Specialty chemical maker Octet Scientific completes $1 million fundraising round

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Cleveland-based Octet Scientific Inc. has completed a $1 million seed-stage fundraising round, led by the Advanced Manufacturing Fund. The Advanced Manufacturing Fund, which launched in late 2021, aims to support manufacturing and other physical product startups in Ohio. The fund is supported by JumpStart Ventures, among other funders, and Cleveland’s MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network […]

Solon to be new home for fuel-cell maker Petra Power

Aerial view of the new Petra Power facility in Solon Ohio

Petra Power, a fuel-cell developer and maker, plans to move to Solon. The company said it is growing out of BRITE Energy Innovations, a Warren incubator that has been its home for five years. Construction is underway on the new space at the office/warehouse building at 6565 Davis Industrial Parkway. After the site is operating, […]

Recharged and Treehouse Partner to Revolutionize the EV Buying Experience with an All-in-One EV Buying and Home Charging Solution

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The collaboration between Recharged and Treehouse aims to accelerate electric vehicle adoption by integrating EV charger home installation into the EV buying process. RICHMOND, VA. (PRWEB) APRIL 21, 2023 Recharged, a company building the future of electric vehicle commerce, has announced a strategic partnership with Treehouse, a leading provider of EV charger home installation services. The […]

EdgeEnergy Hosts Congressman Greg Landsman to Discuss EV Charging Infrastructure and Putting Electrified Transportation within Reach for All

Congressman Greg Landsman visits EdgeEnergy in Ohio, celebrating U.S. manufacturing.

CINCINNATI, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — EdgeEnergy, an innovative energy conversion technology company bringing EV charging within reach, hosted U.S. Congressman Greg Landsman (Ohio, District 1) for a tour of Edge’s research and development and manufacturing facility last week in Cincinnati. During his visit Congressman Landsman learned more about EdgeEnergy’s innovative technology that makes it faster and cheaper to […]

Shaping the future of energy: A look at Ohio’s renewable energy sustainability challenges

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At a recent Global Shapers Cleveland Hub forum on Shaping the Future of Energy, the conversation centered around the Ohio’s renewable energy future, its innovators, challenges with carbon emissions and opportunities. The guests for the event, which was moderated by Global Shapers member Ale Watson, featured Jing Lyon, entrepreneur programs director at BRITE Energy Innovators, Nicole Stika, senior […]

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