VibraPower powers the next generation of intelligent factories by harvesting machine vibrations to fuel AI-enabled sensors—creating self-sustaining, battery-free networks that drive autonomous maintenance and real-time industrial intelligence.
VibraPower is an energy technology startup developing resonance-tracking vibration energy harvesters that convert wasted mechanical vibrations into continuous electrical power for wireless sensors.
Our mission is to eliminate batteries and wiring in industrial monitoring systems, enabling self-powered, maintenance-free sensors that power the next generation of AI-enabled industrial intelligence.
In mining, manufacturing, and transportation, millions of sensors enable predictive maintenance and automation. Yet over 80% of industrial IoT maintenance costs come from battery replacement and recharging. VibraPower solves this with a resonance-tracking mechanism that automatically adapts to changing vibration conditions, delivering reliable power in harsh, dynamic environments.
Originating from university research and strengthened through real-world validation, VibraPower has completed the NSF National I-Corps program, conducted over 100 customer discovery interviews, and received the NC IDEA Micro Grant.
The company has secured a paid pilot contract with Flexco, a leading mining equipment manufacturer, and is in discussions for additional pilots with Eaton and SMK. By combining nonlinear dynamics, smart design, and adaptive algorithms, VibraPower delivers a sustainable power solution that reduces costs, prevents downtime, and accelerates adoption of battery-free industrial monitoring.
Leadership & Expertise
VibraPower’s team blends deep technical innovation with proven commercialization experience.
- XiaoFu Li – CEO
PhD in Mechanical Engineering with nine years of expertise in vibration systems; co-inventor of the core technology. - Dr. Basaeri – Technical Co-Founder
Over ten years in MEMS, energy-harvesting systems, and multi-physics modeling from academia and industry. - Dr. Shougat – Academic Co-Founder
Emerging expert in dynamical systems and AI; holds developed patents in instrumentation and sensing. - Vincent Lai – COO
27 years of global management consulting experience with a track record scaling hardware startups. - Edmon Perkins – Technical Advisor
Leading researcher in nonlinear dynamics with 30+ journal papers and extensive PhD mentoring experience.
This balanced team covers invention, productization, operations, and market launch—positioning VibraPower for rapid commercialization.
VibraPower’s go-to-market strategy combines direct pilot engagements with strategic OEM partnerships to drive rapid adoption of adaptive vibration energy harvesting technology.
Target Markets & Traction
- Initial Focus
Mining and heavy industrial sectors, where vibration is abundant and maintenance costs are highest. - Paid Pilot with Flexco
Global mining equipment leader validating performance and ROI in real operating conditions. - Developing Partnerships
Advancing collaborations with Eaton (factory predictive maintenance) and SMK (sensor and communication modules) for integration into smart platforms.
Near-term revenue comes from pilot units and co-development projects. Long-term growth will come from embedded OEM modules and licensed platforms, delivering strong margins and scalable channels through major manufacturers.
VibraPower’s revenue model balances near-term cash flow with long-term scalability through hardware sales, pilots, OEM integration, and future data services.
Revenue Streams
- Hardware Sales
Adaptive vibration energy harvesting modules sold to industrial and IoT manufacturers, eliminating battery replacement costs. - Pilot & Milestone Revenue
Paid projects and prototype deliveries with customers like Flexco, Eaton, and SMK. - OEM Integration & Volume Sales
Embedded modules and power-management circuits for recurring, high-margin sales across partner product lines. - Licensing & Data Services
Future royalties from patented technology plus SaaS insights from vibration data.
This hybrid approach delivers immediate revenue while building a high-margin, recurring model.
Investment Opportunity
VibraPower is seeking $1.5 million in seed funding to accelerate commercialization and move from pilot validation to scalable production.
Use of Proceeds
| Objective | Allocation | Key Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Product Development | 45% | Complete power-management and electromagnetic induction integration, miniaturize system, and finalize manufacturable designs with reliability/certification standards. |
| Pilot Expansion & Market Validation | 30% | Scale Flexco pilot and launch new pilots with Eaton, SMK, ABB, and Honeywell across mining, manufacturing, and industrial IoT. |
| Team Growth & Operations | 25% | Build hardware engineering, supply-chain, and business development capabilities for OEM integration and rollout. |
This investment will deliver a fully validated product within 12 months, secure OEM design-ins within 18 months, and position VibraPower for a Series A in 2027 focused on manufacturing scale-up and global expansion.
Beyond capital, VibraPower seeks strategic partnerships with leading industrial and IoT manufacturers to co-develop embedded modules and accelerate adoption of battery-free power solutions.
VibraPower is advancing its adaptive vibration energy harvesting technology toward a pilot-ready prototype that delivers reliable, battery-free power for industrial wireless sensors.
Core Technical Components
- Mechatronic Resonance-Tracking System
Automatically tunes to ambient vibration frequencies for amplified energy capture in changing conditions—successfully completed and validated in lab testing. - Power Generation Mechanism
Electromagnetic induction optimized for low-frequency industrial environments; currently under development for high power density and durability. - Power Management Circuit
Adaptive impedance matching for maximum power transfer; partnership discussions underway for co-design and integration.
VibraPower has secured a paid pilot with Flexco to validate the complete prototype in real-world mining conditions, informing final optimization, ruggedization, and manufacturing scalability.
VibraPower has secured early-stage validation and support demonstrating strong market and technical potential.
Key Achievements & Funding
- NSF National I-Corps Program
Completed, with over 100 customer discovery interviews. - NC IDEA Micro Grant
Awarded to support commercialization. - Paid Pilot Contract
With Flexco, a global mining equipment leader. - Grant Proposals Submitted/Prepared
NSF SBIR Phase I (submitted), DOE and DOT SBIR Phase I (in preparation), Activate Fellowship application. - Ongoing Pilot Discussions
With Eaton and SMK for expanded validation.
