Founder Q&A: In the Lab with Suman Sinha Ray, CEO of CaBomba
BRITE: Suman, first of all, congratulations on the pitch win. To start, can you tell us a bit about your background and the spark that led to the creation of Cabomba? Suman: I was born in India, did my undergrad in mechanical engineering, and came to the U.S. for my PhD. I eventually joined USG […]
Cabomba: Energy and Filtration Innovation Redefining Data Center Efficiency
Innovation often begins with a personal spark. For Dr. Suman Sinha Ray, the founder of Cabomba and the winner of BRITE’s pitch competition on March 5th, that spark was a life-threatening bout with a waterborne illness. This experience eventually led to a breakthrough during the pandemic: a cloth mask that breathed like cotton but filtered […]
BRITEnites Columbus Highlights: Our Innovation Ecosystem in Action
On November 18 BRITE Energy Innovators hosted BRITEnites Columbus, a gathering of energy leaders, startup founders, and community stakeholders invested in accelerating Ohio’s advanced energy future. The evening featured four impressive startup pitches followed by an engaging fireside discussion with Dave Mrowzinski, President, Renewable Natural Gas at IGS Energy, who shared insights on how organic […]
BRITEnite Cleveland: Powering the Future of Advanced Energy
On August 26, BRITE Energy Innovators hosted BRITEnite Cleveland, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to showcase breakthrough technologies and bold visions for the advanced energy future. The evening featured cutting-edge startup pitches alongside a deep-dive conversation with PowerUp Local, a project of the Fund for Economic Future, that is rethinking how communities can […]
LAND Joins Forces with Cleveland Police to Electrify Patrol Fleets
LAND electric motorcycle offers versatile fleet solutions for on or off-road coverage CLEVELAND, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Following a new $3 million investment to enhance battery manufacturing and design, Cleveland-based electric mobility manufacturer LAND announces the introduction of its two-wheeled electric vehicle (EV) to the Cleveland Department of Police’s fleet. The initiative is a significant step to implement effective community policing […]
Power to Hydrogen Secures over $18 Million to Accelerate the Transition to a Clean Hydrogen Economy
Leader in Advanced Electrolysis Technologies Expands Operations in U.S. and Abroad Columbus, OH—August 20, 2024—Power to Hydrogen Inc., a leader in advanced electrolysis technologies, announced today it has raised over $18 million to scale and deploy the world’s first industrial-scale AEM electrolysis technology. The Series A funding round brings together leading financial and industrial investors […]
Idea to Impact: Fuelling Octet Scientific’s Battery Technology Breakthrough
Octet Scientific is a developer of specialty additive chemicals for water-based batteries. These batteries offer a cost-effective, non-toxic, and sustainable alternative to conventional lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries. Octet’s path reflects a deep understanding of the overlooked aspects of battery technology, a commitment to research and development, and a strong vision for how we can create […]
Expanding Renewable Power: Heatpath Receives $4M in Support
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a substantial $41 million investment in 14 projects to propel the development of Renewables-to-Liquids (RtL) technology, leveraging renewable resources such as wind and solar to produce liquid fuels. These fuels are vital for sustainable transportation and can be transported and stored as easily as traditional fuels, like gasoline […]
Adena Power Joins Halliburton Labs
BRITE member Adena Power, celebrated for its groundbreaking sodium battery technology, has joined Halliburton Labs, a move set to catapult its innovative energy storage solutions into new heights. Specializing in the development of energy storage for the commercial, industrial, and utility sectors, Adena Power leverages U.S. raw materials and manufacturing to offer an alternative to […]
Accelerate Wind Wins Award to Expand Rural Distributed Wind
Accelerate Wind, a BRITE member company based in Birmingham, Alabama, received a $231,993 award from the U.S. Department of Energy, marking a significant milestone in advancing distributed wind energy technology. As part of the DOE’s 2024 Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP), this funding will enable Accelerate Wind to perform full-scale testing of their innovative 12-kW prototype […]