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INCUBATION

Incubators for Collaborating & Leveraging Energy And Nanotechnology

Funded in part through NYSERDA and supported by the New York State Center for Advanced Technology in Nanoelectronics and Nanomaterials (CATN2), iCLEAN serves clean energy, nanotechnology, biotechnology and cyber physical system technology startups and established companies to transition innovation to commercial success by supporting each phase in the research, development and deployment continuum.

Leveraging CNSE’s industry-compliant advanced manufacturing facilities, faculty and engineering teams, and a nanotechnology eco-system of over 300 industry partners, iCLEAN offers unmatched incubation support. Over the past seven years, the CATN2’s iCLEAN Incubator has assisted 50+ clean energy companies raise $275,099,215 in private investment, receive $75,260,887 in public investment, and generate $80,587,673 in revenue and continue to sustain 156 jobs in the region.

The iCLEAN Incubator established the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC) in 2010 as a venture creation and innovation competition to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship throughout New York’s colleges and universities. Since 2010, more than 2,500 students have participated in the NYBPC, more than 100 businesses have been started, and the NYBPC has seeded over $1M yielding over $20M in additional funding for these companies.

Successful CNSE Launched and Supported Startups

LITHIUM-ION COMPONENT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

Lithium-ion component design and engineering company that helps improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries by increasing energy capacity, reducing charging time, lowering costs, and enhancing environmental friendliness.

Website: www.bess-tech.com

Founded in 2010 by CNSE PhD students

BESSTech’s solutions are applicable to both traditional Li-ion batteries and solid-state thin-film batteries, aiming to make batteries more energetic and ultra-fast charging.

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY CATN2/CENN

Access to state-of-the-art process and metrology equipment; Proof-of-concept support; Pilot-prototyping services; Business development support, including making introductions and identifying grant, partnership, and sales opportunities; Access to expertise and subject matter experts through faculty, students, and other partners; and Entrepreneurship support – including business plan drafting

RE-INVENTING ELECTROCHEMISTRY, SAFER BATTERIES & BEYOND

Eonix Energy is a pioneer in next-generation battery technology, focusing on rapidly designing materials that integrate seamlessly into current battery manufacturing processes to solve industry-specific challenges.

Website: www.eonixenergy.com

Founded in 2014 by 4 graduate students at CNSE

They have leveraged their accelerated materials discovery solution ‘ATLAS’ platform, an automated materials discovery solution for batteries, which accelerates development timelines and reduces costs. Eonix serves sectors including automotive, grid storage, defense, and electronics.

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY CATN2/CENN

Access to state-of-the-art process and metrology equipment that is subsidized with the NYSTAR (CATN2 and CENN) funding; Proof-of-concept support; Technology demonstration and test; Business development support; and Access to expertise and subject matter experts through faculty, students, and other partners.

3D HUMAN TISSUE TECHNOLOGY

Humonix Biosciences is a specialty pharmaceutical research company revolutionizing drug discovery through innovative 3D human tissue models. These models aim to reduce reliance on animal testing by providing physiologically relevant preclinical systems that mimic human diseases. Their platform technology accelerates the drug development process, offering faster, more accurate data, reducing costs, and improving clinical success rates.

Website: www.humonixbio.com

2014 by CNSE PhD students

Humonix Biosciences creates 3D human tissue models for testing drug efficacy and toxicity, including models for retinal dysfunction, glaucoma, and in-development models for pulmonary conditions.

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY CATN2/CENN

Access to advanced equipment, labs, and cleanrooms; proof-of-concept development, prototyping, and technology demonstration; metrology, characterization, and reliability testing; business and funding support, including grant proposal assistance; collaborative research opportunities; workforce development through student engagement and pipeline creation; expert connections; and comprehensive entrepreneurship resources.

AI ASSISTING HEALTHCARE

iTrakNeuro's mission is to assist neurosurgeons and healthcare providers in achieving positive clinical outcomes for patients by improving the analysis of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) data. Their AI-driven technology aims to identify and treat neuropathologies and vascular issues in the brain more effectively.

Founded: 2023 by CNSE faculty and collaborators

Ecosystem: iTrakNeuro’s AI software and hardware solutions enhance brain scan analysis, support remote medical treatments in challenging environments like remote areas, military settings, and space exploration, and apply neural networks to bridge the gap between neuropathology and drug treatments, potentially speeding up the development of targeted therapies.

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY CATN2/CENN

Access to office, lab, and cleanroom facilities; Access to expertise and subject matter experts through faculty, students, and other partners; and Entrepreneurship support.

ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGING

Lux Semiconductors is advancing semiconductor packaging with innovative metal substrates, addressing limitations of traditional materials like organics and glass. Their technology improves thermal conductivity, structural stability, and signal integrity, meeting the demands of advanced electronics. Applications span defense, AI, autonomous vehicles, and healthcare, with manufacturing based in the USA.

Website: www.luxsemiconductors.com

Founded in 2017 by CNSE PhD students

Lux's substrates enhance thermal management (100x better than glass), reduce warpage (13x more rigid than organics), and improve signal integrity with patented coaxial vias.

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY CATN2/CENN

Access to state-of-the-art process and metrology equipment; Proof-of-concept support; Technology demonstration and test including metrology, characterization, and reliability; Business development support; Access to office, lab, and cleanroom facilities; Access to expertise and subject matter experts through faculty, students, and other partners; and Entrepreneurship support

OPTICAL BASED TECHNOLOGY

Magnolia Optical Technologies focuses on developing advanced optical materials and coatings creating materials that enhance the performance of optical systems, particularly in challenging environments. Their technologies are employed in various applications, including sensors, imaging systems, and protective eyewear, contributing to advancements in optical technologies for defense and commercial use.

Website: https://www.magnoliaoptical.com/

Founded in 2000

Magnolia Optical operates within the defense, aerospace, and commercial optics sectors, collaborating with government agencies, defense contractors, and commercial entities to provide solutions that improve optical performance and durability.

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY CATN2/CENN

Access to state-of-the-art process and metrology equipment; Proof-of-concept support; Pilot-prototyping services; Business development support, including making introductions and identifying grant, partnership, and sales opportunities; and Access to expertise and subject matter experts through faculty, students, and other partners.

NEXT-GEN
IMAGING SOLUTION

MantaPoole Technologies is developing a roll-to-roll, manufactured, active multispectral light field (AMLF) micro-optics architecture for applications including autonomous surgery, industrial manufacturing, robotic farming, and real time robot vision. Plenoptics 3.0 enables smart machines to capture both spectral and depth information without compromising image quality, allowing them to identify an object’s composition, shape, and location.

Founded by a CNSE PhD student

As smart machines interact more autonomously with the real world, their decision-making is limited by sensor capabilities. A next-gen imaging solution is being developed to capture both spectral and depth information in a single camera, enabling machines to identify an object’s composition, shape, and location for enhanced performance in applications like surgery, manufacturing, and robotics.

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY CATN2/CENN

Access to state-of-the-art process and metrology equipment; Proof-of-concept support; Access to expertise and subject matter experts through faculty, students, and other partners.

NEXT GEN OF ELECTRIFICATION

Menlo Microsystems, also known as Menlo Micro, specializes in developing innovative electronic switches based on Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology, aiming to revolutionize the electronic switching industry with their "Ideal Switch." Their innovations have garnered attention for potential applications in 5G networks, aerospace, and other high-performance electronic systems.

Website: https://menlomicro.com/

Founded in 2016 as a spin out from GE Global Research

Operating within the electronics and telecommunications industries, Menlo Micro collaborates with various sectors requiring high-performance switching solutions, including RF communications, power management, and industrial automation.

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY CATN2/CENN

Access to state-of-the-art process and metrology equipment; Business development support, including making introductions and identifying grant, partnership, and sales opportunities; and Access to expertise and subject matter experts through faculty, students, and other partners.

ADVANCED SiC POWER SOLUTIONS

NoMIS Power specializes in Silicon Carbide (SiC) power semiconductor devices, offering innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and reliability of power electronics. Founded by industry and academic experts at CNSE, NoMIS aims to accelerate the global energy transition by providing advanced SiC technologies for clean energy applications.

Website: www.nomispower.com

Founded in 2020 by CNSE faculty and a post doc along with an industry expert

NoMIS Power's SiC devices offer high efficiency, enhanced ruggedness, and wide applications in EVs, solar, energy storage, and aerospace. They collaborate with the U.S. Air Force and Department of Energy to develop advanced power modules for EV charging, grid infrastructure, and aircraft systems.

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY CATN2/CENN

Access to advanced equipment, prototyping, lab facilities, and expertise; business development support, including partnerships, grants, and sales opportunities; funding for collaborative research; and assistance with workforce development and entrepreneurship.

RADIATION-HARDENED SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS

RadBOX Semi is a semiconductor company specializing in radiation-hardened solutions for space and defense applications. They collaborate with aerospace and defense industries to provide robust semiconductor components capable of withstanding harsh environments.

Founded in 2024 by CNSE professor

RadBOX Semi has successfully developed manufacturing-ready 300mm Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) substrates for rad-hard applications, marking a significant milestone as one of the first U.S. manufacturers of 300mm wafers for this critical application. These defect-free SOI wafers are ready for volume manufacturing, addressing the need for durable electronics in space, where satellites are continuously exposed to ionizing radiation.

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY CATN2/CENN

Access to state-of-the-art process and metrology equipment; Technology demonstration and test including metrology, characterization, and reliability; Access to office, lab, and cleanroom facilities; Access to expertise and subject matter experts through faculty, students, and other partners; and Entrepreneurship support.

MOLECULAR

TOOLS

sxRNA Technologies specializes in making RNA-based therapeutics better. They do this by engineering customized RNA nanoswitches, which can make any RNA-drug become tissue specific. This patented approach permits targeted therapy with cellular precision and is being used to develop cancer, viral and senloytic drugs.

Founded in CNSE professor & PhD student

sxRNA Technologies aims at using molecular tools aimed at combating diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer. Innovated an RNA-based nano-switch platform (sxRNA) that can control gene expression in targeted cell types, with potential applications in biomanufacturing for improved therapeutic protein production.

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY CATN2/CENN

Access to state-of-the-art process and metrology equipment; Business development support; Access to office, lab, and cleanroom facilities; Access to expertise and subject matter experts through faculty, students, and other partners; and Entrepreneurship support.

NEW FRONTIER IN SEMICONDUCTOR TESTS

Xallent has developed proprietary technologies that enhance the precision and efficiency of nanoscale device testing, contributing to advancements in semiconductor manufacturing and research.

Website: https://xallent.com/

Founded in 2013 by a PhD. Student at Cornell University

Xallent is a company that provides advanced nanotechnology solutions, including tools for semiconductor device testing and characterization. They offer innovative solutions for nanoscale imaging, analysis, and fabrication, catering to the needs of the semiconductor and nanotechnology industries.

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY CATN2/CENN

Access to advanced equipment, labs, and test-bed facilities; Prototyping, testing, and reliability assessment; Business development, funding, and networking support; Grant assistance and federal/state outreach; Research funding and student recruitment; Expertise access and workforce development; Entrepreneurship support

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