The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science awarded a $200,000 Project Grant under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to Polaronyx Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The grant, awarded on July 22, 2024, supports the development of high-efficiency and low-cost polymer waste heat recovery (WHR) units. Polaronyx Inc. specializes in advanced laser-based additive manufacturing and micro-structuring technologies, and has a track record of securing federal contracts and grants for its innovative research and development work in areas such as aerospace, defense, energy, and medical applications. This Project Grant award reflects the company's expertise in translating its advanced manufacturing capabilities into breakthrough scientific and technological solutions that have the potential to address complex energy challenges and support U.S. energy, economic, and national security priorities.