Los Angeles, California

Their technology helps establish stable Internet in rural communities or disaster zones. They are connecting these communities to the Internet with lunchbox-sized cell towers called Bentocells. They are currently piloting their technology around the world, and this grant will help them certify and launch their first commercial product.

North Kingstown, Rhode Island

They build innovative outdoor gear for all conditions and climates. Their waterproof backpacks, emergency kits, footwear and accessories are engineered to utilize a small footprint by incorporating non-toxic, recyclable materials without sacrificing durability or capability. The grant will help them launch new products and produce high-quality content for marketing.

Portland, Oregon

Their robotic solution integrates AI supervision of no-programming pick applications for food and manufacturing. They offer a wide range of integration options ranging between industrial and cobot solutions to full-stack hardware applications. This grant will help them deploy applications with small and medium-sized enterprise customers to help them achieve new levels of productivity and growth.

Tustin, California

Enzak.com offers a unique missed call-to-text service that provides instant access to online ordering, menus, reservations, and promotions. Their cutting-edge technology ensures no call goes unanswered, enabling improved customer engagement, restaurant efficiency, and a more enjoyable dining experience. The grant will empower their dedicated team to grow, expand their services, and enhance their software capabilities.

El Paso, Texas

Their resume tool equips underrepresented communities with resources and information to land internships. They are developing an AI-powered career tool that provides personalized feedback to empower college students and revolutionize their professional journey. The grant empowers them to dedicate another year full-time to internbytes.

Athens, Ohio

They move 60,000-pound freight containers at ground level in 3 minutes from a cell phone. Their products improve access to humanitarian aid and emergency response by creating efficiencies that reduce costs, minimize human error, and increase speed for freight and logistics. The grant will help them iterate their all-electric models, and add regenerative braking technology.

Chicago, Illinois

Their platform empowers women to achieve financial independence and freedom by providing educational resources, easy-to-use digital financial tools, and an inclusive community for them to succeed on their wealth-building journey. The grant will contribute to their technology costs as well as provide them capital to continue creating engaging educational content.

Cape May, New Jersey

Their women-owned boutique utilizes plant-based fabrics and upcycled vintage textiles that would have otherwise been discarded. They give items like 1970s beach towels, sleeping bags, and production scraps a new life. The grant will help their everyday operations and take the brand to the next level with new product development and marketing.

San Clemente, California

Their woman-owned engineering consulting, design, and project management firm develops energy and cost-saving solutions for energy-intensive processes in the wastewater industry. Their technology helps wastewater treatment facilities reduce energy usage. The grant will help them fabricate and install a demonstration prototype, and hire a project assistant.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Their next-generation manufacturing technology provides a way to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. Their innovative materials enable batteries with high energy density and a higher safety margin. The grant will help them continue building their manufacturing demonstrations and showcase their technology's ability to leverage currently existing Li-ion infrastructure.