Chevron Studio selects entrepreneurs twice a year to form a cohort. Applicants are first selected to explore IP during the Discovery Phase. Then, entrepreneurs who advance to the Scale-Up Phase form companies around their selected IP and work toward scaling their technologies. Companies that advance to the Field Trial Phase work toward commercializing their technologies.
alumni companies
cohort 1
Low-Pressure, Low-Capex Synthesis Loop for Clean Ammonia Production
Colorado School of Mines
Ammobia is developing Haber-Bosch 2.0: a low-capex synloop that enables modular, feedstock-agnostic ammonia production to feed and fuel our world with clean ammonia. Ammobia's novel synthesis loop features a 10x reduction in pressure and a 100°C reduction in temperature, which allows for medium-scale plant deployments at ~10-30% lower overall production costs, and compatibility with renewables. By making ammonia projects more bankable, Ammobia helps address market demand for ammonia in fertilizers, as a zero-carbon maritime shipping fuel, and for energy storage and transport.
Methane Leak Detection
Colorado State University
Aquanta Vision has built physics-based intelligence for methane leak detection at the industrial edge. The company’s flagship product is an add-on app for optical gas imaging that makes anyone good at finding leaks. Chevron Technology Ventures, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, EIC Rose Rock, Ecophere Ventures, and Odyssey Energy Advisors are pre-seed investors of Aquanta Vision.
companies in field trial
cohort 4
Nanoporous Polymer Matrix Composites for Daytime Radiative Cooling
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
SolarMantle helps organizations operate more reliably during peak heat while lowering strain on critical cooling systems.. We're pioneering an advanced polymer material that is thin, durable, easy to install, and contains no toxic materials, offering passive cooling by reflecting 95% of incoming solar heat and emitting 93% of absorbed heat as infrared energy without using power. Tests demonstrate sub-ambient cooling up to 6.3 degrees C during peak heat, realizing significant energy savings and reducing strain on cooling systems. It installs quickly on existing surfaces and begins reducing
heat immediately with no downtime or structural changes, with a lightweight format to simplify handling and installation, making it well suited for broad deployment across high‑heat industries.
companies in scale up
cohort 7
Pretreatment for Improved Fermentability of Lignocellulosic Biomass
University of Cincinnati
Athanex is building a biochemical detoxification platform to neutralize harmful inhibitors during biomass processing. By integrating this technology, producers can unlock more energy and capture more value from their feedstocks. Athanex helps remove one of the biggest bottlenecks standing in the way of a more efficient and economical biofuels industry.
cohort 6
Autonomous System for Wireless Drone Charging
North Carolina State University
Wireless charging infrastructure that extends the operational range of autonomous drones, ground robots, and underwater vehicles with no grid required. Each PowerNest combines a wireless power transfer platform, a renewable energy source, a battery for energy storage, and a weatherproof enclosure — protecting both the infrastructure and the machines it serves. Every station includes an internet connection so drones and robots can transmit collected data and receive updated route instructions in the field.
Nanoengineering Cellulose for the Selective Removal of Elements
Penn State University
BioSelexis is developing breakthrough bio-based nanotechnology to address the world's critical mineral supply challenges. We enable sustainable extraction of rare earth elements and precious metals from industrial byproducts and secondary resource streams, such as e-waste, mine tailings, and industrial process water. This is done through the use of activated nano cellulose (ANC), a breakthrough selective ion recovery technology developed at Penn State that enables the direct, low-energy recovery of critical minerals from industrial resource streams, even at ultra-low target concentrations. ANC can be chemically programmed to selectively adsorb rare earth elements under ambient conditions, without toxic solvents, high heat, or complex multistage separation systems.
Efficient Cooling System Using Waste Heat
Colorado State University
Creating resilient power and cooling from waste heat for industrial and data center infrastructure. Most waste heat recovery requires two steps: heat-to-power, then power-to-cooling. Each conversion loses energy. Powerdrive's turbo-compressor does both in one step. Waste heat spins a turbine directly coupled to a refrigeration compressor. The result: mechanical cooling with no electricity input, freeing up megawatts for compute while dramatically reducing operating costs.
cohort 5
A Durable Ni-Sn Aerogel Catalyst for Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER) in Water Splitting
Washington State University
M1 Catalysts is transforming how advanced catalyst materials are designed and manufactured for the global energy transition. Its breakthrough aerogel alloy technology delivers superior activity, durability, and cost efficiency while eliminating reliance on many critical rare-earth and precious metals. By combining proprietary materials innovation with a scalable production platform, M1 enables more efficient electrochemical energy conversion and supply chain resilience. With applications spanning clean hydrogen, energy storage, CO2 conversion, M1 is building a versatile catalyst platform positioned to support rapidly growing multi-billion-dollar markets.
Ligand and Method for Recovery of Rare Earth Elements
Penn State University
Critical mineral valorization via industrial wastewater treatment through a cascade of targeted precipitations, with recovery at very high concentration percentages. Benefits include a dual use model that improves water quality and recovers REEs & critical minerals, enabling a national priority of securing a domestic supply, while also targeting the substantial commercial opportunity associated with environmental liability.
Ozone Oxidative Precipitation of Elements from Aqueous Streams
Penn State University
Stalagmite uses the Ozone-Driven Selective Recovery (OSR) cell to precipitate critical metals dissolved in industrial effluent from mining and oil and gas wastewaters. Benefits include cheaper wastewater treatment costs compared to incumbent processes, fast reaction time enabling higher flowrates, the ability to remove specific metals for further refining while leaving the rest behind, and straightforward chemistry that's flexible and allows for easy field deployment.
cohort 4
Trace Hydrogen Gas Sensor
Colorado State University
At Brint Tech, we are redefining hydrogen monitoring with cutting-edge technology designed for real-time detection, precision, and adaptability. Our team of industry leaders, engineers, and scientists is dedicated to advancing hydrogen safety and efficiency.. We offer fixed and mobile hydrogen detection solutions to deliver sensing suited to diverse facilities and environments. Our fixed sensor modality will deliver robust, always-on hydrogen detection. Engineered for demanding industrial settings, it will provide precise, real-time insights to prevent leaks and maximize operational efficiency. Our mobile sensor will provide real-time hydrogen detection in dynamic and remote environments, ensuring fast, precise data collection even in challenging conditions.
ip in discovery
cohort 8
Auburn University
Non-Destructive, In-Situ Monitoring of Corrosion in Cables
Robotics
Colorado State University
Preventing the Clogging of Crude Oil Pipelines
Operations and facilities
University of Connecticut
AI-powered All-in-one Solid-State Compact Milli-Electrode Arrays (MEA) for Real-time In situ Nitrogen Monitoring
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
University of Connecticut
Metal Oxide for Electrochemical Oxidation of Methane to Liquid Fuels and Eletroversion of Alkanes to Alcohols
Hydrogen and biofuels
cohort 7
Colorado State University
Advanced Controller Utilizing Natural Gas Engines for Microgrid Systems
Heat and power management
University of Cincinnati
Pretreatment for Improved Fermentability of Lignocellulosic Biomass
Hydrogen and biofuels
Athanex is building a biochemical detoxification platform to neutralize harmful inhibitors during biomass processing. By integrating this technology, producers can unlock more energy and capture more value from their feedstocks. Athanex helps remove one of the biggest bottlenecks standing in the way of a more efficient and economical biofuels industry.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Adaptive Control for Uncertain Nonlinear Multi-Input Systems in the Presence of Significant Cross Coupling with Guaranteed Performance
Robotics
cohort 6
Colorado State University
Low-Cost, Automated Water Sampler
Solutions for a circular economy
Colorado State University
Efficient Cooling System Using Waste Heat
Heat and power management
https://www.powerdrivethermal.com/
Creating resilient power and cooling from waste heat for industrial and data center infrastructure. Most waste heat recovery requires two steps: heat-to-power, then power-to-cooling. Each conversion loses energy. Powerdrive's turbo-compressor does both in one step. Waste heat spins a turbine directly coupled to a refrigeration compressor. The result: mechanical cooling with no electricity input, freeing up megawatts for compute while dramatically reducing operating costs.
Louisiana State University
AI Well Pressure Monitoring System
Operations and facilities
North Carolina State University
Autonomous System for Wireless Drone Charging
Electrical infrastructure and energy management systems
Wireless charging infrastructure that extends the operational range of autonomous drones, ground robots, and underwater vehicles with no grid required. Each PowerNest combines a wireless power transfer platform, a renewable energy source, a battery for energy storage, and a weatherproof enclosure — protecting both the infrastructure and the machines it serves. Every station includes an internet connection so drones and robots can transmit collected data and receive updated route instructions in the field.
Penn State University
Nanoengineering Cellulose for the Selective Removal of Elements
Solutions for a circular economy
BioSelexis is developing breakthrough bio-based nanotechnology to address the world's critical mineral supply challenges. We enable sustainable extraction of rare earth elements and precious metals from industrial byproducts and secondary resource streams, such as e-waste, mine tailings, and industrial process water. This is done through the use of activated nano cellulose (ANC), a breakthrough selective ion recovery technology developed at Penn State that enables the direct, low-energy recovery of critical minerals from industrial resource streams, even at ultra-low target concentrations. ANC can be chemically programmed to selectively adsorb rare earth elements under ambient conditions, without toxic solvents, high heat, or complex multistage separation systems.
University of Minnesota
Encapsulated Supported Anaerobic Biofilms for Enhanced Methane Production
Hydrogen and biofuels
cohort 5
Colorado State University
Hydrocarbon Sensing Device to Identify Contaminated Water
Robotics
Penn State University
Direct Electrochemical Extraction of Lithium From Ores
Heat and power management
Penn State University
Ozone Oxidative Precipitation of Elements from Aqueous Streams
Solutions for a circular economy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gus-marquez
Stalagmite uses the Ozone-Driven Selective Recovery (OSR) cell to precipitate critical metals dissolved in industrial effluent from mining and oil and gas wastewaters. Benefits include cheaper wastewater treatment costs compared to incumbent processes, fast reaction time enabling higher flowrates, the ability to remove specific metals for further refining while leaving the rest behind, and straightforward chemistry that's flexible and allows for easy field deployment.
Penn State University
Ligand and Method for Recovery of Rare Earth Elements
Solutions for a circular economy
Critical mineral valorization via industrial wastewater treatment through a cascade of targeted precipitations, with recovery at very high concentration percentages. Benefits include a dual use model that improves water quality and recovers REEs & critical minerals, enabling a national priority of securing a domestic supply, while also targeting the substantial commercial opportunity associated with environmental liability.
University of Minnesota
Efficient Ammonia Production Using Stable Absorbents
Heat and power management
University of Southern California
Ethanol as a 1-Way Hydrogen Carrier
Hydrogen and biofuels
Washington State University
A Durable Ni-Sn Aerogel Catalyst for Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER) in Water Splitting
Hydrogen and biofuels
M1 Catalysts is transforming how advanced catalyst materials are designed and manufactured for the global energy transition. Its breakthrough aerogel alloy technology delivers superior activity, durability, and cost efficiency while eliminating reliance on many critical rare-earth and precious metals. By combining proprietary materials innovation with a scalable production platform, M1 enables more efficient electrochemical energy conversion and supply chain resilience. With applications spanning clean hydrogen, energy storage, CO2 conversion, M1 is building a versatile catalyst platform positioned to support rapidly growing multi-billion-dollar markets.
cohort 4
Colorado State University
Trace Hydrogen Gas Sensor
Hydrogen and biofuels
At Brint Tech, we are redefining hydrogen monitoring with cutting-edge technology designed for real-time detection, precision, and adaptability. Our team of industry leaders, engineers, and scientists is dedicated to advancing hydrogen safety and efficiency.. We offer fixed and mobile hydrogen detection solutions to deliver sensing suited to diverse facilities and environments. Our fixed sensor modality will deliver robust, always-on hydrogen detection. Engineered for demanding industrial settings, it will provide precise, real-time insights to prevent leaks and maximize operational efficiency. Our mobile sensor will provide real-time hydrogen detection in dynamic and remote environments, ensuring fast, precise data collection even in challenging conditions.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Nanoporous Polymer Matrix Composites for Daytime Radiative Cooling
Solutions for a circular economy
SolarMantle helps organizations operate more reliably during peak heat while lowering strain on critical cooling systems.. We're pioneering an advanced polymer material that is thin, durable, easy to install, and contains no toxic materials, offering passive cooling by reflecting 95% of incoming solar heat and emitting 93% of absorbed heat as infrared energy without using power. Tests demonstrate sub-ambient cooling up to 6.3 degrees C during peak heat, realizing significant energy savings and reducing strain on cooling systems. It installs quickly on existing surfaces and begins reducing
heat immediately with no downtime or structural changes, with a lightweight format to simplify handling and installation, making it well suited for broad deployment across high‑heat industries.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
New Method for Regenerating Lead Acid Batteries
Solutions for a circular economy
cohort 3
Carnegie Mellon University
Latent Robotics
Solutions for a circular economy
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Catalytic Porous Polymer for Selective Reduction of CO2
Carbon capture and utilization
University of Colorado Boulder
Microbial Electrolytic Carbon Capture for Carbon Negative and Energy Positive Wastewater Treatment
Carbon capture and utilization
cohort 2
Arizona State University
Acceleration of Carbon Dioxide Mineralization for Geological Carbon Sequestration
Carbon capture and utilization
Carnegie Melon University
Process Innovation for Lithium-Ion Battery Performance Enhancement
Heat and power management
Pennsylvania State University
Method to Produce Hydrogen from Seawater Electrolysis
Hydrogen and biofuels
University of Texas at Austin
Mutations for Improving Activity and Thermostability of PETase Enzymes
Solutions for a circular economy
cohort 1
Colorado School of Mines
Low-Pressure, Low-Capex Synthesis Loop for Clean Ammonia Production
Hydrogen and biofuels
Ammobia is developing Haber-Bosch 2.0: a low-capex synloop that enables modular, feedstock-agnostic ammonia production to feed and fuel our world with clean ammonia. Ammobia's novel synthesis loop features a 10x reduction in pressure and a 100°C reduction in temperature, which allows for medium-scale plant deployments at ~10-30% lower overall production costs, and compatibility with renewables. By making ammonia projects more bankable, Ammobia helps address market demand for ammonia in fertilizers, as a zero-carbon maritime shipping fuel, and for energy storage and transport.
Colorado State University
Methane Leak Detection
Solutions for a circular economy
https://www.aquantavision.com/
Aquanta Vision has built physics-based intelligence for methane leak detection at the industrial edge. The company’s flagship product is an add-on app for optical gas imaging that makes anyone good at finding leaks. Chevron Technology Ventures, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, EIC Rose Rock, Ecophere Ventures, and Odyssey Energy Advisors are pre-seed investors of Aquanta Vision.
Texas A&M University
Smart Hydrogen Storage Protocol
Hydrogen and biofuels