2024 Cohort


Cradle to Commerce is honored to introduce the nine incredible teams selected for Cohort 2 of our program! These visionary scientists and entrepreneurs have proven their potential, and we’re thrilled to congratulate them on reaching this major milestone.

These teams are pushing the boundaries of hard tech development across cutting-edge test beds at Argonne National Lab, Berkeley Lab, Idaho National Lab, Oak Ridge National Lab, and The Engine. They are also sharpening their business acumen through The Engine’s Entrepreneurial Blueprint program and receiving personalized guidance from C2C's Warrior Team comprised of expert mentors. Their C2C journey will culminate in Summer 2025 with a pitch and demo showcase at C2C's Annual Summit. 

Supported by DOE’s Technology Commercialization Fund and administered by the DOE Office of Technology Transitions, C2C is proud to support these teams toward market impact with their game-changing innovations!


Buildings Domain Teams

Noemi Florea

Cycleau

Ryann Abunuwara

Cycleau

Cycleau is a compact, retrofittable water reuse system designed to recycle up to 80% of greywater and recover over 30% of lost heat from wastewater. They aim to address water scarcity and contamination issues affecting over 26 million Americans, offering an alternative to bottled water and disposable filters. Cycleau enhances water access for underserved communities, promotes resource circularity, and significantly reduces water, waste, and energy footprints, potentially creating up to 97% savings for users.



Ryan Li

Revert Technologies

Joe Lybik

Revert Technologies

Revert Technologies uses the plug load management system automatically to turn unused and underutilized appliances off and on, optimizing energy savings. It addresses the issue of parasitic energy waste from idle electronics, which contributes to significant electricity consumption and CO2 emissions in commercial settings. This technology can save 300 TWh of electricity annually in North America and reduce 124 million metric tons of CO2 emissions, benefiting both commercial electricity payers and utility companies.



Grid Modernization and Energy Storage Domain Teams

Matthew Kim

Coulomb Technology

Tim Vosburgh

Coulomb Technology

Coulomb is developing zinc-ion batteries with a unique anode to eliminate dendrite and corrosion issues, enabling high-performance batteries that function in acidic environments.

They aim to overcome the limitations of lithium-ion batteries, and provide cleaner, safer, faster-charging, and more efficient battery solutions. Their batteries store up to 280Wh/kg at half the cost of lithium-ion batteries, with broad applications in backup power, energy storage, and residential storage.

Nuclear Domain Teams

Christopher Ricks

Starcube

Norbert Hugger

Starcube

StarCube is developing portable nuclear microreactors to replace diesel generators, providing clean, carbon-free energy for critical applications. They aim to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, enhance energy security, and minimize casualties during fuel resupply convoys for military and disaster relief. StarCube will support deep decarbonization, improve energy security, and ensure reliable power for military operations, disaster relief, hospitals, and remote communities.



Renewable Energy Domain Teams

Lifeng Liu

H2HH

Eli Litchman

H2HH

Harvard Business
School 

Ian Naccarella

H2HH

Harvard Business
School

Hydrogen Harvest & Haul (H2HH)

H2HH's patented hydrogen storage and production technology will impact industries relying on hydrogen, including transportation, energy production, and manufacturing. By offering more efficient and safer hydrogen storage, this technology supports the transition to hydrogen as a clean, renewable energy source, contributing to a reduction in carbon emissions and fostering a more sustainable energy landscape.

Sarah J. Young

Mvmnt-X

Neil Gupta

Mvmnt-X


Craig Hetherington

Mvmnt-X


Mvmnt-X is developing ultra-high density microalgae scrubbing technologies for efficient carbon capture and conversion into biomass for use in fertilizers, biofuels, and soil carbon. They aim to address large-scale CO2 emissions from industrial and waste management sectors while improving global food security and fertilizer production. The technology has the potential to capture up to 6.27 billion tonnes of CO2 annually and significantly improve nitrogen capture, contributing to climate change mitigation and enhancing agricultural productivity.

Aaron Scott Daniel

Materium Technologies

Sheldon Fereira

Materium Technologies

Materium Technology uses machine learning to optimize solar cell materials for better thermal management, enhancing their efficiency, performance, and stability. They address thermal management issues in solar panels, such as reduced efficiency and damaging hotspots, to improve overall performance and lifespan. By extending solar panel lifespans and improving energy output, the technology benefits manufacturers and consumers, contributing to wider adoption of solar energy and reducing environmental impacts from panel disposal.


Alec Brewer

Pause Biosolutions

Kobe Rogers

Pause Biosolutions 

Pause Biosolutions

Pause Biosolutions is a young synthetic biology and circular economy company utilizing novel biochemical treatment methods to upcycle waste biomass and wastewater into carbon neutral/negative biofuels and biomaterials. Their goal is to work with manufacturers and brands to adopt new and sustainable waste management strategies, energy sources, and materials, while also reducing the costs and footprint of their waste disposal. 

Aidan Mickleburgh

SolidSky

Joe Brindle 

SolidSky

SolidSky's technology involves co-locating carbon capture and utilization systems with plastics manufacturers and other heavy industries. This setup enables onsite CO2 scrubbing, direct conversion into ethylene and other valuable chemicals, and seamless integration into the facility without added logistics costs.