2023 PHASE I SBIR RECIPIENT
En Solución is pleased to announce we have received our third Phase I SBIR from the Food and Drug Administration. For this latest award, we will apply our innovative technology to address foodborne illness outbreaks linked to field harvesting equipment.
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.
2022 AGSHARKS PITCH COMPETITION FINALIST
En Solución is excited to be named one of three finalists in the 2002 AgShark Pitch Competition. We will be pitching our tech in front of an audience of more than 300 fresh produce farmers and industry leaders during the WG Annual Meeting in Las Vegas on Nov. 2-5, 2022 to win a $250,000 minimum investment. Hope to see you there!
2022 PHASE I SBIR RECPIENT
En Solución is excited to receive its second Phase I SBIR from the Food and Drug Administration. En Solución will apply its innovative technology to address foodborne illness outbreaks linked to untreated open source irrigation water.
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.
2022 WESTERN GROWERS ASSOCIATION AGTECHX FOOD SAFETY COHORT
En Solución is excited to participate in the AgTechX Food Safety Cohort, a global group of innovators specializing in prevention technologies and rapid diagnostics who will receive exclusive resources to help them launch and scale their projects. En Solución’s membership in this cohort includes attendance at the inaugural AgTechX Food Safety event hosted by the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology, the Center for Produce Safety and the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture. The AgTechX Food Safety Yuma event, which featured panels on industry issues, regulatory views and food safety innovation, kicked off a yearlong initiative aimed at food safety technology acceleration to improve the toolkit of rapid diagnostics and prevention technologies. The next two events in the series are planned for later this year in Woodland, CA and King City, CA.
2021 USDA FOOD LOSS AND WASTE INNOVATION VIRTUAL FAIR PRESENTER
En Solución will be a featured presenter in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) first-ever Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair on May 26 (12 - 4 p.m. ET). The Innovation Fair will showcase USDA investments and business leadership in reducing food loss and waste throughout the food system. The Innovation Fair will present businesses and research teams that have received USDA funding to research or commercialize cutting-edge food loss and waste solutions. Additionally, several USDA agencies – such as the Agricultural Research Service and the Food Safety and Inspection Service – will discuss their food loss and waste activities in research, measurement, education, funding, and outreach. This free, virtual event will feature virtual booths where visitors can learn about state-of-the-art solutions from business, government, and academic innovators.
2020 PHASE II SBIR RECIPIENT
En Solución has been awarded $650k from the USDA through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to apply our innovative work with ozone nanobubbles to the apple and tree fruit industry. The SBIR program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.
2020 CREATIVE DESTRUCTION LAB AG-STREAM COHORT
En Solución is excited to be selected to participate in the Ag Stream of the Creative Destruction Lab Rockies (CDL-Rockies) at the Haskayne School of Business. CDL is a nonprofit organization that delivers an objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies. In this accelerator, En Solución will have access to: Expert Mentorship from entrepreneurs who have founded, led, and exited successful tech companies; Technical Advice from Chief Scientists and Economists who are leaders in their fields; Hands-On Support from top EMBA and MBA students; Investor Networking Opportunities to connect with prominent Angel and VC investors; and Industry Connections with corporate partners.
2020 PHASE II SBIR RECIPIENT
En Solución has been awarded $1.1M from the FDA through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, allowing us to continue our innovative work with ozone nanobubbles and externally validate our research through pilot projects and university collaborations. The SBIR program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.
2020 MASSCHALLENGE TEXAS IN AUSTIN FINALIST
MassChallenge is a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators. Headquartered in the United States with locations in Boston, Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK, MassChallenge is committed to strengthening the global innovation ecosystem by supporting high-potential early stage startups across all industries, from anywhere in the world. To date, more than 2,400 MassChallenge alumni have raised more than $6.2 billion in funding, generated over $3 billion in revenue, and created over 157,000 total jobs. En Solución will join >50 other businesses and gain access to MassChallenge's global network, world-class mentoring from industry experts, tailored programming, and unrivalled access to corporate partners.
2019 PHASE I SBIR RECIPIENT
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.
WINNER: 2019 IFTNEXT FUTURE FOOD DISRUPTOR OF THE YEAR
The IFTNEXTFood Disruption Challenge is a competition designed to help emerging and investment-ready food companies advance the science of food and recognize the innovations having a positive impact on our global food supply. Finalists were chosen to share their innovations in a high-profile pitch competition at IFT19 in New Orleans on June 2-5, 2019 where they competed to win the $25,000 competition grand prize. En Solución was proud to be selected as the winner of the 2019 competition and to hold the title of Food Disruptor of the Year.
WINNER: 2019 FOOD+CITY CHALLENGE FIRST PRIZE
The Food+City Startup Challenge is an innovation program for those who are transforming food systems around the globe. Part mentorship program and part startup competition, entrepreneurs participate for a chance to win valuable prize packages, access to industry mentors and experts, significant exposure to investor networks at the Food+City Startup Showcase during South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, and much more. En Solución was excited to be selected as the grand prize winner at the Food+City Startup Showcase on March 11, 2019.
AUSTIN TECHNOLOGY INCUBATOR PRE-INCUBATION PORTFOLIO MEMBER
The Austin Technology Incubator is the startup incubator of the University of Texas at Austin. A program of the University’s IC² Institute, ATI has a 28-year track record of helping founding teams achieve success. ATI works with companies commercializing technologies that have significant direct or indirect positive impacts in the food sector: from innovations in plant genetics to improve yield and advanced agricultural production systems to reduce resource consumption, to improving distribution and logistics to reduce waste as food travels from farm to customer. En Solución became a proud member of the ATI pre-incubation portfolio in 2019.
TEXAS VENTURE LAB 2019 COHORT
The JBTVL Accelerator provides an opportunity for startups to take their ventures to the next level with the unique benefit of leveraging UT Austin resources and talent. The JBTVL Accelerator matches early-stage Austin-area startups with cross-functional student teams from across UT’s graduate schools to help solve business problems. At the conclusion of each semester, JBTVL hosts an Expo to showcase the startups. En Solución will participate in the Spring 2019 Cohort.
ACC BIOSCIENCE INCUBATOR MEMBER
The ACC Bioscience Incubator is a world-class facility offering state-of-the-art biotechnology equipment, specialized wet lab space, conferencing areas, and staff to help companies transform scientific discoveries into the breakthrough products of tomorrow. En Solución joined this innovative workspace in November 2018.
See our CEO discuss the ACC Bioscience Incubator
VETERANS IN RESIDENCE 2018 COHORT
WeWork Veterans in Residence powered by Bunker Labs is a national initiative providing space, services, business mentorship, and community to help veteran and military family member entrepreneurs find their tribe and create their life’s work. En Solución is a proud participant via our COO, a US Navy veteran.
2018 PHASE I SBIR RECIPIENT
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.