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SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — The American-Made Solar Prize, a multimillion-dollar competition funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has selected 20 teams to advance as semifinalists in Round 6 of the prize, including Vellex Computing. Each team won $50,000 in cash prizes and is eligible to continue to the next phase of the competition, which is designed to energize U.S. solar innovation.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — Dr. Palak Jain, CEO and co-founder of Vellex Computing, was announced as a Cohort 2023 Activate Fellow in the Activate Berkeley Community at Berkeley Lab’s Cyclotron Road. Founded in 2015, the two-year Activate Fellowship provides support for entrepreneurial scientists to move their breakthrough technologies from ideas to scalable solutions

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Vellex Computing recently participated in the 2023 PG&E Innovation Pitch Fest, focusing on Supply and Load Management. The event, held on September 14th in San Ramon, CA, provided a platform for Vellex to present their revolutionary Grid Compute platform.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Vellex recently concluded an insightful journey at the National Science Foundation's (NSF) I-Corps program facilitated by the I-Corps Mid-South hub. With Palak Jain assuming the role of entrepreneurial lead and Jason as the technical lead, the Vellex team, under the mentorship of Naeem Malik, delved into two months of rigorous customer discovery. The experience proved to be a pivotal moment for the Vellex team, providing invaluable insights into potential markets and solidifying their business strategy.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Vellex Computing, a promising tech startup, has recently graduated from the prestigious Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) program. The company participated in four intensive sessions at CDL Vancouver, where they had the opportunity to connect with a network of influential Canadian investors and seasoned entrepreneurs.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Dr. Palak Jain, CEO and co-founder of Vellex Computing, was announced as a Mária Telkes Fellows for the 2024-2026 cohort. The Mária Telkes Fellowship helps promising cleantech professionals from underrepresented demographics tap into networking connections, positive exposure, and champion-building opportunities to realize their full potential for executive leadership.