Bert Thin Films, Inc. — KAITC Research Project

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Public administrative records

Total Invested

$19,999

Tax Credits

$4,999

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Primary research & contributions

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Status◇ research

Active

Status Detail

UofL spinout developing CuBert copper paste to replace silver in solar cell manufacturing. Founded 2014. 10 employees. 2 patents granted (March 2025). Raised $3.17M from Bluegrass Angels, Queen City Angels, New Kentucky Home, DOE, and NSF. Achieved 24% power conversion efficiency on TOPCon solar cell (April 2025).

Exit Type◇ research

Unknown

Subsequent Funding◇ research

$3,170,000

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Last updated: May 21, 2026 · Evidence score: 5/5

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