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Status Detail
UofL Conn Center spinout developing nanoparticle inks for perovskite solar cells. Won $200K DOE American-Made Perovskite Startup Prize (2022). Founded by UofL grad students Blake Martin, Peter Armstrong, Sashil Chapagain. COO Jack Manzella. Tin oxide and nickel oxide products demonstrated in 20.4% efficient flexible perovskite cell; customers report 24-25% efficiencies. Selling to manufacturers in China and Japan via KY STEP grant. Same UofL ecosystem as Bert Thin Films.
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$200,000
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Last updated: May 21, 2026 · Evidence score: 5/5