Aeroshield received a $610K grant from the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative to expand its Waltham facility, add jobs, and scale up production of its transparent silica aerogel window inserts.

Previously, Elise has been selected as an Entrepreneurial Research Fellow at Activate, a two-year, Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP), and raised pre-seed funding. Her team developed an ultra-lightweight aerogel material made from silica with the optical clarity of glass, but superior insulating properties.  AeroShield was  named a Round 4 finalist in the American-Made Solar Prize competition and was selected for the Healthy Buildings Accelerator with IMPEL partner Greentown Labs, Saint Gobain, and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.

A CRADA was signed between Mark, MSU, and Oak Ridge National Lab to prove the affordable cost of Net Zero Energy performance for multifamily residential, hotels, and office buildings built with the company's WonderWindows. Mark was also recently appointed to the ASTM Subcommittee on Tiny Houses. 

Additionally, Mark Isaacs has launched a WonderWindow Makers' Workshop at his local Boys and Girls Club. At the workshop, Isaacs employs historically disadvantaged kids (ages 15-21), pays them a living wage, and teaches them how to assemble energy-efficient multi-pane acrylic windows. As of September 2022, the Makers' Workshop has made over 125 windows, providing WonderWindow with a small sample of its innovation to seed the market.

V-Glass, Inc., a Wisconsin-based startup, has been awarded a $1.15M Phase IIB grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Building on prior awards, the company is advancing its innovative Vacuum Glass for R-10 Windows to deliver next-generation energy-efficient window solutions.

Previously, V-Glass was selected for Third Derivative's Cohort 23-2. The program accelerates emerging startups virtually over the course of 18 months through access to their network of mentors and experts, and an optional $100k convertible note.

V-Glass, Inc. produces hermetic, high-efficiency VIGs in the lab that are being dynamically tested by 3rd parties, including NREL.  They plan to transition to a pilot plant, which will allow them to supply V-Glass samples to potential licensing partners for market testing prior to product launch. 

Hearth Labs was awarded $1.9M by the U.S. DOE's BENEFIT program. 

Previously, Hearth Labs was selected to join USGBC-LA’s Net Zero Accelerator's 2023 cohort. The program connects pilot partners with built environment startups to help startups fine-tune their product and business models. The company was also awarded a BENEFIT award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for $1.5 M in August 2023, secured a demonstration and over $180,000 of funding from MassCEC's InnovateMass Demonstration Project, and a demonstration and $10,000 of funding from a SyracuseCOE Demonstration Project in collaboration with NYSERDA. Hearth Labs has also received revenue from early Q-Sense sales. 

Started selling the SaaS product and are now listed in the targeted marketplace for the AEC (construction) industry. 

Product featured in the Autodesk marketplace and pilot with Architecture firms (commercial/residential).

Received $120,000 funding from Techstars Alabama Energy Tech Accelerator.

In August 2025, PACE AI closed a $7 million Series A2 round, marking as a major milestone in the company's growth journey. The raise includes a matched investment from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), reflecting strong public-private alignment in advancing AI innovation. This strategic funding unlocks access to top-tier research, talent, and infrastructure, fueling PACE AI’s mission to accelerate responsible, high-performance AI deployment across sectors. 

EMPEQ has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) through its Uptake Alliance Accelerator. 

Received strategic support capital of $750,000 from Leonid Capital.

Ulama was selected to join the MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University, a leading program supporting innovation at the intersection of real estate and technology.

Rock Rabbit has successfully raised $6 million in its latest funding round, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to make future-proofing homes easy and affordable for everyone. This funding will support the expansion of Rock Rabbit’s software capabilities and advance its efforts to grow a skilled workforce.

Genesys has secured $16 million in funding to date. Alongside this growth, the company has established a dedicated warehouse and state-of-the-art testing facility in Michigan, strengthening its capacity to scale innovation and deliver impact.

Recipient of a $150K grant from the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to deploy 5,000 plugs across the state.

Stepwise Electric was awarded $1.4M by the U.S. Department of Energy to expand its modular electric service upgrade product to support heat pumps and water heaters. The device monitors whole-building power use to prevent panel overloads during electrification upgrades.

Aris Hydronics was announced as a finalist for the U.S. Department of Energy's Equitable and Affordable Solutions to Electrification (EAS-E) Home Electrification Prize. Finalists receive $5,000 in cash prizes and receive a $75,000 voucher to work with U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories and/or “Connectors” from the American-Made Network that qualify as Voucher Service Providers.

Monaire has secured $3.5 million in seed funding, led by Construct Capital with support from Workshop Ventures. This milestone marks a pivotal step in scaling its AI-driven HVAC and refrigeration solutions, unlocking greater energy reliability and cost savings for businesses nationwide.

Sensfix has signed a $75K annual recurring revenue deal with a leading maintenance company in Southeast Asia’s oil and gas sector, marking a major milestone in commercial traction. The company is now powering the client’s operations and has launched a $2M seed extension round.

Previously Sensfix received a $2.5M non-dilutive grant from the European Union in January 2022, and $400k in committed private angel funds. They have begun setting up a new office in South Korea. They also participated in InnoWise Scale competition organized by EIT Digital and won both the first prize of €10,000 and the special prize of €30,000. Sensfix has also recently won a prestigious award with Ferrovial, which will help Sensfix apply its solution to digitize operations and maintenance and address water scarcity. 

Global Energy Credit was selected to advance to the Semi-Finals of Rocket Fund 2025, a prestigious competition. This milestone recognizes their promising technology and progress in the innovative technology space.

Active Surfaces celebrated the ribbon cutting of their Manufacturing Research Facility, joined by supporters championing innovation in building technology. 

Previously, Active Surfaces was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (MMAP), a MassTech initiative. This funding will help them acquire advanced, automated equipment to scale their innovative thin-film solar technology for seamless integration into the built environment, addressing a key gap in urban solar deployment. 

ORB Technologies has raised $1.4M to date through a combination of public and private funding. 

Key milestones include receiving a USDA SBIR Phase I award of $181,500 in July 2024, participation in the Spark Cleantech Accelerator with $15,000 in support in August 2025, and a $100,000 grant from Bluegrass AgTech Development Corporation.

Hempitecture Inc. was awarded $8.42 million by the U.S. Department of Energy to support the development of an industrial fiber hemp processing and manufacturing facility aimed at producing high-performing materials for the building, packaging, and automotive industries. The facility is expected to create 25 full-time jobs paying 15% above the prevailing hourly rate.

Hempitecture Inc. was also awarded first place in the DOE EAS-E Prize and has raised nearly $4.7M from 1,827 crowdfunders on Wefunder to build a HempWool® insulation manufacturing facility in Jerome, ID.

EcoSmart Construction raised $150,000 in private funding and has launched Stage 1 production. Their EcoSmart Studs are now available in Spokane Valley, Washington, with expansion plans underway for the Twin Cities, Minnesota.

Remo Homes was awarded $3 million by CEC to advance the commercialization of modular housing. This funding supports innovations in energy reliability and security.

ReMo Homes is working alongside industry leaders such as Panasonic, Mitsubishi Electric, and Southern California Edison to develop and scale modular housing.

Inventwood LLC has closed a new $8 million funding round to propel its breakthrough wood-based materials toward market readiness. The round includes support from the CEOs of several successful technology companies and a partner in multiple private investment firms.

Kit Switch has been selected to join USGBC-LA’s Net Zero Accelerator's 2023 cohort. The program connects pilot partners to built environment startups with the goal of helping startups fine-tune their product and business models. The company was also recently selected to join Larta Institute’s Venture Fellows Program. Larta's nine-month long Venture Fellows program supports founders through "mentorship, connections, pilot support, and other resources."