The startup develops graphene energy harvesting chips that convert kinetic energy into usable electric power at the point of use. This technology enables clients to harness nanotechnology on a chip, resulting in increased power output for various applications.
Funding
$500K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many electronic devices rely on batteries or wired power sources, limiting their mobility, increasing maintenance, and contributing to electronic waste. Wireless sensors and other IoT devices, in particular, suffer from limited battery life, impacting their reliability and increasing operational costs.
Solution
NTS Innovations is developing nanoscale energy harvesting chips that convert ambient kinetic energy into usable electrical power at the point of use. These chips utilize the constant motion of freestanding graphene to generate electricity, enabling self-powered devices and reducing dependence on traditional power sources. By integrating arrays of nanoscale harvesting circuits (NHCs) onto silicon chips, NTS aims to provide a scalable and efficient solution for powering a wide range of electronic applications. This technology allows devices to seamlessly harvest energy from their surroundings, promoting uninterrupted operation and a more sustainable approach to power management.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of wireless sensors, IoT devices, LEDs, consumer electronics, system-on-chips, wearables, bioimplants, and components for the aerospace and automotive industries.
Features
- Nanoscale Energy Harvesting (NEH) technology using freestanding graphene
- Chip-scale integration for mass duplication and increased power output
- Compatibility with standard semiconductor manufacturing processes
- Potential to reduce or eliminate reliance on batteries in various applications
- Ability to harvest energy from ambient surroundings at the point of use
- Non-toxic components and no harmful emissions
- Technology is exclusively licensed from the University of Arkansas