POTSDAM — Clarkson University and the New York State Center of Excellence for Healthy Water Solutions (CoE HWS), in collaboration with RemWell, LLC, have been awarded a $65,000 grant through the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund’s Manufacturing Grants program. The funding, administered by FuzeHub and supported by Empire State Development (ESD), will accelerate the development of cutting-edge technology aimed at eliminating harmful PFAS contaminants from groundwater.
The project, titled InSRT 3.0: Design for Manufacturing, will support RemWell’s efforts to create a third-generation, production-ready version of its underground ultrasonic reactor. The new design aims to significantly improve the system’s durability and optimize it for large-scale manufacturing and deployment. These improvements are expected to boost the region’s high-tech manufacturing sector and support the creation of new skilled jobs in New York’s North Country.
PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” are persistent environmental pollutants found in water supplies across the country. RemWell’s reactor technology offers a promising solution for destroying these contaminants and improving public health outcomes.
The grant is part of a broader $387,500 investment in six collaborative projects across New York State, designed to support research and development, technical innovation, and process improvement among small to medium-sized manufacturers.

“These recipients represent the ingenuity and entrepreneurship that make New York an exciting place to be for developing companies,” said Ben Verschueren, executive director of ESD’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR). “With this funding, each can focus on innovating, expanding, and creating the types of job opportunities that power our state forward.”
Patty Rechberger, Innovation Fund Manager at FuzeHub, added, “These grants represent more than funding – they’re a powerful investment in the partnerships and ingenuity that move breakthrough technologies from concept to real life.”
For more information on the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, visit www.fuzehub.com/innovation-fund or contact Patty Rechberger at patty@fuzehub.com.