Harsha Prahlad

Grabit, Inc. manufactures electroadhesion-based material handling solutions for manufacturing, logistics and service industries. Its electroadhesion is an electrically controllable adhesion technology that requires ultra-low power consumption. The firm's products include grippers, fixtures, and smart conveyors and these products enable new applications and deliver customer-validated direct and dramatic benefits to the bottom line with unprecedented flexibility, performance and low operating costs. The company was founded by Harsha Prahlad and Charles Duncheon in 2011 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Imagine H2O LLC is a San Francisco-based organization that aims to make water innovation accessible to those who need it. The American company identifies and support promising water startups, equip them with sector-specific guidance and pilot funding, and create intentional connections to foster a trusted network that accelerates the adoption of new technology. Over a decade, they have supported 196 startups from 20 countries, raising over $850 million and supporting 69 projects in 20 countries. The private company offers an accelerator program that equips early-stage water entrepreneurs with the resources they need to develop their solutions, commercialize their technologies, and enter new markets. Imagine H2O's portfolio includes leading water innovators who are transforming how water is used, reused, treated, and accessed.

SRI International provides contract research and development services. It is an independent, nonprofit research institute conducting client-sponsored research and development for government agencies, commercial businesses, foundations, and other organizations. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.