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MDV fundamentally believes technology innovation will profoundly impact how we create, manage and distribute energy and resources of all kinds. Global demand — from businesses as well as homes — is increasing exponentially, from energy storage to computer devices, fuel for transportation, to power for industrial plants. Also critical is improving clean water distribution and addressing urbanization. Accomplishing these goals is one of the great challenges facing the planet. |
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Gordon Murray Design promises to revolutionize the future of automotive production and the impact that personal transportation has on the environment. A world leader in automotive design, development and manufacturing, the company will reverse the current industry trend for sub-contracting by offering a complete in-house capability for design, prototyping and development. The company is focused on delivering efficient and breakthrough automotive programs with a multi-skilled team that has worked together on leading design and engineering projects that range from Formula One to city cars. Founded in 2007
Hycrete enables the construction community to save time, money, and the environment through innovative waterproofing solutions. Integrating our proprietary technology ensures greater durability and structural service life while advancing the concrete industry through environmentally intelligent solutions. Hycrete, Inc. seeks to be the leading provider of sustainable concrete materials and solutions for green buildings.
Nanosolar is a global leader in solar power innovation. Nanosolar's solar electricity panels deliver unparalleled cost efficiency, enabling customers to use green power without paying more. Founded in 2002.
Simbol Mining Corp. is focused on the production of lithium and other commodity metals using clean, zero waste production processes from brines and effluent streams. Based on that proprietary cleantech process, the company aims to become the leading provider of lithium carbonate, a key component of batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage technology.
ZeaChem, Inc. is developing a cellulose-based biorefinery platform producing either ethanol or a broad portfolio of other chemicals. ZeaChem's indirect approach leap frogs the yield, capital and CO2 problems associated with traditional ethanol production practices and other potential cellulosic based ethanol processes. Founded 2006.
Genomatica possesses a disruptive, proprietary, integrated suite of computational and experimental technologies to design, create, and refine novel high-producing organisms and bioprocesses. Genomatica is forging new ways to transform living cells into producers of valuable chemical products. The bioprocesses enabled by these live organisms offer breakthrough cost advantages; they are developed in significantly reduced timelines, and offer a sustainable substitute for current petroleum-based chemicals.
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Commercialized out of the pioneering biofuels research at Iowa State University, Catilin is transforming the biodiesel production process through the introduction of an easily recoverable, recyclable and heterogeneous solid catalyst. Founded 2007.
OPX Biotechnologies enables renewable fuels and chemicals that are economically and environmentally superior to petroleum-based products. The company uses a pioneering technology platform known as SCALEs to enable massively parallel full genome search and modification to rapidly optimize the microbes used for producing biofuels and biorefined chemicals. Founded 2007.
Recurrent Energy is bringing solar electricity to mainstream markets. The company finances, constructs, owns and operates solar generating systems for owners of large property portfolios-guaranteeing a supply of solar electricity at competitive rates. By providing an easy way to enhance the sustainability of client properties, Recurrent Energy delivers improved market appeal, asset value, and competitive advantage.
Energy Innovations is developing the world's first mass-produced rooftop photovoltaic tracking concentrator system, called the Sunflower, designed to bring the cost of solar below that of utility-supplied electricity. Founded in 2000.
Jadoo Power is the leading supplier of fuel cell power units to the portable market. Jadoo products provide high-value, efficient and environmentally-friendly alternatives to existing power sources. Founded in 2001.
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