Founded in Maryland in 2019, BrightWave builds internally illuminated algae photobioreactors that scale from benchtop research to 40,000-liter industrial production. Developed with the University of Maryland and the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology, its enclosed systems use in-water lighting and automated control to grow algae consistently, including at a wastewater-to-sustainable-aviation-fuel deployment in the United Kingdom. BrightWave assembles the reactors by hand, from their light fixtures through vessel integration.
AlchemityAlchemity is developing modular, turnkey reactor systems that convert greenhouse gases and waste resources into cleaner fuels and chemicals. Based in College Park, Maryland, the company was founded by a team combining clean-energy deployment, Fortune 500 leadership, and three decades of energy research and product innovation. Its platform is designed for co-located production, with a roadmap from modular skids to larger integrated facilities.COLLEGE PARK, MD
CerMedia LLCSince its formation in 2009, Buffalo-based CerMedia LLC has manufactured highly porous ceramic structures that give beneficial bacteria a place to grow for biological filtration. Its MarinePure media serves aquariums, ponds, and aquaculture, while BioVast brings the same open-pore ceramic approach to industrial wastewater and waste-gas remediation. The company operates more than 10,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Buffalo’s historic Black Rock neighborhood and reports more than 2,000 clients worldwide.BUFFALO, NY
Jet IncSince 1955, Jet Inc. has designed and manufactured onsite wastewater treatment systems for homes and commercial properties, building its reputation around biological treatment rather than conventional septic tanks. Cleveland-based founder David S. MacLaren patented the company’s original residential aerator while working with his father, and Jet continues that inventive streak with its patented BATA® media and commercial plants for locations beyond sewer lines. A distributor network supports installation, maintenance, and factory training for Jet systems.CLEVELAND, OH
Thrive AgritechThrive Agritech designs and manufactures LED grow-lighting systems and remote power platforms for commercial cannabis, greenhouse, and vertical-farming operations. Its Strata platform has been installed more than 40,000 times in one of the largest vertical farms in the United States, while its hands-on lighting design and support are built around each grower’s operation. The company’s products carry a five-year warranty, and Thrive reports a fixture failure rate below 1% over that warranty period.NEW YORK, NY