Colorado Cleantech Challenge Names Winners of 12th Annual Oil & Gas Innovation Competition

DENVER - Sept. 26, 2025 - PRLog -- The 12th Annual Colorado Cleantech Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge was held at the Governor's Residence in Denver on September 24, recognizing innovative companies developing solutions for the energy sector. The competition highlighted technologies addressing methane mitigation, resource optimization, water quality management, and operational risk reduction.

Winner: RapiCure Solutions (Loveland, CO)
RapiCure Solutions earned first place with its rapid thermoset resin system for fabricating durable, lightweight, and sustainable plastic and composite products. Using self-propagating, frontal polymerization technology, the company enables high-performance composites to cure quickly and effectively, offering important applications for the oil and gas industry's infrastructure.

"We are honored to have been voted #1 alongside 11 other industry-selected companies from around the globe at the Colorado Cleantech Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge," said Heather Rubin, CEO of RapiCure Solutions. "This award is a true signal from the industry of just how impactful our technology is. I share this award with my team, our customers and early adopters, and all of our investors, partners, mentors, and supporters who believe in our vision."

Second Place: Ambyint (Canada)
Ambyint, based in Calgary, secured second place with its AI-powered production optimization solution. The company specializes in artificial lift optimization software that helps oil and gas producers increase production, reduce costs, and scale operations.

Third Place (Tie): AquaB Nanobubble Innovations (Ireland)
Ireland's AquaB Nanobubble Innovations earned a third-place tie with nanobubble technology that enhances water treatment and environmental remediation processes critical to oil and gas operations.

Third Place (Tie): Xplorobot (Texas)
Xplorobot, from Texas, tied for third with advanced robotics designed to improve safety and efficiency in hazardous environments through autonomous inspection and monitoring.

The Colorado Cleantech 2025 Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge brought together innovators, industry leaders, and investors to highlight technologies that can transform the energy sector's approach to environmental responsibility and operational efficiency. Companies were evaluated on technological innovation, market potential, environmental impact, and scalability.

"This year's competition showcased the remarkable depth of innovation happening in cleantech solutions for the energy sector," said Mary Austin, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Colorado Cleantech. "The judges had an incredibly tough job, as every technology presented was truly A-level. These winning companies exemplify the future of sustainable energy operations."

In total, 12 companies presented their technologies:

• Ambyint Inc.
• AquaB Nanobubble Innovations
• Occam's Technologies Inc.
• Prabhu Energy Labs
• RapiCure Solutions, Inc.
• Sentinel Detection Systems, LLC
• Sirius Instrumentation and Controls Inc.
• Xplorobot
• Mitico
• TrelliSense
• Land and Carbon

The Governor's Residence provided a prestigious setting, underscoring Colorado's commitment to supporting cleantech innovation and the energy industry's transition toward more sustainable practices.

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