Project Grant 2528067
- This $269,334 National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant was awarded to Hplus Inc., a small disadvantaged business located in Santa Barbara, CA. The funding supports the development of an advanced porous transport layer (PTL) design for proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers to produce low-cost, energy-efficient green hydrogen. Key objectives include: (1) developing a numerical model to...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program awarded a $305,000 Project Grant to Hydropore Technologies LLC for the development of a compact, portable device that generates clean hydrogen fuel using low-purity water and renewable energy sources. The goal of this STTR Phase I project is to enable small-scale hydrogen users to produce their own hydrogen on-site and on-demand, addressing the challenges and costs associated with traditional hydrogen...
- This $274,127 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) supports the development of an innovative ammonia-based hydrogen storage and conversion system by Amhytech Inc., a Detroit-based manufacturer. The project aims to create a solvent-free ammonia electrolyzer that can efficiently convert transported ammonia to hydrogen under ambient conditions, addressing key challenges in hydrogen storage and...
- This Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program, is for the development of advanced anodes to enable low-cost, scalable water electrolyzers that can dramatically reduce the cost of hydrogen production. The key product being developed is a novel, scalable "unified" anode for anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers that eliminates the need for costly catalyst layers and improves...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $275,000 Project Grant to Redshift Energy, Inc., a small disadvantaged business, under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program. The funding supports the development of a plasma technology for the dissociation of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) to produce carbon-free hydrogen and recover sulfur. Key innovations include: 1) a high-speed vortex flow design to achieve high energy efficiency, 2) a gas-dynamic and chemical-kinetic...
- This SBIR Phase II Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.084 - NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships) provides $1,249,999 in funding to FC Renew, LLC to develop an innovative in-situ process for renewing degraded platinum catalysts within hydrogen fuel cell stacks. The project aims to extend the operational lifetime of fuel cells from 150,000 miles to 1.2 million miles and reduce total ownership costs by 50%. This high-risk, high-reward technology...
- This STTR Phase I project grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program provides $305,000 to Plasmachem Solutions, Inc. to develop an on-site ammonia synthesis reactor. The project aims to create a decentralized, cost-competitive technology for air-to-ammonia production that can be deployed anywhere with grid connectivity, expanding access to ammonia as an agricultural fertilizer. The technical innovation lies in the ability...
- This $460,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Integrative Activities Program (CFDA 47.083) supports a collaborative research project led by Howard University to develop an innovative electromagnetic (EM)/microwave-assisted catalytic process for in-situ hydrogen (H2) generation within petroleum reservoir formations. The key objectives of this 3-year research effort are to: 1) elucidate the fundamental rock-hydrocarbon-water-catalyst interactions under...
- This SBIR Phase I project awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program aims to advance the development of oxide dispersion-strengthened superalloys for use in hydrogen-fueled gas turbines. The $275,000 award to Top Grain Technologies, Inc. will fund the fabrication and testing of additively manufactured alloy specimens to assess their suitability for high-temperature, hydrogen-rich environments. The key objectives...
- This $274,919 National Science Foundation Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships Project Grant to Evoloh, Inc. supports improving anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers through novel electrode geometry. The awardee will develop a simplified unified anode to replace conventional two-layer anodes in anion exchange membrane electrolyzers. By functionalizing the porous transport layer through etching, dealloying, and deposition techniques to increase electrochemically active surface area...
This STTR Phase I Project Grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.084 - NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program), provides $301,578 to H2C Energy Inc. to develop an innovative approach for hydrogen generation using advanced anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers (AEMWE). The primary technical innovation involves an artificial intelligence-driven discovery process for catalysts and electrolyzer components that are highly efficient, durable, and do not rely on critical minerals like iridium and platinum. This technology aims to significantly advance the availability and affordability of clean hydrogen, a critical component for transitioning heavy industries to meet carbon emission targets. The project period runs from Oct 1, 2025, to Sep 30, 2026.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $301.6k | 8/27/25 |