We are a solar technology startup focused on sustainable deployment of solar energy as part of the world's emerging energy problems. Currently, we are pursuing a couple of technologies we believe will improve the current solar energy infrastructure and in turn make large scale deployment of solar energy a real solution to our energy needs.
Our technologies make the solar industry sustainable by providing recycling service and equipment for end-of-life solar cells and modules. What differentiates our technology is that it recovers all the valuable components from cells and modules, so it generates enough revenues to enable a profitable business without any government support, financial and/or legislative. Instead of ending up in landfills, the majority of these cells and modules are reused in new cells and modules.
We are proud to be part of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award.
Small businesses can receive up to $1.5 million in funding from NSF. Companies must first have received a Phase I award (up to $225,000) to become eligible to apply for a Phase II grant (up to $750,000) to further develop and commercialize the technology. Small businesses with Phase II grants are eligible to receive up to $500,000 in additional matching funds with qualifying third-party investment or sales.
Small businesses with innovative science and technology solutions, and commercial potential across almost all areas of technology are encouraged to apply. All proposals submitted to the NSF SBIR/STTR program undergo a rigorous merit-based review process. NSF’s deadlines for Phase I small business proposals occur twice annually, in June and December.