Ambient Photonics and Nichicon Corporation are partnering to co-develop sustainable energy solutions for connected devices that eliminate the need for single-use batteries.

Ambient Photonics, a pioneer in low-light energy harvesting technology for connected devices, has secured $30 million in a Series A2 funding round.

Strategic partnership aims to power a new category of sustainable solar-powered connected devices by pairing Ambient’s indoor solar cell technology and e-peas semiconductors.

When you hear people talk about AI, the vibes are eerily reminiscent of some good ol' religious bedtime stories. Newspapers paint AI as this omnipotent tech-god. Maybe it is time for us to embrace AI as our next pantheon of mythological deities.

As electronic shelf labels begin to see broader adoption, the impact of millions of discarded batteries is increasing. Enter Ambient, wielding their biodegradable high power density PV cells, ready to revolutionize the world of ESLs.

April 21, 2023, marked an exciting day for Ambient Photonics as they opened their brand new factory Fab 1, located in Scotts Valley, California.

A little more than 100 people braved the rain and flooding to attend the first Santa Cruz Works New Tech of 2023. Eight companies presented their truly inspirational journeys, their visions for the year, and open job positions.

With over 400 innovative tech startups in Santa Cruz County, it was difficult to narrow our spotlight. Check out the companies who made the list!

Bates Marshall is Ambient’s Chief Executive Officer, co-founder, and a member of the company’s Board of Directors.

Ambient Photonics announced today the opening of its first European office, located in Dusseldorf, Germany.

In this interview with Bates Marshall / CEO of Ambient Photonics, we learn about the Scotts Valley factory, the reasons for headquarters in our county, and the available jobs. See the groundbreaking ceremony video.

62% of new hires in the US work remotely. Santa Cruz tech companies are bucking that trend.

Get ready for an exhilarating event on June 1: Launchpad 2022. 15 teams will be competing in the UCSC Pitch Competition for $40,000 in cash prizes. 20+ companies will exhibit and offer 400+ jobs.

With $32M Series A, Ambient will build the world’s largest U.S.-based low-light solar cell production facility in Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz is ripe with startups and “super-startups”. We list the top 10 to watch in 2022.

Ambient Photonics has been invited to submit a Part II Application for a proposed $162 million DOE loan (Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program) to support the development of a large-scale, U.S.-based low-light solar cell production facility.

Event snapshot, transcripts, and recording. Congressman Jimmy Panetta, Joby Aviation, Bird Rides, Ambient Photonics, City of Santa Cruz, NuScale, and many more.