Impact Science Ventures

Enabling sustainable manufacturing for industry and new products for improving human health Process and technology innovation for sustainable manufacturing Next-gen semiconductor and quantum computing technology to power a sustainable future Increasing production while reducing waste and carbon emission to feed a growing world

What We Look For

As an early-stage investor, we seek out leading innovators with game changing technologies, who are on a mission to use entrepreneurship for the greater good The ideal founding teams are often multi-disciplinary, recognize what they do not know, and exhibit the leadership potential to close the knowledge gap

Cost-effective CO2 removal from air at scale Zero-carbon, low-cost, long-duration, grid-scale energy storage and industrial heat Direct discovery of microbial ensembles with advanced microbial interaction screening technology Enzyme-stabilization technology for truly biodegradable or perfectly recyclable plastic Reimagining battery manufacturing from the inside out Bespoken bacteria for biomanufacturing using high throughput functional genomics and machine learning Advanced resins for industrial additive manufacturing Advanced materials solution for better Li-metal batteries Transforming the food system using seaweeds — the most sustainable protein source on the planet Biocatalysis for engineered enzymes to transform chemical engineering Next-gen geothermal technology for 24x7 carbon free energy Planet-friendly heating and cooling using heat pumps Quantum entanglement solutions for next-gen telecom networks Wireless charging to power the future of mobility Localized metal manufacturing for a greener planet Industrial photosynthesis to transform CO2 into everyday products With deep connections to an expansive network of high-tech focused visionary leaders across academia, corporations and venture ecosystems who are committed to supporting scientific entrepreneurs and innovations, we partner with our advisors to source, diligence, mentor and connect ISV portfolio companies with the resources needed for their future success

Executive Director & Professor Dean, College of Engineering Founder, Applied Ventures CEO Latest news about our portfolio companies

Fervo Energy Raises $138 Million for 24/7 Carbon-Free Next-Generation Geothermal Energy

Microsoft and Alaska Airlines are working with this startup to make clean jet fuel from carbon emissions