Our inventors and their inventions

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Twig Light (Daylight Solutions)
Invention: Uses existing waste energy to produce clean electric light inside homes. Emerging markets. Read more


Polytorx
Invention: Developed Helix, a new steel fiber additive for concrete reinforcement. US market. Read more
Ecovative Design
Invention: Developed Ecocradle, a biodegradable alternative to polystyrene/ Styrofoam packaging. US market. Read more
Whole Tree
Invention: Creates technical innovations (such as auto parts) from renewable natural resources, such as coconut husks. US market (materials sourced from developing markets). Read more
I-Conserve
Invention: Wireless sensor that monitors and adjusts household energy use to maximize efficiency. US market. Read more
Greenlight Planet
Invention: Solar-charged, battery-powered LED lanterns that are healthier, more economical, less dangerous, and less polluting then petroleum lanterns. Emerging markets. Read more
Solar Ivy
Invention: Solar panel array for use on building fascades. US market. Read more
Twig Light (Daylight Solutions)
Invention: Uses existing waste energy to produce clean electric light inside homes. Emerging markets. Read more
Afghan briquettes project (Afghans for Tomorrow)
Invention: School-based initiative that provides classes and lessons for children, and also teaches children to produce fuel briquettes as a business opportunity. Read more
Antenatal screening kit
Invention: Delivers low-cost healthcare to women in remote locations, using a variety of custom markers pre-filled with reagents for screening tests. Piloted in Nepal. Read more
Intelliject
Invention: Convenient epinephrine auto-injector that can be carried in a wallet. US market. Read more
Marrowminer
Invention: Innovative device and method for rapidly harvesting bone marrow and the stem cells bone marrow contains. Read more
Onebreath
Invention: Low-cost ventilator for use in developing nations and disaster relief efforts. Read more
PneumoniaCheck
Invention: Effective and inexpensive device for obtaining samples to test for pneumonia. Emerging markets. Read more
Medici Medical Technology
Invention: Developing devices for treating urinary incontinence in women. Read more
Sproxil
Invention: Cell phone system that enables validation of pharmaceutical drugs by customers, preventing the sale and use of counterfeit medicines. Nigeria and emerging markets. Read more
Relay Technology Management
Invention: Developing software to make the technology transfer process from academia to industry in the bio and pharma space more efficient. Read more


