Latimer Controls Inc.
Latimer Controls is building cutting-edge utility-scale control systems that enable stand-alone dispatchable solar power.Ìý
The University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Connection
Latimer Controls was founded in 2022 by Simon Julien (Applied Mathematics, '22) and Zachary Jacobs (Chemical and Biological Engineering, '21)Ìýto bring to market their innovative solar energy control system to solve the very real problem of intermittent renewable power. This technology was co-invented by Simon, working as an undergraduate and master's student in collaboration with Bri-Mathias Hodge (Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering),ÌýAmirhossein Sajadi (Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI))Ìýand the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Latimer Controls has graduated from the Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator Class of 2022, won the American Made Solar Prize, signed its first pilot with Kaua’i Island Utility CooperativeÌýand is seeking patent protection across the globe.
Funding Status and Investment Opportunities
- Industry: Environmentalism and Sustainability​, Cleantech, Software, Civic Engagement and Government​, Hardware and Instrumentation
- Funding Stage: Seed Round
- Contact for Investment Inquiries: °ä´Ç²Ô³Ù²¹³¦³ÙÌýteam@latimercontrols.com
In the News
- Sustainable Spinouts: Innovation in Action (2025, Colordan Magazine)
- OEDIT announces grants to University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ startups and researchers in the advanced industries (OEDIT, 2024)
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- DOE announces Latimer Controls as winner of the America-Made Solar Prize (2023)
- Inaugural deep tech accelerator opens new doors and markets for campus startups (2022)
- Three ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder ventures selected for Innosphere's spring 2019 cohort (2019)
Venture Partners Programs​
- Destination Startup (2025)
- Ascent Deep Tech Accelerator (2022)
- Starting Blocks (2021)
- Intellectual Property Management (2021)
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