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OpenRoad Charges Ahead with $500K CalSEED Win
OpenRoad Technologies won a $500,000 CalSEED Prototype Award to build and pilot GridConnect, a product that helps more energy devices connect to California’s clean energy grid. The Santa Cruz company plans to manufacture locally, add jobs, and pilot the technology in 2027.