Two BRITE Members Included in Rice University Accelerator Program
Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship at Rice University announced the inclusion of 12 innovative energy startups in Class 4 of its Clean Energy Accelerator program, focusing on various sectors including carbon management and solar power. Among these, BRITE members Corrolytics and Vroom Solar were selected. Corrolytics has developed an advanced technology to detect corrosion […]
Sorbiforce Closes Successful Crowdfunding Round, Raising $340,000
BRITE member SorbiForce, an Arizona-based innovator in sustainable battery technology, has successfully closed its crowdfunding campaign, raising $340,000 from 537 investors across 38 countries. This funding will support the continuation of patenting, certification processes, optimization of manufacturing, team expansion, and production scaling for its pioneering circular battery storage solution. SorbiForce’s technology utilizes ultra-porous carbon, water, […]
Adena Power earns U.S. Army SBIR Phase 1 Award
BRITE member Adena Power has earned a U.S. Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 1 award under the Energy Demand Reduction and Clean Energy Open Topic. With its focus on developing sodium-based battery technology, Adena aims to provide a solution to the U.S. Army’s requirement for secure and resilient energy storage. Their technology boasts […]
Vroom Solar receives AFWERX Award
BRITE member Vroom Solar, Inc., has been recognized with a significant AFWERX grant for its groundbreaking Smart Solar Management technology, aimed at modernizing solar energy management for the Department of the Air Force (DAF). This initiative is a part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, a collaborative effort by the Air Force Research […]
Cincinnati’s Electrada Partners with Mitsubishi HC Capital America
Mitsubishi HC Capital America has teamed up with Electrada to launch an innovative EV Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) to support vehicle OEMs and commercial customers, addressing a critical need for reliable, managed on-site charging solutions to spur broader electric vehicle (EV) adoption. This partnership merges Mitsubishi HC Capital America’s financing expertise for vehicle electrification with Electrada’s leading-edge […]
Powering Tomorrow: LAND Partners with Bloom to Supply U.S.-Made Electric Battery Solutions
LAND, a pioneering electric mobility and battery manufacturer based in Cleveland, has announced a strategic partnership with Bloom, a Detroit-based platform that offers operations-as-a-service for the Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) industry. This collaboration is set to redefine the micromobility industry by leveraging LAND’s innovative CORE battery technology—known for its compactness, connectivity, and versatility across various […]
FERC transmission planning rule should spark Northeast Ohio’s clean-energy growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has made a transformative decision with Order 1920, FERC’s first major overhaul in transmission planning policies in over a decade. The order is designed to facilitate the development of reliable, efficient, and cost-effective energy infrastructure. The move is timely, addressing the surge in power demand across the nation due […]
