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We at Limen Leap Labs have developed Click Right In: Authentic User engagement a very simple method to engage with users of spaces in premises. We have also got a unique technology for a non-printable QR Code that points to links that expire quickly in seconds. We use that to get authentic feedback from within a premises — Such non-printable QR Codes are displayed on active (Internet enabled) displays such as a mobile phone kept in a prominent, safe location near the receptionist.When people scan such a QR Code they are taken to a short-lived link with a form in it. So there is almost no chance of that form being filled by anyone who was NOT in the premises.Our SaaS (Software as a System) can be used as a simple facilities management and a very easy way to collect feedback — very useful, say when an architect wants to track an ongoing interior design project.

Graphene has a bright future in the area of electronics, particularly in field Effect Transistors (FET). A graphene FET (GFET) will be in commercial production later in 2015. Graphene and Molydisulfide thin films will be engineered to manage band gap issues for semi conductors and will become a replacement for CMOS chips and CMOS in thin film transistors (TFT). All of this comes to market eventually, but there are some critical assumptions and guesses to estimate what comes first and what will be successful.So lets start with the key issues delaying graphene's movement from the lab to commercial products. Mostly just one, cost. As long as graphene remains more expensive than silicon it won't be adopted into the Internet of Things chip world. Currently graphene is scaling manufacturing in plasma CVD with pressure and CVD roll on copper at room pressure manufacturing. So price points might reach silicon replacement levels by mid 2016. Here the benefit will go mostly to the roll to roll, room pressure CVD graphene manufactures and not to the microwave, plasma under pressure manufacturers.The next highly likely scalable approach that will reduce cost will be printed multilayer graphene. Here the current state of the art appears to be carbon nanowire graphene printing and also 3D printing with bilayer to several layer graphene. The growth of printable electronic circuits will move rapidly to graphene based inks and this will drive cost reductions. It is a virtuous circle for flexible electronics and 2D materials and printing technologies. The time line for this is 2015 (now) on the inks and circuits, but a little slower on the ultra capacitors. A flexible printed circuit in graphene with a printed ultra-capacitor is mid 2015; but in your smartphone (?) might be 2018. The chances are greater that another bimetal alternative will also be incorporated, so this is a much more complicated subject. Both printed graphene inks and large scale CVD to thin film, without pressure or the need for high temperature plasma, are realities today. Impact on price should be 6-18 months and that will drop graphene down to pennies per /cm in 2016.In the sub 10 nm size transistor applications, graphene will be price inelastic and no matter the cost, will continue to get a lot of attention. This is because graphene can handle higher temperatures and move electrons faster. Like silicon, it can be combined with microdiamond composites and nano-diamond composite substrates to provide for better heat management. This will allow for continued improved density of chips using graphene. Chip manufacturers want to push off connector issues, electron interference problems and heat management in standard silicon with photo lithography. Moore's law demands more density. But, to get to Quantum computers and beyond electron interference at the 3-4 nm density on a chip, graphene of MoS2 or Bn two dimensional materials will need to be used. The time to market issues remain large in moving from a lab environment to a commercial fab environment. Band gap optimization and manufacturing issues push 2D materials out about 4 years, in my opinion, but I don't have access to the source data to give you a better answer. This could be addressed by principal scientists at Argonne's nano materials lab, Univ. of Pennsylvania's LRSM,, PARC or MIT. Several recent journal papers suggest that both EU's nano consortium, KAIST in S. Korea and several US university based labs have gotten to the point of commercializing several layer graphene with band gap engineering. Patent filings, tech transfer issues and lab stealth make my estimates just guesses right now.So back to price points and manufacturing. Mechanical exfoliation of graphene is not scalable. Laser scribing using a DVD and conversion of suspended graphite platelets into graphene or multi layer graphene is scalable and is currently a potential technology driving down the price for single layer graphene. This technique needs to be able to functionalize the graphene surface using the laser, then it will be very useful, Chemically reduced graphene ink solutions still have defect and edge boundary issues for their graphene layers, and that takes out the electronics marketplace, but the time line for this process in other areas is about 6 more months. After that, graphene prices will drop considerably and that includes electronics on substrates and printed electronics and this should move GFET's along in the thin film transistor (TFT) space. The TFT marketplace is maybe 1 to 2 years to commercial development.The next closest marketplace for graphene is sensor technology. Here bio-chips are already out of the lab and onto scalable experiments. The market for highly sensitive (parts per trillion) sensors is large. DARPA and TATRC have been working on SBIR's to create a variety of artificial noses and other GFET based blood, saliva and atmospheric sensors. The ability to dope a GFET and make a highly specific molecular sensor has been well proven, but it remains 3+ years from a commercial market due to FDA regulatory standards. Even if scalable and cost effective biochips are created, the regulatory process needs a 510(k) predicate model to be fast tracked. This may not exist for each and every compound being developed. So the path to marketplace approval is probably being a companion diagnostic tool that is carried through FDA with each drug delivery extension or new drug filing. ( a pharma executive might weigh in here). The FDA director has been pushing for companion diagnostics for individualized medicine (drugs based on DNA specific therapies), etc. So this regulatory pathway might be a fast tracked combination sensor device and drug. That would make it a minimum of 3+ years. A traditional med device or sensor might be closer to 8-10 years without a predicate device for the 510(k) filing.Graphene will also help the battery industry. The large surface area of 2 dimensional materials makes them ideal for energy storage. Ultra-capacitors will soon reach the level of W/kh of lithium ion battery technology. I think we will see this substitution of capacitors for Li batteries over the next 5 years. I see graphene playing a role in three areas.1) coating anodes and cathodes on batteries. Graphene's strength, flexibility and electron transfer capacity make it ideal as a coating to prevent the degradation of anodes during cycle stress. Battery life will be extended in traditional lead acid, Lithium ion and exotic battery/capacitor combination devices through the protective benefits of coating anodes and cathodes with graphene.2) wrapping capacitors with graphene will help improve the weight, electron mobility of the amorphous carbon layers, and the efficiency of the electrolyte. I believe a carbon nanotube grid wrapped in graphene or some Bn and graphene thin film ultra- capacitors are probably less than a year from getting out of the lab and into a high value application (think NASA or military). Once again, to get this to market will require cost reductions and some increases in efficiency. The substitution of a Li battery in a cell phone for a graphene ultracapacitor in a cell phone is hard to imagine in the next two years. It will depend on how quickly flexible screens are adopted,, etc.I do think that flash charging ultra capacitors layered onto the current plastic cases of smartphones to trickle feed Lithium batteries in an iPhone 6 is the hot gift idea for next year's holiday season. So that investment train has left the station--look for it next black Friday...3) 2D layered materials over 3D carbon structures may be the future of energy storage. An SP3 nano onion, wrapped in graphene to facility electron transfer, stuffed inside (like peas in a pod) a CNT has been demonstrated by Drexel Universities nano-lab to be an excellent storage medium. Many of these hybrid, large surface area, amorphous Carbon materials will be excellent for storage of capacitor charges in the future.There are a lot of other commercial applications that are farther out.Graphene only chips (versus 2D combination material chips) are going to take a little time, as making uniform edge states in graphene will take some work to scale up.Food packaging using specifically perforated graphene sheets on PET is probably 5 years out. But the packaging industry is big.Solar panels enhanced with 2D materials in their thin films is probably one or two generations behind the current stuff. The question for solar applications is whether Organic LED's and photosynthesis will be distracting to the growth of PV TFTs. Also, whether the future smart grid wants large infrastructure projects or distributed power solutions. Sustainability versus hardening the grid versus new materials tech, all of this makes graphene's impact on solar harder to predict.Desalinization using a graphene reverse osmosis permeable membrane is also on the horizon. Lockheed Northrup has its patented perforene material and there are several other 2 dimensional materials that can have holes engineered to allow water but not salts to pass through. The benefit is that the energy needed to push sea water through an atomically thin film is not very much. So it may make the ability for these new films to compete with flash desalinization, at a price point that becomes achievable within a few years.I don't see graphene membranes being distributed to every village in Africa in the near term. I do see it being added to every water treatment plant in the US as a way to improve efficiency and perhaps clean up other particulates. Like mercury, RX drugs and heavy metals. I am trying to find a company to work with that wants to use a graphene membrane that could be doped to separate rare earths (think Yttrium, Indium, etc.) from water supplies at mining sites and in urban mining by adding it to water treatment plants. I think those films would be an interesting business.Hope these ideas are helpful. I know there are several PPT presentations at a couple of graphene manufacturing company websites. These PPT's project the time to market for a variety of commercial applications, some better than others. I am not sure that they can be shared here, as they are probably considered copyrighted and some of my other personally created graphics are under NDA's, etc. So sorry to be all words, no pictures. But a lot of smart people are thinking about this, and the speed of commercialization is happening much faster than I expected. No longer do we have a few years to get ahead of the curve with our graphene startups. We are looking at just a few months, and in some cases the opportunities have already passed us by.

There are several out there. The ones currently getting a lot of attention are:Code Academy: http://codeacademy.org/Code Cademy: http://www.codecademy.comHack/School - http://www.hackerschool.com/attending-------------------------------------------------Some others I have read about are bellow.Source:http://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2011/10/18-game-changing-education-startups-you-should-watch/Brainscape: Showcased at the Venture Capital in Education Summit in 2011, this web and mobile platform is designed to help students study smart. The program uses adaptive algorithms to create flashcards that change in response to what students know and what they seem to be struggling with, focusing attention on the more difficult topics. Such a potentially valuable startup consists of two parts right, one offering free, self-created flashcards and the other aimed at selling educators and students premium content. It could be a great tool for studious college kids, as it is most popular when used over iPhone or iPod Touch, and turns those old-school flashcards into something much more useful.Engrade: This startup has been around for a few years, attracting over 2.7 million users since then, with upcoming plans to reach more countries. Engrde provides a suite of classroom tools quite popular with teachers, administrators and parents. These include an online grade book, attendance charts, secure messaging, homework calendars, online quizzes and easily printable administrative reports. The program makes tracking progress simple, and teachers can such information with students and parents alike. While it’s primarily used in K-12 classrooms, more and more colleges find it a useful tool as well, keeping students on track and giving educators more time to focus on issues besides maintaining a grade book.RippleSend: Need a more controlled place to organize your academic life? RippleSend offers ePortfolio solutions claiming to do just that. Educators can use the site to store and share digital content, lesson plans and resumes as well as securely communicate with others in their academic circle. Since information is stored digitally, users access information from anywhere and build a better online brand through the creation of a robust online portfolio.2tor Inc: Fast Company named this one of the top educational startups to watch, and 2tor has seen some pretty big growth over the past few years. Founded by John Katzman (who also launched the Princeton Review), the company partners with universities and colleges to improve online educational experiences. Currently, it works primarily with master’s degree programs, creating online, interactive materials for students. The system uses a Facebook-like setup allowing users to create, share and comment on a variety of multimedia. With more and more college kids seeking out online education, this system provides a new, exciting way for them to interact and learn.Lesson Writer, Inc: As any educator knows, creating lesson plans can be a time-consuming process, especially when taking students’ individualized needs into consideration or evaluating the effectiveness of a particular lesson. This startup aims to ease things up a little. Lesson Writer makes it simple to create lesson plans online (even integrating video), manage classes, look up information and generate class records and reports on command. Schools who purchase it will also get access to communication software that fosters team collaboration in developing new lessons and working with students.Socrative 101: Many students find school dull and boring, but Socrative 101 offers a solution. The company makes it easier to engage students through a response system that offers educational exercises and games over a laptop or mobile device. Aimed at the digital native generation, the program helps teachers adapt lessons to these modern learning styles and better track the results. Not only that, but it can make any class more interactive and fun. As student expectations change, education has to follow suit, and this startup could be one of the first steps in making that happen.OpenSesame: Aimed at colleges and businesses, this startup has created the first online marketplace for buying and selling e-learning courses. The site aggregates the best relevant content from around the web, gathering it in one place where buyers can browse and purchase courses that interest them most. Being able to download training programs and educational content at the click of a button (and find just about anything you’re looking for) may just revolutionize how we think about paying for and gaining access to higher education.Grockit: Using Grockit’s online social learning site, students can prepare for tests like the SAT or GRE in a whole new way. The site allows users to connect with friends who are also taking the tests or find expert instructors. Not only do students study better with the program, but they can also track their progress and easily determine where they need to focus their efforts. Many claim that it has increased their test scores, and since it’s free to use, the startup is seeing more and more people give it a try as they prepare for intimidating exams.EduFire: Social, online learning may just be the wave of the future, and this startup is getting in on the ground floor. EduFire provides, essentially, a distance learning platform and social network in one. It gives students access to live tutoring through video and chat, as well as online courses on a wide variety of topics. The site can be a valuable tool for users trying to learn a language, study for the SAT or even hone some technology skills. Those who already have a college degree or expertise can offer their services as tutors and teachers, creating a fully collaborative online learning environment.Late Nite Labs: US science scores aren’t keeping up with those in other parts of the world, but startups like this could help change that. Late Nite Labs offers students access to a virtual laboratory, where they can perform more than 150 different experiments. Users run through a simulated experiment, take notes and get graded by teachers, who can modify any labs to meet course requirements. The startup’s product enjoys popularity with high schools and colleges alike, and is transforming how biology and chemistry education takes place.Goalbook: An online platform that helps teachers, parents and students collaboratively track progress. Blending qualities of social networking and IEP tracking software, the program makes it simple for students and teachers to set goals and all involved parties to watch how everything unfolds. An amazing tool for any special education teacher, Goalbook turns hours of record keeping and tracking into minutes – allowing them to notify their students’ parents and primary instructors of any changes, progress or problems immediately.Eleven Learning: Eleven Learning specializes in crowdsourced textbooks. What does that mean? That the e-books they provide are open source, making them very low cost or free to use. Because they are crowdsourced, the texts are updated frequently and can be revised without creating pricey new editions. The company also offers a platform for taking notes, highlighting, sharing thoughts and even creating a study sheet with other students. With e-textbooks taking off at colleges around the nation this fall, Eleven Learning is part of a growing trend that will likely only strengthen over time.Mingoville: Storytelling and oral communication form the crux of the educational offerings provided by this startup company. Aimed at ESL and EFL students, the company’s website is the biggest and most comprehensive English learning program for students ages 6-12 anywhere. Students and teachers can work with over 40,000 online audio files, which explain and guide students through several different subjects — all the while nurturing valuable English language skills. In areas with high foreign language populations, this program could prove invaluable for educators and may help struggling students find the process far more enjoyable.BrainNook: is a great place for teachers, students and parents to find social conduits for math and language learning. There are currently over 100 different games they can play, covering topics like addition, grammar and even spatial visualization. The content asks children to solve problems, interact with others and explore virtual worlds through a cute, customizable character. As students play, they’ll gain stars, which they can use to buy collectible items for their avatars. Fun, interactive and educational, it’s an amazing site for any young child.Inigral: Billed as the Facebook of higher education, Inigral’s SchoolApp helps future and present college students build a social network that will serve them well during their studies — and beyond. They can connect with one another, share notes and even build a network of friends before ever setting foot on campus. The program works within the existing Facebook framework, allowing universities to create their own secure, private social networks just for students. Universities invite participants to the network once they’ve been accepted. The startup got a huge boost this year when the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced it was investing $2 million.SkillShare: Looking to learn some new abilities? Skillshare can help. Creating a community marketplace, the company allows anyone to advertise a course, regardless of subject matter, on the site. Those who want to share their skills with others post a class online, choose a time and offer others a chance to join them. Founders say they want to make learning more collaborative, and hope people throughout the communities will be more inspired to share what they know through the site.Global Imagination: Established in 2002, this startup wants to transform the way people experience and understand information, especially when it comes to learning. While they produce a number of different products, their most impressive is the Magic Planet, a digital video globe projecting information about topics like geology, natural science, astronomy, and even current events right onto the applicable geographic areas. While currently more common in settings like museums and planetariums, this futuristic device might one day find a place in the classroom as well. A Chinese student found that the Magic Planet helped raise comprehension by 13% across a wide range of K-12 subjects.