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The Chemical Angel Network is cosponsoring the Be Investor Ready program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell incubator (UMass Lowell Innovation Hub) next week. Come see and hear some exciting companies present their solutions in the broadly defined clean technology sector. Registration is free https://lnkd.in/exQZQhpf Flow Aluminum- revolutionizing energy storage and carbon capture with its innovative Aluminum-CO2 battery system, providing a sustainable solution for Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) and direct air capture. Ateios Systems- Advanced battery technologies reducing CO2 emissions and boosting energy, setting new industry standard. Loop CO2, inc.- transforming CO2 and bio-derived materials into novel, valuable, and upcyclable polyesters. MacroCycle Technologies- creating fully circular plastics to reduce plastic waste and CO2 emissions. hydroGel- improving industrial separations using novel polymeric resins, with plans to create a more sustainable purification process that reduce overall processing costs and increase product yields. Adept Materials- adding climate-regulating capabilities to common building products using their patented technology that mimics plants' transpiration processes. Atlantic Sea Solutions- all-natural, edible coating made from carbon-negative seaweed that doubles the shelf life of fresh produce. Noir Materials Inc.- Cost-competitive alternatives to traditional thermoplastics with tunable biodegradability, powerful strength, toughness and utility across a wide range of commodity and high-performance applications.

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The CAN Fund and several individual members of the Chemical Angel Network recently invested in the seed 2 round of ADEM TECHNOLOGIES INC. (ADEM). Based in Louisville, KY, ADEM manufactures nanowire-based catalysts and adsorbents for refinery applications. ADEM’s patented catalyst/adsorbent for desulfurization of gasoline, diesel, and natural gas meets the critical needs of low sulfur (less than 10 ppm) while maintaining the octane level in a cost-effective manner for the refineries. They have scaled up the catalyst manufacturing and conducted skid mounted unit trials successfully at customer sites. We are excited for the company to demonstrate its technology during the upcoming on-site trials and to convert these large companies into long-term customers. The full press release is attached.

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The Chemical Angel Network was an early investor in NanoGraf Corporation. Glad to see the continued growth!

The annual Rally Innovation Conference (www.rallyinnovation.com) has had global participation in a 2-day event to bring together all focused on innovation in 5 sectors: 1. Ag and Food 2. Hardtech 3. Healthcare 4. Software, and 5. Sportstech AI has been a key focus as it impacts ALL sectors. It's been great to interact with many including with a highlight on CAN's activities! This event includes $5M ($1M in each sector) being awarded to the winners in each sector as assessed by VCs, corporate VCs and others. Many of this year's 5 Hardtech company finalists (Volexion, ZILA BioWorks and Ateios Systems) have already been connected to and interacted with CAN! Will update again after the winners are announced.

Chemical Angel Network is hosting Chemical Angel Network - NSF SBIR/STTR grant program. Make sure to attend it on August 29. <Registration is required to attend>

The Chemical Angel Network's 2024 - 2nd quarter newsletter is out. It includes recent investments, updates on some of our portfolio companies, a member profile and a top ten list from our last lunch & learn.

Top 10 (+1) red flags for IP due diligence. 1) Prior art issues 2) Poorly worded patent applications that they are not correctable in patent prosecution 3) Claims directed to non-patentable subject matter 4) [For Granted Patents] – if grant date before the strict court decisions 5) IP Litigation or other patent challenges occurring 6) No FTO performed [orange flag for small startups] 7) Remaining patent term is too short - With 20 year patent term, “too early” of patent filings leaves minimal time to recoup investment - With 12-36 months until receiving first office action, “too early” of patent prosecution leaves a black box for future patent coverage (except: accelerated) 8) No backup plan - Regulatory exclusivity - Continuation filings made before grant/abandonment of earlier patent application 9) Does the Company Have Sufficient Rights? - Review of Patent Portfolio 10) Does the Company Infringe the Rights of Others? - Freedom to Operate Analysis 11) Does Any Third Party Infringe the Company’s Rights? - Competitor Information Compliments of Ryan Smith presented at the Chemical Angel Network lunch and learn series.