Client Incubation

Red Bison creates hand-crafted pottery using glazes and clay made in their Sheridan production house and community clay center.  Started out of a garage, Red Bison crafted items have found their way to all corners of the country and are featured in over 30 retail stores across Wyoming and the West.

IoTherm is a company that specializes in temperature controllers for laboratory experiments with a specialty in biology labs. IoTherm was founded when the owner realized that there was not a lightweight, powerful, portable, and affordable temperature controller on the market. IoTherm’s most recent product, the Elara 3.0, can ramp to -40 degrees Celsius and weighs only 25 lbs. The unit is designed to be run off of a small generator and has a very low draw that can be run off of some vehicle inverters.

Language I/O provides enterprise businesses with a SaaS solution that enables people to talk to each other instantaneously, across language barriers using informal slang, abbreviations and industry-specific jargon. The Language I/O solution has been proven out in the customer support vertical where we have many well-known customers using our technology. We are focused now on expanding beyond customer support into other communication channels such as social media, slack and SMTP while maintaining the B2B model.

Our truck racks are designed to adapt to your needs and your adventure, expand the capabilities of your truck, and safely transport your gear.  Designed for unlimited types of modules, accessories, and mounts. A must have for serious truck owners who demand the most out of their gear and equipment.

Gator-Gripp has developed an innovative sporting goods and tool holder design for the ATV and outdoor recreation market.  Designed by hunting enthusiasts, the Gator-Gripp device allows users to insert or remove equipment very fast, without the use of rubber straps or noisy Velcro. It offers a release mechanism that is quick, easy and quiet while offering tremendous holding power.  It prevents wear marks and the radical shaking of sporting goods such as rifles and hunting bows.

Edge Exteriors manufactures a variety of siding products for both residential and commercial applications.  With a background in custom siding and installation on high-end homes, Edge Exteriors has created a unique product line that combines the look of custom architectural wood with the benefits of metal siding.  The products offer some of the easiest and efficient installation on the market and provide 20+ years of maintenance-free enjoyment for the property owner.  

Wolf’s Cosplay was founded by a self-proclaimed fantasy enthusiast with a background in art and micro-electronics. Jason specializes in bringing magic to the ordinary. Jason’s work includes LED backed crystal necklaces, pendants, wands, potion bottles with holders, leather armor and more.

Falcon Technologies was the first company to graduate from the WTBC. They produce specialty computers for day traders. This organization has had a five-year growth rate of over 400% and was named to Inc. Magazine’s 2009 Inc. 5000 list as the 686th fastest growing company in America and the 4th fastest growing company among computer hardware firms.

Firehole Composites, formerly known as Firehole Technologies, was acquired by Autodesk in early 2013. Autodesk, Inc. is a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art software for global markets. Firehole produced software used by composite material manufacturers to conduct fault analysis and improve the design of products. The company showed strong growth and acquired CompositePro from Peak Composites, Inc. and had been awarded a contract with Lockheed-Martin as it develops the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Happy Jack Software graduated from the WTBC in November 2010. Happy Jack Software specializes in developing Web-based software solutions and grew from two to 22 employees during its time located in the WTBC. Launched in 2005, Happy Jack Software released their Kalendi online calendar application, an enterprise class event management system. In 2006 Happy Jack Software partnered with Emissary Professional Group, LLC (EPG), a closed door pharmacy specializing in the delivery of pharmaceuticals to 25 Long Term Care and HMO customers. The partnership resulted in MedRight™, a software package designed to deliver superior resident care.

Medicine Bow Technologies, graduated in December 2011. Medicine Bow Technologies, founded in 2006, provides solutions and products for regional clinics and healthcare practice hospitals. Medicine Bow Technologies also offers solutions and products for law firms, banks, and other technology dependent businesses.

Our fifth graduate of the WTBC, TigerTree was created in 2007 as the direct result of winning the University of Wyoming’s $10K Business Plan Competition presented by the College of Business. TigerTree is focused on caring for and protecting trees in Wyoming and the surrounding region. By looking for urban and forest solutions to tree health, TigerTree is able to preserve and protect the health of this natural resource, even in times of hardship such as the recent Mountain Pine Beetle infestation.

Bright Agrotech, LLC has developed several products to encourage people to farm. Their products include the Hanging ZipGrowTM Tower and ZipGrow Matrix MediaTM Replacement. These hydroponic production towers are highly productive, modular, and are functional in a variety of plant production settings. Bright Agrotech, LLC has designed a product that can be used for commercial greens production as well as landscape design. Their product allows produce to be displayed whole and un-harvested in the marketplace and gives consumers the ultimate experience in freshness, nutrition, and flavor. In June of 2017, California-based vertical farming company Plenty aquired Bright Agrotech.

AEI develops and manufactures ultrasonic nondestructive test equipment, and instrumentation for control and measurement systems. In 2002, AEI received an NSF SBIR Phase I Feasibility Study grant to develop a proprietary Electro Magnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) and instrumentation that uses variable polarization shear waves to measure longitudinal stress in steel. In 2010, AEI received another NSF SBIR Phase I Feasibility Study for their research titled: “Using Ultrasonic Shear Polarization Contrast to Locate and Size Defects.” AEI developed a mathematical model to prove feasibility of detecting and sizing defects in steel structures and components using the EMAT and custom instrumentation and software.

Project Guide Services is committed to providing personalized and professional services tailored to the needs and expectations of our clients. We will provide full-time, experienced, on-site management, coordination and oversight on on every aspect of your project. Our collaborative team of planning, design, and construction industry experts is uniquely qualified with extensive experience in Owners Representation and Project Management Consulting. In 2016, Project Guide Services acquired by MOA Architecture.

Z4 Energy Systems, LLC (Z4), was founded in 2004. The company focuses on developing reliable renewable energy products for individuals, small business, and agricultural consumers. In 2008, Z4 received SBIR funding through the National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop a self-adapting rotor blade for small wind turbines, a wind-powered water pumping system featuring compressed air energy storage, and a 100% solar-powered livestock watering tank de-icing system. The company is currently in Phase II development on the Rotor Blade and Wind-Powered Water-Well Pumping projects.

Airloom energy is a startup wind energy company.

Nutriwyo offers industry contract research services to validate the safety of nutraceuticals. They provide strong scientific evidence, backed by robust preclinical and clinical research, for efficacy claims. The word “Nutraceuticals” has been used to describe a wide variety of non-pharmaceutical substances including dietary supplements, nutrients, herbal products, botanicals, processed foods, cereals and beverages. The global nutraceutical market had a turnover of $142 billion in 2011. This number is projected to double by the year 2017, with a compound annual growth rate of 7%. Despite this rapid growth, a major challenge for the nutraceutical sector is the need for scientific validation of the safety and efficacy of their products. Both the FDA and the health-conscious customer are interested in products/claims backed by peer-reviewed scientific research, published in peer-reviewed. Companies must have reliable scientific evidence to support their claims. Randomized, controlled trials on humans are required, and in cases two clinical trials may be needed.

Founded in 2008, Pronghorn Technologies, LLC, specializes in water quality control systems. Recently, in February of 2011, Pronghorn Technologies, LLC, received a $1.05M NAVSEA Phase II SBIR contract for their Total Residual Oxidant Sensor (TRO). They also received a Phase I SBIR contract for $70,000 from the U.S. Navy. Previous funding for $300K was received from the U.S. Department of Defense and NAVSEA in June of 2010. Pronghorn Technologies, LLC, is in the final stages of development for their TRO Marine Sensor, which is specifically developed for the automation of water disinfection systems in highly salinity environments.

LogiLube, LLC is a technology development company focused on predictive data analytic solutions for the oil and natural gas compression industry. Our technology detects imminent failures in compressor equipment and provides real-time data online from anywhere around the globe, on any device. This actionable data allows companies to manage potential problems, increase equipment up-time and increase revenue.”

Atmosphere marketing helps small businesses with digital marketing services and search engine optimization (SEO), which helps boost online visibility. After placing in the Ellbogen 30K 2016-2017 competition, Atmosphere Marketing became a client in the Laramie Incubator. Local clients include Tough Guys Lawn Care, Sanford, Britzius & Schiel and Laramie Dental Arts. Atmosphere Marketing is now located in Riverton Wyoming, where Dallin and Caitee Cooper continue to provide Wyoming businesses with diverse and specialized marketing services.