Woman-Owned Innovative Technology
Background
H2O Insights, LLC dba H2Optic Insights is a small woman-owned business founded in 2017 to commercialize innovative optical fiber technologies for water treatment applications. Founders Kelly and Paul Westerhoff are environmental engineers committed to advancing research and finding new solutions to address unmet water treatment needs.
Challenges and Opportunities
They needed assistance navigating the process of breaking out into government contracting and all that entails.
APEX Support
Arizona APEX provides clients with a robust list of resources and support every step of the way as they navigate the world of government contracting. APEX also collaborates with community partners, government agencies, and various organizations.
Results and Future Plans
In September 2023, the Scottsdale-based company was awarded NASA Phase I STTR and NASA Phase II-E Contract Mod. H2Optic Insights collaborated with Arizona State University researchers to develop a new method of using UV light, specifically shorter-wavelength UV-C, to inhibit biofilm growth in almost any space.