Based in Syracuse, InteliEQ is a purpose-driven building-technology company focused on closing the gap between indoor environmental conditions and human performance. It develops environmental intelligence for facilities such as hospitals, schools, and athletic spaces, helping operators understand conditions in occupied buildings and act before problems become disruptive. Its leadership brings practical experience spanning building systems and connected-device engineering, including CTO Karl Selander’s 15 patents earned during his tenure at IBM.
Melink CorporationFounded in Cincinnati in 1987, Melink Corporation develops clean-energy and building-performance solutions, including its patented Intelli-Hood kitchen ventilation controls and HVAC verification services. The employee-owned company serves commercial facilities worldwide and practices what it sells on a campus anchored by a LEED Platinum, Net Zero headquarters and a 35,000-square-foot Net Zero test lab. Melink says its systems have serviced 150,000 sites and controlled 40,000 kitchen hoods.MILFORD, OH
Air InnovationsSince its 1983 founding as Clean Room Technology, North Syracuse-based Air Innovations has built its identity around solving environmental-control problems that standard HVAC cannot handle. Renamed in 2001, the company designs and manufactures tailored systems for demanding work, with an in-house two-chamber laboratory used to test performance under simulated indoor and outdoor conditions before production.SYRACUSE, NY
EnlightedEnlighted develops building-automation and workplace-management technology, including connected lighting and IoT systems that help facility owners understand and manage their spaces. Now winding down its operations, the company says Enlighted Connect will continue through Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s Buildings business, with existing software, services, and warranties supported during the transition.YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY
TelosAir, IncBased in Potsdam, TelosAir develops research-grade air-quality sensors and cloud analytics that make indoor and outdoor conditions visible in real time. Its system combines patent-pending sensing technology with the Insight Machine, which can diagnose building-air problems and connect with HVAC controls. TelosAir’s work has been tested by organizations including NASA, Ford, and Clarkson University, where a study reported 30–40% HVAC energy savings while maintaining healthy indoor air.POTSDAM, NY