life, improves safety, and accelerates the replacement of combustion-based short-range aircraft.

The project will support development of intellectual property capacity within the firm.

SixRing’s project involves the conversion of its current product streams (cellulose and a liquid biocrude) into a combined unique stream of molecules that can be used in the established Hydrotreated Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) process for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SixRing’s new research will allow for the use of non-food lignocellulosic biomass for the generation of structurally similar molecules to those used in the HEFA process; which will increase the supply of these molecules and help mitigate the price increases for cooking oils observed globally.

MDS Coating is undertaking a strategic initiative to assist in scaling its operations. The initiative is focused on gaining efficiencies through implementing technologies developed through its Airfoils Processing Automation LVC project. Building upon successful large-scale proof of concept, this project transitions from technical demonstration to the full-scale industrialization of automated systems. The primary focus is to support the rapid scaling and stringent quality requirements of new large-scale programs for high volume military and dual-use applications.

Enhancing security, compliance, and governance capabilities to meet evolving standards and enable collaboration with partners. This includes developing technology that maintains data integrity and enforces security policies throughout the information lifecycle.

Brickeye will develop a software platform that helps concrete project teams reduce cement use and CO2 emissions.

This project develops and integrates artificial intelligence–enabled capabilities to optimize municipal sanitary sewer infrastructure. The resulting platform enhancements enable municipalities to reduce unnecessary infrastructure expansion, lower pumping and treatment energy requirements, and support asset management and climate reporting through data-driven, measurable insights.