BlackBox Energy Systems, LLC — KAITC Research Project

KAITC Investment Data

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Total Invested

$550,000

Tax Credits

$220,000

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Performance Data

Primary research & contributions

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Status◇ research

Active

Status Detail

Clean energy R&D startup in Owingsville, Bath County. Developing patented lightweight efficient electric motor technology. DOD Navy SBIR award ($138K, 2023) for Nautical Electric Motor (NEMo) for undersea unmanned vehicles. KY Innovation SBIR matching funds. SOAR-affiliated. Co-founded by Dr. Elijah Jensen.

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Unknown

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Last updated: May 21, 2026 · Evidence score: 4/5

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