A product design energy research and development firm, SPOR’s goal is to provide accessible, clean energy to those in need. SPOR’s successfully Kickstarted power bank contains a self-regenerating battery charger for USB devices. It can be charged by an outlet or passively via the sun. In June, the company hosted an open house to show visitors how they assemble their solar chargers by hand in West Philadelphia.

Category: 2016 - Startup of the Year

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