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TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy

TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy

Stanford, Californiatomkat.stanford.edu

Overview

The TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy at Stanford University is a center that aims to transform the world's energy systems by supporting the research, innovation, and commercialization of sustainable energy technologies. Through its Innovation Transfer Program, it provides grants and resources to Stanford faculty, staff, and students to help bridge the gap between academic research and commercial viability, with the goal of externalizing impactful products and businesses. The center was founded in 2009 with a gift from Tom Steyer and Kat Taylor.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Terra AIJun 2026Series ACo-investor
SoranoAISep 2025GrantCo-investor
Circularity FuelsFeb 2025SeedCo-investor
Electroflow TechnologiesAug 2024Grant-
OleoApr 2024SeedCo-investor
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HeadquartersStanford, California
Year FoundedN/A

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