STTR Phase I: Development of Earth-Based, Long-Range Wireless Power Transfer for Subsurfac — NSF Award to TERRA WATTS INC. (TN, $3
This Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I project will develop technology to transmit wireless power and data through the subsurface. This technology will enhance subsurface characterization, a critical capability for industries advancing U.S. electrification, such as geothermal power and mining. Contemporary wir
| Award title | STTR Phase I: Development of Earth-Based, Long-Range Wireless Power Transfer for Subsurfac |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2451016 |
| Awardee | TERRA WATTS INC. |
| City | COOKEVILLE |
| State | TN |
| Amount obligated | $305,000 |
| Principal investigator | Kaitlyn Suarez |
| Program | STTR Phase I |
| Start date | 07/15/2025 |
| Abstract | This Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I project will develop technology to transmit wireless power and data through the subsurface. This technology will enhance subsurface characterization, a critical capability for industries advancing U.S. electrification, such as geothermal power and mining. Contemporary wireless power and communication techniques perform poorly underground, making it challenging to deploy autonomous subsurface devices. Additionally, changing or charging batteries at |
| Source | NSF Awards |
$799/mo
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